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Toyota to provide bZ4X customers with DC fast charger access through EVgo

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The 2023 Toyota bZ4X battery electric SUV, due to arrive at dealers later this year, will mark the start of a collaboration between Toyota Motor North America and EVgo to provide new bZ4X customers with access to DC fast-charging stations. kWh battery pack. The EVgo network is powered by 100% renewable energy.

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Volkswagen of America to invest $20M in 50-state EV dealer readiness program

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4 SUV climbing, Volkswagen’s program seeks to enhance consumer access by helping its 50-state dealership network establish the underlying EV infrastructure, such as upgraded service centers and high-capacity chargers. With sales and reservations for the all-electric ID.4 4 and all Volkswagen electric models in the years to come.

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Ford Recalls Mustang Mach-E for Battery Issues After Wide-Open Throttle Runs and DC Fast-Charging

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Its most recent recall is also weird, but it’s also a little embarrassing: The electric SUV could experience a component failure in its battery pack that occurs while DC fast charging or romping on the accelerator. Dealers will inspect the Mach-E and replace the bussed electrical center for free.

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Volkswagen of America unveils the 2021 ID.4 electric SUV

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4 electric SUV—the brand’s first long-range EV to be sold in the US. This compact SUV, which will be available in rear-wheel drive 201-hp 82 kWh (launching first) and all-wheel-drive 302-hp 82 kWh configurations, offers three years of fast charging with Electrify America for no additional cost. Reservations for the ID.4

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$50,000 price hack! Now the 2024 Lotus Eletre electric hyper-SUV only costs $190,000…

EV Central

All variants, including the flagship Eletre R come with a 112kWh battery and 800-volt electrical architecture that allows ultra-fast DC charging. Now the 2024 Lotus Eletre electric hyper-SUV only costs $190,000… appeared first on EV Central. 2024 Lotus Eletre. All models also feature a 22kW onboard charger for AC top-ups.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 is becoming a top seller off the lot as dealers prep for EV growth

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Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 is already a top seller at some dealers. With new electric models rolling out, like the three-row IONIQ 7 SUV, Hyundai has the “whole gamut covered.” Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 electric SUV was the sixth top-selling EV in the US last year, climbing from seventh the year before.

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GM and Pilot Company to build out coast-to-coast EV fast charging network powered by EVgo eXtend

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To accelerate the widespread adoption of EVs, increase access to charging and help enable long-distance electric travel of people and vehicles across the US, GM and Pilot Company (Pilot and Flying J) are collaborating on a national DC fast charging network that will be installed, operated and maintained by EVgo through its eXtend offering.

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