PLUS: Toyota preps Model 3 fighter, Mercedes readies EQS SUV, and Fisker wants more Ocean SUVs.
If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser. | | | Genesis Electrified G80 Luxury EV Sedan Arrives With little fanfare, Genesis launched its first electric sedan, the Electrified G80 officially going on sale in a number of states. Based on the gas-engined G80, the full-size electric sedan lands in an already mature segment filled with much more expensive models.
Powered by an 87.2-kWh battery, the electric luxury sedan produces 365 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, but its 0-to-60 mph launch time probably won't find it at the drag strip with other electric sedans.
Rather, the Electrified G80 focuses on interior comfort and style, while exhibiting just a few exterior differences compared to its gas-engined sibling. In fact, it probably won't stand out in traffic as being an EV at all.
Read on to find out the range and just how much it'll cost.
| | | Here Are the Mercedes EVs Arriving This Year Speaking of new models, Mercedes has been on an EV launching spree this week—and it's not even over. A few days ago the automaker confirmed several new vehicles that will be joining its EV lineup through the end of 2022.
The most notable Mercedes EV news this month is the start of production of the EQS SUV in Alabama. Headed to dealers soon, the brand's largest EV model to date will be powered by an equally large 107.8-kWh battery, and will be offered in two versions.
A smaller electric SUV is on the way as well, with Mercedes preparing to bring the EQB 250+ on sale later in 2022, joining the EQB 350 4Matic and the EQB 300 4Matic.
By the end of the year Mercedes will also have four versions of the EQE sedan on sale, including an AMG version. The midsize electric sedan will be positioned just below the EQS sedan, and will be one of just a handful of electric models on sale in this segment.
Read on to see what other EVs will arrive this year. | | | Toyota Readies Tesla Model 3 Fighter It was only a matter of time before Toyota fielded a Tesla Model 3 fighter, and this week we got a look at the real thing after the automaker teased this model, along with a few others, in concept form last December.
Dubbed the bZ3 (per Toyota's new naming scheme for its EV models), the midsize sedan was revealed only recently, but in an unexpected manner.
And the US may not receive this version of the bZ3 at all.
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