Current EV

Bolt remains the benchmark for what an EV should offer in 2019 With its inspiring 238 miles of range many drivers repeatedly obtain 260 plus miles and relatively inexpensive price compared to other EVs in its class, the Chevrolet Bolt remains the benchmark for what an electric vehicle should offer in 2019. During the first 5 months of the year, it was the fourth best-selling electric in the USA, and, unlike many other EVs that are sold in just a few states, Bolt is sold in... all USA states. So far in 2019, its sales were eclipsed only by Tesla’s Model 3 and Model X, and the Toyota Prius Prime. It actually beat out the Tesla Model S. Between 900 and 1600 Bolts are sold per month in the USA. Bolt is considered a major pioneer among electric cars because of its affordability, practicality, and long driving range. Caranddriver.com says: Until another EV emerges that checks all the same boxes, the Bolt remains the best everyday electric car on the market today. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THE CURRENT EV BLOG: https://currentev.com//bolt-remains-the-benchmark-for-wha/

The ACEEE’s 2019 Greenist Car List: Hyundai Ioniq EV is #1 Each year, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy ranks the Greenest Vehicles. Each car is given a Green Score based on an environmental damage index (EDX), which reflects the cost to human health from air pollution associated with vehicle manufacturing, the production and distribution of fuel or electricity, and vehicle tailpipes. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THE CURRENT EV BLOG:... https://currentev.com//the-aceees-2019-greenist-car-list-/ See more

With a 340 Mile Range, Honda Clarity is the USA’s top-selling PHEV Cars.com has recognized Honda’s environmental leadership this past 2019 Earth Day by naming the Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid the winner of its 2019 Eco-Friendly Award. With an EPA-estimated electric-only range of 47 and a total driving range of 340 miles, the Clarity PHEV is America’s top-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle. The verdict: The Clarity is a rare plug-in hybrid that delivers a good balance of the basic...s: good electric-only range, decent gas mileage after the charge is depleted and no onerous trade-offs. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THE CURRENT EV BLOG: https://currentev.com//with-a-340-mile-range-honda-clarit/

EVvolumes.com: 81% growth of Plug-ins in 2018 EVvolumes.com, an electric vehicle data collection group, based in Trollhättan Sweden, says 2018 was an exciting year for EV adoption in USA: 360,800 plug-in vehicles were delivered, 81% more than in 2017 and the highest growth rate since 2013. Pure EVs (BEVs) gained most and represented 66% of sales; 34% were Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs). In 2017 the ratio was 53% BEV to 47 % PHEV. The plug-in share in the total light vehicle market r...eached 3% in November and December and was 2.1% for the entire year. The preliminary total for the US light vehicle market was 17.3 million, an increase of 0.5% over 2017. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THE CURRENT EV BLOG: https://currentev.com//evvolumes-com-81-growth-of-plug-in/

Polestar 2, Volvo’s 1st EV / 78kWh battery / 310mile range / Expected: 2021. Polestar has taken the next step in its development as the electric performance brand with the reveal of the new Polestar 2. Polestar 2 is the new all-electric fastback that brings electric performance cars to a broader and increasingly progressive audience. It offers avant-garde design and a unique customer experience in the premium compact electric segment. READ THE FULL ARTICLE ON THE CURRENT EV B...LOG: https://currentev.com//polestar-2-volvos-1st-pure-electri/ See more