Electric and Hybrid Vehicles


EV Route Planning Resources

EV Friendly Road Trips

Planning an EV-friendly road trip can be tricky. Not all charging stations are created equal, with different connectors and power levels complicating the simple act of plugging in to get some juice. Thankfully, there are many EV route planning resources to help you out. From apps to identify the best charging stations for your car, […]

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Volvo EV Prices Range From Affordable to Eye-Watering

Volvo EX30 and Volvo EM90 EV pricing compared

Although only available in China at launch, the ultra-lux EM90 minivan embodies the upper end of Volvo EV prices. With the US market eagerly awaiting the first deliveries of Volvo’s much more affordable EX30 compact EV, the breadth of the Swedish automaker’s global electrification goals are on display for all to see.   – Steve Birkett, […]

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Driving Tesla Demand in Q4? Elon Turns to Google

Model Y Google Ads to Drive Tesla Demand - November 2023

For years, the common refrain from fans was “Tesla doesn’t do advertising”. As competition heats up and economic conditions squeeze car buyers, Elon and co. are finally leaning into more established channels like Google Ads to stoke Tesla demand in the fourth quarter of 2023. – Steve Birkett, Senior EV Editor November 10th, 2023 –Tesla […]

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No, the 2025 Ramcharger Doesn’t Have “Unlimited Battery Electric Range”

2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger

While the promise of the 2025 Ramcharger makes a lot of sense in the context of electrified trucks trying to deliver acceptable range, its promotional language is intentionally misleading. Like Toyota’s “self-charging hybrid” before it, Stellantis’ claim of “unlimited battery electric range” stretches the truth to breaking point and will only confuse truck buyers. – […]

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Tesla’s Falling US Market Share Remains 10x Greater Than Rivals

Tesla store delivery - line of Tesla Model S, Model X, Model 3, and Model Y

As an increasing number of models are released to compete with the ever-popular Model 3 and Model Y, it was always inevitable that the Tesla US EV market share would decline, as it has in Europe. Nonetheless, as a result of consistent price cuts, renewed incentives, and its reliable Supercharger network, Tesla’s share of the […]

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Big IRS Change Means Cheaper Electric Cars: Here’s What You Need to Know

Kia Electric Vehicles - Kia EV6 and Kia NIro EV displayed

Moving to point-of-sale incentives is a huge win for buyers considering an EV. Everyone in the auto sector knows that the tax credit in its current form mostly benefits more affluent buyers. From 2024, the $7,500 off a new EV purchase and $4,000 off a used EV will be applied for any qualifying model as […]

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Chevy Equinox EV Pricing & Where GM Failed to Deliver

Chevy Equinox EV Pricing Announcement by General Motors

While the final Chevy Equinox EV pricing won’t surprise anyone who has been watching the sector closely, General Motors will disappoint new EV buyers who were hoping for more affordable options. As the Chevy Bolt EV goes on hiatus in 2024 and the base trim Equinox EV is unlikely to arrive at volume until well […]

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Hyundai & Tesla Unveil Major Magic Dock Supercharger Enhancements!

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

The Supercharger experience just got significantly better for owners of EGMP EVs on  Hyundai’ Groups 800 volt platform. Where before models including the Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, and Hyundai’s IONIQ 5/6 would have been capped at 42kW and hours of charging, Magic Dock Superchargers will now deliver 97kW, cutting charge times in half. – Steve […]

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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 pressure from Fremont. – […]

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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 is starting to find its stride. – Steve Birkett, […]

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