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The Number of People Willing to Buy an EV Has Declined Since 2023

The Truth About Cars

Automakers offer at least eight years and up to 100,000 miles of warranty coverage for electric drivetrain components, and most research shows that batteries should last more than a decade. Automakers are returning to hybrids and plug-in hybrids to satisfy buyers’ desire for more affordable, fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

Clean Fleet Report

Photos by John Faulkner and Kia. The 2021 Kia Niro PHEV is one of three electrified Niro models to choose from, alongside a hybrid and a pure battery electric version. Clean Fleet Report drove the Niro PHEV EX Premium, and came away with a good feeling about this compact crossover that can deliver a 560-mile driving range.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Stinger GT-Line RWD

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Serious, Affordable Performance. All-new in 2018, the 2022 Kia Stinger continues to turn heads by those that know cars. This coupe was Kia’s first entry into the five-passenger, four-door sportback GT world–and they got it right. Kia’s Stinger is designed to take on the world. Basic – Five years/60,000 miles.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

The roomy Model S luxury sedan now starts at about $90,000 with a 100 kWh battery pack and all-wheel drive, offering 405 miles of range. The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. Kia/Hyundai/Genesis – Coming on Strong.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave Compact Crossover Gets More Range and A New Look Kia isn’t taking any chances when it comes to being a leader in electrified cars and SUVs. With a steady schedule of releasing new EVs as part of its Plan S , Kia has completely redesigned the 2023 Niro EV even though it is only three years old.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid Limited AWD

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The EPA estimates fuel economy to be 37 mpg city/36 highway/37 combined. During our week in the Tucson Hybrid AWD we drove 463 miles through Southern California, averaging 38.1 On an 85-mile all-freeway run, we averaged 41.9 mpg, which moves the Tucson Hybrid AWD into the super fuel sipping category. Smooth running.

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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The engine shuts off when you’re at a traffic light to save fuel. I got to see this a lot, since during our test week I took two 170-mile round trips to visit my family (in my COVID-19 bubble). kWh battery, tucked away under the car along the center tunnel, provides just 18 miles of all-electric motoring. The View from Here.