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2018 Leaf vs Bolt EV packs, electric motorcycle guide, CA defiant, Model 3 first drive: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Today, we've got our long-awaited drive report on the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range, a battery comparison for the Bolt EV and new Nissan Leaf, some California defiance, and our annual electric-motorcycle buyers guide. All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

Plug-ins are trending in key markets around the country, although much of the action remains focused in California and other West Coast states. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S. Finally, Hyundai has a unique offering, its Nexo fuel cell electric vehicle , which is available in California.

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That Was the Year That Was

Clean Fleet Report

In addition to taking deep dives on vehicles, Clean Fleet Report has looked at EV batteries , various infrastructure issues and other issues for this growing market. Our testers had similar (best in class) feelings about the new 2023 Toyota Prius and the 2022 BMW i4 M50. We’ve looked at EV charging and will continue to keep tabs on it.

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Unraveling Electric Car Insurance Costs in 2023

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As a rule of thumb, EVs tend to be more expensive to insure than their gas-powered counterparts due to their cutting-edge technology and the high repair or replacement costs of their battery systems. As of 2023, the nationwide average for electric vehicle insurance is $206 per month.