2021
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Ford is calling the software updates Power-Up and will be rolling them out to other vehicles soon, including the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup.
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Nissan Leaf buyers get more flexibility, with $350 for their Turo tab
When a compact EV with a range of up to 226 miles isn't enough, buyers have the option of turning to Turo, as a new incentive suggests.
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2021 Nissan Leaf Plus range test: Your mileage may vary, but mild weather is a big plus
A single range figure doesn't always accurately convey how far an EV can actually travel, or if it will fit your life.
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Off-road lift kit for Jeep Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid first
The 2021 Jeep Wrangle 4xe plug-in hybrid covers new ground for tailpipe-emissions-free off-roading.
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2021 Ford Mach-E GT undercuts Model Y Performance by $1,195; orders start soon
The Mach-E GT and GT Performance provide an exciting alternative to both the gasoline Mustang and the Tesla Model Y; but the range is shorter than either alternative.
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Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid is still flying off dealer lots—faster than Mach-E
The RAV4 Prime is finding its way to driveways in record time, and demand likely exceeds supply for the popular 42-mile PHEV.
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Teammate "Advanced Drive" appears to offer some of the functionality of Navigate on Autopilot, with a more conservative approach than Tesla.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E moving quickly off dealer lots, sales on pace with early estimates
The Mach-E electric SUV isn't yet selling at a rate close to the Tesla Model Y, but Ford is selling all it builds very quickly.
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Electrify America is helping Jeep set up a charging network at off-road trailheads
The first of these off-road-focused Level 2 charging stations will open in California and Utah this year, to support the rollout of the Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid.
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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid rated for 22 electric miles
The official EPA range rating comes in 3 miles less than originally anticipated, although Jeep has said that maximizing electric propulsion for off-road ability is the priority.
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2021 Volkswagen ID.4 range and road-trip charging: Some first impressions
The 2021 VW ID.4 reassures us its 250 miles is within reach, but a first experience finding and using the free fast-charging shows its no Tesla experience yet.
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2021 VW ID.4: 5 hits and misses, up close with the electric car for the masses
There are plenty of delightful details in Volkswagen's mass-market electric car, but also some frustrating interfaces.
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The lowest price applies in San Francisco, but Costco members around the U.S. could see a deal of $147 a month—ahead of the rollout of a refreshed 2022 Bolt EV and EUV lineup.
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2021 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo will start at $92,250, e-bikes not included
The wagon version of Porsche's electric sedan comes with a standard air suspension, all-wheel drive, more ground clearance, and a roomier rear seat.
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First drive review: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid beats Highlander Hybrid with 37 mpg and better tech, but it’s no Telluride
A Sorento Plug-In Hybrid is on the way, with all-wheel drive and a 30-mile plug-in range. Will it feel more like the range-topper we were expecting?
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Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Mini Cooper SE top Tesla on greenest cars list for 2021
The Ioniq Electric, Cooper SE, and Toyota Prius Prime beat the Tesla Model 3—and battery size has everything to do with it.
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Ford Mach-E incentives challenge Chevy Bolt EUV, as discounts sweeten 2021 Bolt EV
Discounts on the 2021 Bolt EV give it a lower price than the price-cut 2022 model—as incentives make the Mustang Mach-E the same price as the Bolt EUV.
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Mercedes-Benz EQC electric SUV isn't coming to the US at all
Mercedes reportedly opted not to sell the EQC in the U.S., after a delay and "comprehensive review of market developments."
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With the bow of the Ioniq 5 electric crossover this month, the automaker's Prius fighter faces an uncertain future.
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2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime: Can its charge mode help boost MPG?
We took a pair of long road trips in the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime to find out if its charge mode might actually be more fuel efficient, and just how much fuel economy driving in Sport vs. Eco mode will cost you.
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Revamped 360-mile Tesla Model X: Will a yoke really replace a steering wheel?
Federal regulators haven't yet determined whether the aircraft-style yoke shown in the 2021 Tesla Model X and Model S is legal, according to several reports and responses.
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Tesla Model S and Kia Niro EV top electric vehicle ownership study
Owners of the Model S are the most satisfied among EV owners, despite continued build-quality issues.
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2021 Porsche Taycan: Base $81,250 RWD version arrives soon
The base version of the Porsche Taycan electric car will arrive in spring 2021, effectively about $3,000 above the Tesla Model S. Driving range is TBA.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E: Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2021
The Mustang Mach-E is the first non-Tesla SUV to hit 300 miles, and with pony-car heritage cues it takes electric cars somewhere new.
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