After many failed attempts to compete with internal combustion engines in the early 1800s, Electric Vehicles (EVs) regained popularity in 2020, primarily due to environmental concerns, high fuel costs, and federal tax incentives. Over the past few years, the automotive industry has shifted its focus to EVs.
In 2023, most of the major and some new automakers plan to introduce more than 40 new EVs, fueled by government mandates and changes in consumer perception and demand.
Battery technology, more extended mileage range, and shorter charging times continue to improve each year, dispelling consumer perception and building confidence in the dependability of EVs. In 2023, a slew of affordable EVs was launched with all-electric mileage that ranges from 200 to 300 miles per charge. The time it takes to recharge an EV has also dropped, from overnight to only 30 minutes with a fast charger.
During the pandemic, a computer chip shortage limited the production of new vehicles. However, the future looks promising, especially since the U.S. government has announced incentives to encourage more companies to produce computer chips here.
Costs of Owning an EV
Prices have also dropped in the past few years. The costs of some EVs are now comparable to gasoline vehicles, especially when factoring in the $7,500 federal tax incentive on EVs and some plug-in hybrids, recently announced by the White House. It’s now possible to purchase a well-equipped EV for less than $30,000 MSRP.
Although the cost of maintaining an EV is less than a gasoline vehicle, some insurance companies charge higher rates since EV equipment costs more to repair or replace. According to AAA, EV owners can save an average of $330 per year in maintenance costs.
A recent study from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Idaho National Laboratory estimates that EV car owners can save an average of $14,500 on fuel costs over a 15-year period, which is about $1000 a year.
Price of Gas vs. Electricity
The cost of charging an EV is significantly higher at public pay stations than having a home fast charger. The U.S Department of Energy estimates that 70% to 80% of EV owners charge their vehicles at home using AC Level 1 or AC level 2 chargers.
Passage of the recent $1 trillion infrastructure bill is also expected to spur sales since $7.5 billion is set aside over the next five years to build over 500,000 charging stations in 35 states.
By 2025, sales of plug-in vehicles will increase from 6.6 to over 20.6 million, according to the Bloomberg NEF. Additionally, by 2025, EV sales will become one-quarter of new vehicle sales worldwide. They will make up more than two-thirds of passenger vehicles by 2040, led by China and Europe, according to Bloomberg NEF’s Economic Transition Scenario.
2023 Will be the year of the Electric Vehicle. EVs Launching in 2023 include:
2023 Cadillac Celestiq
2023 Genesis GV60
1. New Audi e-tron
2. New Audi e-tron Sportback
3. Audi Q6 e-Tron
4. Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron
5. BMW i7
6. BMW i5
7. Cadillac Celestiq
8. Chevrolet Blazer EV
9. Chevrolet Equinox EV
10. Chevrolet Silverado EV
11. Genesis GV70 EV
12. GMC Sierra electric pickup
13. Hyundai Ioniq 6
14. 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
15. Hyundai Ioniq 7
16. 2023 Kia Niro EV
17. Kia EV9
18. Lexus RZ
19. Lotus Eletre
20. Lotus Type 133
21. Maserati GranTurismo Folgore
22. Maserati Grecale Folgore
23. Mercedes EQS SUV
24. Mercedes EQE
25. Mercedes-AMG EQE
26. Mercedes EQE SUV
27. Mercedes EQT MPV
28. Mercedes EQB 250+
29. Nissan Ariya
30. Polestar 3
31. Polestar 4
32. Ram 1500 Electric Truck Concept
33. Subaru Solterra
34. Toyota bZ3
35. 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge
36. VW ID. Buzz
37. Volvo Embla
38. GMC Hummer EV SUV (Electric Hummer SUV)
39. MINI Countryman Electric
40. Production Tesla Cybertruck
41. Tesla Roadster
42. Fisker Ocean
43. Rolls-Royce Spectre
(Source TopElectricSUV.com)
