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2020 MINI Cooper SE EV comes to US with MSRP of $29,900

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While the MINI Cooper SE has an MSRP of $29,900, federal tax credits and state electric vehicle tax credits make the MINI Cooper SE even more attractive. The front-wheel drive electric motor generates 181 hp and 199 lb-ft of torque enabling the new MINI Cooper SE to go from 0 – 60 mph in 6.9

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EPA rating for 85 kWh Tesla Model S: 89 MPGe, 265-mile range

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EPA-rated power consumption for the 85 kWh model (with a starting price of $69,900 after the $7,500 federal tax credit) is 38 kWh/100 miles combined (38 kWh city, 37 kWh highway). 20 kW capable), Model S can be recharged at the rate of 62 miles of range per hour. The battery is warrantied for 8 years, unlimited miles.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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Customers may be eligible for federal tax credits (which run up to $7,500) or state/local tax credits. The electrically driven B-Class accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 7.9 In the interests of optimizing range, the top speed is electronically limited to 100 mph (161 km/h).

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2016 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron PHEV starting at $37,900 in US

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Purchasing customers may qualify for applicable state and federal incentives and tax credits. Audi expects the PHEV to qualify for a federal tax credit of $4,168. Prices above exclude destination charges ($925), taxes, title, optional equipment, and dealer charges.

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Tesla Unveils Model S Electric Sedan

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The Model S will carry an initial price of $57,400; applying the new $7,500 Federal tax credit for plug-ins will drop the effective price to $49,900. The Model S has a top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h) and can get to 60 mph in 5.5 Tesla says that rapid charging will recharge the battery pack in 45 minutes.

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Tesla Takes 520 Reservations for Model S in a Week

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The Model S can be recharged from any 120V, 208V or 240V outlet or quick-charged from an external direct current supply in 45 minutes. The Model S does 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds, and will have an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph (209 km/h). The base price of the Roadster is $101,500 after a $7,500 federal tax credit.

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Cadillac boosts performance of ELR plug-in hybrid for MY2016, cuts MSRP by $9K; $58,495 net after Fed credits

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Cadillac has greatly enhanced the performance of its ELR extended range electric vehicle (plug-in hybrid) ( earlier post ) for the 2016 model year, and is also cutting the MSRP by $9,005, bringing the starting price down to $58,495 net after the $7,500 US federal tax credit (MSRP = $65,995). 2016 Cadillac ELR. Click to enlarge.

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