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Road Test: 2021 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium

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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. kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion polymer battery and a 60 horsepower, 44.5 A Winning Formula. Story by John Faulkner. kW electric motor.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Acura ZDX Type S

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The AWD ZDX Type S, weighing-in at 6,052 pounds, is planted solidly to the ground with the batteries placed below the floor to deliver a low center of gravity and 50:50 weight distribution. The fastest way will be with DC fast charging delivering a 20-to-80% battery state of charge boost in 42 minutes. at seconds, Kia EV6 GT at 3.6

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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 Kia EV6

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Kia’s newest EV delivers great value, cutting edge styling and variety of configurations. The Kia EV6 is a strong contender. Kia has been one of the leaders in value-priced EVs over the last few years, but their offerings had been based on vehicles that started life as conventional internal combustion cars. What Is the EV6?

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Road Test: 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Limited Plug-in Hybrid

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This is excellent fuel economy for a 5,010-pound nicely styled shoe box. The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has two main ways the battery is charged–plugging in or through regenerative braking when slowing or stopping. The battery recharge and electric mile range are metered instantly by dash gauges. All-Electric Driving Range.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Subaru Solterra EV

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kilowatt-hour (kWh) battery and two 80 kilowatt (kW) electric motors, good for 228 miles of driving range in the Premium trim and 222 miles in Limited and Touring. kWh lithium-ion battery needs to be charged. Federal and state tax credits may affect your final price, so speak with your CPA before heading into your local Subaru dealer.

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Road Test: 2021 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid

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The Pacifica Hybrid has a regenerative braking system, which recharges the 16-kilowatt-hour (kWh) lithium-ion (li-ion) battery. So driving around town, stuck in stop-and-go rush hour highway traffic, or coasting down hills recharges the battery. The battery recharge and electric mile range are metered instantly by dash gauges.