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2025 RS e-tron GT Performance Review | A Taycan By Another Name Is Just As Sweet
Audi states the 2025 RS e-tron GT Efficiency will do 0-60 in 2.4 seconds, however they are dirty rotten LIARS! We did it in 2.24 seconds Let's break down ball games and discuss what makes these numbers so crazy. To begin with, yes 1 foot of rollout is included. Why? Since that's the standard most…
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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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Tesla V4 Superchargers Up The Game!
The Tesla Supercharger Network has been the champ of DC quick charging … if you own a Tesla. With variation 3 (V3) some stations received CCS charging through the Magic Dock but there were still a number of difficulties for a non Tesla owner. With version 4 (V4) Tesla is making considerable strides to keep…
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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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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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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 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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2025 Volvo EX30 Charging Test – How Fast Does It Charge?
Volvo states that the EX30 will hit a peak of ~ 150 kW at the ideal DC charging station, however will it? Join us as we learn the tough method that the EX30 is the only Volvo that can't charge at a Supercharger station and exercise whether the charge curve is good, bad, or indifferent…
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Stuck In The Cold | What Happens In An EV?
You hope it never happens to you (a minimum of we don't) however every year there appears to be a story of a freeway full of motorists who are stuck in the snow. How long will they exist? How will they stay warm? What happens if they run out of fuel/electricity? Well I sat in…
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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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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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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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EV Charging Equipment From Your Favorite Brands (And Their Partners)
For first time purchasers of electrical automobiles one significant consideration that should be made is how you're going to charge the automobile. Where to begin? Well manufacturers are making an effort (either by themselves or through partnership) to make certain you have options offered and a lot of enjoy to have your new charging equipment…
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The 2025 RAM Ramcharger’s “Range Extender” Isn’t A New Idea, It’s Also Not An Efficient Idea…
Serial hybrids have been around for a while, so why do not we see more of them? Effectiveness is the answer. Although a novel and appealing principle, the 2025 RAM 1500 Ramcharger manages to be the least effective, electrical truck in America and simultaneously 20% less effective than Ford's hybrid. So why is it that…
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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…
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How Did Volvo Make The 2025 EX30 So Cheap?
Volvo's EX30 is probably the very first EV made by a mainline cars and truck business that was "created like a Tesla." What does that indicate? Couple of buttons, nearly no switches, a big screen, and the guarantee of brand-new functions through software. All of that's wrapped into a chunky SUV body and a low…
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Why Nissan’s New Leaf Has 2 Different Charging Connectors
Nissan, Porsche, Mercedes, and other automobile companies are fitting BOTH NACS and J1772 adapters on some new EVs. Why? Due to the fact that the on-board battery charger requires a redesign and that takes time and cash, something business don't appear to want to spend. Is the double port an excellent or bad idea? EV…
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Premium Electric Sedan Showdown | Tesla Model 3 vs BMW i4
Not all electrical sedans are created equal and when it comes to 2 cars in the very same classification it's hard to find a bigger space between models than these two here. While the BMW comes from a very traditional (though tech heavy) mold the Tesla has actually produced a mold of it's own and…
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2024 Volkswagen ID.7 First Look! The Long Range VW EV!
VW's ID7 is almost here! In early 2024 we'll be getting the 282 HP RWD version with an AWD dual-motor model likely coming at some point later. If you're looking for longer variety in a roomy sedan format, the ID.7 seems just what the medical professional ordered! EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy…
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2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Update – 2 Months In
A couple of months and a couple of thousand miles has actually taken a bit of the shine off the Outlander, but it's still a pleasant (albeit ineffective) place to spend your time. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow AoA on Facebook:
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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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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 EV Tax Credit Changes Are A Big Deal | Who Keeps It & Who Loses It On April 18
The treasury has actually lastly launched guidance on the brand-new EV tax credit rules and the number of automobiles that get approved for the rest of 2023 has diminished dramatically. Tesla, Ford, GM, Jeep and Chrysler are the only makers of EVs and PHEVs for 2023 that will get any tax incentives on purchase. If…
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Plugged In – EVBG’s New Weekly Newscast!
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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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2025 Audi Q8 eTron Review | A Farewell Tour
The calling convention has actually been a little less than constant however throughout it's life-span the eTron/Q8 eTron has been early on the scene and a quality offering from folks who wanted a very different experience than Tesla needs to offer. It might be on it's escape but if you're interested you can still grab…
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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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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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Lectron Vortex Plus | The First NACS-CCS Adapter To Gain UL Certification
Lectron simply sent us their upgraded J3400 (NACS) to CCS charge adapter and it's the first DC charging adapter to be UL certified to their brand-new screening standards. The most important of those specifications is this brand-new physical interlock mechanism. All CCS vehicles lock the CCS connector in place when charging, however up till now,…
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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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2026 Cadillac Lyriq V First Look – The Quickest Caddy Ever
Forget the Blackwing if you want to win a race to 60 miles per hour and get a Lyriq rather, specifically the new Lyriq V which has 615 HP and 650 lb-ft of twist that ought to get this to highway speeds in just 3.3 seconds, about 1/10th quicker than the 668 HP CT5-V Blackwing…
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Cadillac LYRIQ V Launch 0-60
Caddy's Lyriq V is pretty quick, and here's how you launch it. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow us 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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Tesla Powered Volvo | C40 Recharge Road Trip
Can electrical cars do trip? Where do you stop and charge at? How much does it cost? Well the responses may (or may not) surprise you however with over 800 miles on the roadway I can formally call this a trip with a fun twist; just charging at Superchargers! Volvo and many others are gaining…
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The First 8-Seat SUV With A Plug Is The 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV | First Drive Review
It's tough to believe it, but aside from BEV buses and BEV vans, the CX-90 is the very first anything to have 3 rows, 8 seats, and offer any kind of EV variety. On top of that the CX-90 plug in hybrid even has an extra tire! It's all made possible by Mazda's brand-new RWD…
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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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Acura’s RSX Prototype Shows The Future Of Acura EVs And Acura Styling
Acura has provided us valuable little detail aside from saying the new RSX would be an RSX, that it would be electrical, AWD, and have a double wishbone suspension. It'll likewise be built in the U.S.A. and … That's about it. EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow us on Facebook:
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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz Charge Test | Is VW’s New Bus Road-Trippable?
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Chevy Silverado EV RST 2024/25 | The Ultimate Truck? (EV Or Otherwise)
When it comes to trucks the "essential" functions are more extensively discussed than you might believe. There are those who won't even think about an EV truck a real truck and with that I have to disagree. While the Silverado EV is certainly A LOT of vehicle it does quite a bit with all that…
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2024 Kia EV9 First Look! | Kia’s 3-Row Rivian Alternative?!
Although we do not have pricing yet, you can wager that Kia's EV9 will be less than the Rivian R1T, Tesla Design X, and EQS SUV, the three primary options in the EV world that have a usable 3rd row at the moment. Sure, you can get one in the Model Y, however it's an…
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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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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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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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2025 Cadillac LYRIQ v 2025 Chevy Blazer EV
Whenever you have actually related brand names there's constantly a temptation to compare the 2. If one expenses more is it worth the extra money? Is the cheaper one nearly as good as the other but at a discount? Look no future than the Sports jacket EV and Lyriq and lo and see we have…
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Are Tesla Superchargers The Answer For Slow Ultium Charging?
Does charging your EV at a Tesla Supercharger charge it much faster? With a growing number of manufacturers getting to Tesla's charging network a few things are clear right now. The first is that adapters are going to be the brand-new way of life for quite a long time and the 2nd is that how…
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Brief Look at the “Baby” Cadillac EV | 2025 Cadillac Optiq
Cadillac appears devoted to a complete electric future and that means having an EV for every demographic; get in the 2025 Cadillac Optiq for those who desire a Cadillac however want a smaller footprint and smaller price tag. The Optiq is most carefully associated to the Chevy Equinox however clearly got the Cadillac treatment in…
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A New Spin On EV Transportation | ALSO TM-B/TM-Q
ALSO has actually released their very first product with the TM-B and teased a future line called the TM-Q. This is the work of the start-up within the start-up (Rivian) that's concentrated on electric transportation throughout the board. The class 3 TM-B has some outstanding numbers and a big party trick; 100 miles of riding…
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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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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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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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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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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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2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring Range Test | Insane Efficiency Yields Impressive Range
Seeking to journey your EV? Ignore a Tesla and get a Lucid Air … Well, presuming all those CCS stations along the method are working that is … EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Buy Merch! Follow us on Facebook:
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We Bought A Used EV From Hertz So You Don’t Have To!
Look what we just got! We have actually had so many questions about buying pre-owned cars from Hertz that we chose to do it and see how it went! EV Tax Credits Explained: The Mountain Garden: Purchase Merch! Follow us on Facebook:
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A Wagoneer Worth Waiting For? | 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
Jeep is understood for a variety of things however electrical automobiles have not been one of them,; previously. Though it took it's time bringing a BEV to North America it appears that Jeep wasn't sitting on it's hands or phoning it in with the Wagoneer S (even if the name does not appear quite best).…
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2025 Hyundai Casper Electric | Just Out Of Reach
If you're looking for a brand-new cars and truck on a tight budget plan, you have fewer choices than ever and sadly this brand-new Hyundai Casper Electric (aka the Hyundai Inster) isn't among them. For America at least. That's a shame, due to the fact that this is no "compliance automobile" which's what makes it…
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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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More Hydrogen Is (In) The Future
Toyota has been putting considerable resources into hydrogen powertrain innovation and we were able to get a behind the scenes look at some of that work. We have actually seen the Mirai on the roadway for many years now but to see a (double) Mirai powered Semi truck is various sight entirely. When it concerns…
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Honda Prologue to Electrification
Honda has actually been a family name for decades however this is the first time you'll discover a really competitive electrical car wearing a Honda badge (albeit an upgraded one). The Beginning represents a distinct step in what is already an uncommon electrification journey however where Honda has actually previously taken threats in bringing their…
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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…