If you own an electric vehicle then you’re probably sick and tired of the anti-EV crowd telling you how much you hate your electric car. One of the oldest lies is some variation of “you’ll have to get a new battery every 75,000 miles”. It is a practically ancient line of attack for social media … Continue reading “Tesla Model 3 Sees Very Little Degradation After 200,000 Miles”
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EVs cost less to fuel in every state of the U.S. By electricity cost vs. gas prices, there’s a vast range among states EVs have the strongest advantage in Idaho, Washington, and the Northwest Fluctuating gas prices can make internal-combustion vehicles cost up to six times more to drive than EVs, but the potential savings … Continue reading “Where in the US do EVs save the most money to fuel vs. gasoline?”
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As a serious heat wave expands across the US, we look at how high temperatures affect EV range from battery range experts Recurrent. An intense heat wave is expanding from the Midwest to the East and West coasts, with 6.4 million people under excessive heat watch as of today. Temperatures are expected to reach 100F in multiple … Continue reading “Here’s how scorching heat affects your EV’s range”
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Sponsored by Hioki. A key challenge in developing Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) is extending the driving range through improved energy efficiency. Unlike fossil fuels, batteries have a lower energy density, necessitating large-capacity batteries to match the range of internal combustion engines, which inadvertently increases vehicle weight and decreases energy efficiency. Thus, there is a pressing … Continue reading “Discover the future of EV measurement with the Power Analyzer PW8001”
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The 2025 BMW i5, the all-electric version of the 5-Series midsize luxury sedan, returns essentially unchanged for its second model year. The entry point to the i5 lineup is the single-motor rear-wheel drive i5 eDrive40, which costs $68,275 with the mandatory $1,175 destination charge. It’s still rated at 335 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, … Continue reading “2025 BMW i5 starts at $68,275”
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BYD’s answer to the Tesla Model 3 is gaining LiDAR and other design improvements for the new 2025 model year. BYD revealed the new 2025 Seal EV Friday as it looks to continue its dominant run in the global electric vehicle market. BYD unveils new 2025 Seal EV After launching the lower-priced Seal EV Honor … Continue reading “BYD ups the ante on Tesla’s Model 3 as new Seal EV gains LiDAR, other design updates”
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VinFast (VFS) announced it has officially begun shipping its new mini electric SUV, the VinFast VF 3. Starting under $13,000, the new VF 3 generated strong buzz, with VinFast calling it a “social media phenomenon” ahead of shipments. VinFast kicks off VF 3 shipments for under $13K After introducing the VF 3 in January, VinFast … Continue reading “VinFast VF 3 shipments are officially underway with starting prices under $13,000”
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China’s NIO (NYSE: NIO) crossed the 20K delivery threshold for the third straight month in July. Despite intensifying competition, NIO continues to see strong demand in the world’s largest EV market. NIO hits the 20K delivery threshold again in July 2024 NIO delivered 20,498 vehicles last month, its third straight month above the 20K mark. … Continue reading “NIO (NIO) crosses the 20,000 EV delivery mark for the third straight month in July”
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Photo: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles VW just shared the first photos of the seventh generation of BEV and PHEV Transporter and Caravelle vans, along with lots of spec details. VW Transporter model range Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles now offers the new Transporter and Caravelle, the iconic ID. Buzz, and the versatile Multivan. It’s launching the seventh generation … Continue reading “First photos and details of VW’s new Transporter and Caravelle vans”
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BYD set a new sales record last month with over 342,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) sold. Although BYD’s EV sales fell slightly in July, PHEVs continued building momentum after setting a new record for the fifth straight month. BYD breaks NEV sales record in July as EV sales slip China’s leading EV maker continued its … Continue reading “BYD sold a record 342K NEVs in July, but EV sales slipped”