EV News of the Week

EV News of the Week

VIDEO EV SALES MIXED New EV Sales for June Cox Automotive has released their EV sales numbers for the month. Seems the numbers of new EV sales slowed over last month by 1.4% and down 3.4% when compared to the previous year. Top new EV brands by sales for the month of June: TeslaChevroletHyundaiFordCadillac Used EV Sales for June While used EV sales dropped 7.5% over last month, they maintained their 2.1% share of the overall U.S. used-vehicle market. Compared to last year, used EV sales rose 51.3%. Top used EV models ranked by sales for June: Tesla Model 3Model YModel SChevrolet BoltTelsa Model X Source: Cox Automotive [https://www.coxautoinc.com/market-insights/ev-market-monitor-june-2025/] ‘26 Q6 LANDS Overview Our closing story is the launch of the 2026 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro. This new e-tron sees the Q6 riding on Audi’s Premium Platform Plus architecture has the Q6 Sportback using the same platform as the Porsche Macan. According to Audi, the roof has been completely revised providing improved aero. Along with a 100kWh battery (94.4 kW usable), the Q6 Sportback achieved an EPA-estimated 319 mile range. Charging stops should be a breeze as the charing rate peaks at 270kW on a compatible DC Fast Charger. This means a charge from 10% to 80 in about 21 minutes. Other areas that received updates includes the suspension, and interior. Also updated are the Matrix LED lamps which offer when optioned, the ability to select between several patterns. Pricing The 2026 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron quattro is available in two models, Q6 and SQ6. MSRP for the 456 horsepower Q6 Sportback starts at 69,600 for the Premium trim, 73,40 for Premium Plus, and 75,400 for Prestige trim. MSRP for the 509 horsepower SQ6 Sportback e-tron begins at 76,300, 79,700 in Premium Plus spec, and 81,700 in Prestige trim. Source: Audi Newsroom [https://media.audiusa.com/releases/638] EV CHARGING GROWS Charging availability is often cited as a deal breaker for many considering the purchase of a battery electric vehicle. But new data from the International Energy Agency and charted by Canary Media, shows how in the U.S., public EV charging continues to grow. Within just the four years between 2020 and 2024, the nations public charging network has doubled to over 200,000 ports. Of these, roughly 60,000 are considered ‘Fast Charging’ (over 60kW). Continued growth at this rate would put the number of installed ports to half-a-million. While the chart, or supporting text, provide any details on how many projects have been put on hold due to the current administrations clawing back of previously allocated public funding for charing infrastructure, newcomers like IONNA–a consortium of eight major auto manufactures, GM Energy, Walmart Energy, and bp pulse, join stalwarts like Tesla and Electrify America, EVgo, and ChargePoint in this expansion. Source: Canary Media [https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/ev-charging/public-ports-available-us] WEEKLY FAST CHARGER UPDATE Progress on building out the U.S. DC FC continues this week with an additional 898 stalls installed this week. I should note that while 898 stalls went live this week, the count which follows does not equal 898. The installation numbers provided by Walter on his “The Network Architect Channel” on YouTube cover a subset of the total numbers. Walter considers the most popular/familiar public charging providers. Total Installed Count 69,985 DC FCs Installed This Week by Provider ChargePoint - 20 Electrify America - 3 EV Connect - 7 EVgo - 1* Pilot/Flying J - 3 Red-E Rivian - 2 Tesla - 8 Source: The Network Architect Channel [https://youtu.be/FMPBbo9oP_g] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.greencargeek.com [https://www.greencargeek.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

EV News of the Week

TARIFFS CAUSE PAUSE Two automakers state tariffs as reason for having to delay or pause production on new electric vehicles. JLR Delays Range Rover The Guardian reports that Jaguar Land Rover is delaying the release of its highly anticipated Range Rover electric SUV. Production was set to commence in Q4 2025, but customers have been informed that production of the new EV will be pushed back into next year. Also expected to start production next year is the all-electric Range Rover Velar. The cause of the delay is directly related to tariffs imposed by the U.S. causing a 15.1% drop in sales for the automaker after it temporarily paused exports to the U.S.Source: The Guardian [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jul/18/jaguar-land-rover-delays-launch-range-rover-electric] Volvo Presses Pause Tarrifs of 27.5 % on imported cars manufactured in Europe and more than 100% on those arriving from China have impacted Volvo sales to the point that some models will force the automaker to pause sales of some gas and electric powered sedans and SUVs. In the U.S., Volvo plans a brief sales pause on the EX40. Tariffs have also cut into sales of the brands most anticipated model, the EX30. Even the U.S. manufactured EX90, a luxury SUV built in South Carolina, is indirectly penalized as it’s comprised of parts manufactured in Europe. These parts are subject to a 25% tariff.Source: Reuters [https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/volvo-cars-pauses-sales-some-cars-us-tariffs-pinch-profits-2025-07-16/] SHOWDOWN AT THE DTC CORRAL State franchise laws prevent automakers from selling direct to consumer. These laws being called into question by an automotive trade group and an automaker who has yet to launch a single vehicle. As reported by Wards Auto, The Alliance for Automotive Innovation is seeking to have the U.S. Department of Justice determine if franchise dealers laws stifle competition. Scout Motors, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group is seeking to have the D.O.J. eliminate state franchise law. The National Auto Dealer Association (NADA), a national lobbing groups representing some of the largest auto dealer networks in the U.S., considers the inquiries to be, quote: “a direct attack on franchise law.” Like Tesla before it, Scout Motors plans to sell their trucks and SUVs using a direct to consumer business model. Also like Tesla, dealer franchise laws prevents this in many U.S. states. According to Wards, Scout Motors submitted their letter to the D.O.J. Anticompetitive Regulations Task Force [https://www.justice.gov/atr/anticompetitive-regulations-task-force].Source: AutoNews Daily [https://youtu.be/miDiTk_SnWM] (YouTube) UNCHARTED SUBARU On Thursday Subaru announced the reveal of its latest EV model, the 2026 Subaru Uncharted EV. The Uncharted will soon join the recently announced Trailseeker EV and the refreshed Solterra EV. With the Uncharted, Subaru is directly targeting Hyundai and Kia with this model as the Hyundai Kona EV and Kia Niro EV are called out in the press release by name. Based Toyota’s recently revealed CH-R, the Uncharted takes the platform up a notch giving it off-road chops starting with 137 more horsepower and 40 more miles of range than the Korean siblings. The Uncharted bests the Kona/Niro EVs with its 338 horsepower and 290 miles of range in Sport or GT trim. Even the entry level Premium FWD trim beats Kona/Niro with 221 horses and 300 miles of range. Energy is stored in a 74.7 kWh battery capable of being charged at up to 150 kW at any CCS or NACS DC fast charger using a NACS connector or CCS to NACS adapter. Expect to get from 10-80% in roughly 30 minutes. The new 2026 Uncharted will get a raft of features in all trim levels including Subaru’s EyeSight driver assistance suite, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, heated seats and mirrors, power liftgate, and interior ambient lighting. The Uncharted Sport trim t adds X-MODE® Dual-Mode with Grip Control, heated steering wheel, panoramic view monitor, and more. And stepping up to the Uncharted GT will get you a panoramic moonroof with motorized shade, 20-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, Harman Kardon® premium audio system, smart rearview mirror, and more. Pricing for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted has not been set.Source: Subaru [https://media.subaru.com/pressrelease/2334/1/subaru-debuts-all-new-all-electric-2026-subaru] ID.4 Redo Europe’s Autocar reports that VW is about to fully redesign the ID.4. The goal is to directly associate to the Tiguan. So much so that according to the report, Volkswagen’s internal naming for the car is ‘electric Tiguan’. Expect the new ID.4 to take on many design queues of the ID.2 ALL concept revealed back in December 2023. Autocar notes that VW CEO Thomas Schäfer has stated how extensive the new design is, saying quote: “We'll re-do the ID 4 completely inside and out. It will be a completely different car - a huge step up.” Also mentioning the upcoming ID.4 will be “really beautiful”.Source: Autocar [https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-2026-volkswagen-id-4-will-be-completely-different-car] DC FC UPDATE Walter Schultz is a self-professed data nerd. He’s taken his SQL skills to drill into the Alternative Fuels Database for the data and presents it in a human digestible form. With his channel, Walter tracks where new DC fast chargers have been installed, connector counts, whether or not the site has a canopy, and what facilities, if any, are available at a few of the locations. Here are Walter’s numbers for the week: Total DC FCs Install Count: 69,087 Quantity of DC FCs Installed Last Week By Vendor: * IONNA: 2 * Red-E: 6 * bp pulse: 4 * Tesla: 3 * Electrify America: 3 * ChargePoint: 21 * EVgo: 2 * Rivian Adventure Network: 1 * Francis Energy: 2 * Jule: 46 (mostly in Ontario) Source: The Network Architect Channel (YouTube) [https://youtu.be/qchvsgLJ8Ac] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.greencargeek.com [https://www.greencargeek.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

EV News for the week ending July 11, 2025

VW - IS RECALL, NOT HALT A story from Germany's "Handelsblatt" business journal as retold by Wards Auto reports Volkswagen denies a halt order was placed on ID.Buzz vehicles headed to the U.S. A Volkswagen spokesperson speaking to Wards Auto said there has been no offical call for a halt, and confirms ID.Buzz vehicles remain in transit to the U.S. The spokesperson also mentioned that U.S. spec ID.Buzz vehicles are under a recall due to a rear bench seat that exceeds the permitted width allowed by U.S. Safety regulators.Source [https://www.wardsauto.com/volkswagen/report-id-buzz-exports-to-u-s-halted-vw-of-america-issues-denial] RIVIAN QUAD ORDER BOOK On Thursday, Rivian announced the order book for the flagship Quad First Edition pickup truck and SUV is open for orders. The Quad R1T features include: * four motors, one for each wheel * 1025 hp and 1198 lb-ft of torque * zero - 60 in 2.5 seconds * an EPA estimated 374 miles of range and 400 miles in 'Conserve' mode Both the R1T and R1S will get: exclusive wheels, colors, and NACS charging ports. Pricing for the R1T starts at $119,990 and $125,990 for the R1S.Source [https://rivian.com/quad?lid=2r6nv3nbp9xj&utm_source=braze&utm_medium=email&utm_id=f635008a-4519-4079-85f2-4c3893fc84ed&utm_dispatch_id=686d31d200ea9a3c924d0766c7e80714&braze_id=679947252de3390059718b3d&model=r1t] AUDI LAUNCHES 26 Q6 Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron annouced On Friday, Audi realeased images and specs on the latest e-tron family member. The Q6 Sportback e-tron will derive from Audi's Premium Platform Electric architecture and feature EPA estimated 319 miles range from a thermal managed 100kwH battery pack on an 800-volt electrical system allowing for 10-80% charges to complete in 21 minutes with optimal conditions. The Q6 Sportback e-tron will be available in two flavors, a Q6 Dual Motor quattro with 456 hp and a SQ6 Dual Motor quattro sporting 509 hp. Both models will go on sale by the end of July.Source [https://media.audiusa.com/releases/638#gallery] FINE MATTER AT DC FAST CHARGERS A recently published study by researchers from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and UCLA Samueli School of Engineering found that Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC) emit more potentially harmful particulate matter than locations without DC FCs installed. The team performing the study surveyed the air quality around 50 DCFCs run by a variety of operators around Los Angeles County. The findings were compared with gas stations and other types of sites without DCFCs. Researchers discoverd higher than normal levels of PM2.5 . PM2.5 are particulate matter measuring around 2.5 micrometers or less. The stations surveyed showed average daily concentrations ranging between 7.3 to 39.0 micrograms per cubic meter. The same tests run at a variety of non-EV charging sites revealed levels around 3.6 to 12.4 micrograms per cubic meter. A UCLA Fielding scholar and first author of the study, Yifang Zhu, suggests the cause may be attributable to cooling systems within the cabinets 'resuspending' the particulates during the charging process or by the cooling systems used to keep the internal compenets cool may be drawing air, dust, and dirt from inside the cabinet and expressing this material externally via the cooling fans. Lead author of the study and professor in the UCLA Fielding’s Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Yifang Zhu notes how EV charging is vital to California acheiveing its climate goals and said “To fully deliver on its health promises, we must also address unintended emissions from DCFC stations to ensure that clean transportation truly means clean air for all.”Source [https://newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/air-quality-electric-vehicle-charging-stations-particulate-matter] ROVE DIGS COSTA MESA Costa Mesa, CA will have a new full-service charging location this Winter when Rove completes construction on it's latest charging stop. The new location will host 28 NACS, 12 CCS, and two CHAdeMo connectors. All covered by a solar canopy and offering fresh hot food at the ReCharge by Gelon's also going in at the location. This Rove location, like the live site in Santa Ana will host station attendant to assist you if you encounter issues during your visit. A link to our video on the Santa Monica location is available in the description.Source [https://www.rovecharging.com/centers/costa-mesa] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.greencargeek.com [https://www.greencargeek.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

EV News for the week ending June 27, 2024

S1 E8 June 27, 2025 BigAuto: Incentives are good for business In what is a reversal of previous statements, the National Automobile Dealers Association, including Carmax, Carvana, and other retailers, with the support of Recurrant and the Electric Vehicle Association, submitted a letter to congress imploring the Senate to keep three EV tax incentives and remove the proposed federal registratin tax on electric and electrified vehicles. The group argues the incentives are critical to the continued growth of their respective business models. Dealers are looking to keep in place, tax credits for new and used electric vehicle purchases, the credit to incentivize battery production, and the credit for installation of charging equipment at a business or personal home, as well as drop all federal registration fees for battery electric and electrified vehicles. The letter includes the following quote, “Dealerships like ours have invested billions of dollars as small businesses to serve our communities, to improve EV education, and offer exceptional service.” It continues, “We need a stable and consistent market for our dealerships to plan, invest, and grow.” Automotive News notes one dealer, David O'Brien, used-car sales manager, Campbell Auto Group VW and Nissan signed the bill because the EV tax credits have reduced costs for consumers and generated new business. We will continue to follow this story.Source [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/carmax-carvana-other-retailers-implore-230353280.html] Top 10 ListStates with highest EV registrations States with the most EV Registrations according to Car and Driver magazine. Even with the tumult of tariffs, higher average prices compared to gas counterparts, and the impending loss of tax credits, electric vehicles sales, while slower, continue to grow. In California, 1 in 4 registrations are for full electric vehicles. This list was compiled by Car and Driver using the latest data available (2023) from the U.S. Department of Energy. Coming in at number 10: Arizona with 89,798 EVs registered Number 9: The mile high state of Colorado with 90,083. Huh? Number 8: The peachiest state in the union, Georgia with 92,368 EV registrations. Number 7: Home of DA BEARS! Illinois at 99,573 EVs Number 6: New York has the sixth highest number of EVs registered at 131,250. Breaking in at Number 5: New Jersey with 134,753. Landing at Number 4: Washington and it's 152,101 EV registrations. Subscribe Before we get to the Top 3, I'd like to invite you to become a GreenCarGeek by becoming a free member on Substack. Get alerts for the podcast and early access to new videos before they go public on YouTube. Scan the QR code to sign up. Share your story And if you're an EV owner who would like to help others who are thinking of going full electric, share your story with me on video. Follow this QR code to a form to get the ball rolling. Alright, back to the list of the Top 10 States with the highest electric vehicle registations. At Number 3: Texas! With 230,125 EVs registered, the state best known for black gold and amazing BBQ, Texas is home to the third highest number of full electric vehicles. Our Number 2: The dangling participle better known as Florida. Not including golf carts, Florida hosts 254,878 electric cars, trucks,and SUVs. They also boast a robust charging infrastructure with over 12,201 and one ports. Finally, Number 1? Okay, it's no surprise that the Golden State of California takes the top spot with EV registrations at whopping 1,256,646! Add to this, Car and Driver notes the state is home to over 52,442 charging ports. Look for an upcoming sight visit to one of the states most recent charger installs with a total of 48 ports comprising both CCS1 and NACS ports.Source [https://www.caranddriver.com/features/g65078275/state-ev-adoption/] Mazda takes another swing After its disastrous foray on the mound with their premier EV, the MX-30, Mazda is back in the batting cages working out its next EV, a replacement for the venerable MX-5. Auto Express reports patents filed for the new model features batteries placed in the transmission tunnel with the motor positioned behind the seats. This orientation will raise the center of gravity slightly, which will help Mazda retain the nimbleness associated with the MX-5. A transmission tunnel also hints at the cars ability to support dual or triple powertrains–full BEV, ICE and possibly Hybrid or Plugin Hybrid. The patents also note the vehicle will have a single motor in the rear in keeping with tradition of lighter weight and rear-wheel bias. There are no indications of battery size or motor performance, nor if the vehicle will be available in the U.S.Source [https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mazda/mx-5/electric-mazda-mx-5] EV batteries outlast their host A new study reported by Autoblog reveals how EV batteries degrade slowly and will well outlast the life of a gas powered vehicle. Geotab, a U.K.-based telematics company has analysed the data of over 10,000 electric cars and learned that EV batteries, on average, degrade by 1.8% annually and after twenty years will retain, on average, up to 64% of their original capacity. The average life span of a gas powered vehicle is 14 years. Geotab's study also revealed that EV batteries have a failure rate of less than 0.5%. As newer battery chemestries and solid state batteries make their way into the market, the failure rate may drop even lower.Source [https://www.autoblog.com/news/ev-batteries-can-easily-outlast-a-gas-cars-lifespan] Old EV batteries find a new life Wish your Nissan Leaf had a larger battery? Well, how far would you go with a 2.1MWh battery? I'll let you do the math. But 2.1MWh is the size of a battery storage unit made from used Nissan Leaf batteries. The unit was installed near Italy's largest transport hub, Aeroport di Roma Fiumicino Airport. The batteries make up a key component in the airport's battery energy storage system storing the energy collected by 55,000 solar panels. Together they can generate upto 31GWh of electricity.Source [https://www.independent.co.uk/cars/electric-vehicles/nissan-leaf-ev-battery-b2775944.html] And finally, a look at EV sales for the month of May New EV sales rose by 4.2% month over month to 103,435 units maintaining EV market share of 6.9%. Looking at year over year for May, sales were down by 10.7%. The biggest winners are Tesla who continues to maintain market leader status despite only seeing a 0.6% month to month increase. Following Tesla are GM, Hyundai, Ford, and Honda. Used EV Sales for My show growth. Sales increased 1.1% reaching 36,609 units. This keeps EVs at a 2.2% market share. Meanwhile, year over year sales reached 32.1%. The best selling used electric vehicles for the month of May were the Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X, and the Chevy Bolt.Source [https://www.coxautoinc.com/market-insights/ev-market-monitor-may-2025/] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.greencargeek.com [https://www.greencargeek.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

EV News for the week ending June 20, 2025

SENATE REPUBLICANS REJECTED Senate republicans are working to undo the stringent emissions rules and electric vehicle incentives put into place by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2024 under the Biden administration. On Friday, the Senate parliamentarian threw a spanner into their plans ruling that republicans could not roll back the rules with a simple majority vote and instead would require 60 votes of the senate to rescind the laws currently in place. Earlier in the week, Senate republicans sought to repeal the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle and remove fines on automakers for not reaching Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) rules. The CAFE rules have been in place since 1975 when enacted during the Ford administration.++ In a previous ruling by the Senate parliamentarian, Senate republicans disregarded a similar decision set by the parliamentarian and went on to repeal EPA waivers allowing California to enforce stricter emissions rules than those imposed by the EPA, as well as ban the sale of gas-powered light duty cars and trucks.Source [https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/senate-parliamentarian-rejects-republican-bid-reverse-biden-vehicle-rules-2025-06-20/] A NEW LEAF DROPS On Tuesday, Nissan lifted the covers off of the fully revised Nissan LEAF. Since making its debut in 2009, Nissan has sold more than a 700,000 globally. Now sixteen years later, a vastly improved LEAF arrives with a crossover shape, improved range and charging capabilities, and a fresh new interior with updated tech. The car features a tall yet narrow teardrop shape comprising aero bits that direct air over and around the car help Nissan net a 0.26 drag coefficient. The sleek design aides in the new LEAF in attaining (Nissan-reported) 300 miles of range. The new LEAF is based on the same chassis as the Nissan Aryia. Two liquid-cooled battery packs will be available. A 52kWh battery connected to a motor capable of 175 horsepower and a 75kW pack mated to a motor churning out 215 horses. Some trim levels feature navigation-integrated active battery pre-conditioning. US models with the 75kW battery are estimated to see 303 miles of range and will recharge from 10-80% in "as little as" 35 minutes. Other notable features include a NACS port, availability of a 'Vehicle to Load' (V2L) adapter. While 'Vehicle to Home' is also built-in, V2H will only be available on European models. The new Nissan LEAF will be available later this year as a 2026 model.Source [https://usa.nissanstories.com/en-US/releases/2026-nissan-leaf-how-designers-turned-the-iconic-ev-into-a-sleek-air-cheating-crossover] NEW VINFAST DEALERSHIP If you live in or around the San Diego area and are looking for an EV, then this next story is good news! This week VinFast announced their first dealership partner in Calfornia, Sunroad Automotive Group, has opened the first VinFast dealership in San Diego, California. The new dealership offers sales and support for the full VinFast lineup. Paul Filmore, General Manager of VinFast San Diego said of the new opening, "We believe in VinFast’s strong potential to make a lasting impact in the North American market." Speaking on the new store, Mike Nolte, Vice President, VinFast US said, "Adding our first dealership in California signifies VinFast's next strategic step in our business model transition and the development of our global dealership network." VinFast has a goal of operating authorized VinFast dealerships in all fifty states. They currently have 30 across 15 states.Source [https://vinfastauto.us/investor-relations/news/vinfast-signs-first-dealership-in-california] A SPAT OF REPORTS IDENTIFY ROAD BLOCKS TO EV UPTAKE INITIAL COSTS SITED David Bunch, Shell's Chief for Mobility and Convenience recently said, "The single biggest barrier to entry is the cost of the vehicle. Range anxiety is still there but it's diminishing." In a report commissioned by Shell, the key issue confronting buyers considering a new EV is not range, not public charging, nor road tripping. The biggest road block preventing new car owners from selecting an electric vehicle is price. The report calls out the average electric vehicle costs around 30% more than a comparable gas-powered car. The global survey of 15,000 drivers proved to offer a few other bits of information. One of these is how 31% of US drivers say they would consider switching to an electric car. Another interesting bit of news is that 80% of US electric vehicle owners report that the pace of charging had improved. And 71% of respondents found public charging offered value.Source [https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/willingness-switch-evs-fades-faster-europe-than-us-shell-survey-shows-2025-06-16/] TOYOTA CLICKS ON MORE INFO A recent survey commissioned by Toyota revealed the average new car buyer simply isn't as knowledgeable about the nuances of battery-electric vehicles. This lack of knowledge and experience leads to uncertainty with questions like how long does it take to charge, what are the different charging types and networks, battery replacement costs, etc.... According to Imad Zahid, AI Design Engineering Manager-Toyota North America says it all boils down to the potential buyer asking, "Is it worth me changing my lifestyle, changing my cost of ownership, changing my experience with an automobile, to move to an electrified vehicle?" So to help resolve these questions, Toyota is aiming to prioritize education on BEVs, as well as other electrified vehicle (EV) types, to help alleviate any consumer concerns. Zahid says that charging is the largest area of confusion for potential battery-electric shoppers, specifically around types of chargers, speed, connectors, and adapters. No information was provided about format, or when the program will begin.Source [https://www.wardsauto.com/industry/toyota-seeks-to-improve-education-on-bevs] MAKING THE LIST Cars dot com answers the question, "If I wanted to buy the most American-made car, what are my options?" This year marks the 20th anniversary of the list and with it some history was made. * Six of the top ten are battery-electric vehicles. * Tesla topped the list. * This manufacture not only made the list for the first time, but they arrived with the most 'American-made' car, a car containing 80% of US/Canadian parts, the highest percentage of all vehicles considered. The company, Kia. The car? The EV6. The following five factors are considered when determining placement: * - Location(s) of final assembly * - Percentage of U.S. and Canadian parts * - Countries of origin for all available engines * - Countries of origin for all available transmissions * - U.S. manufacturing workforce Here are Cars dot com's Top 10 Most American Cars: 10. Volkswagen ID.4 09. Honda Passport 08. Honda Odessey 07. Honda Ridgeline 06. Kia EV6 05. Jeep Gladiator 04. Tesla Model X 03. Tesla Model S 02. Telsa Model Y 01. Telsa Model 3 Source [https://www.cars.com/american-made-index/#article-top] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.greencargeek.com [https://www.greencargeek.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]