The price of the Kia Niro EV is climbing. Federal money for EV infrastructure goes to states that have resisted EV infrastructure. Tesla is working on smaller, more affordable electric vehicles. And the first version of the GMC Sierra EV is certainly not a simple and affordable work truck. This and more, here at Green car reports.
GM unveiled the launch version of the 2024 GMC Sierra electricits full-size electric truck, in its most luxurious Denali Edition 1 form. than on the roots of the brand’s work trucks.
The $2.8 billion in bipartisan Infrastructure Act grants, building manufacturing and raw materials infrastructure around electric vehicles, seems to favor red states— yes, those who voted against including many of these aspects in the infrastructure — if you just look at which states are receiving these funds.
The 2023 Kia Niro Electric starts at $40,745, approaching the base price of the EV6 and moving the model away from other affordable EVs like the Chevy Bolt EUV. Although part of Kia’s lineup, its range of 253 miles surpasses that of the more expensive base EV6.
Whether it’s the $25,000 Tesla EV or not, more affordable Tesla models are coming. With a next-generation platform currently in development, Tesla has the potential to cut the cost of manufacturing an electric vehicle in half again. It will also be for smaller vehicles, according to Tesla CEO Elon Musk.
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