Steve Birkett

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Steve Birkett is an electric vehicle advocate based in Greater Boston, Massachusetts. He is a content creator and marketing professional who contributes written and recorded pieces to a wide range of media outlets. His analysis has been featured in Find The Best Car Price, WWLP TV, and Torque News, among others. He has also had video content featured on Inside EVs. Birkett was an EV Guide for Plug in America events in Massachusetts (Drive Electric Cambridge and Drive Electric Lowell) and Ohio (Earth Day 2019 at Cleveland Zoo). He participates in quarterly advisory panel meetings for EVolve New York (a state-level charging initiative) and has contributed to focus groups for prominent U.S. charging networks. Birkett is a father-of-two who loves nothing more than packing up the family and hitting the road in their latest electric car, which is currently a 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5. With multiple Chevy Bolts in his past, as well as a Chevy Volt and Tesla Model 3 LR in the extended family, plus various EV rentals when he ventures back home to his native United Kingdom, Birkett has more than 100,000 all-electric miles under his belt and is always ready to try out a new electric vehicle. For press inquiries, contact steve@findthebestcarprice.com

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Hyundai and Ford Slash EV Prices in a Bid to Compete with Tesla

A launch Ford Mustang Mach-E GT on display at the Chicago Auto Show

Tesla's price cuts throughout 2023 lit a fire under automakers, prompting Hyundai to lean into generous lease deals and Ford slashing EV prices on its Mustang and F150 EV models. Ford's steep discounts on its leading performance model, the Mustang Mach-E GT, are a clear sign that legacy automakers feel the…

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Rivian Achieves Two Major Successes with R1T Pickup and Amazon’s EDV Milestones

Three Rivians Parked in Front of Charger

Rivian's big win at the 2023 Rebelle Rally, combined with its steady delivery of Amazon EDV (electric delivery vans)  reaching five figures, demonstrates a company building firm foundations for its brand and manufacturing. At a time when other all-electric startups are floundering or going bankrupt, Rivian…

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Unlimited Tesla Supercharging Upgrade Offered to Stoke Q423 Demand

A line of Tesla superchargers

As 2023 draws to a close, Tesla will pull as many demand levers as possible to end the year on a positive note and set the stage for 2024. While price cuts attract new buyers, they can alienate existing Tesla owners who bought when MSRP on their model was higher. Offering transferable unlimited Tesla…

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After Four Year Wait, Tesla Cybertruck Deliveries Begin November 30th

A Tesla Cybertruck prototype at Gigafactory Austin, TX

As the only completely new model on the company's product roadmap, the Tesla Cybertruck carries a huge weight of expectation. Four long years after its initial reveal, a lot has changed but the EV market is crying out for an all-electric long range truck that can be produced at scale. If Tesla Cybertruck…

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GM and Ford Electric Truck Delays Hand Initiative to Tesla

Despite being earlier to market with very different all-electric trucks, Ford and General Motors are finding it challenging to produce and sell these models at scale. With Tesla Cybertruck mass production finally looming, Elon Musk could yet have the last laugh on more traditional truck makers. - Steve…

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As Hyundai-Kia Brands Confirm NACS Adoption, Tesla’s Magic Dock Expansion Raises Questions

Hyundai IONIQ 5 charges at a Tesla Supercharger with Magic Dock in Brewster, NY

For existing Hyundai-Kia EV drivers, the adoption of NACS comes with a mixture of relief that their model won’t be shut out of Superchargers, while also raising questions as to when Superchargers will be able to maximize the car’s capabilities if they have an 800V model.  For every other EV driver with…

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Resources for Electric Vehicle Buyers

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We’re here to help make the transition to electric vehicles smooth and simple. Use the EV resources below to learn more about the differences and potential savings that EV buyers enjoy. Need a quote? Please email: pr@findthebestcarprice.com EV Resources More Resources   EV Car Deals…

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Electric vehicles are the future of personal transportation and automotive content increasingly reflects that transition. Including insights from experienced EV sources adds depth and enhances the authority of your EV content. Here are the types of commentary we can provide: TV, Podcast, & YouTube…

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2024 Electric Vehicle Tax Credits Explained [+ EV Tax Credit Calculator]

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Use this electric vehicle (EV) tax credit calculator to determine how much you could save when buying. This is the only calculator that determines qualifying federal and state-level EV incentives based on: the very latest government regulations (released in April 2023) changing, real-time data on qualifying…

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Ohio 2024 EV Tax Credits Guide [+ Calculate Your Savings]

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There’s no denying that electric vehicles (EVs) are expensive, but there are federal and state incentives like rebates and tax credits to make EVs more financially appealing. But what state EV incentive programs are in place in Ohio? Let’s see what current incentives are available in your area and…

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