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Real-World EV Range 2026: Which EVs Beat Their EPA Rating and Which Fall Short
Edmunds' real-road test put the 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ at 539 miles, 72 more than its EPA rating. Here's which mainstream EVs beat their sticker range, which ones came in short, and how to use real-world range when you shop.
Nov 11, 2026 · 6 min read
2027 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Gets NACS and Fast Charging: Should You Buy a 2026 or Wait?
Toyota is giving every 2027 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid a NACS port, DC fast charging and an 11-kW charger. Here's what changes trim by trim versus the 2026, what it costs, and whether you should buy now or wait.
Nov 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Hyundai Kona Electric Airbag Recall 26V728: Which 2019–2023 EVs Are Affected and What to Do
Recall 26V728 covers 29,058 first-gen 2019–2023 Hyundai Kona Electric SUVs whose airbag control unit software can deactivate the airbags and seat-belt pretensioners. Warning sign, free dealer fix, VIN check, and the other Kona Electric recalls used buyers should verify.
Nov 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Lucid Gravity vs Rivian R1S: Range, Price, Towing and Which to Buy
Lucid Gravity vs Rivian R1S compared with verified 2026 EPA numbers and current 2027 prices: up to 450 vs 410 miles, $79,900 vs $83,990 starting MSRPs, towing, charging, off-road ability and who should buy which.
Nov 9, 2026 · 18 min read
GM Recalls 67,380 Lyriq, Vistiq and Blazer EV SS Models Over Brake Software: Who's Affected and What to Do
GM recall 26V717 covers 67,380 performance-AWD Cadillac LYRIQ, Blazer EV SS, VISTIQ and CELESTIQ EVs whose brake software can briefly drop braking in slow, sharp turns over a bump. The fix is a free OTA update. How to check your VIN before the Dec. 14 letters.
Nov 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Tesla's $10.1B Texas Solar Factory Filing: What's Real, What's Estimated, and What It Means
Tesla's Project Crystal Sun is a proposed $10.1B vertically integrated solar plant in Fort Bend County—not a started Houston build. Filing numbers, incentives, and what it means for Energy buyers and investors.
Nov 9, 2026 · 6 min read
Ford's 2021 Mustang Mach-E Batteries Keep 92% After 5 Years: What It Means If You're Buying Used
Ford's data on 36,000+ 2021 Mach-Es shows 92% average battery health after 5.2 years, 91%+ past 100,000 miles. What it proves, what it doesn't, and 5 checks before you buy a used Mach-E.
Nov 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Installing an EV Charger in Phoenix: What Changes the Cost—and When You Need a Panel Upgrade
Phoenix Level 2 install costs hinge on load calculations, run length, and permits—not sticker price. City rules, APS/SRP incentives, load management vs upgrades, and an electrician checklist.
Nov 9, 2026 · 8 min read
Germany Hits 37% BEV Share and the UK Hits 32%: What Europe's October Boom Means for U.S. Buyers
Germany hit a record 37% BEV share in October 2026; the UK hit 32%. Primary KBA/VDA and SMMT numbers, and what U.S. buyers should do next.
Nov 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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