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2026 Toyota RAV-4 Released as Hybrid Only
Not only is the Plug-In version fast, in some models, it is fast charging.
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SLATE EV Pickup starting at under $20,000, Funded by Jeff Bezo
How many times have you heard people say EVs are too expensive! Only the rich can afford an EV! Funded by Jeff Beso, SLATE set out to bring back the simple needs of the bulk of America by building a basic two-person electric truck that would do truck things basically and not much else. Yet if you wanted, you could expand later on to let the truck be so much more. SLATE set themselves a clear goal, build a truck that would be inexpensive, offer radical customizable and affordable options tha
All-New 2026 Lexus ES Gets Electrification On All Models
Lexus has unveiled the all-new 2026 ES at the Shanghai International Auto Show, marking the eighth generation of their legendary luxury sedan. The eighth-generation ES offers electrification across all models. Built on a redesigned TNGA GA-K platform, the new ES was developed specifically to handle both hybrid and battery-electric powertrain. Standard and offered either in front- or all-wheel drive, the ES350h features a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder hybrid paired with a CVT. Horsepower numbers wer
Cadillac Optiq Will Join V-series Lineup
Cadillac released teaser images today of the upcoming 2026 Cadillac OPTIQ-V. Fast on the heals of the Cadillac LYRIQ-V released earlier this year, Cadillac promises an even faster and more nimble version of its small crossover EV entry. Already sporting 300 horsepower, the Cadillac OPTIQ-V is poised to become the quickest compact crossover EV on the market. Cadillac engineers have reconfigured the suspension and tightened the steering for a more dynamic feel.
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Toyota News: 2026 Toyota RAV-4 Released as Hybrid Only
In looking this up for you, I found out that many/most PHEVs seem to be at 3.2kw on Level 2. Some are 6kw. Not sure why that is and why they wouldn't be designed to take the 7.2 from most L2 chargers. The Volt was 7.2. -
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Toyota News: 2026 Toyota RAV-4 Released as Hybrid Only
Yeah, 50kw is certainly better than 7.2 or 1.2 from a house, but it's not great either. Then again it'll be full(or close enough) just by running into any store or eating anywhere real quick. -
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