Bengt Halvorson, Senior Editor
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- U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago
- Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor
- EPA range up to 234 miles, 10-80% in 26 min.
- Starts at $61,545, spans to...
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2025 GMC Sierra EV goes up to 460 miles, adds lower-price version
Max Range versions of GMC's electric pickup promise 460 miles, although shoppers can save $8,500 by opting for the Extended Range version.
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Will JuiceBox EV chargers be stranded assets as owner shirks support?
The sudden U.S. market departure of one of the leading makers of smart home EV chargers leaves owners wondering if they'll work at all.
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$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20
Wireless-charging EV robotaxi concepts could challenge mass-transit for cost and convenience, CEO Elon Musk suggested.
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Honda wonders if you’d like gas-engine sounds inside your EV
Future in-vehicle purchase ability in EVs may allow drivers to download the sound—and gauge display—of their choice.
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Prototype test drive: Honda 0 Series recalibrates path to EV innovation
A 0 Series prototype loosely fashioned like an Accord showcases the potential of Honda’s EV platform.
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- 2025 Blazer EV gets up to 334 miles of EPA-rated range, according to Chevy
- Power has been boosted by up to 25 hp versus 2024 Blazer EV models
- Base front-wheel-drive $45,995 Blazer EV LT will be...
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Here’s how you can help Consumer Reports rate public charging
You now have the option to evaluate your public charging experience on the Chargeway app and send the feedback to CR.
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Here's why Toyota is nixing Prime badge for PHEVs
Toyota is replacing the RAV4 Prime and Prius Prime with the 2025 Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid and 2025 Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid, and it's a matter of marketing.
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Here’s where the Fisker Ocean EV can be serviced and fixed
As Fisker goes through bankruptcy, owners have been assured of access to its proprietary diagnostic tool and more.
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Electric RV packs range extender: Future 500-mile PHEV Airstream?
Big hybrid RVs are a piece that’s been missing from the market, and plug-in hybrid motorhome might be the answer to the charging conundrum.
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Trump plans to gut EV policy: What it might mean for jobs, auto industry, made in America
A second Trump Presidency could be toxic for EV adoption, but a partnership with Elon Musk puts a strange spin on things.
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Are plug-in hybrids an on-ramp to fully electric vehicles, or undue cost and complexity? Are they something consumers asked for, or something created by bureaucrats and regulators?
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Are quicker EVs more accident-prone? Insurance data suggests so
The performance side of EVs—and the "instant torque" selling point—may driving insurance costs up for everyone.
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Volvo won’t chase last bit of ICE business, but PHEVs will evolve
Plug-in hybrids are an important part of Volvo's electric future, and they'll evolve.
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2025.5 Volvo XC90: Refreshed SUV follows EVs, renews PHEV push
Volvo has updated its longtime flagship to show that gasoline models will remain an important piece of the brand's sales growth, even as EVs replace them.
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Review: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland renews formative EV for greatness
The revamped Tesla Model 3 sidesteps robotaxi ambitions and sings the virtues of EVs.
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Review: 2025 Volvo EX90 EV reboots the brand but doesn’t flaunt it
Engines and gasoline have been written out—the EX90 swaps batteries, motors, and software in their places.
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- 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs follows U.S.
- EV incentives only apply to free-trade partners, Canada underscored
- Mexico remains a potential U.S. entry point for Chinese automakers
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US EV “loophole” subsidizes imports, has fueled leasing boom
Do the IRA’s tax subsidies toward leased EVs undercut its made-in-America goals?
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EV wireless charging could catch on faster with this tech
A low-energy magnetic field helps EVs position for a wireless charge that's almost as efficient as with a cable and connector.
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These apps provide the route-planning smarts some EVs lack
Putting together an EV road trip can be a puzzle between charging stations, connectors, your EV's state of charge, and the route itself. But you now have some great options.
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Test drive: 2024 Subaru Solterra feels fit for the blue highways
Subaru’s first electric car is at its best adventuring away from the interstates, not speeding along them.
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Rivian R2 charge port moves to left rear, like Tesla
Rivian has confirmed it's moving the charge port of the production R2 to the rear left, and it might be for the sake of smooth Supercharging.
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