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Mercedes G-Class EV, Model 3 Performance, Tesla ownership costs, Vinfast dealers: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla reintroduces the Model 3 Performance, and the brand rules in ownership costs. Mercedes rolls out its electric G-Class. And Vinfast adds U.S. dealerships. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Ford low-cost EV platform, hybrids; Toyota US EV plant; 2025 Porsche Taycan: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And before its Gen 2 EVs have launched, Ford starts touting its Gen 3 EV project that could face Tesla and China on cost. The Porsche Taycan boasts better numbers all around. Toyota adds to its Kentucky EV plans. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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Tesla Model Y & Model 3 Cost $10,000 Less Than Average New Car Price

CleanTechnica EVs

Much recent discussion around Tesla has been about a lower-cost, smaller Tesla (“Model C” or “Model 2,” as it is often called). In particular, there was the shocking news that Tesla reportedly killed the project in order to focus on a Tesla robotaxi vehicle. It seems that the majority of.

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Hertz slows Tesla and EV plans, citing collision repair costs

Green Car Reports

The rental giant Hertz hit the brakes last week on its rapid shift to electric vehicles—from Tesla, particularly—citing the high cost of EV collision repair of these vehicles.

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VW ID.2all, Tesla right to repair, costs sour home charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

The soaring costs of residential electricity may be taking a toll on EV charging satisfaction. VW introduces one of its upcoming small, affordable EVs for Europe. And Tesla owners want to repair their cars independently. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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“Very cost effective:” Regional Australia Post contractor goes fully electric

The Driven EV News

Regional Australia Post contractor says switch to electric is "very cost effective," and charges his fleet with solar and battery storage added to post office. The post “Very cost effective:” Regional Australia Post contractor goes fully electric appeared first on The Driven.

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QOTD: How Have Car Maintenance Costs Been For You?

The Truth About Cars

This, plus a Wall Street Journal article from February that details the high cost of car ownership, have me curious. If you are a multi-car, multi-brand household, is one brand costing you more than the other? If you've been loyal to one brand, does the cost of ownership play a part? What has your experience been like?