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Gas-Assisted EVs Could Ease Range Anxiety
Newser • • business
Key Points:
- Carmakers Hyundai, Ford, and Stellantis are developing extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) that combine battery-powered driving with a gasoline engine used only as a backup generator.
- Stellantis plans to release an EREV Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Ram 1500 pickup with a total range of up to approximately 690 miles, while Hyundai aims for about 600 miles with upcoming SUVs.
- These vehicles aim to address consumer range anxiety and charging challenges without sacrificing the electric driving experience.
- Challenges include consumer indifference toward plug-in hybrids, increased vehicle complexity, higher costs, and the need to educate buyers on how EREVs operate.
- A list of 10 new EREV models expected in the US market is available from Inside EVs.
