Hyundai Ioniq 6 lineup, affordable Honda and Toyota electric vehicles, Civic and Elantra hybrids: The week in reverse
How can you get up to $7,500 off some new Tesla models when you buy?
Which automaker announced plans to introduce the Tesla charging port and reboot an unusual internal combustion engine, all in the same week?
This is our review of Week In Reverse – right here at Green Car Reports – for the week that is coming to a close.
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid gets a price increase – and more of a price increase compared to non-hybrid Elantra models, although the Elantra Hybrid now has the larger 10.3-inch infotainment screen. Efficiency-focused Elantra Hybrid Blue models retain the EPA combined rating of 54 mpg.
With $7,500 in “retail bonus money” – a discount on purchases, not leases – the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is much cheaper than the Tesla Model 3. Looking at the latest “Highland” Model 3, like the price last week was, that’s it undercuts the Tesla by $9,000.
Teaser for the Jeep Wagoneer S 2025
Stellantis gave a first insight into the 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S electric SUVwhich confirmed on Thursday that it is right on schedule and will arrive in the US in the fall, with other markets to follow.
The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT receives an optional performance upgrade that offers the fastest acceleration of any Mach-E version to date. A Bronze appearance package and a Rally model are also on the way, but 2024 Mach-E changes for the non-GT range are still pending.
Honda Space Hub Concept – 2024 CES
Honda may be a late starter in mass production of electric vehicles, but as communicated last week with the sedan and space hub concepts and company executives, the company has big plans for later in the decade – including multiple platforms that offer a unified Underlying Series 0 architecture. We have summarized all topics and details 12 things to know about these Honda electric vehicles coming in 2026.
Expected to be available in summer 2024 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid will be far more than a niche model, as the automaker expects 40% of Civic sales to be hybrids. Hybrid vehicles accounted for more than a quarter of total U.S. sales in calendar year 2023, according to Honda.
Toyota Urban SUV concept
And not to mention the Nissan Leaf – or the Chevy Bolt EV. Two automakers, both known for affordable gasoline cars, last week dashed hopes of soon seeing more affordable electric vehicles. Honda still doesn’t have an affordable mass-market electric vehicle, and based on comments from Honda’s global CEO, that won’t be coming anytime soon – or an Accord EV or an Odyssey EV – but solid-state batteries could make one possible affordable small Honda EV by 2030. Toyota too rejects the feasibility of an affordable electric vehicle– in this case specific to the European market. The engineering chief there recently said the electric vehicle premium won’t go away until there is a “significant shift in the cost of batteries” – views that echo those recently expressed by Honda’s CEO, suggesting this Affordable small electric vehicles may not come to market until 2030.
Within days, Mazda announced the launch of both Tesla’s NACS connector for future US electric vehicles while also committing to them Revival of the Wankel engine. They are among the automaker’s many mixed signals in recent years about its powertrain future as it works toward a global goal of 40% of electric vehicle sales by 2030
2022 Mazda MX-30 EV
The lineup of Ram ProMaster EV electric van Models was unveiled on Tuesday. These front-wheel drive vans feature a 110kWh battery with a range of up to 162 miles and, with their focus on last-mile delivery fleets and work van fitment, rival the Rivian EDV, Mercedes eSprinter and Ford E-Transit .
Rivian’s new environmental impact report underscores the desired goal Electric vehicles with half the carbon footprinton a life cycle basis, until 2030.
2023 Tesla Model Y – Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.
Tesla has started using it Electric vehicle tax credit at time of purchase– via its own website and affects the upfront amount that buyers have to pay when purchasing a new Tesla. Eligible purchasers are responsible for determining eligibility, particularly with respect to adjusted gross household income limits. However, due to tighter restrictions on battery materials sourcing introduced for 2024, fewer Tesla models now make it.
And a recent “study study” by an energy policy advocacy group, ACEEE, concludes that this represents a shift toward energy policy Electric vehicles will reduce electricity costs long-term. This is partly because as more people charge their electric vehicles on the grid, they use them better.
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