Edmunds Bought A Chevy Blazer EV, Then The Problems Began
Edmunds has added a Chevy Blazer EV to its long term test fleet but the car has spent much of its time in the shop for repairs.
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Amazon Ready To Gobble Auto Sales, Hyundai Leading In EV Charging — EV Obsession
In case you haven’t caught wind of the hottest new show on YouTube, it’s Jo Borras and me talking about electric vehicles! Jo has decades of experience in the EV world, and even deeper history in the auto world. I’ve been covering the EV sector for more than a decade … [continued]
Edmunds EV Charging Test — Hyundai & Kia Lead The Way
In the rapidly evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), charging efficiency remains a pivotal factor for consumers and industry professionals alike. A recent initiative by Edmunds, the EV Charging Test, has brought forth a significant development in benchmarking the charging speeds of electric vehicles. This empirical approach offers a valuable … [continued]
Top Rated 2021 EV Is Tesla Model 3, Edmunds Writes
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 … [continued]
Edmunds: Mercedes-Benz EQS Is The New Range King
Like it or hate it, the Edmunds “Real World” range test is a good one. Instead of following some unrealistic EPA driving cycle, where speeds max out around 50-55 MPH, Edmunds drives cars on the freeway the way people actually drive them. This works out better for some brands than … [continued]
Volkswagen ID.4 Beats EPA Range Estimate By 15% In Edmunds Test
Edmunds has tested a Volkswagen ID.4 First Edition and found it has more range than the EPA estimate.
Edmunds Re-Tests Tesla Vehicles, Gets Better Results
In a previous article, I covered some of the reasons that Tesla vehicles didn’t do as well in Edmunds‘ testing compared to EPA cycles. After getting some suggestions from Tesla itself, Edmunds decided to run its tests again, with improved results. The First Round of Testing Before we get to … [continued]
Edmunds Says 2021 Will Have Record US EV Sales
A couple weeks ago, Edmunds predicted that 2021 would be a record year for electric vehicle sales, rising from 1.9% of sales in 2020 to an estimated 2.5% this year. “After years of speculation and empty promises, 2021 is actually shaping up to be a pivotal year for growth in … [continued]
Some Reasons Why Tesla Doesn’t Do As Well In Edmunds Range Testing
In a recent Twitter post by Edmunds, the company said Tesla’s vehicles consistently fail to achieve EPA range estimates, while EVs from other manufacturers often exceed them. The fact is every single Tesla we've tested has failed to hit its EPA range estimate: https://t.co/6ze4lqVBIy — Edmunds (@edmunds) February 10, 2021 … [continued]
Edmunds: Tesla Model 3 Is The “Ultimate Driving Machine”
I had to do a double take when seeing this tweet. I thought perhaps it was actually from The Onion, not Edmunds. In case you are not aware, Edmunds is no hippie-dippie cleantech site. In fact, it makes a shit ton of money funneling internet surfers to local auto dealers to buy gasmobiles. That’s sort of its thing. So, for Edmunds staff to bash a conventional auto company by saying that its popular tagline fits Tesla better is … well … sort of shocking.
