Road Test: 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus 62 kWh
It wasn’t until the 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus arrived that the Chevrolet, Hyundai, Kia, Tesla and other EVs got real competition.
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Personal: Chevy Bolt EV Mysteriously Loses Half its Range
Over the last few months, my Chevrolet Bolt let me down. Nothing broke and it drove fine, but when I charged it, it said it was full at about 100 miles.
Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Kona EV
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
Road Test: 2019 Kia Niro EV
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.
Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric
Enter the 2019 Hyundai Kona EV. The small crossover is the most direct competitor to the veteran Chevrolet Bolt EV.
Road Test: 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Electric
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq is the brand’s direct competition with the ubiquitous Toyota Prius; it comes as a hybrid, plug-in-hybrid or pure electric.
NY Auto Show: Kia HabaNiro: The Everything Concept
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.
Shanghai Auto Show: Infiniti Qs Inspiration
Infiniti previewed its concept sports sedan this week, the Qs Inspiration, at the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show.
News: Audi E-tron Gets “Short” Range But Green Build
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.
Personal: Skip Scooters–a First Ride
Micromobility, as represented by scooters and electrically assisted bikes, is with us now. It makes a lot of sense in dense urban areas, where driving a car is a pain and environmentally irresponsible.