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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

Cars That Think

The 800-volt architecture doubles Tesla’s 400 V, matches the six-figure Porsche Taycan, and is within sight of the Lucid’s industry-leading 900 V. Those rear-drive models start from about $45,000; subtract a $7,500 federal tax credit and the sticker is nearly $10,000 less than the $47,100 price of the average new car in January 2022.

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VW ID.4 EV tax credit; Subaru Solterra update; Macan, Prologue, and ZDX pricing: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

4 models qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit , making it the first foreign automaker to get the nod under tightened sourcing rules. Porsche priced its electric Macan SUV —simply badged as Macan 4 and Macan Turbo, at $80,450 and $106,950, respectively. Gasoline versions of the Macan will continue for at least a year in the U.S.,

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Exclusive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq Preview

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To stress its commitment, Cadillac will not be selling any internal combustion vehicles, gasoline for diesel, by 2030. The Audi E-Tron starts at $67,000, the Jaguar I-Pace at $70,000, the Porsche Taycan at $83,00, and the Tesla Model X at $90,000. The Lyriq pricing strategy will cause a ripple effect for other premium or luxury SUVs.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

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The 2022 G80 EV is a new model and has not been safety tested by the government or insurance industry, but the gasoline-powered 2022 G80 received five stars from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) gave it a Top Safety Pick+. Room to stretch out.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq

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The Lyriq will qualify for state and local tax credits or incentives that could reduce the final purchase price. The Audi E-Tron starts at $67,000, the Jaguar i-Pace at $70,000, the Porsche Taycan at $83,000, and the Tesla Model X at $90,000. Options were limited to wheel size and exterior color. Among friends.

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Flash Drive: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance

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Federal and state tax credits could reduce your final price, and in some states it will qualify for a HOV sticker. With ample passenger and cargo space, interior comfort features, and a smooth and quiet ride, the Mach-E is sure to replace many a gasoline-powered crossover SUV in garages everywhere.

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

Baua Electric

The Biden administration has set a high bar for the generous tax credits created by the Inflation Recovery Act (IRA) to help spur large-scale production of hydrogen, starting with regional hydrogen hubs. 2022 Audi E-Tron GT Audi and Porsche are playing it safe with a better mobile charging cable for EV and PHEV models.