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China is leading the way in EV adoption with more than half of the global market share. EVs have been a big part of the country’s push to reduce air pollution. But some drivers say that the environmental benefits of EVs don’t outweigh their costs.
Aston Martin is planning an all-electric version of its popular Cayenne SUV for 2023. It’s based on the Lagonda Vision concept car and will be powered by two electric motors and a battery pack that can offer a range of more than 400 miles.
It will be the most luxurious and expensive EV to date when it hits showrooms. Audi hasn’t revealed many details about the A6 e-tron other than that it will be a plug-in hybrid that can run for 310 miles on a single charge. But it does promise a zero-to-60 time of less than two seconds and a top speed of 155 mph.
BMW is looking to expand its line of EVs with an entry-level model that could be called the i5. It’s a spry little hatchback that will probably use a similar powertrain to its sibling, the i3. It should have about 250 horsepower and up to 310 miles of driving range.
Volkswagen and Porsche both have plans for all-electric versions of their popular SUVs. But it’s the German automaker that may have a better chance of making the electric vehicles a big hit in North America.
GM will start selling an electric version of its Chevy Equinox SUV this fall, and it’s also working on the Cadillac Lyriq and Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups. But it won’t be able to compete with Tesla in terms of production volumes.
The new Ford Bronco will be the brand’s biggest off-roading competitor, but it might be late to the EV party. A product map leaked on a forum called Bronco6G showed the 2029 model will be built on a new TE1 platform and could have a range of more than 300 miles.
Several US communities are getting money to help them install EV charging stations. A joint office press release notes that an open standard will strengthen the foundation of a nationwide EV charging network that is reliable, interoperable, and made in America.