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64 - EV Update 2024
Manage episode 421133241 series 3000580
Americans bought a record 1.2 million electric vehicles last year, and EV sales continued to grow in the first quarter of 2024, although at a slightly slower pace than anticipated.
Buyers have more choices than ever: More than 40 electric cars, trucks, and SUVs from both U.S. and foreign manufacturers. Battery range has improved, and some lower-priced models are now available.
In this episode, how to decide which non-conventional vehicle might be right for you. Do EVs live up to their range promises? Consumer Reports creates a special test to find out. Plus, why are electric vehicles less reliable than conventional cars?
Additional Resources:
From Checkbook:
Consumerpedia Episode 63: The Car Show 2024
Crash Course on Auto Insurance
From Consumer Reports:
CR’s Real-World EV Range Tests Show Which Models Beat EPA Estimates
Electric Vehicles Are Less Reliable Than Conventional Cars
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consumerpedia/support73 episodes
Manage episode 421133241 series 3000580
Americans bought a record 1.2 million electric vehicles last year, and EV sales continued to grow in the first quarter of 2024, although at a slightly slower pace than anticipated.
Buyers have more choices than ever: More than 40 electric cars, trucks, and SUVs from both U.S. and foreign manufacturers. Battery range has improved, and some lower-priced models are now available.
In this episode, how to decide which non-conventional vehicle might be right for you. Do EVs live up to their range promises? Consumer Reports creates a special test to find out. Plus, why are electric vehicles less reliable than conventional cars?
Additional Resources:
From Checkbook:
Consumerpedia Episode 63: The Car Show 2024
Crash Course on Auto Insurance
From Consumer Reports:
CR’s Real-World EV Range Tests Show Which Models Beat EPA Estimates
Electric Vehicles Are Less Reliable Than Conventional Cars
--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consumerpedia/support73 episodes
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