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Tesla maintenance and repair costs are lowest in the auto industry: data

Teslarati

Tesla’s 10-year maintenance and repair costs are the most affordable in the automotive industry, as shown in a new data analysis publicized last week. “If you are considering a luxury model, it may be wise to purchase one from a domestic brand that may have lower maintenance and repair costs,” Elek added.

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7 Common Hybrid Myths and Misconceptions Debunked

Clean Fleet Report

Hybrid technology dates back to the early days of the automobile, pioneered by Porsche. There are several affordable hybrid models on the market. Hybrids Need More Maintenance and Service. The authority Consumer Reports found that many popular hybrid models required less maintenance than conventional vehicles.

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BMW’s iVision Dee Brings Sci-Fi to the Driveway

Cars That Think

BMW Impatient drivers and passengers will appreciate the robust 800-volt architecture—on par with models from Porsche, Hyundai, Kia and Lucid—that allows charging at well over 200 kilowatts, at least 30-percent faster than today’s models.

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BMW’s iVision Dee Brings Sci-Fi to the Driveway

Cars That Think

BMW Impatient drivers and passengers will appreciate the robust 800-volt architecture—on par with models from Porsche, Hyundai, Kia and Lucid—that allows charging at well over 200 kilowatts, at least 30-percent faster than today’s models.

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2022 Los Angeles Auto Show Review

Clean Fleet Report

Lucid edging toward affordability. 2023 Porsche 911 Dakar. VinFast’s summary is: “Customers will pay a monthly subscription fee where VinFast bears responsibility for battery repairs, maintenance, and replacement costs to provide a worry-free experience for the life of the vehicle.” 2023 Lucid Air Pure EV.

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Blazer EV pause, Mercedes EV updates, affordable EVs, clean hydrogen rules: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

We rounded up all the affordable EVs that are arriving in 2024 and 2025 , and if automakers hold to their word—or at least their hints—it’s going to get better for those who don’t have a luxury budget. 2022 Audi E-Tron GT Audi and Porsche are playing it safe with a better mobile charging cable for EV and PHEV models.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

Green Car Congress

Tesla is also readying the Model X, a more affordable crossover for launch by the end of 2014. Plug-in models that will be fighting for market share include the BMW i8 and i3, the Audi e-tron, the Cadillac ELR, the Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive, and the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid.

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