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Maarten Reviews 13 Top New-ish Electric Vehicles In Europe

Maarten Vinkhuyzen — Mon, 10 Apr 2023 03:57:02 +0000

BYD Atto 3

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The BYD Atto 3 presented in an event in Manila last December. Photo from BYD Global.

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My First EV, Part 2 — How Far Can You Drive In A Chevy Bolt? How Much Will You Pay?

Guest Contributor — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 17:48:47 +0000

Following up with the writer’s impressions of his first EV a few weeks later. Article by Mihai Beffa in Cupertino, California.

2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Premier Redline Edition — Video Review

Tyler Boggs — Mon, 16 Jan 2023 23:54:29 +0000

Image courtesy of Tyler Boggs | CleanTechnica

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Renault Megane E-Tech Electric Review — 1st Impressions

Maarten Vinkhuyzen — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 03:50:43 +0000

Renault does not need an introduction. It started working towards electric mobility in earnest over two decades ago. Yep, that is before Tesla was founded. At the gatherings of the Earth’s mighty, like the famous one in Davos, its CEO was announced as “Mister EV.” Its Zoe model was the best selling BEV in Europe, […]

Volvo C40 Recharge Review — 1st Impressions

Maarten Vinkhuyzen — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 19:55:04 +0000

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Volvo C40 Recharge, in Fjord Blue. Image courtesy of Volvo Cars.

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BYD Atto 3 Review — 1st Impressions

Maarten Vinkhuyzen — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 17:40:16 +0000

BYD Atto 3

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Image courtesy of Maarten Vinkhuyzen | CleanTechnica.

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Mercedes EQS Review — Maarten’s 1st Impressions

Maarten Vinkhuyzen — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 15:58:13 +0000

The Mercedes S-Class does not need an introduction. For half a century, it has been the top-of-the-line mode from the Mercedes-Benz group of models. It is the “mass-market” luxury car segment just below Rolls-Royce, Bentley, and the likes. The S-Class is the first generation that brings new Mercedes-Benz options and technology to the market. A […]

Video: 2023 Kia Niro Plug-In Hybrid SX Touring Review

Tyler Boggs — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:41:27 +0000

While Kia is on a roll introducing new electric vehicles on its E-GMP platform, the company is also updating other electrified vehicles on its K3 platform, namely the Kia Niro. For 2023, Kia has completely redesigned all models of the Niro lineup and we had a chance to sample the PHEV variant for a week. […]

2022 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD Review (w/ Video)

Tyler Boggs — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 23:53:08 +0000

Image courtesy of Brandan Boggs

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2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin Ultimate — CleanTechnica Review (Video)

Tyler Boggs — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:00:36 +0000

Image by Tyler Boggs | CleanTechnica.

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Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs. Volvo C40 Recharge

Zachary Shahan — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:00:13 +0000

Reviews are reviews — meh, bleh, thank you man. But what are reviewers NOT telling you? Okay, I actually like EV reviews too, and we do our own EV reviews to try to help people out in their car shopping, but there’s also clearly something lacking in many car reviews. The reviewer presents their take […]

2022 Nissan Leaf S Plus — CleanTechnica Review (VIDEO)

Tyler Boggs — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 22:09:45 +0000

When it comes down to electric vehicle nameplates that are indistinguishable from electrification, the LEAF is near the top of the list. While there were plenty of electric vehicle nameplates before the LEAF ever existed, the LEAF holds a role of a great importance into the world of modern electric vehicle adoption. The LEAF’s inception […]

Ford F-150 Lightning — CleanTechnica Review

Zachary Shahan — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 06:49:27 +0000

Members of CleanTechnica‘s YouTube team recently spent some time with the Ford F-150 Lightning and produced a 10-minute review on YouTube. You can view that below, but I’ll also pull out some highlights for a text review here. Watch the video, read my summary of the highlights, and/or chime in down in the comments with […]

BMW i3 Long-Term Review from Australia

David Waterworth — Tue, 10 May 2022 05:00:08 +0000

Charging up the BMW i3.

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Rebirth: Quick Review of the Kia EV6

Rodney Watkins — Thu, 05 May 2022 02:18:49 +0000

Kia’s reputation in America has been an interesting one. A couple of decades ago, many people saw the brand as supplying cheap, unreliable Korean imports. Its reputation has improved over the years, as have its sales, but it has remained a brand of somewhat plain, basic cars. Though the company expanded its lineup to be […]

Tesla Pleasure Driving

David Waterworth — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 04:57:11 +0000

by Robert Hunt, with some editing by David Waterworth After a year of owning my Tesla Model 3 Long Range, I thought I’d write down a few points … but from the experiential angle rather than the technical — for new people and for a bit of fun. This is about Tesla pleasure driving, if […]

Mercedes EQS: The New Bag — Quick Review of the Big Electric Benz

Rodney Watkins — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 02:40:08 +0000

Mercedes EQS. Photo by Rodney Watkins.

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Who Will Win The Electric Vehicle Race?

Guest Contributor — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 19:26:59 +0000

Tesla Model X and BMW i8 charging (Source: EVgo)

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Top Rated 2021 EV Is Tesla Model 3, Edmunds Writes

Johnna Crider — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 04:57:39 +0000

A few days ago, Edmunds announced that the 2021 Tesla Model 3 was its Top Rated EV of the year and pointed out that Tesla should be given the credit for leading despite the influx of new EVs from other automakers coming to the market. The Tesla Model 3 sedan has held Edmunds‘ Top Rated […]

Tesla Raj Shares Inside Look At Rivian R1T Electric Truck

Johnna Crider — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 02:32:38 +0000

Tesla Raj, whose channel on YouTube is about EVs and Tesla, got to test drive the new Rivian R1T electric truck and shared his review. Raj started his video by sharing who Rivian’s target market is and noted that Rivian’s mission is similar to Tesla’s. Both companies are focused on transitioning the world towards sustainable […]

Update: Tesla Model 3 v. Nissan LEAF v. Chevy Bolt (We Have a Winner)

Jo Borrás — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 15:40:34 +0000

In 2018, the Tesla Model 3, Nissan LEAF, and Chevy Bolt were new electric cars with 200-ish miles of range and sub-40K price tags. It was anyone's guess who would win-- but now we know.

NIO ES8 Video Review — Seeing Is Believing

Chanan Bos — Sun, 19 Sep 2021 02:47:15 +0000

Right at the beginning to September, NIO invited some journalists and potential customers to get a first look at and experience the European version of the company’s flagship vehicle, the ES8. Personally, before “experiencing” the car, I did not expect it to be so good. I have already published an in-depth article review of the […]

First Impression Of Dacia Spring Electric — A Candidate For Best Buy

Maarten Vinkhuyzen — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 20:54:30 +0000

Many of us are eagerly awaiting some new electric vehicles. A new Rimac is something that is news for the real gear-heads. The Roadster with SpaceX package by Tesla can perhaps outperform that Rimac for 10% of the price and is thus another car that has been discussed for years — and the first model […]

7 Years Driving Electric: Three Nissan Leafs & A Tesla Model 3

Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 03:40:48 +0000

Arthur Frederick and his Tesla Model 3 at Zion National Park, Utah.

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What Do You Do With A Tesla When You Leave For Vacation (For 1½ Months)?

Zachary Shahan — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 01:59:59 +0000

Photo by Zach Shahan | CleanTechnica

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Tesla Model 3 Review After 3 Years: “I really, really, capital letters L-O-V-E, LOVE this car!”

Johnna Crider — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:00:52 +0000

Arash Malek, the founder of Scentwedge, has shared a 3 year review of his Tesla Model 3. He has accumulated 80,000 miles in those 3 years, which inspired him to share a review on how he truly feels about the car. Arash starts the video by emphasizing that he loves his car. Imagine loving your […]

New Tesla Model S Plaid Owner Talks 1 Week Of Ownership (Video)

Johnna Crider — Sat, 26 Jun 2021 23:24:52 +0000

In her latest video, Tesla Joy had the pleasure of interviewing Marge, who was one of the 25 owners who got to take delivery of her Tesla Plaid Model S at the Fremont Factory earlier this month. Marge shared her thoughts on a week of ownership. “I was fortunate enough to attend a Tesla Club […]

A 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance’s Top Speed Was Tested On The German Autobahn

Johnna Crider — Tue, 18 May 2021 04:08:07 +0000

AutoTopNL’s review team tested a brand new 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance on the German Autobahn, Tesla Oracle has reported, noting that this is probably from one of the batches of the Model 3 Performance shipped to Europe earlier this year. Max from AutoTopNL shared a video review in which he shared his thoughts on […]

Comparing the Best Electric Cars for 2021

Zachary Shahan — Sat, 08 May 2021 21:48:57 +0000

Photo by Zach Shahan, CleanTechnica

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Tesla Model Y Big Family Test: Mostly Good, But There Might Be One Death Star–Type Weakness

Jennifer Sensiba — Sun, 02 May 2021 15:37:45 +0000

I noticed recently that El Paso, Texas, got a Tesla showroom. This is good news for the whole region, because you’d previously have to drive to Phoenix, Dallas, or Denver to check one out in person. The city has had a service center for a long time, but adding a showroom made it a lot […]

Reasons to Buy Ford Mustang Mach-E, Tesla Model Y, or Volkswagen ID.4

Zachary Shahan — Sat, 17 Apr 2021 21:04:16 +0000

Photo by Zach Shahan, CleanTechnica

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$0 Charging in Nearly 3 Years of Electric Car Life in Florida — Over

Zachary Shahan — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 02:53:29 +0000

One thing I’ve enjoyed sharing for the past 2 years and 9 months is that we’ve been living with electric cars during that time in Florida without home charging. We had a BMW i3 REx for the first third of that time and a Tesla Model 3 SR+ since then. We’re a one-car family, but […]

Ford Rises to the Occasion: My Review of the Mustang Mach-E

Rodney Watkins — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 22:33:49 +0000

Photo by Rodney Watkins, CleanTechnica

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Electric Chill: My Review of the Volkswagen ID.4

Rodney Watkins — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:53:25 +0000

It seems that the hot topic of the day has been electric vehicles. However, when one thinks of the preeminent brand concerning the future of automotive technology, Tesla is the first one referenced. Much credit has been given to the quirky technology company for achieving it true mission — to “accelerate global conversion to sustainable […]

Wall Street Journal: Tesla Model Y vs. Volkswagen ID.4

Matt Pressman — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:27:20 +0000

Images courtesy of Volkswagen and Tesla.

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Redefined & Renewed: My Review Of The Volvo XC40 Recharge

Rodney Watkins — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 06:00:38 +0000

courtesy of Jeff Wells at Ourisman Volvo in Bethesda, Marylan

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Ford Mustang Mach-E 1st Drive Review, Take 3! It’s Not A Tesla, & That’s Good

Paul Fosse — Sat, 30 Jan 2021 18:01:57 +0000

CleanTechnica Chief Editor Zach Shahan scored a 7-day test drive of the new Ford Mustang Mach-E "First Edition," and he was gracious enough to let me drive it first.

Ford Mustang Mach-E — 1st Impressions, Take Two!

David Havasi — Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:41:14 +0000

Big thanks to Ford for dropping off the new all-electric Mustang Mach-E for the CleanTechnica team to try out for the week. I’ve been looking forward to getting behind the wheel of this car for a long time, and I’m thrilled that the time has finally come.

Tesla Model Y 3rd Row Seat Fits 6-Foot (183 cm) Man (Barely)

Kurt Lowder — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:19:34 +0000

Many people have been speculating that the 3rd row of the Tesla Model Y would only fit small children and very tiny adults. Well, that is not exactly the case.

Caravan & Trailer On The Tow Hitch — How It Affects EV Range

Jesper Berggreen — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:36:42 +0000

What happens to the overall range of an electric car when you tow a caravan or a trailer? The association of Danish EV owners (FDEL) decided to find out

My Kia Soul EV — 3rd Chapter

José Pontes — Mon, 18 Jan 2021 21:59:42 +0000

A bit later than usual, I can share with you the report of my Kia Soul EV 3rd year of ownership that basically spanned the whole year of 2020, now clocking over 49,000 km (31,000 miles).

16 Months With Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (Video Summary)

Zachary Shahan — Sun, 20 Dec 2020 06:00:14 +0000

After nearly 16 months with our Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (SR+), I decided to create a full summary video running through everything I could think to note from the time of buying the car until today. Watch the video for the full summary. Below the video is a bullet-point list of some highlights.

Ford Mustang Mach-E First Drive — Is It Worth Your Consideration?

Steve Hanley — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 20:22:01 +0000

Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition

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Porsche Taycan Review: “The Best Electric Performance Car on the Market”

Guest Contributor — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 16:39:17 +0000

Markus Wiemann, Head of Project Execution – Onshore Wind NE&ME | Senior Vice President at Siemens Gamesa

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2020/12/0-270x134.jpg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2020/12/0-570x282.jpg" />Last weekend I took a Porsche Taycan for a test drive. The Taycan is the first fully electric car of Porsche and was released end of 2019. I drove approximately 250 km starting from Hamburg, Germany. Find below my review that I structured into five areas: intro, design, driving experience, charging, range, and driver assistance systems.

US Review of Volkswagen ID.4 (Video)

Jennifer Sensiba — Sat, 28 Nov 2020 09:07:20 +0000

"Out of Spec Reviews" recently put out a video on YouTube showing their first drive with the Volkswagen ID.4. While it's a pre-production model, there's a lot they were able to learn about the vehicle and who it was made for.