Rivian R1S evaluation, ZDX EV bows, I-Tempo finish, public charging points: At the moment’s Automobile Information

Acura’s first EV bows. The I-Tempo quickly reaches the top. Public charging nonetheless stinks. And a full evaluation of the Rivian R1S tells us a lot about vary, efficiency, and going through off with bulls. This and extra, right here at Inexperienced Automobile Stories. 

In a evaluation of the Rivian R1S on a Rocky Mountain journey, getting acquainted with its on- and off-road functionality and drive modes, tallying its vary and effectivity, sampling fast-charging, and even tenting inside it. It affords an off-road expertise—and an entire life-style—that’s not but doable in any Jeep. 

With the official debut of the 2024 Acura ZDX, the Honda luxurious and efficiency model will get its first EV. Though this one’s basically a reskinned model of the Cadillac Lyriq, the ZDX outdoes the Lyriq in vary, with a projected 325 miles in some variations.

Public charging is problematic, J.D. Energy discovered as soon as once more in its newest annual have a look at the topic. To underscore the problem, Energy discovered that one in 5 EV charging makes an attempt was a fail—not simply on a connector foundation, however for charging stations themselves. And it was shocking to see that customers discovered public charging much more unreliable in California, the place there are merely extra chargers in additional locations. 

And Jaguar has reportedly confirmed that the I-Tempo will likely be discontinued by 2025. This primary premium long-range EV after Tesla was as a result of proceed on in with extra enhancements, nevertheless it seems Jaguar is about on beginning with a clear slate by the point its next-generation EVs begin arriving then. 

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