EV Rundown

Electric Vehicle Rundown

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Chevy Bolt EUV

The Chevy Bolt EUV is a compact SUV with generous seating and cargo space. It's easy, quick and fun to drive and has a driving range of nearly 250 miles on a single charge. It's full of practical and useful tech features and comes with a good warranty - Battery and electric components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a battery electric compact crossover four-door (5 seat) SUV. The highlights of the Ioniq 5 must be its retro look, fast DC charging, heads up display and its ability to power electric appliances from a power adaptor. The batteries and powertrain warranty covers 10 years or 100,000 miles.

Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 is a battery electric compact crossover 5-passenger, 4-door SUV with a stylish interior and exterior design. The Kia shares many of the same elements as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 but has a lower stance and a sportier look. The powertrain warranty covers 10 years or 100,000 miles.

Volkswagen ID.4

The Volkswagen ID.4 is battery electric 5-passenger, 4-door compact crossover SUV. This vehicle offers “offers a contemporary design with high-tech features, ambient lighting, and generous cargo space”. The ID.4 comes in just under 10 models including rear-wheel and all-wheel drive and has comparable driving range when compared to like vehicles in its class. Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles. Battery components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Toyota bZ4X

The Toyota bZ4X is a battery electric compact 5 passenger, 4-door crossover SUV. The vehicle comes in afront-wheel drive and an all-wheel drive version. Much in the bZ4X will look familiar as it pulls from most of Toyota models. Range for the vehicle is lower than other EVs but called “zippy” and responsive by reviewers. Powertrain warranty covers five years or 60,000 miles. Electrical components are covered for eight years or 100,000 miles.

Ford Mach-E

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a battery electric compact crossover SUV four-door, five-seater with ample occupant and cargo room. You might think its main feature might be the relationship to the Ford Mustang of the 1960s but today’s Mustang has a high mileage range of 305-miles and a 0 to 60 time of 3.5 seconds. The vehicle comes with an eight-year or 100,000 warranty which covers the battery.

Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

What is an electric vehicle (EV)?

An EV is just a car like all the other cars on the road but the biggest difference is that EVs:

Have a motor, not an engine
Run on electricity and not gas or diesel
Emit no greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when in operation
May be able to power your electric needs for your home

How does an EV work?

Electric vehicles use an electric motor, not a combustion gas engine to generate power to the wheels for propulsion. The motor is powered by a series of batteries and not liquid fuel.

What are the advantages of an electric vehicle?

Benefits Of Electric Cars

Electric cars are better for the environment (zero emissions)
Silent (Very little or no noise pollution)
Low running cost and maintenance
Relatively spacious (more cargo space)
Tax credits and other incentives
Quicker acceleration than gasoline cars

What are the disadvantages of an electric vehicle?

Time Consuming: charging electric vehicles can require significant time, but it's getting better
Some EVs have very shorter electric range just like small combustion cars with small gas tanks
Less available options for EVs in the market compared to gas vehicles, although this too is changing
Underdeveloped charging infrastructure in most countries
Relatively expensive
Battery chemicals can be harmful to the environment under certain conditions

How do I find an electric vehicle that's right for me?

There are many online sources for information regarding the specifications of various EVs. We hope to provide a great deal of information to help you make smart decisions.