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Tesla increases Model Y, cuts Model 3 prices in the U.S.

Teslarati

The Model Y crossover had several trim levels that, due to weight, did not meet the United States definition of an SUV and, due to its classification, was priced out of the $7,500 tax credit as non-SUV’s have a price limit of $55,000. All Model Y trims are now eligible for the $7,500 tax credit.

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Ford Mustang Mach-E captures KBB’s EV Best Buy of 2022

Teslarati

Ford has captured a tremendous accolade with the Mustang Mach-E after Kelley Blue Book announced that the all-electric crossover is the Electric Vehicle Best Buy for 2022. Its SUV-leaning shape and fresh attitude also contribute to the Mach-E’s value to both Ford and to the emerging EV landscape.” ” (Credit: Ford).

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Hyundai and Kia surge past Ford, GM to take second in US EV sales in 2023

Baua Electric

Hyundai and Kia take second in US EV sales According to Kelley Blue Book estimates, a record 1.2 It also began delivering its first three-row electric SUV, the EV9 , with 1,113 sold in December. GM ended production of the affordable electric car as it ramps up output of its Ultium models including the Blazer EV.

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82% of BEVs & PHEVs Available in the US in 2022 Have a Base MSRP of $40,000+

EV Adoption

Not all dealers add these markups, but many do and they can range from just a few hundred dollars up to $50,000 or more (which I personally saw on a Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV recently). Lack of Affordable EVs Remains a Key Hurdle to Mass Adoption. DMAs of $5,000 to $7,500 are relatively common among luxury EVs. 4 ($3,735).

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

An electric SUV is going to have more aerodynamic drag than an electric sedan like a Tesla Model S or Lucid Air. But the difference is that only a minority of Americans today can afford to buy a new car. Most Americans do not have that saved and do not have the credit to do that. And it varies by car. So that's what it takes.

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Solving the Electric Vehicle Charging Conundrum

Cars That Think

An electric SUV is going to have more aerodynamic drag than an electric sedan like a Tesla Model S or Lucid Air. But the difference is that only a minority of Americans today can afford to buy a new car. Most Americans do not have that saved and do not have the credit to do that. And it varies by car. So that's what it takes.

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EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

Green Car Congress

The Safer Affordable Fuel-Efficient (SAFE) Vehicles Rule for Model Years 2021-2026 Passenger Cars and Light Trucks (SAFE Vehicles Rule) initiated a process to establish a new 50-state fuel economy and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions standard for passenger cars and light trucks covering MY 2021 through 2026. Earlier post.). Purchasing.