The 2022 Kia Niro EV is the all-electric version of the gasoline-powered Niro hybrid. There is also a plug-in hybrid Niro as well (both are reviewed separately). A 64-kWh battery pack powers a front-mounted motor and provides an EPA-estimated range of 239 miles. However, the Niro EV went 285 miles on a single charge in …
Monthly Archives: October 2021
Karma Revero GT
Under the Karma Revero GT hood lies a GM-sourced 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine (a repurposed Pontiac Solstice GXP unit) that produces a maximum 235 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The exhaust pipes dump out just behind the front wheels. The Karma Revero GT battery pack runs down the centerline of the car in what …
Jeep Wrangler 4xe
The Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in powertrain is offered only in the four-door Wrangler Unlimited model, not the shorter two-door Wrangler. The 4xe’s 17.3 kWh battery pack sits under the rear seat. The Jeep Wrangler 4xe electric motor is rated at 100 kilowatts (134 horsepower) and 181 foot-pounds of torque. It’s sandwiched between a 2.0-liter turbocharged …
Jaguar I-PACE
The Jaguar I-Pace all electric crossover seats five and has an EPA-estimated range of 234 miles. It’s a quick and quiet car that handles nimbly and doesn’t consume a drop of gas. The ride is firm yet comfortable. The interior is luxurious, with an attractive combination of charm and high-tech features. They include dual screens …
Hyundai Kona Electric
The Hyundai Kona Electric is better than the conventional version, though it’s significantly more expensive. Its 201-hp electric motor makes the car quick, with smooth and quiet acceleration. Its range is a robust 258 miles. It takes 9 hours to charge the 64-kilowatt-hour battery from empty on a 240-volt connector. Unlike the regular Kona, the …
Hyundai IONIQ PHEV
The Hyundai IONIQ PHEV evokes the silhouette and hatchback configuration of the Toyota Prius, and it matches it as a fuel-sipper, returning 52 mpg overall in our tests. Power comes from a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired with electric drive for a combined 139 hp. The Hyundai IONIQ PHEV six-speed dual-clutch automatic isn’t the smoothest, and …
Hyundai IONIQ Electric
The newest electric vehicles on the market, such as the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Volkswagen ID.4, offer more than 250 miles of range. That’s great for long-distance travel, but it comes by way of large battery packs. And the bigger the pack, the higher the cost. What if your EV needs could be satisfied …
Honda Clarity PHEV
The Honda Clarity PHEV comes as either a plug-in hybrid or a fuel-cell variant that runs on hydrogen. The plug-in hybrid is the more practical version and has a 48-mile all-electric range before the gas engine kicks in. It takes 2.5 hours to recharge with a 240-volt charger or 12 hours on 120 volts. The …
Ford Mustang Mach-E Select
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select may not be the fastest or most affordable electric vehicle out there. It does not have the most range. But, the Mustang Mach-E proves itself worthy in several areas. This is the first Ford to be designed specifically as an electric vehicle. Thus, there will be no gas-powered version …
Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium
The 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium may not be the fastest or most affordable electric vehicle out there, nor does it have the most range. The Mustang Mach-E proves itself worthy in several areas. This is the first Ford to be designed specifically as an electric vehicle — there will be no gas-powered version or …
