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2025 Volvo EX30 EV is here, ,245 version due later

2025 Volvo EX30 EV is here, $36,245 version due later

The US-bound 2025 Volvo EX30 includes Twin Motor Plus and Ultra That means a starting price of $46,195, with an EPA range of 253 miles, a claimed 3.4-second 0-60 mph time. The first US EX30s were made in China; Belgium-made examples, a $36,245 base version are coming later Despite being delayed for nearly a year, …

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The Land Rover Defender EV is coming, but not soon

The Land Rover Defender EV is coming, but not soon

Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that an electric Defender is in the works. However, since the EV model requires “a significant step in the Defender's evolution,” it may be a while before we see it hit the streets. When will Land Rover Defender EV launch? As part of its restructuring, Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and …

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The Polestar 2 successor arrives at the end of the decade

The Polestar 2 successor arrives at the end of the decade

The Polestar 2 electric car will get a direct successor later in the decade, CEO Michael Lohscheller said in a recent interview with Autocar. With last week's announcement of the Polestar 7 compact SUV, it's easy to imagine that this model will replace the Polestar 2 electric hatchback as the entry-level vehicle in the EV …

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CATL stock dips as the EV battery giant sees lower first-year revenue

CATL stock dips as the EV battery giant sees lower first-year revenue

The world's largest EV battery maker warned that it expects to report lower revenue in 2024 than last year, sending shares down on Wednesday. CATL (SHE: 300750) stock sank after its 2024 earnings forecast was released. Here's a preview of CATL's earnings for the past year. CATL stock falls short of 2024 earnings expectations CATL …

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Charged EVs | Scout Motors is confident of winning the right to sell EVs directly to customers

Charged EVs | Scout Motors is confident of winning the right to sell EVs directly to customers

In the early 2010s, Tesla removed a few bricks from the dealer wall that separates automakers from consumers in the US market. Could that wall come down one day soon? The retailer model, with its hobbyist salespeople doing their high ball, low ball, “let's see what we can do” dance, has become an anachronism since …

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2025 Volvo EX40 costs ,795, EC40 takes a year

2025 Volvo EX40 costs $53,795, EC40 takes a year

The C40 hatchback takes the 2025 model year The XC40 Recharge small electric crossover returns as the EX40 Prices and specifications generally remain the same, with the two-motor versions costing only $1,750 more than the EX40. The redesigned 2025 Volvo EX40 electric crossover will hit US stores soon, but its EC40-like sibling will skip this …

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GM is issuing a Chevy Equinox EV recall for nearly 3,000 AWD models

GM is issuing a Chevy Equinox EV recall for nearly 3,000 AWD models

Chevy's electric SUV is being recalled due to faulty adaptive cruise control. GM issued the decision Wednesday, affecting nearly 3,000 Chevy Equinox EV AWD models. Here's how they plan to fix it. Chevy Equinox EV recall for 2025 AWD models GM sent a letter to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) on Wednesday, notifying the …

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Mexico is moving forward with government-subsidized EVs

Mexico is moving forward with government-subsidized EVs

As the incoming Trump Administration remains committed to imposing tough tariffs on Mexican imports, the Mexican government is moving forward with its low-cost electric vehicle project. The project,—called “Olinia,” which means “movement” in the native Nahuatl language—was announced last October, but President Claudia Sheinbaum provided the first details earlier this month. As reported by the …

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Trump's first day, Hyundai lease deals, and Volvo EVs arrive

Trump's first day, Hyundai lease deals, and Volvo EVs arrive

In today's episode of Fast ChargingPresident Trump is having a wild first day in office, but it's NOT all bad, either. Also: Tesla gets a dinner merger, Hyundai keeps the train deal going, and it's dad's 80th birthday. We also look at possible discounts for Tesla insurance customers, some news on the upcoming “cheap” Cybertruck, …

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Rivian is offering up to ,000 in cash to upgrade your R1S or R1T

Rivian is offering up to $6,000 in cash to upgrade your R1S or R1T

Thinking of upgrading your EV? Rivian (RIVN) launched a new promo on Tuesday, offering up to $6,000 in cash to upgrade your R1S or R1T. Here's how you can grab some savings. The Rivian R1S and R1T upgrade deal offers up to $6,000 Rivian delivered more than 51,500 vehicles last year as the EV maker …

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