Tag: Alex Dykes
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The 2023 Hummer SUV Is As Stupid As The Truck… And That’s Fantastic
The new electrical Hummers are the supreme in noticeable electric consumption. They are legendary, outrageous, great, dumb, and so a lot more all at the very same time. This is the EV that no one requirements, but covertly a good share of EV and ICE purchasers want, and that's sort of the point. If you…
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What Happened To Fisker And The Ocean? Let’s Speculate…
Sign Up With Alex and Travis as they talk about Fisker 2.0. Where did Henrik's second business begin going off the rails, what's the most recent, and where do we go from here? EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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RAM Revolution In-Person First Look
Let's take a quick first look at RAM's Revolution BEV Idea, a pretty clear sign of the future amazed truck lineup at Stellantis. The production model need to be exposed later this year, so keep viewing this space … EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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Which Is Right For You? An EV Or a Plug In Hybrid? Kia EV6 & Sportage PHEV Compared
If you want to cut your gas consumption you may be thinking about a plug in hybrid like the Sportage Plug In from Kia, or you may be thinking of taking things to the next level with a full EV like the Kia EV6. If you're debating in between EV and PHEV here are the…
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Here’s How You’ll Charge Your Ford At A Tesla Supercharger Station!
Ford has opened pre orders for the complimentary NACS/J3400 to CCS charging adapter! That implies soon Ford Mach Es and Lightnings will be Supercharging at V3 stations. Here's everything you need to understand, consisting of which stations will deal with your Ford! (It has to do with 2/3 of the plugs but about 1/3 of…
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Nissan’s Dual-Motor AWD EV Is FINALLY Here! | 2023 Nissan Ariya AWD First Drive Review
THIS is the Ariya we have actually all been awaiting: the 389 horse power model with a 4.8 second 0-60 time, wide tires and still a huge practical cargo area. Unfortunately in the time that it's taken Nissan to get the long awaited Ariya to market the competitors hasn't decreased. In spite of turning over…
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Supercharging A Kia EV9 Shows That Tesla Isn’t Ready For The 800V Revolution… Yet.
If you were hoping that Supercharger gain access to would reinvent EV charging, well … There are a couple of things you ought to understand. If you have a "400V" EV then yep, Superchargers are the place to go for dependable charging with brief cables and free adapters. If on the other hand you have…
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The State of EV Shopping in 2024
At a current check out to the NY Auto Program it was excellent to see how many electric cars were either present or being highlighted, but right at the primary entryway was the Nissan Leaf. EVs have actually a come a long way because the Leaf was initially presented and it's worth highlighting the number…
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The Polestar 4 Is The EV “SUV” Answer To The BMW 5-Series And Tesla Model S
Hot off the heels of the Polestar 3 comes the 2025 Polestar 4. In spite of being more 5-Series/Model S sized, Polestar is calling this an efficiency "coupe" SUV. Call it what you want, however in either case this is the most style forward and efficiency oriented Polestar yet. The double motor design will sport…
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Ford Lightning Supercharger Test | Does The NACS Adapter Fix Everything?
Ford was the first business to reveal their transition to NACS (J3400), and they were the first to start shipping NACS to CCS adapters so that existing Ford EVs could charge at V3 and V4 Superchargers. But does that "fix" the problem? Well, yes and no. The Fords won't charge faster at a Tesla station,…
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The New Tesla / NACS Charging Connector Explained – The More We Learn, The Less We Know
The more companies we speak to, the less we seem to understand about the brand-new NACS charging requirement in North America. Let's dive into the rumors, into the cold hard facts, and find out why NACS isn't actually the Tesla charging basic you're considering: It's basically CCS variation 3.0, ish. Kind of. Sort of. EV…
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More Trims For More Shoppers | 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali
GM is plainly on top of the EV truck market, a minimum of when it concerns choices. The Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Hummer EV, and the Sierra EV makes 3! For 2025 we see new trims (outside the initial Edition 1) starting with the Denali. With a host of functions, 2 battery options, and clearly…
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The 2023 Dodge Hornet R/T is the Plug-In Hybrid Cure for Boring Crossovers
30 miles of EV range and the fastest subcompact crossover in America? Yep, that's the Dodge Hornet if you spring for the 288 HP plug in hybrid system. Thanks to a mix of Italian DNA and American pricing, the Hornet is also most likely going to be among the least expensive PHEV crossovers around. Regretfully…
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Alex and Travis Check Out The Honda Collection!
Everybody state hello to Travis who will be directing things here on EV Purchasers Guide to help us get to the next level. We're working on a weekly show format with EV advice, news, reviews, and more! EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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Does the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Do It All? | Review
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 adds retro flair, modern infotainment, and a pragmatic style to produce a quite complete bundle. That's good due to the fact that the crossover classification continues to be on the rise and the competition is heating up! For 2024 there aren't a lot of changes to this formula but with a…
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From Driveway To Garage : GM Energy Home Power Solutions
General Motors is known for their cars and now they're branching off and developing products to go with your home; at the very least to power it. Take a look at some of GM's most current offerings and how they pair with the Ultium line of EV's currently produced to see how they are developing…
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Merc’s EQE Is The E-Class Of The Future | 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE Review
If the AMG EQE is anything to go by, the future of AMG is bright, speedy, and distinctly round. Today I take the latest AMG design for a spin, the 100% electrical AMG EQE. What's an EQE? Think about it as a re-imagined E-Class for the 21st Century. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden:…
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The 2024 Ford Mach E Has a Few New Looks
The Mustang Mach E has actually been around for a couple of years and while it has a trendy wagon-esque figure it hasn't done much given that it's release to press visual limits. This isn't the case for 2024 and for those who have an interest in the efficiency of the GT trim but desire…
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EV Infrastructure Isn’t The Problem… Yet | New Car Buyer Demographics
New cars and truck buyers are a particular demographic group. In every group there is an exception, but by-and-large EV buyers and brand-new anything consumers are fairly alike and their market is important. Chances are, if you're purchasing a new vehicle, truck or SUV, you're a single family homeowner that can manage to set up…
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NACS/J3400’s Support For 277V Charging Is A Huge Deal and Here’s Why
Most single household homes in America have 240V electrical energy readily available for EV charging, but unusually adequate most of our offices, hotels, schools, churches, and even bigger multi-tenant structures do not have 240V offered which's precisely why the SAE J3400 charging standard (NACS) supports 277V charging. By supporting 277V in addition to 240V (and…
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A Solid Choice Nobody Is Buying | 2023 Lincoln Aviator Plug In Hybrid
Whether you were looking for much better fuel economy, a roomier/ more glamorous interior, some EV variety, or better driving dynamics, the Lincoln Aviator bests the best seller in this section: the Acura MDX, yet unusually few buyers are seem to be interested. In this video will take a deep dive into the plug-in hybrid…
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Separating Hydrogen Facts From Fiction – It’s Not All Sunshine & Roses, But It’s Not All Bad Either
No new tech seems to cause as many online battles as hydrogen. Is it good, it is bad? Where does the hydrogen come from? Why are we attempting to make fetch take place? Well, I talk about all that and more in this video, but the bottom line here is: This isn't a no sum…
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2024 Kia EV 9 In Person First Look | Holy 3rd Row Batman!
Kia assured their new three row crossover would have a substantial backseat, but I really didn't expect it to be this big. Not just do we get more headroom than Telluride, we get more headroom than Pilot, Highlander, and even a Honda Odyssey. Legroom specs are hard to talk about, bear in mind the second…
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NEW DATA! Here’s How Many Tesla Owners ACTUALLY Go Back To Gas… It’s Not Many.
So how many Tesla owners * REALLY * went back to gas? Well, thanks to among our audiences, we went out hands on the best data possible and the answer is: Few. In 2023, simply 11% of Tesla owners that switched into something else returned to gas. Yep, 11%, not "over half" as some reporting…
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Volvo’s First Ground Up EV Is The XC90 Reincarnated As The 2024 EX90!
Volvo has perhaps made more development towards complete electrification than any other traditional cars and truck business, however in normal Swedish fashion they are tackling it in a very pragmatic method with a host of hybrids, plug in hybrids, converted ICE EVs and now full ground up EV styles beginning with their popular 3-row people…
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Can The 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Bring Back The Sedan With Long Range and Fast Charging?
361 miles of variety, 18 minute fast charging. If you ever required a factor to think about a brand-new EV, that's a strong argument. Hyundai arrived by making one of the most effective sedans in America, tying with the significantly more expensive Lucid Air and by utilizing a native 800V architecture laser concentrated on quick…
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The Q4 Is A Regular Audi That Happens to Be Electric | 2023 Audi Q4 e-tron Review
The biggest advantage to the Q4 e-tron is likewise its biggest downside: it looks, drives, and feels much like the remainder of the Audi lineup with the exception of its source of power. The benefit is it doesn't feel unusual for folks getting out of a Q3 or Q5, the drawback appears to be variety,…
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Hands On With The 2024 RAM REV
Does the RAM REV appearance as excellent face to face as it does in pictures? Yep, it does. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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No, We’re Not That Short On EV Plugs In America…
You may have seen the headline "only 3 plugs for each 10,000 Americans". OMG! How will we ever make it? Well, seeing as toddlers can't drive and there are just in between 2.5-3 million anythings with a plug in the USA, believe me the sky isn't falling. Could we have more public DC charging in…
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2024 Mach E | Blue Cruise 1.3 and Faster Charging
For 2024 the Mustang Mach E sees a mix of hardware and software changes that, combined, make the Mach E more compelling as longer distance EV in a really largely jam-packed crossover segment. BlueCruise continues to be improved and version 1.3 sees its very first appearance on the 2024 Mach E before making its way…
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What is Rivian? Everything About The Electric Adventure Brand You Need To Know
What is Rivian? Where are they coming from and where are they going? In this episode of Let's Talk, Travis and Alex deep dive into Rivian's history, speak about what makes them various and what we understand about upcoming Rivian items like the R2S. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA…
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2024 Cybertruck First Look! | It’s Quirky, But That’s Probably OK
For the very first time ever, Tesla discovers themselves in an uncommon situation wit the Cybertruck. They aren't initially in this section, and in many methods the Cybertruck does not have any sort of clear benefit. It's not the most efficient, nor the longest variety, nor the fastest charging, or the alternative with the biggest…
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The Best EV Charging Solution For Small Businesses | Chargepoint vs JuiceBox vs Turn On Green
SMBs (little and medium sized services) have unique difficulties when it pertains to charging for fleet vehicles or for workers. In this video we have a look at the three charging services we found targeted at companies with less than 20 approximately staff members. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow AoA…
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Tesla Won The Plug War, But Will It Improve Charging?
In North America it truly appears like J1772 and CCS are on their escape. With just a couple of significant automobile business holding out, the tide has kipped down a big method and by 2025 the majority of EVs on sale will have the NACS/ Tesla port on board. Why the switch? It seems like…
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No, 1/2 Of Tesla Owners Don’t Go Back To Gas! Edmunds’ Incomplete Data Tells An Incomplete Picture!
I have no idea how Edmunds chose to keep up this misleading heading and insufficient information. Based upon trade-ins to dealers just, Edmunds announced last week that 51% of Tesla owners are selling their Teslas for gas automobiles. They EVEN put a Tesla shop right on the top of the post. There's an issue, majority…
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Feature Deep Dive | 2025 Volvo EX90
Cars are ending up being far more than just easy transport and Volvo's brand-new flagship model is a terrific example of that! The EX90 is built off a lot of past understanding but is pressing automobile innovation forward in a number of manner ins which ultimately have really little to do with driving the vehicle.…
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RAM’s 2024 RAM REV Is The 500 Mile Luxury EV Truck We’ve Been Waiting For
With the most significant production battery pack, the most EV truck towing (in the meantime a minimum of) and the most luxurious truck interior ever, the RAM REV appears like it'll be the EV truck to beat. Here's what we know so far. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA on…
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What You Need To Know About Hyundai’s NACS Transition
Wanting to snag a new Ioniq 5? There's plenty to know about the 2025, consisting of the reality that it will be the very first non-Tesla to have the new J3400/NACS port! But there are some catches. If you want to charge as quick as possible … Do not utilize a Tesla station, a minimum…
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Rivian Walkaround | Our First Look At The Rivian R3 and R3X
It may still be a few years away but we lastly had a possibility to get hands on with the model Rivian R3 and R3X! These 2 lorries are the smallest examples of a Rivian we have actually seen up until now and by a lot of meanings ought to fall right into the subcompact…
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Charging A Toyota At A Tesla Supercharger Isn’t All Sunshine And Roses
Tesla opening their charging network to other EVs does NOT confer a "Tesla-like charging experience" to other EVs, it merely enables you to have a typical CCS experience at a station with a Tesla logo design and you do not need a Ford to try it. If you're fortunate enough to have a "Magic Dock"…
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Slow Charging EVs Need Fast Chargers Too? Why Some Ultium EVs Will Be Hogging The 350s
The 85 kWh battery in the Sports jacket, Equinox, Optiq, and Prologue is now the lowest voltage EV in America, if you don't count golf carts and side by sides that is. What does that mean in practical terms? It suggests slower charging as existing (amps) is usually speaking the huge limiter when it pertains…
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2024 EV Tax Credit Update – Every 2024/2025 EV & PHEV That Qualifies & How It Works
The Federal Tax Credit for Electric Automobiles still exists but it's gotten a little more complicated and there are less vehicles on the list than ever. Among the biggest changes is the point of sale element, however if you're not cautious you could owe refund when you submit your taxes. Leasing? There are likely some…
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The 2023 Genesis GV70 Is An Opulent SUV That Just Happens To Be Electric
Are you tired of weird EVs? Do you want to roll electric but still have extravagant leather, comfy seats, and a style that doesn't appear like a spaceship? Then take a look at the 2023 Genesis Electrified GV70. Ridiculous name I know, so let's just call it the GV70 EV. The GV70 EV is quite…
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Hyundai’s Kona EV Is Back For 2024 With More Room & More LCD
Trying to find a "shorter" range inexpensive EV? There's still a Kona for that ans it's been revamped for 2024 with more space than ever and space for a spare tire!! EV Tax Credits Discussed: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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2024 Polestar 3 First Look | Watch Out Porsche, Polestar Is Gunning For You!
Polestar's newest car is a 2-row midsize performance EV created to be the "electric Cayenne". With 489 horse power standard, 517 ponies optional and more to come, this is luxury EV SUV for you if you desire more room and more luxury than a Model Y can supply. Desire a 3rd row? Check out the…
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Electric Vehicle Charging Guide : Level 2 Home Charging
Getting a new car is an interesting minute but if you're getting your very first electrical car you may be worried about how you're going to sustain your brand-new cars and truck. Charging in your home is among the greatest benefits of EV ownership however there are a few things you need to know in…
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Plugged In – EVBG’s New Weekly Newscast!
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The Basics of EV (and PHEV) Charging
Cars with a plug are ending up being a growing number of typical but there are still a great deal of concerns about how all of it works! We're here to go over the fundamentals to make certain that if you own or are considering a plug-in car you have the details you need to…
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Jeep Updates The Wrangler for 2024
For 2024 the Wrangler gets a variety of key upgrades, the greatest ones are: a basic 12.3-inch infotainment system, available power seats, basic side drape air bags, wider schedule of the plug in hybrid system, a brand-new 8,000 pound winch, updated rear axles and a 100:1 crawl ratio. That should keep some Broncos in the…
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Here’s What We Really Think About Polestar
Join Alex and Tommy Mica (from TFL) to speak about Polestar's past, their future, and what we actually think about the Swedish/Chinese luxury brand name. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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The 2024 Polestar 2 Gets Bigger Batteries And More Powerful Motors
For those questioning how Polestar was going to keep their range fresh, now we understand! For 2024 Polestar is bringing a bunch of updates including brand-new batteries, motors, inverters, a new front bumper style, more power and a brand-new RWD model. Yep, the practical FWD single motor version is dead! Also on tap is faster…
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The Electric RX Isn’t Quite The EV Of Your Dreams | 2023 RZ 450e First Drive Review
The first ever Lexus EV is a solid electric luxury crossover with a lot of ground clearance and strong performance. On the other hand variety and charging are more mid-pack instead of class leading. It remains to be seen whether Lexus' normal concentrate on dependability, customer care, and long term maintenance expenses will hold true…
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The 2024 Silverado EV Is Solid, Expensive, and Totally Cool | Silverado EV Review
Chevy states the future of the Silverado is electrical and I [Alex] flew to Michigan to see what that suggests for one of the very best selling trucks in America. Top line? What it suggests is a more pricey truck with distinct functions discovered no place else and plenty of unanswered concerns. Let's dive in.…
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44 Mile Range + 52 MPG! | Toyota’s 2024 Prius Prime Over Delivers
Toyota has actually recently been under-promising and over-delivering. All of us presumed the 2023 Prius Prime would be a modest improvement on the outbound design, but instead they took out all the stops. 0-60? Faster than a Civic Si. MPG? Over 50! Variety? 44 miles all-electric! The only issue? Given that it's not made in…
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Is Kia’s 2023 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid The Pragmatic Pluggable? Or An EV Abomination?
Anyway you slice it, the Sportage will utilize gasoline, even when in "EV" mode if you push too difficult on the go-pedal or try to heat the cabin. But is that great or bad? That's a difficult concern due to the fact that it depends on how you take a look at PHEVs. At their…
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The Luxury Tank With A Plug | 2023 Range Rover Sport Plug In Hybrid Review
While we all wait excitedly for the first full electric Range Rover (which must be coming soon), JLR has actually crafted the next finest thing: a plug in hybrid Variety Rover Sport with 51 miles of EV variety, DC quickly charging, AND a full-sized spare tire. If you're trying to find the supreme plug in…
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Nissan’s 2023 Leaf Is The Pragmatic & Affordable EV Nobody Seems To Want
Often the butt of jokes and the object of Tesla owner's refuse, the Nissan Leaf is really a strong EV. The price is right, the automobile is most likely cost a revenue, the performance numbers are high and the interior is useful and roomy. The difficulty is: the Leaf isn't as exciting as a Tesla.…
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What’s It Like to Tow With: Rivian R1T vs. Ford F-150 Lightning
Let's take your burning concerns about towing with an electric truck and use them to the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning. How do they differ, which one does it for longer ranges, and which is simplest to setup … EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook: 0:00 Introduction…
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The 2025 EX30 Is Affordable Electric Volvo We’ve Been Promised
Volvo's 2025 EX30 may simply be the bite-size electric crossover that catapults Volvo's sales into new territory. In addition to a trove of images and information we have the base MSRP whichat $34,950 certainly raises hopes and eyebrows. As will the performance numbers. The EX30 uses comparable styling to the EX90 in a much smaller…