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Alabama-built Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV to start at $77,900

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The all-new EQE SUV ( earlier post ) is the second fully-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz based on the premium-class electric architecture (EVA2), following the EQS SUV. Starting from $77,900, the 2023 EQE SUV will arrive in US dealerships in spring. The overhangs and the front-end assembly have been kept compact.

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Kia unveils Concept EV9 electric SUV

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The all-electric SUV delivers driving range of up to 300 miles. It also features next-generation ultra-fast charging technology with a 350-kW charger that allows its advanced battery electric powertrain to replenish energy from 10% to 80% in 20-30 minutes. The two other modes relate to when the Concept EV9 is not moving.

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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range

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The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X is an electric SUV that forecasts a model due to start production in Debrecen, Hungary, in 2025. Like the previous sedan concept, the Vision Neue Klasse X features a minimalist look , although the SUV sports a prominent version of BMW’s signature twin-kidney grille.

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BMW previews future electric SUV with faster charging, more range

Baua Electric

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse X is an electric SUV that forecasts a model due to start production in Debrecen, Hungary, in 2025. Like the previous sedan concept, the Vision Neue Klasse X features a minimalist look , although the SUV sports a prominent version of BMW’s signature twin-kidney grille.

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Lucid’s mid-size ‘Model Y competitor’ slated for late 2026 production

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During the first-quarter earnings call held on Monday, Lucid focused on both the Gravity SUV, set to start production later this year, and an upcoming mid-size model, slated to be priced around $48,000 and start production in late 2026. “We’re already competing with Tesla,” Rawlinson said.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

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The Model Y will travel further, though, claiming 533km between charges, compared to the Toyota’s 411km. While its set up for DC fast charging, it’s limited to 150kW. The cheaper FWD model has everything you actually need – unless you’re the type to push a giraffe into a pool. SCORE: 3.7/5 SCORE: 3.7/5

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BYD ute detailed: Chinese brand calls out HiLux and Ranger as its game-changing PHEV dual-cab approaches

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BYD says it respects, but doesn’t fear, dual-cab stalwarts like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger as the Chinese brand readies its “best-in-class” ute for launch in Australia. “So that’s why we’re confident for best-in-class.” And it’s not a hybrid as you know them,” he says.

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