VW looks back but also looks forward as maybe only Volkswagen can do, taking one of its iconic microbuses, converting it to electric drive and stuffing it full of high-tech goodies to showcase what the Belmont, Calif. Lab’s mission.
The Honda e Prototype is a little bit larger than the Urban EV Concept and the two large sucide doors are gone, replaced with four conventional doors and a rear hatch, but it’s still a li’l cutie.
It wasn’t until the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus arrived that the Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Tesla and other EVs got real competition.
The 2019 Nissan Leaf is no exception. The range is unchanged with an EPA rating of 150 miles, and it’s the best BEV available for under $30,000.
The 2019 Hyundai Kona EV is a CUV (Compact Utility Vehicle) that offers a competitive price (with federal tax credits an entry price of under $30,000) and an EPA-rated range of 258 miles or more under real-world driving. T
The 2019 Kia Niro EV is the current top benchmark for a well-equipped, reasonably-priced EV, along with its cousin, the Hyundai Kona EV.
The EL1 Camaro, the first electric car to compete in Formula D, has changed the conversation from how to make a gasoline-powered engine go faster to: Hey, we are the future, and we are here!
Enter the 2019 Hyundai Kona EV. The small crossover is the most direct competitor to the veteran Chevrolet Bolt EV.
At this week’s New York Auto Show, Kia revealed the HabaNiro concept that we hope is more of an indication of a production car than a whimsical flight of fancy.
It’s logical that the Audi E-tron, the company’s first all-electric model due in dealer showrooms next month, should come under the microscope and be called out for any shortcomings.