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

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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. 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.

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Tesla outselling Mercedes, wireless charging, Hyundai and Kia hybrids recalled: Today’s Car News

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Several Kia and Hyundai hybrids are being recalled. A study of consumers at various stages of EV shoppers shows big gains in interest and purchase intent with the idea of wireless charging. Tesla is climbing up the premium-brand sales ladder with only EVs. And could wireless charging make EVs more enticing?

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Teslas are worth longer term auto loans, study finds

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Car buyers who ultimately end up purchasing Tesla electric vehicles end up having the longest average auto term loans, a new study from LendingTree says. months, Kia at 64.8 months, Kia at 64.8 months, the study concluded. Power’s APEAL Study once again. It shows through the LendingTree study.

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J.D. Power: quality takes a back seat to innovation as problems reach a record high

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Power 2023 US Initial Quality Study (IQS) , the rise in problems is 12 PP100 greater than in 2022, which follows an increase of 18 PP100 in 2022 from 2021. The study is designed to provide manufacturers with information to facilitate the identification of problems and to drive product improvement. According to the newly released J.D.

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J.D. Power: First-time owners find switching to EVs highly satisfactory

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Power 2022 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study. The 2022 study has been expanded to include 10 factors from seven in 2021. We know from our research that many consumers have concerns during the purchase consideration process with aspects like battery range and vehicle charging.

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Study: People Want to Buy EVs but Costs Are Still Too High

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A recent study from KPMG found that most people are interested in buying an EV, but many cite affordability as a hurdle to ownership.& & Around half of gas and diesel vehicle owners told KPMG that they were considering a hybrid or electric vehicle, and most of that group said they were considering a purchase in the next two years.

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Kia Niro EV specs, recapturing CO2, and electric-car support vs interest: Today's Car News

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Kia has revealed official specifications for the Niro EV. A new study found there's more support for electric cars than knowledge or interest. And Waymo's purchase of up to 62,000 Chrysler Pacific Hybrids could account for one-third of FCA's available consumer tax credits.

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