EV Life

OCTOBER 7, 2023

The Treasury Department just released new guidance that will enable consumers to use their $7500 EV tax credits more like an upfront rebate starting in January 2024. However, new vehicle requirements are also taking effect that raise questions about which vehicles will still qualify for tax credits in the new year.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 13, 2024

Cadillac currently sells two EVs, the Lyriq SUV and the Celestiq sedan. That said, GM hasn’t had the smoothest rollout with its other electric models. That said, GM hasn’t had the smoothest rollout with its other electric models. The brand doesn’t currently offer a performance EV, but hot sedans are nothing new to the company.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

The first three-row electric SUV from Hyundai will be named the IONIQ 9. Hyundai plans to change the name of the electric SUV from IONIQ 7 to IONIQ 9 as it looks to build off Kia’s success with the EV9. Including Kia and Genesis, Hyundai topped American automakers Ford and GM’s Chevy for second behind only Tesla.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

After GM drastically cut the starting price of the new Chevy Blazer EV , early buyers are now eligible for a reimbursement of up to $6,520. Chevy offers early Blazer EV buyers reimbursement GM finally lifted the Blazer EV stop-sale after nearly three months in early March.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 4, 2024

The F-150 Lightning was America’s best-selling electric truck in 2023, while the Mustang Mach-E had its best sales year yet. After electric truck sales soared nearly 75% in Q4, Ford’s F-150 Lighting was the best-selling electric truck. Ford’s E-Transit was the best-selling electric van, with sales of 7,672 in 2023 (+18% YOY). “I

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 17, 2024

He stated that he believes the future GM remains electric and that a sports coupe focused on sublime driving dynamics and a lower price point would be preferable to a model that’s focused on lap times and output figures. In a nod to practicality and the fact that two-door sales basically amount to a rounding error in the U.S.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

After hybrids accounted for a larger share of sales in the first quarter , Hyundai plans to add hybrid production at the facility. “It Hyundai’s EV sales share fell in all major markets in the first three months of 2024 compared to last year, including Korea (4.4% in Q1 2023) of the brand’s sales, while hybrids held 9.7%

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In the last year GM has initiated a full court press on the public relations front around its electric vehicle plans. It seems like a week hasn’t gone by without an email in my inbox from GM about an embargoed press release and some upcoming GM EV event or announcement. GM Stock Chart: Yahoo Finance.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

After calling off beats with GM to “beat out Tesla” with a cheap SUV, it has now emerged with news that it is mulling over a $14 billion EV and battery plant in Canada. Of course, batteries coming from Canada with materials found in Canada will also help vehicles qualify for the US’s federal EV tax incentives.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The upcoming IMA platform will be a “significant advancement” over its current E-GMP, covering more than mid-size SUVs. Hyundai’s CEO Jaehoon Chang said, “It encompasses nearly all vehicle classes, ranging from small and large SUVs to pickup trucks.” In June, Hyundai unveiled its new EV platform. We can help you get started today.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

On 11 August, GM invited approximately 75 journalists and auto analysts to spend a day learning about the new GM. The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. GM’s identify in the US starts with its four core brands.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 14, 2024

Including Kia, Hyundai Motor topped Ford and GM for second place in the US EV market, trailing only Tesla. For example, GM just lifted the Chevy Blazer EV stop-sale this week after nearly three months over a software quality issue. Last year, Hyundai was the fourth best-selling EV brand in the US.

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Electric Auto Association

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a massive climate, health care, and tax bill with the overarching goal of slowing the rise in consumer prices that have been climbing at the fastest pace in approximately 40 years. Additional changes include: An MSRP cap of $80,000 for vans, SUVs, and pickup trucks and $55,000 for any other vehicle.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 10, 2024

Which affordable EV regained its EV tax credit eligibility this week? GM confirmed Friday a huge price cut for the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV , as it resumed deliveries on the model. The Blazer EV had been under a stop-sale as GM sorted out a string of software woes affecting drivability, usability, and sometimes charging.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 27, 2024

The Tesla Model Y undercuts the Model 3 by $5,000 —for those who are EV tax credit eligible—under the latest round of Tesla price cuts made last weekend. made electric SUV —in Princeton, Indiana, starting in 2026. That complements the other Toyota 3-row electric SUV set to be made in Kentucky in 2025.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

The Model Y starts at $44,990, and that’s before the $7,500 EV tax credit. The new Polestar 4 electric SUV Coupe starts at $56,300 (including destination), with prices going up to $74,300. We’re talking … [as a brand] 150,000 global sales as a target for next year, for example.” Included, prices start as low as $37,490.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Hyundai Kona Electric gets sporty N-Line facelift The new N Line electric SUV is “set to redefine electric vehicle style,” according to Hyundai. Hyundai Motor Group (including Kia) overtook Ford and GM to take second in US EV sales last year, behind only Tesla. The system includes dual 12.3″

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 21, 2017

The 2018 Chevrolet Equinox SUV has dropped nearly 400 pounds (181 kg)—approximately 10% of its mass—compared to its predecessor. diesel model offers a GM-estimated 40 mpg highway fuel efficiency. The 2018 Equinox is on sale now, starting at $24,525 (including destination charge). The Equinox’s new 1.6L

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EV Connect

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Industry experts predict that electric vehicles (EV) will account for 40% of car sales by 2030. Global EV sales barely nudged 2 million units in 2020 , but could top 73 million by 2040. However, while EVs are still under-represented on the highway, they’re set to dominate on the sales forecourt. That signals a shift in momentum.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

2024 Cadillac Lyriq Sport trim (Source: Cadillac) General Motors says it is responding to a strong demand for luxury EVs by ramping up production of its Cadillac all-electric Lyriq SUV this year. The company says it has resolved its battery module production problems that have plagued sales for the last two years. Get started here.

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EV Life

AUGUST 4, 2023

Budget models like the Chevrolet Bolt EV, SUV crossovers like the Equinox Blazer EV, electric versions of popular legacy models like the Blazer EV, and high-performance trucks like the Silverado EV make up what is becoming an impressive lineup of all-electric options. Federal, State, and Local EV Incentives Federal Tax Credit.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2024

The Fastest Acura SUV Ever Built The all-new 2024 ZDX is the first electric Acura and, as Quincy Tam, Acura product planner, says, it is “for their customers that are ready to take that next step into electrification.” GM underneath, but Acura throughout The ZDX comes in a base A-Spec and a performance model called Type S.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The local importer has confirmed the BYD ute will be tested in Australia in late 2023 and 2024 ahead of an on-sale later in 2024. All models have dual motors for four-wheel drive capability and the F-150 Lightning sells from about US$50K (minus taxes and on-road costs), which is US$10K more than it launched at.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

This past week was certainly quite a whirlwind of EV news and developments from Volvo’s plans to end production of ICE vehicles by 2030, yet another proposal to reform the federal EV tax credit, chip shortages, Washington state’s plans to ban ICE vehicles by 2030, Lucid Air delay, Fisker to partner with Foxconn, and much, much more.

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EV Adoption

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Out of 82 BEVs and PHEVs that are either currently available for sale in the US, or expected to be so by the end of 2022, 67 of them, or 81.7%, have a base manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) higher than $39,999, according to new analysis from EVAdoption. Fifteen or 18.3% have a base MSRP below $40,000 and 31 or 37.8%

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Cars That Think

MARCH 12, 2023

But rather than own and operate their own chargers like Tesla—akin to automakers running chains of proprietary gas stations—GM, Ford and others argue that standardized, open-source chargers are critical to convince more Americans to kick the ICE habit. population lives within 16 kilometers of a GM dealer.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 3, 2024

As sales of electric vehicles continue to grow in 2024, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for a federal tax credit on electric vehicles. Luckily, we have compiled everything you need to know about tax credits for your new or current electric vehicle into one place. More on that below.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

January 1, 2023, kicked off a fresh start of new tax credits for vehicles, both new and used. Since then, much of the dust has settled on the Capitol as it continues to implement qualifying terms for tax credits , continuously shifting what used EVs do and do not qualify. Here’s the latest list. Here’s how it works.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

Electric car sales in 2023 were 3.5 While sales of electric cars are increasing globally, they remain significantly concentrated in just a few major markets. However, sales remain limited elsewhere, even in countries with developed car markets such as Japan and India. In the European Union , sales amounted to 2.4

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EV Connect

JANUARY 11, 2021

For example, GM plans to offer 20 different EV models in just three short years and expects to sell one million EVs per year by the middle of this decade. And that’s just GM — nearly every major automaker has similar goals, which means the demand for charging stations will continue to surge. That’s only the tip of the iceberg.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 23, 2022

To accelerate EV uptake, the Zero Emission Transportation Association , a lobbying group formed by Tesla, Lucid and Rivian along with some EV charging suppliers, asserts that sales of new internal combustion vehicles must be banned by 2030 and diesel trucks by 2035. for obvious reasons.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

Ford’s EV sales climbed 80% year-over-year (YOY) in February following aggressive price cuts last month. Ford EV sales climb in February following price cuts After EV sales slipped 11% last month in EV sales last month, Ford saw a big improvement in February with 6,368 all-electric vehicles handed over, up 80.8%

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 2, 2024

The list of electric vehicles qualified for the EV tax credit in calendar year 2024 has been released. Also of note: No Rivian electric truck qualifies for the full $7,500 tax credit amount in 2024, at this time. In 2025, the tax credit rules will be extended to mining, processing, and recycling of critical minerals.

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EV Adoption

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In my previous article, Proposed Changes to the Federal EV Tax Credit Passed by the House of Representatives , I outlined and analyzed 13 proposed changes to IRC 30D (federal EV tax credit). In this brief article I will share the 3 scenarios that lead to an EV being completely disqualified from any available tax credit amount.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 30, 2023

2024 Nissan Sakura EV – Tokyo In scaling up EV sales, is smaller still better? GM paused deliveries of the Chevy Blazer EV over software woes—after a series of incidents and trouble codes experienced by owners and reviewers alike. It’s giving its EQS hatchback, EQS SUV, EQE sedan, and EQE SUV lineups a heat pump for the U.S.,

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Rawlinson’s comments came amidst criticisms that his compensation plan is notably large, even if Lucid is still yet to make a breakthrough in its vehicle production and sales. The Board noted that the bonus was to recognize Rawlinson’s contributions to the unveiling of the Lucid Gravity, the luxury EV maker’s upcoming SUV.

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Baua Electric

MAY 4, 2024

A brief Lucid Gravity prototype test drive was enough to tell us that this upcoming EV will offer a unique layout and a different driving experience than any other three-row electric SUV. Lucid Gravity prototype The 2024 Acura ZDX EV is the quickest SUV ever from the Honda luxury brand—and it definitely looks the part.

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