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Buyers Guide: Budget EV Options for Clean Transportation

Clean Fleet Report

The 2020 Mini Cooper SE is the cheapest electric car available in the U.S. When that’s applied, buyers can get this car for less than $23,000. Keep in mind that the Cooper SE has a relatively short range of 110 miles. When most people think of electric cars, Tesla is probably the first name to come to mind.

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How to buy an electric-car charging station: buyers guide to EVSEs

Green Car Reports

Electric cars all come with a 120-volt charging cable that can charge the battery from a household socket if there are no other options. But sooner or later, most battery-electric car owners will want a 240-volt Level 2 charging station that can recharge the car as much as four times faster.

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Buyer's Guide: 2014 Plug-In Hybrids From Toyota, Ford, Honda & More

Green Car Reports

Not all plug-in electric cars rely on battery power alone; some also have gasoline engines as backups, for longer range or more power. Last year, we identified six plug-in hybrid vehicles on sale during 2013. This year, the list gains three new entries (from BMW, Cadillac, and Mitsubishi) and loses one (the Fisker Karma).

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

2021 Is Here: Here Are the Top 10 Electric Car Companies. Picking the Top 10 electric car makers now involves making some choices as the number of vehicles available increases. The Model S is the best-selling plug-in car in the U.S. Almost two-thirds of the battery electric cars sold in the U.S.

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Electric cars buyers guide

Drive Electric

If this is something that’s been on your mind, stepping into the world of electric motoring has probably crossed it too, making the switch to an electric car or van could help you improve your lifestyle in a wonderful new way. Are electric cars better for the environment? How much are electric cars?

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Which Features Should You Prioritize for Your Next EV?

Clean Fleet Report

You want to avoid a situation where you’re out on the road and can’t top up your range because your vehicle uses a different connector. Electric cars often have exceptional performance and handling characteristics, outperforming their ICE peers considerably across multiple dimensions. Power is no longer a limiting factor.

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What EV has the Best Bang for the Buck?

Clean Fleet Report

with a sticker price under $30k, the trade-off is less range; the Leaf will only get you about 149 miles per full charge, making it perfect for short commutes or jaunts around town but not so good for road trips. While this is the only EV for sale in the U.S.

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