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

Charged EVs

In 2019, Volvo launched the XC40 compact crossover, a boxy but stylish compact SUV with a 2.0-liter It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. My quick road test revealed both pros and cons of the XC40 Recharge. Until now, it’s had no plug-in option.

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Audi to introduce entry-level e-tron model with smaller battery pack, less range

Green Car Congress

Audi will introduce a second, entry-level version of its e-tron electric SUV to select markets in early 2020. lb-ft) of torque, and are capable of propelling the electric SUV from 0 to 62 mph in 7.0 Using the myAudi app, customers can control all charging processes and timers as well as pre-entry climate control via their smartphone.

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Mercedes-Benz introduces its first plug-in hybrid SUV: the GLE550 e

Green Car Congress

Keeping pace with its announced intention to roll out 10 plug-in hybrids by 2017 ( earlier post ), Mercedes-Benz introduced the new GLE550 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid (PHEV) along with the other members of the new GLE family of full-size SUVs. The GLE550 e is Mercedes-Benz’ first plug-in hybrid SUV. Mercedes’ new SUV nomenclature.

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate

Clean Fleet Report

Road Test: 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin AWD Ultimate The First Volvo Compact SUV Coupe EV The 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge was the first electric-only and the smallest SUV from Volvo, falling in-line with the EX90 and XC40 Recharge. This felt quick and made freeway merging a breeze.

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Road Test: 2022 Jaguar F-Pace R-Dynamic S Mild Hybrid

Clean Fleet Report

The 2022 Jaguar F-Pace is the largest of the SUVs offered from the storied British car company, joining the smaller E-Pace and the all-electric I-Pace. This five-passenger luxury SUV delivers civil and refined driving with a design that won’t blend in with the crowd. There is no plug on the F-Pace to recharge the mild hybrid system.

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Road Test: Ford 2023 Escape PHEV

Clean Fleet Report

The 2023 Ford Escape PHEV compact SUV is a fine example of not only being efficient but also versatile. Charging The Escape PHEV uses regenerative braking, which converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. The 60/40 folding rear seat opens up 63.2-inches

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Road Test: 2024 Range Rover Velar Dynamic SE Mild Hybrid

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Midsize SUV with Range Rover Cachet The 2024 Range Rover Velar is one of the entry-level midsize Range Rover models (the smaller Evoque takes the pure entry-level prize). There is no plug on the Range Rover to recharge the battery. As part of the Cold Climate Package ($1,175) there was a heated windshield and washer jets.

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