#MSRP: ¥29

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Alright, kids, my unhinged data gathering about EVs has culminated in a google sheet that is now, to the best of my knowledge, complete. I have looked at every active car manufacturer in the US, their EVs (if they have any), their plug-in hybrids (if they have any) (also, referred to as PHEVs), their base price, their max price (meaning, I went in to their build function and added all the shit to it I possibly could), their minimum range, maximum available range, and the type of vehicle. For PHEVs, this included electric-only range, total range, and MPGe (miles per gallon equivalent).

You can visit the Google sheet where this information lives here. Edit from June of 2024: the Google sheet is currently unavailable, sorry!

First of all: Why the hell did I do this?

Great question. I got passed on the road about a month ago by a pack of Lucid Air test drive vehicles. It was a rare instance of me not recognizing a vehicle--I literally work with them every day to make a living, and I consider myself to be pretty acquainted with the available auto manufacturers in the US. So, I looked them up, and it's a new EV brand, which might be a good thing vis a vis bringing more players to the market and all that jazz... but their base MSRP is fucking $87,000. I got so mad about the fact that manufacturers just keep bringing luxury EVs to the market and not like, consumer-level, reasonably priced EVs that I decided to compile this list of information to... well. To be fair I don't know what I was hoping to accomplish with this. At most, prove a point, I guess?

With that out of the way... what did we learn from this?

No more electric SUV options. Society has progressed past the need for more electric SUV options.

I compiled information on a grand total of 40 current EV models, 43 future EV models, 35 current PHEV models, and uh... 2 future PHEV models. Of those, 34 current EVs, 26 future EVs, 23 current PHEVs, and 1 of the future PHEVs were SUVs. That's 70%. Meanwhile, we have (in all four categories) 1 lone cargo van/work vehicle, 10 coupes, 8 pickup trucks, 1 hatchback, 1 minivan, 29 sedans, 3 wagons, and 1 microbus (VW ID. Buzz my beloved). And listen, don't get me wrong: SUVs are great. They're versatile (the U in SUV is for 'utility' after all!) and they're filling the niche that minivans once did, but damn, 70% of the market? Come ON guys. We're more interesting than that, I hope.

Are you not rich? Want an EV? Too bad.

The average base MSRP for an EV in the US right now is $65,556. Are you kidding me? The average base MSRP for the future EVs I found information on is $86,377. The PHEVs include some performance/ultra-luxury brands because of the fact electric motors provide a lot of torque and are desirable in some performance vehicles, so even taking those out, the average base MSRP of a PHEV is $63,442.

The superlatives

Current EVs

First, the good superlatives:

Lowest base MSRP & max price both go to the Chevy Bolt EV, ranging from $26,500 to $34,000. (sedan, range around 259 miles)

Highest range (unfortunately) goes to the Lucid Air, the vehicle that started me on this whole thing. The minimum range is 410 miles, which is the highest minimum range available. The maximum range is 516 miles, blowing the Tesla Model S extended range out of the water by 111 miles. (sedan, price ranges from $87,400 to $249,000).

Now, the bad superlatives

Highest base MSRP goes to the Audi RS e-tron GT, at a whopping $143,900. This beats our highest maximum price model's base MSRP by $2,700. (sedan, range around 232)

Highest maximum price goes to the Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo and Cross Turismo at $304,000. Fun fact: $30,000 of that maximum price is for custom paint. (wagon, range from 222-235 miles)

Lowest range goes to the Mazda MX-30 with a measly 100 miles of range. The next lowest range, the Ford E-Transit, a cargo van, gets 108! This vehicle is currently only available in California. (SUV, price ranges from $34,110 to $43,000)

Current PHEVs

Good superlatives

Highest electric only range goes to Land Rover, both the Range Rover and the Range Rover Sport, with 51 miles. (SUV, MPGe for both is 42, total range for both is 480, price for the Range Rover Sport ranges from $118,200 to $159,000, and price for the Range Rover Sport ranges from $142,575 tp $170,000).

Highest total range, best MPGe, AND lowest base MSRP goes to the Toyota Prius Prime, with 640 miles of total range and a whopping 133 MPGe. Its base MSRP is $32,350. (sedan, electric only range is 44 miles, maximum price is $50,000)

Lowest maximum price goes to the Kia Niro, which will only let you spend $44,000 on it. (SUV, base MSRP $33,840, electric only range 33 miles, total range 560, MPGe 108)

Bad superlatives (a lot of ties for this one, folks)

Worst total range: a tie between the BMW XM and the MINI Countryman, both at 300 miles. (BMW XM: SUV, 30 miles electric only range, 46 MPGe, costs between $159,00 and $186,000. MINI Countryman: Sedan, 17 miles electric only range, 73 MPGe, costs around $41,000)

Worst electric only range is a tie between the Ferrari 296 and Ferrari SF90, both at 15 miles. I have thoughts (derogatory) about these models, but I'll save them. (both coupes; both 330 miles total range; 296 gets 47 MPGe, SF90 gets 51 MPGe. Base MSRP for the 296 is $237,500. I'll get to the SF90 in a moment,)

Worst MPGe goes to the McLaren Artura at 39 MPGe. (Coupe, 330 total range, 19 miles electric only range, base MSRP $237,500)

The highest listed maximum price goes to the Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid, at $295,815. (Sedan, 19 miles electric-only range, 480 miles total range, 52 MPGe, base MSRP is $109,000.)

The highest base MSRP goes, once again, to the Ferrari SF90 at $524,815. Just reading that number hurts me.

Finally, a five-way tie for the most likely to have the highest actual maximum price, because they're cowards and don't put their pricing on their websites. These are the Ferrari SF90, the Ferrari 296, the Bentley Flying Spur, the Bentley Bentayga, and the McLaren Artura. (Bentley Flying Spur: Sedan, 26 miles electric-only range, 500 miles total range, 46 MPGe, base MSRP $217,525. Bentayga: SUV, 29 miles electric only range, 448 total range, 45 MPGe, base MSRP $200,025).

I'm not going to do any superlatives for future vehicles because I don't want to jump the gun on any judgements. Plus, with some of them the MSRPs are just like... educated guesses. Anyway, I have the whole google sheet here if you wanna poke around.

What conclusions can we draw from this?

I appreciate that the US wants to regulate new car sales sooner rather than later to encourage new EV sales in an attempt to be more environmentally friendly. However, until the average price for a new EV comes down significantly, more and more people are going to be in the used car market whether they want to be or not. Beyond that, we simply do not have the infrastructure for this. There are gas stations on damn near every corner, but the closest charging station to me is 2 miles away, and even that's a Tesla Supercharger, so it's only useful if you have a Tesla. The closest non-Tesla charger is 4 miles away. Sure, you can plug it in at home, but in order for that to be done at more than a snail's pace, you need to have it specially installed which is an additional cost that people may not be able to afford.

Additionally, it's interesting to me that being environmentally friendly is still such a huge privilege that's seemingly marketed towards wealthy people, yet huge corporations and the ultrawealthy people actually polluting our planet continue to offload the blame onto poor people for using single use plastics. It's a bizarre paradox.

In conclusion, car manufacturers need to get their shit together so more people can buy EVs at a price that isn't insane. Thank you goodbye

[phillipschevrolet]

Chevy Blazer Tops Ford Edge in Price, Efficiency, More

The folks at Kelley Blue Book put the Chevrolet Blazer to the test in a head to head comparison against the Ford Edge, and we are pleased to report that the Blazer came out on top in several key areas. While the Edge starts at $39,960, you can bring home a Blazer for as low as $36,795 before discounts and incentives. The Blazer will also save you money at the gas pump, with 22 mpg city/29 mpg highway/25 mpg combined fuel efficiency compared to the Edge’s 21 mpg city/28 mpg highway/23 mpg combined. The Blazer also edges out the Edge in towing with a maximum towing capacity of 4,500 pounds – 1,000 pounds more than the Edge. KBB also gave the Blazer kudos for its easy to use infotainment system and sporty, Camaro-inspired styling. Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort, Lansing and Bradley has Illinois’ Largest Chevy Inventory, including a great selection of Blazers in stock now.

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2024 Chevrolet Blazer 2LT - #L40967

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Samba de Amigo: Party Central DLC roadmap announced

Gematsu Source

SEGA has announced the first details on the paid post-launch downloadable content for Samba de Amigo: Party Central.

A total of eight different packs are planned for release. The first three packs are as follows:

August 29

-Sonic the Hedgehog Music Pack ($4.99 MSRP)

“Open Your Heart” from Sonic Adventure

“Reach For The Stars (Re-Colors)” from Sonic Colors: Ultimate

“I’m Here” from Sonic Frontiers

-Japanese Music Pack ($4.99 MSRP)

“Kaikai Kitan” by Eve

“MATSUKEN SAMBA II” by Ken Matsudaira

“KING” by Hatsune Miku

September 27

-SEGA Music Pack ($4.99 MSRP)

“Baka Mitai (Taxi Driver Edition)” from Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio

“Go Go Cheer Girl!” from Space Channel 5: Part 2

“Rhythm Thief Theme” from Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure

-K-Pop Music Pack

Details to be announced.

As a reminder, a Digital Deluxe Edition will also be available:

Digital Deluxe Edition

The Standard Edition of the game

Sonic the Hedgehog Music Pack

SEGA Music Pack (scheduled to release September 27)

Sonic the Hedgehog Costume and Accessories Pack

Tails Costume and Accessories Pack

Super Monkey Ball Costume and Accessories Pack

Puyo Puyo Accessories Pack

Space Channel 5 Costume and Accessories Pack

Digital Upgrade Bundle ($11.99 MSRP)

Includes all the bonus items the Digital Deluxe Edition provides over the Standard Edition

Samba de Amigo: Party Central is due out for Switch on August 29.

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Vámháború - Amazon x Classified - Lassan a 30 dolláros átlagárak felé

Kezdetét vette az áremelkedések kora a Hasbronál, és bár még jelen pillanatban nem ismerni pontos számokat, de az már látható, hogy a bejelentésre például az Amazon árat emelt és a 25 dolláros átlagár helyett, ami az MSRP ár is volt, több tételnél láthatunk magasabb összegeket a 28-29 dolláros tartományban. Ez persze csak az Amazon és mivel náluk a kiszorítósdi az első számú “játék”, sok más…

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XTech MAG-ADAPT 29-15: Custom Grip for Glock 29

XTech Tactical has released its MAG-ADAPT 29-15 grip sleeve for the Glock 29, allowing it to accommodate 15-round magazines, enhancing grip length to full size. The sleeve ensures a secure fit with no movement and features specific options for 10mm and .45acp. MSRP is $19.95. XTech Tactical states “XTech® Tactical is now live with its grip sleeve for the Glock 29 for use with 15 round magazines.…

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Chevy Equinox EV Named Car of the Year

Every year the editors of Clean Technica, a website devoted to green technology, name their top five electric vehicles of the year then allow readers to vote on the finalists to determine a winner. We are delighted to report that the Chevy Equinox EV came out on top with 45% of the vote, 21% more than second place. Clean Technica’s editors consider the Equinox EV an amazing value for the money, providing upscale features like a huge 17.7” infotainment touchscreen, an extensive suite of standard safety features, and 319 miles of range on a single charge. Phillips Chevrolet in Frankfort, Lansing and Bradley has Illinois’ Largest Chevy Inventory and a great election of award-winning Chevy EVs.

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