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Mercedes-Maybach shares US pricing for new EQS 680 SUV

Electrek

Six months after unveiling the EQS 680 SUV – Mercedes-Maybach’s first all-electric model – the ultra-lux sub-brand has shared US pricing… and it’s not cheap. That said, this is the top-tier version of the all-electric SUV from a brand that is already known for its utmost quality and performance.

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A cheap Toyota EV? Not right now, the company says

Baua Electric

If you were waiting for a smaller, cheaper Toyota electric car, you may have to keep waiting. Toyota has no current plans to launch a cheap EV despite demand building. Toyota’s European product development boss, Andrea Carlucci, told Autocar that battery costs make a cheap EV unlikely. The post A cheap Toyota EV?

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Mercedes-AMG teases first look at its sporty electric supercar poised to rival Porsche, Lucid

Baua Electric

Mercedes-AMG is officially previewing its upcoming electric supercar. Shown drifting across a frozen lake during testing, the sporty Mercedes-AMG EV will rival the new +1,000 hp Porsche Taycan Turbo GT and +1,200 hp Lucid Air Sapphire. The concept is based on axial-flux motor tech developed by Mercedes-owned Yasa.

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BMW is Willing to Pay to Attract Customers from Other EV Brands

The Truth About Cars

Cars Direct reported that the BMW 2024 BEV Conquest Program includes several other brands, including Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Polestar, Porsche, Rivian, and Lucid. That said, BMW’s EVs are not cheap, so the incentives should be a welcome move for hopeful buyers. Ford Mustang Mach-E and VW ID.4 4 owners can also take advantage of the deal.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

Consumer Reports has concluded its annual car reliability survey and the resulting data for 2023 has not been kind to all-electric vehicles. The biggest issues for EVs were reportedly failing electric drive motors, unreliable charging, and trouble with battery packs. All of these pull down the brand’s reliability score.”

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Battle for ‘tech luxury’ in China as EVs get smarter – and cheaper – ET Auto

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The battle for consumer attention in China’s electric car market is being fought over touches of “ tech luxury ” that car buyers in other markets have never seen. The market is also crowded with electric and plug-in vehicles starting near USD 20,000 that still splash on once-expensive interior features and technology.

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What’s Happening in EV Battery Technology

Driivz

From how much they cost and weigh to the amount of power they store and how long they take to charge, electric vehicle (EV) batteries have a significant impact on EVs themselves, the EV industry as a whole, and ultimately EV buyers. Ions (electrons) flow between the electrodes, passing through the electrolyte, to create an electric current.