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13 Best Electric Cars of 2025
The ranges that manufacturers advertise for their electric vehicles can vary significantly from the distance they can cover in real life, according to CR’s testing. For example, some EVs fall up to 50 miles short of their EPA-estimated ranges. Others actually exceed them in our real-world, 70-mph highway range evaluations. So in order to choose the best electric cars each…
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How Electric Car, Plug-In Hybrid, Hybrid Reliability Compare
EVs are battery-powered vehicles that need to be plugged in to charge. As was the case in prior years, newer manufacturers are still struggling to catch up with more established automakers. Both Lucid and Rivian started delivering new cars to owners only in 2021. The Lucid Air is the least-reliable electric sedan, and of brands for which we have sufficient…
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Jaguar’s bizarre rebranding continues with the Type 00 concept electric car
The leaks earlier were accurate, with the Type 00 two-door coupe presenting a long hood that leads to a low roof and fastback rear profile that foregoes any rear window. Jaguar chief creative officer Gerry McGovern said in a presentation that “when Jaguar was at its best, it threw away the design rulebook and created E-Type and the XJS…objects of…
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A fully electric Chrysler Pacifica is in the works
Chrysler is working on a fully electric version of the Chrysler Pacifica minivan, according to Green Car Reports. The EV version reportedly would “likely” come a year after the company debuts a Pacifica design refresh that features elements of the Halcyon concept that Stellantis showed off earlier this year. At the moment, the Pacifica lineup includes a standard gas-powered minivan…
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Best Bike Locks to Protect Your Conventional Bicycle or Electric Bike
We rated the locks based on this one aspect: how well they might deter thieves trying to break them open, and not on other variables, such as how easy they were to lug around or carry with you on a bike ride. “Unfortunately, when it comes to locks, heavier is actually better for security but worse for portability,” says Bernie…
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The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is a three-row electric SUV with room to grow
Ahead of the LA Auto Show this week, Hyundai showed off its brand-new three-row all-electric SUV with a suite of features that the Korean automaker is convinced will appeal to fickle American car buyers. The Ioniq 9 is a battery-electric three-row SUV based on the Seven concept that the company showed off in 2021. The new EV is built on…
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One of the best Segway electric scooters is $600 off right now — and it’s the perfect way to get around
We loved the original Segway Max electric scooter when it launched, and the sequel the mproved on that model in every way except for weight. Segway’s Ninebot Kickscooter Max G2 remains one of the best electric scooters out there, and it can be yours right now for a significant discount. Just in time for Black Friday sales, the Segway Max…
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Electric Vehicles & Plug-In Hybrids Qualifying for Federal Tax Credit
To qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500, a new EV or eligible plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) must meet certain rules: • A vehicle’s MSRP must not exceed certain limits, so pricey EVs like the GMC Hummer EV, Lucid Air, and Tesla Model S won’t qualify. For SUVs, pickup trucks, and vans, the threshold is $80,000. For sedans,…
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How Long Does It Take to Charge These Popular Electric Cars?
These are the fastest-charging EVs you can buy right now—and a few of the slowest A Porsche Taycan at an Electrify America DC fast charging station. By Keith Barry You probably know that electric vehicles take longer to “fill up” than gas-powered cars, but how long you have to wait depends on the car—and it can vary widely. Even at…
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VinFast VF8 Electric SUV Review
The VF8 is offered initially in two configurations: Eco ($46,000) and Plus ($51,800). The Eco has 348 hp and a 264-mile EPA-certified electric range, whereas the Plus has 402 hp and a 243-mile range. The company claims the VF8 can be charged from 10 to 70 percent in 31 minutes on a DC fast charger. The company prides itself on…
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