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The 2027 Toyota C-HR is not a hybrid with a bigger battery. It is a fully electric compact SUV built on Toyota's dedicated e-TNGA platform. Toyota USA confirmed it on August 6, 2026 and lists it as carryover for 2027 from the 2026 debut. This is the second year for the C-HR BEV in the U.S. after its return as an EV in early 2026. First 2027 units arrive at dealerships in September 2026. Official Powertrain and Battery Every 2027 C-HR comes standard with dual-motor electronic all-wheel drive. There is no front-wheel-drive version in the U.S. - Battery: 74.7 kWh total lithium-ion, 391 volts - Powertrain: Dual-motor AWD, front and rear eAxles - Power: 338 net combined system horsepower, 252 kW peak - Torque: 198 lb-ft front / 125 lb-ft rear, 323 lb-ft combined - 0-60 mph: Manufacturer-estimated 4.9 seconds - Platform: e-TNGA dedicated EV Same motors and battery on SE and XSE. The difference is wheels and equipment, not power. Range That Changes With Wheels Toyota USA manufactu...

Buying an electric SUV should not feel like solving a math puzzle. But with the 2027 Volvo EX60, the numbers can get confusing fast. You see 307 miles here, 330 miles there, and then a big 400-mile promise. Which one is real? Which one is official? And why does wheel size change everything? Let's clear it up, because Volvo itself released the details in two different stages. The Short Answer: Two Official Numbers and One Big Estimate As of Volvo's EPA certification on July 23, 2026: - P6 RWD: EPA-estimated up to 307 miles with 20 or 21-inch wheels, 295 miles with 22-inch wheels. - P10 AWD: EPA-estimated up to 330 miles with 20 or 21-inch wheels, 312 miles with 22-inch wheels. - P12 AWD: Preliminary estimate of up to 400 miles. Not an official EPA rating yet. Volvo says the official number will come later. So if someone tells you the EX60 has 400 miles of EPA range today, that is not accurate. The 400-mile figure is Volvo's target for the ...

  The Chevrolet Bolt is back, and its return could be one of the most interesting developments in America's affordable electric-car market. Chevrolet ended production of the previous-generation Bolt, but later decided to bring the nameplate back with a redesigned model, updated technology, faster charging and a much more modern interior. The new 2027 Chevrolet Bolt is now reaching American dealerships, and Chevrolet describes it as a limited-run model with an 18-month production window through mid-2027. And that makes it especially interesting for buyers searching for an affordable EV. 2027 Chevrolet Bolt: Quick Overview - Estimated starting price: $27,600 plus $1,395 destination, for a total of $28,995 for the LT. Launch LT was $29,990 including destination. RS starts at $31,600 plus destination, for a total of $32,995. The top RS with Technology Package, Super Cruise and sunroof reaches $38,990 including destination. - EPA-estimated range: 262 miles combined, 232 mile...

For years every headline has promised the same thing: solid-state batteries will give electric cars 500 miles of range and 10-minute charging. In 2026, you still cannot buy a car with a true all-solid-state battery. So what changed, who is actually close, and why does every automaker now say something different about dates? The truth is more complicated than the headlines. Why the Battery Is Everything The battery controls almost everything that matters in an EV: how far it goes, how fast it charges, how much it weighs, how much it costs, and how long it lasts. Making the battery bigger is the easy way to add range, but it also adds weight, cost and heat. The smarter way is to make the battery store more energy in the same space. That is why engineers want higher energy density, not just bigger packs. A more efficient motor, better aerodynamics and better software also matter, but the chemistry is the foundation. What a Solid-State Battery Actually Is Today's common lit...

The electric vehicle revolution is no longer just about replacing a gasoline engine with an electric motor. The biggest changes are happening behind the scenes, and in 2026 some of them finally moved from PowerPoint to real cars you can buy. Battery chemistry is improving, charging is getting absurdly fast, some trucks can power your house for a week, and software now updates your car overnight. Here are 7 electric vehicle technologies worth watching, with real examples, real numbers and real costs, not just promises. 1. Solid-State Batteries Are Finally In Cars, But Not In Showrooms Yet One of the most talked-about EV battery technologies is the solid-state battery. Traditional lithium-ion batteries use a liquid or gel electrolyte. Solid-state replaces it with a solid material. The promise is higher energy density, longer range, faster charging and better thermal stability. The reality in 2026: you still cannot buy a mass-market car with a true all-solid-state ...

If you’ve spent the last hour opening twenty different tabs trying to find the official U.S. pricing, dealership inventory, and specification sheets for the 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric, save yourself the headache. It doesn’t exist. Not because Hyundai quietly went out of business or abandoned the compact electric utility segment, but because corporate executives in Seoul and North America made a pragmatic, behind-the-scenes decision: they officially skipped the 2026 model year for the Kona Electric in North America. Why did this happen? Because dealership lots across the United States were still heavily weighted down by unsold, carryover 2025 inventory. Sales dropped significantly in 2025—down over 40% year-over-year according to Cox Automotive estimates—as broader EV demand softened. Rather than forcing factory line re-tooling and spending millions marketing a cosmetic "2026" badge, Hyundai chose to pause U.S.-spec production and run 2025 inventory straight through un...

Electric cars have become much more common, but one question still worries many potential buyers: how long do electric car batteries last? Unlike a gasoline vehicle, an electric car depends on a large high-voltage battery pack instead of a traditional fuel tank and combustion engine. That makes battery health one of the most important parts of long-term EV ownership. The good news is that real-world data from 2026 is much better than old guesses. According to Geotab's analysis of over 10,000 EVs and Recurrent's 2025 battery health study, the average EV battery degrades only about 1.8% per year. Tesla's own 2023 Impact Report showed Model 3 and Model Y batteries retain an average of 88% capacity after 200,000 miles. So you are not looking at a dead battery after 5 years. You are looking at about 91% of your original range. How Long Do Electric Car Batteries Last? Most modern EV batteries are designed to remain useful for many years and hundreds of thousands of mi...

The electric SUV market in the United States is becoming more competitive every year, and buyers now have more choices than ever. Two models that deserve attention in 2026 are the Chevrolet Blazer EV and the Honda Prologue. Both are midsize electric SUVs designed for everyday driving, family use, and longer trips. They also offer more than 300 miles of EPA-estimated range in their most efficient configurations and both use GM Ultium architecture with an 85 kWh battery in most trims. However, the two vehicles take different approaches. The Blazer EV puts more emphasis on sporty styling, technology, and performance, while the Honda Prologue focuses on practicality, comfort, and everyday usability. So, which one is the better electric SUV for 2026? --- 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV vs Honda Prologue Quick Comparison - Official Corrected Pricing Specification 2026 Chevrolet Blazer EV 2026 Honda Prologue Starting MSRP Before Destination $44,700 LT FWD $39,900 EX FWD Price...

If I had to answer the one question everyone asks me about my electric car, it’s this: did your electric bill go through the roof? I tracked it for a full year. The answer is no. Charging at home feels a lot less like running a factory and a lot more like running a second fridge that you only plug in at night. The Department of Energy says about 80% of EV charging in the U.S. happens at home. That means your driveway is your gas station, and your home electricity price is what really matters, not the price at a public fast charger. Here is what my bill actually looks like in 2026. *The Real Cost of a Full Charge in 2026* Everyone loves to quote the old 2025 average of 17.30 cents per kWh. That number is outdated. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s Short-Term Energy Outlook released in October 2026, the average residential price for 2026 is now *18.21 cents per kWh*. There is also a hidden cost most people miss. About 16% of the electricity you pull from t...