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- ABC News
- August 21, 2022
EV market heats up with more models for sale
Consumers have more than 70 electric vehicles to choose from in the U.S.
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The EV truck market has only begun to heat up; General Motors has shown a prototype of its all-electric Silverado truck and GM's Hummer EV has been a sales success, with reservations sold out until 2024. There is also the Rivian R1T and Ram 1500 EV that's supposedly coming in 2024.
Kim said pickup owners tend to be affluent and are not price sensitive, which is good news for Ford. The Lightning will now cost between $6,000 to $8,500 more depending on battery size and trim, bringing the MSRP to $96,874 for a Platinum version with an extended-range battery pack. Ford blamed rising materials costs for the price hike, effective on 2023 orders.
Base price: $39,947, 230 miles of range.
Kia EV6
It's very likely you've seen a Kia EV6 or two or three on your local streets this summer. The new electric car has been an instant hit with drivers since its launch this spring.
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\"We have a group of buyers who love the design, the tech, the way it charges and all the cool features,\" Steve Kosowski, manager of long range planning at Kia, told ABC News.
\"And it's not a Tesla,\" he added.
Kia has sold EVs before (the Soul, Nero) but the seductive EV6 was engineered to be solely an EV, meaning the hatchback will not be available with an internal combustion engine.
\"The EV6 marks a pivotal moment for Kia from an engineering and an aesthetics standpoint,\" said Kosowski. \"This car makes a statement for the brand.\"
More than 10,000 EV6s have been sold this year in the U.S., with California topping the list. Kosowski, however, said there has been interest from all pockets of the country. The car's 800-volt architecture also makes it easy to charge; the battery goes from 10%-80% (up to 217 miles range) in under 18 minutes when hooked to a DC Fast charger.
The EV6, along with its automotive cousin, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, could be the EVs that get more mainstream consumers behind electrification.
\"They're great vehicles and the praise is well deserved,\" said Kim. \"They get good range, good performance and have an eye-catching styling ... and no one at their price point offers that ultra fast charging capability.\"
Base price: $41,400, 310 miles of range.
Volvo C40 and XC40 Recharge
Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo is one of a handful of automakers transitioning to an all-electric model lineup. By 2030, all Volvos will come sans engine. For now, U.S. consumers have two EV choices: the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge, both of which have received top marks for their driving capabilities.
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\"The regenerative braking system is very advanced ... the vehicles have a very refined drivetrain,\" Jim Nichols, head of product and technology at Volvo USA, told ABC News. \"We've been [offering] plug-in hybrids for several years now and have been able to smooth out the braking and the packaging of the batteries.\"
He added, \"There are no deviations in the C40 or XC40 from our standard vehicles. There are no compromises with interior or exterior styling.\"
The two crossovers are built in Belgium. Volvo's upcoming all-electric SUV that can seat seven will be manufactured at the company's plant in Charlestown, South Carolina.
\"We're looking at the [IRA] legislation very closely ... it remains to be seen what impact a credit is going to have on EV adoption for Volvo,\" Nichols said.
Volvo also announced a pilot program with Starbucks and ChargePoint to add DC Fast chargers at various Starbucks locations. The 1,350-mile route spans from Denver, Colorado, to Seattle, Washington, and charging will be free for Volvo owners.
\"That route is underserved at that moment [for EV owners],\" Alex Trippi, head of electrification for Volvo USA, told ABC News. \"We want charging your car to be as easy as getting a cup of coffee.\"
The first charging station will be \"powered up soon,\" he added, noting that the program may be expanded nationally.
C40 Recharge base price: $55,300, 226 miles of range. XC40 Recharge base price: $53,500, 223 miles of range.
BMW iX and i4
BMW's latest electric models -- the iX SUV and i4 sedan -- are a far departure from the i3, the automaker's divisive, pint-size hatch that was officially retired in 2021 after a nine-year run. The athletic iX and comely i4 grand coupe come with the vertical \"nostrils\" found on almost every new BMW and fans of the brand will be familiar with iDrive, the company's infotainment system. Owners of an i4 or iX receive three years of free 30-minute charging sessions at any Electrify America location, according to a BMW spokesperson. The deal sweetens for owners of the upcoming i7 sedan, who will receive unlimited charging sessions for three years.
BMW packed the iX and i4 with insane power and luxury amenities (all-wheel drive is available too). The iX can travel from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds and the electric motors produce 516 horsepower (that number jumps to over 600 hp in the iX M60 model, hang on tight passengers!). The i4, like the traditional 4 Series Grand Coupe, offers a refined, civilized experience though the fun factor gets going with the i4 M50, which can reach 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, making it a touch faster than an M3 Competition.
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Half of BMW's sales will be electric by 2030, according to company executives. The German automaker may also start manufacturing EVs at its Spartanburg, South Carolina, facility, BMW’s largest manufacturing plant in the world, the spokesperson noted.
\"It would be safe to assume that EV production will come to the U.S. at some point,\" the spokesperson said.
BMW has also been at the forefront of ethical raw materials sourcing, aiming to achieve \"complete transparency in the origin and mining methods of the material.\"
\"The company purchases lithium and cobalt directly and makes it available to battery cell manufacturers,\" the spokesperson said.
iX base price: $84,100, 324 miles of range. i4 base price: $55,900, 301 miles of range.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
The first EV from the German luxury brand, the handsome EQS sedan quickly got recognized for its Hyperscreen -- a curved, digital screen that stretches 56 inches from left to right A-Pillars. Mercedes packed the sleek EQS with Artificial intelligence (AI) and learn-capable software that makes personalized suggestions for a variety of functions to the driver. The large sedan's steering angle at the rear axle is up to 10 degrees, allowing it to maneuver like a compact car. Like Tesla, Mercedes added a \"Power Nap\" mode, so a driver can get shut-eye as the EQS charges. According to Mercedes, the program has three phases -- falling asleep, sleeping and waking up -- which can increase the driver's performance post-vehicle charge.
Voelcker said the EQS cabin was \"wonderful\" though the vehicle swiftly burned through range in upstate New York, where he test drove the vehicle last winter. The EQS has an EPA-estimated 340-350 miles of range, depending on the trim.
The U.S. is the No. 1 market worldwide for the EQS since its launch in late 2021, Mercedes said. The company's next EV is the EQS SUV, which will be built at the company's plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. A spokesperson for the brand said Mercedes is actively reviewing the Inflation Reduction Act and is fully committed to an \"electric future.\"
Base price: $102,301, 340 miles of range.
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