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EV Fan
05-31-2019, 02:53 AM
We’ve heard about the rise of electric SUVs for a couple of years. So far, these promising new, larger EVs—some of which are barely larger than traditional sedans—have had little impact. Will we see signs of change when May sales numbers are reported early next week?


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Audi e-tron SUV

Why is it taking so long for automakers to electrify SUVs? Will it ever happen?Most of the excitement about new all-electric vehicles is being generated in the crossover-SUV segment. New models, such as the Audi e-tron, Jaguar I-Pace, and Hyundai Kona EV, are beginning to roll out on US roads. It’s only logical for automakers to introduce new battery-powered models in the red-hot crossover market—rather than as sedans that have fallen from favor.
But we’ve heard about the rise of electric SUVs for a couple of years. So far, these promising new, larger EVs—some of which are barely larger than traditional sedans—have had little impact on advancing the EV movement. Will we see signs of change when May sales numbers are reported early next week? I’m not holding my breath.
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