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Tesla Model 3 is US’ most searched vehicle in the past six months: study

Teslarati

Data for the study was collected from August 2023 to January 2024, with vehicles being filtered and ranked for both the United States and the UK. The Kia Sportage followed with 765,000 searches, and the Audi A3, which saw 685,000 searches, rounded out the UK’s top three. The Audi Q3 is a family favorite in the UK as well.

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Kia EV3 debut, Silverado EV review, Bolt EV settlement, ID.7 delay: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

Kia EV3 Kia has revealed the production-bound EV3 electric SUV , and it closely follows both the EV3 concept and the much larger EV9 that’s already on sale. And on the other hand, GM is pushing ahead with plug-in hybrids. How much real-world range do Teslas lose over the first three years? Although not yet confirmed for the U.S.,

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Kia Niro EV panned, Mercedes-Benz A250e planned, plug-ins beat EVs: Today's Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes plans a new plug-in hybrid version of its smallest, most affordable model. A new study shows limited battery supplies would have a larger climate benefit in hybrids. And Britain, which had planned to ban sales of cars that don't plug in after 2040, could move that date up 5 years. A new study by.

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Consumer Reports: Most Reliable Car Brands of the Year - Find Out Who Ranks Highest

The Truth About Cars

A recent study by Consumer Reports provides a detailed look into the reliability of various car brands, helping buyers make informed decisions. Leading Brands in Reliability Lexus (Score: 79) Toyota (Score: 76) Mini (Score: 71) Acura (Score: 70) Honda (Score: 70) Rounding out the top 10 are Subaru, Mazda, Porsche, BMW, and Kia.

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Amped Up: Installing an EV Charger at Home

The Truth About Cars

Third party studies and anecdotes alike suggest many EV owners carry out up to 80 percent of charging at home, not at the perpetually frustrating public units. This Autel has a 25-foot charging cable while the one that plugs into the wall is nearly 3 feet long. The appalling state of public charging infrastructure.

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J.D. Power: Majority of EV owners are intent on purchasing another one in the future

Green Car Congress

Power US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study. The study finds that 95% of EV owners whose overall ownership satisfaction exceeds 900 points say they will purchase another EV. Among the early adopters who own an EV, 82% say they “definitely will” consider purchasing another in the future, according to the inaugural J.D.

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Tesla drivers are the most satisfied EV owners in Norway

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A new survey shows that Tesla drivers are the most satisfied electric vehicle owners in Norway, the country with the highest plug-in electric vehicle ownership per capita in the world. ” The Model 3 was followed by the Kia e-Niro in the survey. ” The Model 3 was followed by the Kia e-Niro in the survey.

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