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Toyota boasts new battery technology with 745-mile range and 10-minute charging time — here’s how it may impact mass EV adoption::The potential to significantly reduce pollution could be huge.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (3 children)

Alternatively, you could go the hybrid route as those are arguably better for most people. Plus their batteries are often large enough you can get 20-40 miles of all electric driving. That alone covers over 95% of all people's trips.
There are a few options in that category. I believe Toyota's Highlander is a 3 row hybrid. I think Hyundai's new Santa Fe also has a hybrid power train with 3 rows. The Mazda CX-90 is another viable hybrid. Though Idk if that officially released yet.

But yeah, in terms of pure 3 row EV's, we're lacking.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 11 months ago

Plugin hybrids are killer. EV around town and good MPG on road trips.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

My previous vehicle was a Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid (which I sold in 2022 when I left for a long trip), and I actually bought another one after Tesla cancelled my order. It is a good option, but my main gripe with it is that it doesn't have enough electric range and it only charges on AC. I was ready to go full electric, but apparently the market isn't.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

The Volvo EX90 is a 7 seat EV.

Volvo makes quite a few EV and hybrids now. The "Overseas Delivery Tourist Experience" is also a nice touch if you ever wanted to go to sweden.