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What are the three biggest concerns of drivers pondering the switch to electric mobility? Survey after survey, we find that it’s range, charging and price. And with good reason. Electric vehicles remain $11,000 more expensive than their combustion counterparts on average, and much of America remains a charging desert, unless you can afford the premium for a Tesla. With all of this in mind, is there room for a newcomer to the North American EV space? NIO is on the verge of making it official, as evidenced by their growing presence at their California corporate center. Just what makes NIO stand out from the crowd? It turns out that the Chinese EV startup has some game changers in store.
No Time to Charge? Pull In For a Battery Swap
Let’s cut to the chase. When the conversation turns to NIO, it’s all about battery swaps, affordability and accusations of NIO being Tesla copycats. Controversies aside, NIO has revolutionized what’s possible for EV drivers in China by successfully introducing battery swaps as an alternative to charging. NIO battery swaps are free of charge. Electric vehicle adoption in China has been adopting EVs much quicker than we have in America, with 21% of new vehicle market share being fully-electric in the first months of 2022.
NIO has over 700 stations in China, and it wants to increase that number to 4,000 by 2025. How does a NIO battery swap work? Imagine a fancy car wash-like drive-thru. Instead of slowly pulling in and aligning your car just right to get a wash, you pull in to have a robot remove the battery from the bottom of your car, which is then quickly replaced with a fully-charged battery. Pretty neat, right? NIO says that right now, the cost to build one battery swap station is around half a million dollars. With the next iteration of battery swapping, they plan to halve that cost.
For those who aren’t into the battery swap thing, NIO also offers DC fast chargers for its customers.
NIO Is Expanding Beyond China in 2022
Norway is the first European market to become home to NIO’s electric vehicles and unique charging infrastructure. The first battery swap station in Norway opened in January of this year, and 20 more are under construction. By year’s end, NIO will be setting up shop in Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands and Denmark.
What about NIO’s presence in the United States? NIO has established NIO USA, which is now headquartered in a 201,500 square-foot corporate facility in San Jose, California. If you’re not familiar with corporate shenanigans, that’s MASSIVE.
Chinese media recently reported on some eye-catching job announcements from NIO. Specifically, the company is in search of professionals experienced in building a factory in the United States. According to Chinese media outlet Yicai, Nio is also hiring a blueprint planner with experience in “at least one US factory project.” NIO is coming to America! Fellow EV enthusiasts over at InsideEVs covered the details of the rumor.
NIO Electric Cars: Tesla-esque EVs with Lower Prices
In China and select European countries, NIO offers five all-electric models in 2022. The lineup includes two sedans and three crossover SUVs.
NIO ET5
The ET5 is a mid-size electric sedan comparable to the Tesla Model 3. This new model is expected to have a range between 342 and possibly 600 miles, depending on battery pack capacity. It’s fast, too. NIO claims a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds, propelled by dual electric motors that produce 482 horsepower. The NIO ET5 costs roughly $51,000 USD in China. Pricing in America would be pure speculation at this point. See NIO’s product info here.
NIO ET7
The ET7 is NIO’s new flagship model. The Chinese automaker announced that the ET7 has achieved the second-best drag coefficient on any production vehicle, at 0.208. That’s tied with the Tesla Model S. Only the Mercedes EQS is more aerodynamic. The Lucid Air is right behind at 0.21.
In addition to battery swapping, NIO is going after recognition for ultimate range. Starting in late 2022, the ET7 sedan will offer a massive 150 kWh battery option, which NIO claims will be good for over 600 miles on a charge. Not even the Lucid Air can claim that in 2022.
In China, the ET7’s price starts at $91,000 USD. This luxury sedan is going after the Tesla Model S. See the full details.
NIO EC6
The NIO EC6 is the sportback coupe variant of NIO’s ES6 crossover SUV. The EC6 starts at $52,500 USD in China. Range estimates are from 273 to 381 miles, depending on battery configuration. It’s a quick coupe, with both Sport and Performance Editions available.
NIO ES8
The first NIO model sold outside of China is the NIO ES8, a SUV available in six-seat and seven-seat configurations. This is a full-sized SUV, akin to the Tesla Model X in size and interior volume. If the ES8 indeed makes it to America, this will undoubtedly be a hot seller. Oh, and the passenger seat is effectively a business class lounge. The price? In Europe, it starts around $70,000. Learn more.
NIO ES6
The ES6 fits snuggly into the most popular vehicle segment in America. Of course, that’s the crossover segment. This five-seater is much-loved by the team at Top Gear. They liken it to some popular competition: theAudi e-Tron, Mercedes-Benz EQC, Jaguar I-Pace and Tesla Model X.
In China, the NIO ES6 starts at $52,000 USD, and is rated for between 300 and 380 miles of range.
The Catch
Not all of NIO’s customers are thrilled with the battery swapping concept. In response to customer requests, NIO now lets owners buy a battery from the automaker. It will cost an arm and a leg though. For those who do not wish to take advantage of NIO’s unlimited free battery swaps, you can purchase a permanent battery pack for $11,000 to $20,000, depending on the capacity.
Nevertheless, NIO is coming to America with their game-changing charging strategy. I have my doubts that it will be free and unlimited like it is in China, but consumers may be eager to pay for the convenience of battery swapping EVs. What do you think? Is there room for NIO in the North American electric vehicle market? Let us know in the comments, or better yet, head over to the CarEdge Community Forum to discuss with fellow auto enthusiasts and curious car buyers.
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Outside of warranty, electric car battery replacement costs range from $15,000 to well north of $20,000 in a fully-electric vehicle. It’s true that batteries should be much more affordable a decade from now, but that’s a lot of money on the line. To protect your wallet, EV manufacturer warranties should be a top consideration for drivers looking to go electric.
Federal law requires automakers to warranty EV and hybrid batteries for at least eight years or 100,000 miles. California requires a 10-year, 150,000-mile warranty on EV and hybrid batteries. Still, EV battery warranties vary considerably, especially when it comes to degradation.
These are the best electric vehicle warranties in 2024. The top of the list was unexpected to say the least!
The Best EV Battery Warranty
Rivian (8 years or 175,000 miles)
Surprise! The best EV warranty is offered by Rivian for the all-new R1T electric truck and R1S electric SUV. Coverage includes all components inside the high-voltage battery and 70% or more of the battery capacity for 8 years or 175,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Drivetrain components are also covered for 8 years or 175,000 miles. It can be unnerving to purchase a vehicle from a startup like Rivian, so at least they’re offering the best battery warranty there is. Learn more about Rivian’s warranty here.
Tesla Battery Warranty
Tesla’s electric powertrain warranty is split into two tiers.
The Tesla Model S (starting at $99,990) and Tesla Model X (starting at $114,990) have 8 year or 150,000 mile electric powertrain warranties. Battery capacity retention is guaranteed to be at least 70% under warranty.
The Tesla Model 3 Long Range and Performance and all Tesla Model Y’s get an 8 year or 120,000 mile powertrain warranty.
The most affordable Tesla today is the Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, which gets an 8 year or 100,000 mile powertrain warranty.
The Best Battery Warranty For Affordable Electric Cars
Hyundai and Kia (10 years or 100,000 miles)
For electric cars under $65,000, you can’t beat Hyundai and Kia’s 10 year/100,000 mile EV warranty. The Hyundai EV warranty covers batteries, motors and powertrain components. There’s also the guarantee of at least 70% battery capacity retention. “While all electric-car batteries will experience degradation over time, ours will not degrade more than 70 percent of the original capacity during the warranty period.”
Hyundai’s warranty was a big consideration when I decided to purchase a 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 for my family. Learn more about the IONIQ 5, and the ups and downs of my own EV shopping experience.
Learn more about Hyundai’s electric vehicle battery warranty. You can find Kia’s EV warranty details here.
The Rest of the Gang: 8 year/100,000 Mile Battery and Powertrain Warranty
In 2024, it looks like the industry standard for EV manufacturer warranties is 8 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. This manufacturer warranty applies to the following electric vehicles in 2024:
Ford Mustang Mach-E (70% battery capacity retention guarantee) see the details
Ford F-150 Lightning (70% battery capacity retention guarantee) see the details
Jaguar I-PACE (70% battery capacity retention guarantee) see the details
Lucid Air (70% battery capacity retention guarantee) see the details
Polestar 2 (70% battery capacity retention guarantee) see the details
Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge (70% battery retention guarantee) see the details
Volkswagen ID.4 (70% battery capacity retention guarantee) see the details
Audi e-tron (70% battery capacity retention guarantee) see the details
Chevy Bolt (60% battery capacity retention guarantee) see the details
Nissan Leaf (70% battery capacity retention guarantee) see the details
Nissan Ariya (70% battery capacity retention guarantee) see the details
Toyota bZ4X (70% battery capacity retention guarantee) see the details
The Worst EV Battery Warranty in 2024
We hope that the Blazer and Equinox EVs have a better battery degradation guarantee than the Bolt!
I’m surprised that GM is continuing to settle for last considering their much-publicized push to electrify their entire lineup quickly. The Chevrolet Bolt and GMC Hummer EV have 8 year/100,000 mile battery warranties with a notable catch. The battery retention portion of the warranty will replace the battery if it falls below 60% of the original capacity under coverage. See the full details here.
In 2022, electric vehicles make up about 5% of new vehicle sales in the US. As that figure increases, common sense and civility are going to matter a lot more at public charging stations. Charging stations are rarely crowded in 2022, but that may be about to change. We can look to California for a glimpse into our own electric future. The Golden State has seen EV market share jump to 16% of new car sales in recent months, and charging infrastructure is rushing to catch up as Tesla Superchargers and Electrify American stations fill up. With more EVs hitting the roads, now is the time to address electric car charging etiquette.
Know the Maximum Power That Your EV Accepts
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV charges much slower than competitors, but it’s way more affordable!
Electric vehicles are commonly judged by two important criteria: range and charging speed. In 2022, EV models vary widely in charging speed as a result of the battery management systems that electric powertrains were engineered with.
For example, these are the max power specifications (in kilowatts) that popular EVs will accept at a DC fast charger, such as those you’ll find at Electrify America or a Tesla Supercharger:
Tesla Model Y: 250 kW
Tesla Model 3: 250 kW
Hyundai IONIQ 5: 230 kW
Kia EV6: 230 kW
Ford Mustang Mach-E: 150 kW
Volkswagen ID.4: 135 kW
Chevrolet Bolt: 55 kW
Nissan Leaf: 50 – 100 kW (depending on trim)
Ford F-150 Lightning: 150 kW
Volvo XC40 Recharge: 150 kW
Audi Q4 etron: 150 kW
Pulling into a Level 2 station at a shopping mall, hotel or restaurant? Just plug in, you’ve got nothing to worry about with regards to max power. Level 2 charging supplies between 3kW and 19 kW of power, more often between 7-10 kW. This is nowhere near as fast as your EV can accept, so there’s no hierarchy of charging speeds to worry about. Level 2 EV chargers include Tesla destination chargers, Volta shopping center and movie theater plugs, plus many Blink and ChargePoint Level 2 stations.
Pulling into a Level 3 ‘fast charging’ station, this is where your EV’s charging speed matters, at least for non-Tesla drivers. When not charging at home overnight, Tesla drivers rely on one of Tesla’s 1,300 Supercharger locations in America for DC fast charging. No worries at Tesla Superchargers, all plugs at each location are either 150 kW power delivery (AKA V2 Superchargers), or newer 250 kW ‘V3’ Superchargers.
The Tesla Supercharger network
Older V2 Tesla Superchargers have one caveat in addition to slower charging speeds: power sharing. If you plug in at a Supercharger stall right next to another charging car, you and the other driver will have to share the power, resulting in slightly slower charging speeds for both of you. If there’s a charging stall available at least two spots down from another Tesla charging, do the other guy a favor and plug in over there. At newer V3 stations with 250 kW power, just pick a station and plug in! There’s no power sharing at V3 Superchargers or Electrify America stations.
Those of us who don’t drive a Tesla are relying more and more on Electrify America’s network of chargers. Electrify America does things a little differently. A station typically has two ultra-fast charging 350 kW stations, a few 150 kW stations, one of which has a blue CHAdeMO plug that really stands out.
Here’s what you need to bear in mind at Electrify America:
If your EV accepts say 130 kw or 150 kw peak power for example, PLEASE don’t plug into the only 350 kw station available! Sure, if the rest are taken, go for it. But if you have the option, go for the charging stall that is closest to your EV’s peak charging rate.
CHAdeMO (the big blue plug): Do you have a Nissan Leaf? If not? Don’t use the station with the blue CHAdeMO plug unless it’s the only one available. If it comes down to choosing between the 150 kW stall with the blue CHAdeMO connector or a 350 kW stall but your Volkswagen ID.4 only accepts 130 kW max power, go ahead and use the CHAdeMO one. Why? The Nissan Leaf is the ONLY EV with this plug standard, even the new Nissan Ariya has abandoned CHAdeMO in favor of the CCS plug standard. There are fewer Nissan Leaf’s on the road than there are fast-charging EVs in 2022. The statistics are in your favor.
Move your car when you’re done charging
Remember when you drove a gas-powered vehicle and made weekly stops at the gas station? What about when it was Labor Day weekend and everyone was traveling, and the gas station along the highway was packed? Isn’t it a bad move to leave your car parked at the gas pump while there’s a line of cars waiting to fill up? Well imagine doing that when the only other places to charge are many miles away. Please, move your car when you’re done charging.
If you have no plans to charge and just want to use the fancy dedicated EV parking spot, resist the temptation and park elsewhere. EV drivers like myself know that we’re more likely to have a charging stall blocked by a careless EV driver than by an ICE vehicle.
A PSA For Tesla Drivers
The pull-through charging stall is for drivers towing a trailer. Only use it if it’s the only one available, or if you have a trailer.
Battery management systems are designed to distribute electricity to each and every battery cell within the battery pack in the safest way possible for the health of the battery. Because of this, every single EV on the market, from the $26,000 Chevy Bolt to the $130,000+ Lucid Air, will ramp down charging speeds significantly beyond 90% state of charge. This is especially beyond 95%.
I recently did a test in my own Hyundai IONIQ 5 at Electrify America. It took 19 minutes to charge from 15% to 80%, with a peak power of 233 kW. However, because of battery management, charging from 80% to 95% took another 14 minutes. Did it matter on that day? No, I was the only one at the charger that day. Someday, with more EVs on the road, it’s going to matter.
Be nice, Be Helpful, and Turn Down the Music
Electric vehicle adoption isn’t a walk in the park for those of us who don’t watch EV videos on YouTube all day. If you see a neighbor struggling to charge their EV for the first time, maybe offer a helping hand, or at the very least, don’t give them dirty looks.
Please, PLEASE don’t blare music with your windows down at a charging station. Be mindful of others, and the possibility of napping little ones in the cars around you.
In 2022, EV drivers are still ambassadors of electric mobility. The world could use a little kindness!
With gas prices rising above $5 a gallon, more drivers are looking for ways to save at the pump. The average American driver spends nearly $3,000 every year on fuel expenses. These 5 tips can save you big time when you fill up.
Use These Apps to Find the Cheapest Gas
Driving around town looking for the cheapest gas comes with a caveat: you’re burning more fuel by looking for a deal! Nowadays, several popular apps help drivers find the lowest gas prices. These are the best cheap gas apps today:
GasBuddy
GasBuddy has been around for 20 years, and is the most well-known of the cheap gas apps. GasBuddy crowdsources gas prices from users who report what they find. This works great in high-traffic areas, but less-frequented rural gas stations suffer from underreporting, and therefore out-dated prices on the app.
In addition to simply showing users where the lowest gas prices are in their vicinity, GasBuddy also offers a payment card that includes discounts of up to 25 cents per gallon. Taking it a step further, GasBuddy Premium guarantees a 20 cent to 40 cent per gallon discount on fuel with the $9.99/month Premium plan (or $99 annually). The catch? There’s a limit of 50 gallons per month. That’s enough for most drivers.
Fuelio
Track all transportation-related costs with Fuelio.
At CarEdge, we’re all about transparency in the automotive world. Fuelio brings transparency to the true cost of ownership for your vehicle. Fuelio does a lot more than help you find cheaper gas. This free app also tracks your fill-ups, fuel economy, mileage and more. Costs associated with car maintenance, tolls and parking fees are all tracked within the app. Fuelio is great for drivers who love keeping track of their expenses all in one place. You’ll get a better idea of the true cost of vehicle ownership.
Upside
Cash back for gas?! Keep your receipts! Upside helps you save up to 25 cents a gallon when you take a photo of your gas station receipt and submit it through the app. Great news for the data cautious: no need to share your bank or card information.
Upside does also offer the option to ‘check in’ and pay for fuel with a saved card, but it’s not required to get the cash back. You can choose to receive your cash back through PayPal, a digital gift card, or even an old-fashioned paper check.
Don’t Buy Gas Along the Interstate
Using the cheap gas apps, we can see a clear trend: gas is often more expensive along major highways. Why? Consumers pay for convenience. A quick look at GasBuddy’s gas price map shows that prices per gallon of gas are often 10 cents to 20 cents cheaper just a half mile away from stations along major highways.
Drivers along this Texas highway would save 24 cents per gallon by driving just a half-mile off the interstate.
Is it worth it to drive a mile further for cheaper gas? Consider this. America’s best-selling vehicle, the Ford F-150, has a 23 gallon tank. Let’s say our driver isn’t quite running on fumes, but it’s time to refuel. Exiting off the highway, gas prices at the truck stop are $4.69 a gallon. A mile into town, gas is $4.45 a gallon. After diverting into town for the cheaper gas, the truck is filled up with 20 gallons of gasoline. The 24 cent difference between the stations resulted in $4.80 saved in one fill-up. That’s almost enough to cover lunch!
Interstate Travel: Buy Gas in States with Lower Gas Taxes
GasBuddy’s gas price heat map illustrates the effects of state gas taxes on prices.
It’s amazing how much state gas taxes vary from one state to another. It’s not uncommon for gas prices to be 30 cents higher per gallon across a state line. Know which states along your travel route have the cheapest gas, and fill up before exiting those low-tax states.
States with the highest gas taxes
Pennsylvania ($0.586)
California ($0.533)
Washington ($0.519952)
New Jersey ($0.414)
New York ($0.4045)
States with the lowest gas taxes
Alaska ($0.0895)
Hawaii ($0.16)
Virginia ($0.162)
Missouri ($0.1742)
Mississippi ($0.184)
What do state gas taxes mean for your wallet? If a driver heading north on I-79 fills up in West Virginia, gas prices are 30 cents to 50 cents cheaper per gallon than what they’ll find across the border in Pennsylvania. That adds up quickly!
Make Credit Cards Work For You
Do you have a 2% cash back credit card? Or better yet, do you have a card that offers more cash back on select categories? It’s worth looking into. There are several credit cards that offer 3% cash back on fuel expenses. The average American driver spends nearly $3,000 on fuel every year. At that rate, 3% cash back means $90 back in your pocket every year. The magnitude of cash back rewards for fuel purchases only increases as gas prices increase.
Use Grocery Store Fuel Rewards
I doubt anyone enjoys digging through their wallet or purse for each and every supermarket’s rewards card. With gas prices at record highs, it’s worth the hassle. Not only do grocery rewards cards save you money on your grocery bill, they often save at the gas pump.
Kroger Fuel Rewards
With Kroger Fuel Rewards, you can earn generous fuel points with every grocery purchase at the Kroger family of grocery stores. Get 1 fuel reward point for every dollar spent. Earn double points when you purchase gift cards. When you have accumulated 100 points, you earn $0.10 off a gallon of gas.
Costco Fuel Discount and Cash Back
With 574 Costco warehouse stores in America, cheaper gas might be just around the corner. Costco’s gas prices are typically between 10 cents and 30 cents cheaper than surrounding gas stations. To gain access to Costco’s famously low gas prices, you’ll have to be a Costco member. An annual membership fee of $60 can easily be paid back with fuel savings.
Citi partnered with Costco to offer the Costco Anywhere Visa card that gives you 4% cash back on gas up to $7,000 per year. That’s one of the best credit card fuel rewards out there. Learn more about Costco’s Kirkland Signature fuel rewards here.
Sam’s Club Fuel Discount
Sam’s Club’s 600 store locations are renowned for their cheap gas prices. Sam’s Club is the WalMart family’s warehouse store that is accessible by membership. For the penny-pinchers, Sam’s Club memberships start at $45. In just a few months of gas fill-ups, you could recover your membership fee in savings.
Dozens of other supermarkets and gas stations offer rewards programs, and many of them are free to join. Check with your neighborhood grocery store to see if they have a program that will help you save on gas.
Bonus: Drive More Efficiently
Even if you’re stuck with a gas-guzzler, driving habits have a huge effect on fuel economy. The difference between getting 15 miles per gallon and 20 miles per gallon equals over $1,000 in annual fuel savings at today’s prices.
The following adjustments to your driving behaviors can save you A LOT of money:
Drive 5 miles per hour slower on the highway. All vehicles get much worse fuel economy at speeds over 70 mph. 80 mph driving results in poor, costly gas mileage.
Don’t be heavy-footed! Practice gentle acceleration. There’s no need to slam the pedal if there’s a stoplight just ahead. It’s costing you.
Take the most efficient route when navigating. Google Maps now displays which route option will result in the best fuel economy.
Ensure your tires are properly inflated. Deflated tires have higher rolling resistance, meaning that more fuel is needed to propel the vehicle forward.
Will Gas Prices Go Down in 2022?
Right now, gas prices continue to climb to new records. However, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) predicts a slight decrease in gas prices in the latter half of this year. By the third quarter of 2022, EIA predicts that retail gasoline prices will average $4.27/gal. As of this writing, the national average sits at $4.92.
The U.S. EIA’s predictions for oil prices in 2022 and 2023.
Wall Street bankers at Goldman Sachs predict that gas prices will rise until they reach a yet-uncertain point that incentivizes more oil production, and/or keeps more drivers off of the road. Goldman Sachs predicts that Brent crude oil prices will average $140 a barrel between July and September. Brent is currently trading between $115 and $125 a barrel.
We can only hope for the best. Interest in electric vehicles continues to rise, and electrified cars are taking more and more market share. However, supply shortages are holding back new car inventory, EVs remain expensive, and charging infrastructure has yet to meet the needs of all Americans. The latest data shows that driving has decreased by 3% since this time last year. If you’re looking for ways to save money on gas, clearly less driving is the most immediate cost-cutting measure.
What did we miss? If you have other tips for how to save money on gas, let us know in the comments below, or reach out to me at justin@CarEdge.com.
You don’t have to spend one hundred grand to purchase an electric vehicle with great range in 2022. EVs aren’t cheap, but with fuel savings taken into account, the electric lifestyle starts to sound a lot more appealing. There’s a saying in electric mobility: range is king. That’s especially true for frequent road-trippers and those who live in one of America’s remaining charging deserts. These are the electric vehicles with the most range in 2022.
Note: We’ve decided to place an emphasis on affordable electric vehicles with the most range. Affordability is a moving target in 2022’s crazy auto market, but in the realm of EVs, we’ve defined ‘affordable’ as EVs under $65,000. If you’re in the market for luxury, we’ve got those covered too.
Electric Cars With the Best Range
Tesla Model 3 Long Range (Dual Motor)
Range: 358 miles
Price: $57,190 with destination
Max charging speed: 250 kW (20-80% in 20 minutes, adding 214 miles of range)
0-60 mph (fun factor):
Federal EV tax credit qualification: No, credits were exhausted. Learn about EV incentives here.
See our full review of the 2022 Tesla Model 3 Long Range here.
Polestar 2 Front-Wheel Drive
Range: 270 miles
Price: $49,800 with destination
Max charging speed: 250 kW (20-80% in 20 minutes, adding 214 miles of range)
0-60 mph (fun factor): 6.8 seconds
Federal EV tax credit qualification: Yes, learn more about EV incentives here.
There are now three electric pickup trucks on American roads, but buying one is easier said than done. Everyone wants one, and wait lists extend months and in some cases, years. We’ve decided to include electric trucks that are not yet available for purchase, so long as specs have been released and reservations or orders can be placed today.
Ford F-150 Lightning XLT Extended Range
Range: 320 miles
Price: $72,474
Max charging speed: 130 kW (15-80% in 40 minutes)
0-60 mph (fun factor): estimated 4.5 seconds
Federal EV tax credit qualification: Yes, learn more about EV incentives here.
What does the future hold? Not necessarily more range, surprisingly. Many auto analysts expect range for relatively affordable EVs to settle in around the 250-350 mile range. Why? Battery shortages loom on the horizon. Raw materials are in high demand, and there are only so many places on Earth to get lithium, cobalt and other materials.
Should you buy an EV now or wait? If you can find what you want for MSRP or very close to it, it just might be the right time to buy or lease. All signs point towards higher EV prices for 2023 and 2024 model years.
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