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Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

Green Car Congress

Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. Earlier post.)

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Lucid’s longest-range Air Grand Touring gets faster charging, 516 miles range at a lower price

Electrek

New details on the longest-range electric car in the US, the Lucid Air Grand Touring, have been revealed. Lucid’s new 2024 Air Grand Touring gains faster charging, a heat pump, and 516 miles range (in more conditions). And you get all that for a 12% discount compared to last year’s model.

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Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz is scrapping extended-range EV powertrains after tests of prototypes, according to an Autocar report citing an anonymous source with knowledge of the matter.

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12 Electric Vehicles With 300+ Miles Of Range

CleanTechnica EVs

People who own electric vehicles or follow EV news know the EPA and WLTP range tests might not be all that representative of real-world driving range. Some YouTubers who drive EVs have conducted their own personal range tests and shared the results in their videos. One guy, Kyle Conner, who.

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Range Rover’s first 100% electric vehicle finally shows its face, a stunning modernist SUV

Electrek

The first images of Range Rover’s fully electric SUV have been revealed, showing a modern take on the iconic SUV. Range Rover’s first electric SUV is being put through the paces ahead of its upcoming debut. Can Range Rover’s new EV compete with Porsche and other luxury automakers?

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Tesla Cybertruck’s first real-world range test yields 254-mile range

Teslarati

The Tesla Cybertruck’s first-ever real-world range test proved to be informative and shed some light on what owners can expect when they get their pickups. Fighting range degradation in colder weather and climates is something that many automakers, Tesla included, has worked on for several years.

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Opinion: EV Range Does Matter

The Truth About Cars

We were discussing electric vehicles, and Dave suggested that for many EV buyers, range isn’t that much of an issue. No wonder the Mercedes-Benz EQS and Hyundai Ioniq 6 earned praise from me based on their range. Someday, perhaps even someday soon, range really will matter less to all EV drivers.

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