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New Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance model offers 1,050 hp, 0-60 in 2.6s

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With 1,050 horsepower, the dual-motor Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance is the most powerful EV currently available in North America, and will offer an EPA-estimated driving range of 446 miles. 0-60 mph (21" wheels). EPA-estimated range w/ 19" wheels w/ 21" wheels. June (US), Aug (Canada). Drivetrain. Dual-motor AWD.

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Tesla updates Model S and Model X: Price cuts, free paint, and no more Standard Range

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That’s a pretty good deal for a full-sized all-electric sedan that has an EPA range of 405 miles per charge. There is likely no other car, electric or otherwise, at its current price range that could match its performance, such as its 0-60 mph time of 1.99 At its current price, the Model S Plaid becomes a steal. That’s an 18.8%

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Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD only available for employees, at least for now: report

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Reports are emerging that Tesla has now started deliveries of the Model Y Standard Range Dual Motor AWD, a variant of its all-electric crossover that was sighted during the Cyber Rodeo at Gigafactory Texas last week. Interestingly enough, these observations matched a Model Y variant that was added to the EPA website earlier this year.

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Polestar 4 will rival Model Y with $60,000 start, 300-mile range

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Polestar on Tuesday revealed the sporty Polestar 4 electric “SUV coupe” at the Shanghai auto show, including mention that it sees over 300 miles of range by EPA standards. With a 0-60 mph time of just 3.8

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Audi adds new RWD variant to Q4 e-tron family

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With the addition of the Q4 40 e-tron, customers can achieve an EPA estimated range of up to 265 miles. 2023 Model Year Highlights: S line exterior arrives standard on the Q4 50 e-tron and Q4 Sportback 50 e-tron. The Q4 40 e-tron receives advanced line exterior as standard. Top track speed (mph). 2022 Q4 Sportback e-tron.

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Updated Volkswagen 2017 e-Golf EPA-rated at 125 miles, 119 MPGe combined; pricing to come

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In the US, Volkswagen’s updated 2017 e-Golf now carries an an EPA-estimated range of 125 miles—a 50% increase over the previous model year. kW on-board charger is now standard on both SE and SEL Premium trims, which enables the battery to be charged in less than six hours at a 240V charging station. kWh, up from from 24.2

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EPA fuel economy report finds weight and power leveling off, footprint stable

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EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The average 0-to-60 mph acceleration time was the same in MY 2016 as MY 2015. EPA will not have final MY 2017 data until next year’s report. Source: EPA. Source: EPA.