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Tesla Model 3 used by Police Department reveals massive financial savings

Teslarati

The EV Club of Connecticut completed a vehicle cost comparison analysis after the first year of ownership shows that, despite the additional initial cost of the Model 3, reduced maintenance costs, along with decreased customization needs for the Model 3, gave the department a savings of around $17,600. Credit: EV Club of CT.

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Citroën ë-Berlingo Van now available to order

Green Car Congress

The cost of use is lower with ë-Berlingo Van: the cost of electricity consumption is five times lower than the cost of fuel for a traditional van and because its maintenance is simpler, it is estimated to be 30% less expensive. The Club version, available in sizes M and XL, is the most versatile.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

Like many of the residents that come to our EV Ride & Drive events or email me for advice on what EV to buy, I appreciate the many advantages EVs have over internal combustion engine-powered ones. EVs are much more fun to drive because of the instant torque at any speed, including from a standstill.

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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. Buying one of these will cost about half what the Tesla Model S will cost and you can get it a full year earlier.

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Feature: Eco-driving Is Easy

Clean Fleet Report

When buying your next vehicle, consider the pre-owned marketplace. Furthermore, learning to take care of the car with basic maintenance will help too. The best hybrid or plug-in cars will make life on the road feel comfortable while also making a positive impact on the environment, too. What more could you ever want?

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

Clean Fleet Report

The target customer may be someone buying their first Lexus and their first luxury car, a combination Lexus wants to take the lead in reaching. A standout luxury subcompact The UX 250h may be the least expensive Lexus you can buy, but this does not mean there was any scrimping on build quality and materials.

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Driving my Tesla Model 3 from Denmark to Coral Bay WA

My Electric Car

We did a short detour from the highway to borrow a 3-phase charging cable from the Tesla Owners Club. So, the initial up-front cost of buying an electric car is offset over five years because of the much lower running and maintenance costs. . membership fee allows you to get lots of advice and borrow some handy extras.

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