Since Mercedes announced the pricing of the B-Class Electric Drive back at the end of April, the biggest question was what is this range extending option, and how much will it cost? Today, Mercedes Benz launched the online B-Class Electric Drive configuration tool, and now we know! The range package costs $600, and for that… Continue reading Build your Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive – add 17 miles range for $600
Back in February, the Soul EV was unveiled at the Chicago Motor Show. At that time, Kia said the Soul EV would go on sale in the UK and select European markets in late 2014. That looks to be on track as today Kia has announced they have started production of the electric vehicle for… Continue reading Kia Soul EV production for export begins
Yesterday, out of Auburn California, ClipperCreek, Inc. debuted a $395 Level 2, 240V electric vehicle charging station. Labelled the LCS-20, it is the first Level 2 EVSE costing less than $400 from a ‘major brand’. It’s already available and on ClipperCreek’s website. To see how it stacks up against the competition, check out our handy-dandy… Continue reading ClipperCreek launches a Level 2 EVSE that costs less than $400
Volkswagen will be debuting the 2015 Passat Plug-in Hybrid electric vehicle in production form in October 2014. As you can see in the recently released design sketches, the new Passat design is longer and sleeker than the previous. The newly designed Passat will initially come in a twin turbo diesel version, as well as a… Continue reading Volkswagen Passat Plug-in Hybrid will debut in October
