Buying Guides
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The thread connecting all our picks from all 13 years: Every single one was either a plug-in vehicle or offered a plug-in version.
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Ford F-150 Lightning: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023
The Ford F-150 Lightning looks much like the gasoline F-150, but it drives better in almost every respect.
Bengt Halvorson -
Genesis GV60: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalist
The Genesis GV60 offers a unique mix of sporty and luxurious, plus speedy charging and tech including facial and fingerprint recognition.
Bengt Halvorson -
Cadillac Lyriq: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalist
The Lyriq is the first mass-production model built around GM’s Ultium propulsion strategy, and it's one of five Best Car To Buy 2023 finalists.
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Best Car To Buy 2023: Green Car Reports names 5 finalists
The Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, Ford F-150 Lightning, or Cadillac Lyriq will win the Best Car To Buy distinction for 2023.
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Here are all the EVs arriving in 2022
It includes electric pickups, sedans, fastbacks, and SUVs—most of them with premium prices, albeit with a few affordable exceptions.
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5, Lucid Air, Mercedes-Benz EQS, Rivian R1T, or Volkswagen ID.4 will win the Best Car To Buy distinction for 2022.
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Tesla Model 3, Toyota hybrids get Consumer Reports' new Green Choice label
With the Green Choice label, Consumer Reports is flagging the cleanest 20% of the market—and paying attention to tailpipe emissions for the first time.
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One of these 3 vehicles will be Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy 2020
The Porsche Taycan, Kia Niro EV, and Audi E-Tron are new, noteworthy, and green—and one of them will be our Best Car To Buy for 2020.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. Tesla Model Y: How the electric cars compare
The Tesla Model Y and Ford Mach-E are both fully electric SUVs sized like some of the market's most popular vehicles, and they promise to pack in a lot more excitement.
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2019 Nissan Leaf Plus vs. 2019 Chevrolet Bolt EV: Which electric car is best?
We’re a long way from peak electric car, but we’ve finally left base camp. Big strides in battery capacity mean that picking between the 238-mile 2019 Chevy Bolt EV and the recently boosted 226-mile 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus comes down to a dozen miles of range. After a week behind the...
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2019 Hyundai Kona Electric costs $500 more than it did last month
Market adjustments are nothing new, and electric cars are hardly immune to price bumps—up or down. Last month, the 258-mile 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric crossover quietly became $500 dearer to interested EV shoppers without any equipment changes. The automaker hiked the starting price for a...
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The 2020 Tesla Model Y borrows some of the same underpinnings of the Model 3 sedan, and marries it to what so many American families today want: a crossover utility vehicle shape. As such, the Model Y has the potential to amount to an even greater sales success than the Model 3. The California carmaker may have been prescient in seeing a sweet spot for electric vehicles, but the Model Y corrects what many see as a mistake made by Tesla (along with some full-line automakers) years ago in choosing to prioritize sedans. A meandering development trail The Model Y, which has been teased in various...
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226-mile 2019 Nissan Leaf Plus costs $37,445 to start
When it arrives in dealers this month, the longer-range 2019 Nissan Leaf S Plus will cost $37,445, including destination, the automaker said Friday. That's in line with what we expected from documents leaked earlier this year, and drives the net price of the compact hatchback close to $30,000, if...
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Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2019: Tesla Model 3
The Tesla Model 3 is Green Car Reports' Best Car To Buy 2019. It’s the second time a Tesla product has won our annual award, which was captured by the Tesla Model S in 2013. Many have called the Model 3 Tesla’s “iPhone moment.” But that was the Model S—the shock to an...
Bengt Halvorson -
The 2018 Honda Clarity real-world review: enough to challenge the Chevrolet Volt?
I’ve owned two Chevrolet Volts, an early 2011 model and, currently, a second-generation 2017 version. I have loved them both. They’re sleek, sprightly, and have enough electric range to cover most driving. For longer trips, the gas engine kicks in when the charge runs out. The Volt, to...
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2019 Hyundai Ioniq preview
The 2019 Hyundai Ioniq returns this year as an inexpensive alternative for green car shoppers on a budget. Its lineup has fully matured now; the Ioniq is available as an affordable hybrid, a slightly more expensive plug-in hybrid, or a fully electric model available in limited areas. We say: green...
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for October 2017
Another month, another round of deals for hybrid, electric, and fuel-efficient cars. This month, many cars hold their spots as solid deals, but the offers have become slightly more generous for a few. The deals on diesel-powered vehicles have also been shaken up. So, without further ado, the best...
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There is a lot to consider when it comes to purchasing an electric-car charging station, as it can affect the ownership experience and the convenience of using the car. While some owners of plug-in hybrids may stick with the 120-volt charging cord that comes with the car, virtually all buyers of battery-electric models should install a charging station at home or where they park—if that's possible. Those who don't have their own garages or parking slots may choose to rely on public charging stations, which are generally far more durable and robust than the ones described here. DON'T...
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for June 2017
Now that we're into a new month, it's time to check out the best deals on green cars—this time for the month of June. As always, Cars Direct has compiled its monthly list of the most budget friendly options for buyers looking to go green. It should be noted there's now a separate category for...
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Best deals on hybrid, electric, fuel-efficient cars for May 2017
It's time to take a look at the best deals on hybrid, electric, and fuel-efficient cars for the month of May, and as new-vehicle sales slow, there are plenty of deals to be had. As always, Cars Direct has compiled the best deals for the month, using deals available in Southern California unless...
Sean Szymkowski -
Plug-in hybrid price guide: every 2017 model, with specs
The number of plug-in hybrid cars has expanded greatly over the past few years. If you've had trouble keeping track of all of these new plug-in cars, fear not. A couple of weeks ago, we gathered the relevant data for every battery-electric car on sale today, and presented it to you in one place...
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Electric Car Price Guide: every 2017 all-electric car, with specs (updated)
It's a hot topic whenever anyone mentions electric cars: pricing. Many electric cars are more expensive than their regular counterparts, though in general they cost far less to run on a per-mile basis. But what do today's electric and plug-in cars actually cost? We've gathered the relevant data for...
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How to buy an electric-car charging station: buyer's guide to EVSEs
Electric cars all come with a 120-volt charging cable that can charge the battery from a household socket if there are no other options. But sooner or later, most battery-electric car owners will want a 240-volt Level 2 charging station that can recharge the car as much as four times faster. Owners...
John Briggs