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Kandi claims $7,999 effective cost in California for 59-mile electric car, K27 cleared for road use

Green Car Reports

Kandi America announced Tuesday that the lowest-priced of its two small, Chinese-made electric cars has been EPA certified and cleared for California roads, and the company is preparing to start deliveries in the state.

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Kia EV9 wins, Fisker franchises, Tesla tops BYD, leather in EVs: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Which EVs made the tax-credit shortlist in 2024? 2024 Rivian R1S A preliminary list of 2024 EVs qualifying for the tax credit was released early this week by the EPA, and as expected there are very few models qualified for the full $7,500 amount. Which company faced a $1.7

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2025 Polestar 3 starts at $74,800 and 315 miles, US deliveries in Q2

Baua Electric

Polestar points to a maximum charge rate of 250 kw, good for a 10% to 80% charge in 30 minutes, and estimated EPA range ratings (not yet official) at 279 or 315 miles. is also considering hiking tariffs on Chinese EVs. Polestar notes that it will pass along a $7,500 credit on all Polestar 3 leases. Polestar has said that U.S.

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Tesla revives common Style 3 Lengthy Field upcoming hiatus

Baua Electric

Tesla mentioned on its web page that the Style 3 Lengthy Field is eligible for a federal tax incentive of $3,750, which is equal to the bottom Style 3. The Style 3 Efficiency is eligible for a $7,500 credit score, in step with Tesla. The iron cells would possibly qualify for part of the tax credit score because of U.S.

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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

Charged EVs

You might not know it to look at them, but these two cars—one Swedish, one Chinese—share underpinnings and a parent company. Volvo and its Chinese parent Geely are very serious about selling cars that plug in. Where it falls down is its EPA-rated range: a mere 208 miles. liter 4-cylinder engine and optional all-wheel drive.

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

Baua Electric

As the flagship model for the Chinese automaker’s lineup, it also boasts reclining rear seats, steer-by-wire tech, rear-wheel steering, and an active suspension. 2019 Tesla Model 3 And get ready for more confusion about the EV tax credit, beyond just the uncertainty about which vehicles are eligible.

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Volvo Unveils Compact EX30 All-Electric SUV

The Truth About Cars

Riding on the Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) electric platform that was developed by Chinese-parent Geely, the EX30 can be had with either a single rear motor (268 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque) or a dual-motor setup (422 hp and 400 pound-feet) offering all-wheel drive. The standard battery pack is 64.0

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