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More than a third of Prius owners get another one, finds CarMax

Baua Electric

When it’s time to replace their cars, many Toyota Prius owners choose another of the hybrids, according used-car retailer CarMax. More than 38% of CarMax customers who own a Prius purchase another one, according to the company. That makes the Prius the model with the highest loyalty in CarMax’s inventory.

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Ford C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid EPA-certified for 100 MPGe combined; tops Volt and Prius PHV

Green Car Congress

The C-MAX Energi’s 100 MPGe combined rating beats the Toyota Prius plug-in hybrid’s combined EPA rating by 5 MPGe and the Chevrolet Volt’s by 2 MPGe. With a starting price of $29,995, after federal tax credit and including destination and delivery costs, Ford expects C-MAX Energi to be the US’ most affordable plug-in hybrid.

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

Toyota Prius Prime PHEV – 14,275. Buyers could still receive federal tax credits and local incentives if available. Yes, but I’m someone who is quite committed to the EV pathway, and able to afford the slightly higher ticket that most EVs carry. The cars Californians choose set the tone for EV sales for 2021.

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A Complete Guide to the Extended Southern California Edison Charge Ready Program

EV Connect

Metropolitan Utilities District property owners with affordable housing units can benefit from these incentives while supporting EV owners at every income level. The SCE Charge Ready program provides rebates (on top of existing federal tax credits) to offset the purchase and installation costs of qualified EV charging stations.

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XC90 Recharge review, Polestar 3, Rivian R3, EV tax credit update: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

4 to the list, we revisited and updated our roundup of which 2024 EVs qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit. While the language remains tentative, such a solution might help both automakers with EV affordability. The Prius emerged on top as the nameplate with the highest level of loyalty. 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

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Nissan Promises EV for 2010

Revenge of the Electric Car

Regardless, once the $7,500 tax credit is accounted for, and the much lower maintenance costs, these should be about the same as buying a gas car, only the fuel will be less than a dollar a gallon equivalent. It won’t be as cool as the Tesla, but most of us could afford one today. And your money stays domestic.

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Blazer EV pause, Mercedes EV updates, affordable EVs, clean hydrogen rules: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

We rounded up all the affordable EVs that are arriving in 2024 and 2025 , and if automakers hold to their word—or at least their hints—it’s going to get better for those who don’t have a luxury budget. 2019 Tesla Model 3 And get ready for more confusion about the EV tax credit, beyond just the uncertainty about which vehicles are eligible.