article thumbnail

Chevrolet cuts price on Spark EV; with incentives and “bonus cash”, as low as $14,995

Green Car Congress

Additional Chevrolet bonus cash is also available: $1,000 in California, $1,200 in Maryland, and $3,500 in Oregon. Currently available at select Chevrolet dealers throughout California and Oregon, select Chevrolet dealers in Maryland will have Spark EV’s available beginning in mid-2015.

Chevrolet 150
article thumbnail

Nissan Promises EV for 2010

Revenge of the Electric Car

They’re going to hit the market next fall, but will target Tennessee (where they will be made) and Oregon and Sonoma County, initially. It won’t be as cool as the Tesla, but most of us could afford one today. Tennessee will be a launch market,” said Mr. Perry, additionally mentioning Oregon and Sonoma County, Calif.

2010 150
article thumbnail

Nissan Leaf – Taking Reservations

Revenge of the Electric Car

Viewers of “ Who Killed The Electric Car? &# may recall it was a little more complicated than that… The first five states where the Leaf will be available are: California, Arizona, Tennessee, Oregon, and Washington. Americans who have been waiting for an affordable, all-electric car won’t have to wait much longer.

Nissan 160
article thumbnail

Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

Green Car Congress

seconds); efficient (combined city/highway 119 MPGe); affordable (as low as $17,495 in California net after Federal and state rebates); fun-to-drive electric vehicle targeted for the urban environment. Currently, DOE data suggests that 90% of charging is done at home.

Chevrolet 325
article thumbnail

Behind the Wheel, Under the Hood of Rivian's R1T

Cars That Think

But for proof, the R1T successfully completed the TransAmerica Trail, a roughly 5,000-mile gauntlet from North Carolina to the Oregon coast. Rivian also plans to offer a more affordable 105-kilowatt-hour pack with a roughly 230-mile range. I’m looking forward to my first hardcore off-road runs in the Rivian.

F-150 102
article thumbnail

Chevrolet Spark EV to lease for as low as $199 per month; MSRP $27,945 pre-incentives

Green Car Congress

Chevrolet announced a low-mileage lease on the new 2014 Spark EV 1LT ( earlier post ) for as low as $199 per month for 36 months, with $999 due at lease signing including security deposit (tax, title, license dealer fees extra), making the vehicle one of the most affordable EVs on the market.

Chevrolet 317
article thumbnail

Honda introduces Clarity Plug-in Hybrid and Clarity Electric at New York show; targeting 75K Clarity vehicles in 4 years

Green Car Congress

The vehicle’s electromotive power comes from a 135 kW (181 hp) electric motor producing 232 lb-ft (315 N·m) of torque and drawing power from both the gasoline engine and a 17-kilowatt hour (kWh) battery pack with a recharge time of 2.5 hours at 240 volts. Honda Clarity Electric. Click to enlarge. Honda Clarity Electric.

Plug-in 199