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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
General Motors future models 2025-35 (part 2)
We have seen it over and over and over: car companies get into serious trouble when cost cutters masquerading as leaders are promoted beyond their depth. They are usually eventually fired though sometimes move to a rival OEM and start the cycle anew. Not so at General Motors. Mary Barra is a calm, steady force, devoid of the oversized ego once seen as an essential for heading up a major car maker. Shareholders and boards of certain rivals to GM would do well to observe her closely, especially now that the world's number one and number two markets for vehicle sales are undergoing profound changes. Switch Auto Insurance and Save Today! Great Rates and Award-Winning Service The Insurance Savings You Expect Affordable Auto Insurance, Customized for You Under Barra and those she has put in place to lead GM's brands, the evolution of both Cadillac and Buick continues to be fascinating. This report examines some of the confirmed and likely next generation models being developed for the PRC and the USA. Buick Strong in China, Buick is a case study in how to move a brand not with, but ahead of where consumers are. The process is accelerating yet again, particularly in the PRC as the marque's parent learns from mistakes. Now there is a mix of IC-only and electrified vehicles, the latter grouped under an Electra sub-brand umbrella. The Electra L7 (pictured) is a 5,034 mm long fastback that's soon to be in production at an SAIC GM plant in Wuhan. Unlike certain cars in the size class, this one will have a range extender to supplement the energy stored in a relatively small battery. Official data remain under wraps but it is believed that the engine's capacity is 1.5 litres and that there will be two motors. Total power is said to be 374 kW (509 PS), while an EV should follow the launch of the EREV. SAIC General Motors is wise enough to know that it must not mess too much with its best-selling Buick family of models, namely the GL8 minivan/MPV. And while there are PHEV derivatives, spending on EVs has been modest with the results plain to see: the brand's number two and three most successful vehicles are also non-EVs. Chinese buyers also love their Buick sedans, as the success of the LaCrosse and Regal show, registrations being not too far behind those for the GL8 series. "What would BYD or Geely do?" While the Electra E5 does well, the Electra E4 seems to have missed the mark and it will be no surprise if SAIC GM kills it off soon-ish, just as the Chinese market's number one (BYD, wholesales up by 20% YoY in June) and number three (Geely: +85%) brands tend to do with their non-performers. If things seem good in China, there are alas major concerns about North America and the USA specifically. As questions about the very viability of GM Korea linger, this is making many analysts wonder what would happen to exports of the Encore GX and Envista. These two SUVs presently make up 50 per cent of Buick's US market line-up. What becomes of the imported-from-China Envision? There is also a concern about the Envision, the third Buick of three models made outside North America, in this case China. As at the time of publication, the US division had yet to announce a 2026 model year Envision. Only the Enclave is manufactured in America, the big crossover having been new for 2025, meaning it won't be due for a replacement until the early 2030s. Despite all the angst over what could happen to the brand in GM's home market, Buick's second quarter US sales expanded by 19 per cent (YoY) to a healthy 54,233 vehicles. For the year to the end of June, registrations rose by 29 per cent to 116,055 (1 Jan-30 Jun 2024: 89,830). This is especially interesting as of GM's four main brands, Buick alone still does not offer even one EV. Cadillac John Roth must be breathing some long sighs of relief lately, Cadillac's CEO heading up a GM division which has all but one of its models for North America manufactured in the USA (the Optiq hails from Mexico). What's more, the multiple additions to the line-up - and more are coming - keep bringing in not just new buyers but new generations of buyers. There is, as we know, an ongoing expansion of the brand's EVs but these are not yet the models which customers are flocking to. In China, the best seller remains the CT5, a sedan, followed by the XT5, XT4 and GT4 SUVs. After this group comes the Lyriq (electric-only), then the XT6 and CT6 with just 38 units of another EV, the Optiq, noted in wholesale data for June. As the division is launched in new markets, or returns to others after a long absence, Cadillac isn't forgetting North America; far from it. The brand has just enjoyed the best half of a calendar year in the USA from several decades (86,100 units), much of that inevitably thanks to the arrival of many new or updated SUVs. During the most recent quarter, EVs took more than 26 per cent of sales though the end of the Federal tax credit after September will be pulling forward many purchases. Second generation Escalade EVs in 2032/33 Starting at the top of the tree, the Escalade IQ and IQL full-size electric SUVs were new for the 2025 model year and so are not due to be refreshed until calendar 2029. Replacements should debut in 2032 or 2033. By then, lighter solid state batteries should feature. As for where the second generation will be made, it is too early to say for sure but Factory Zero could again be a strong possibility. The (non-electric) Escalade and Escalade ESV are different vehicles entirely and are also on separate life cycle timings. Which means that each is expected to have a successor as soon as 2027 (their mid-cycle facelifts happened in 2024). In a major change, they will no longer be manufactured at Arlington Assembly in Texas, the plant having been officially announced a few days ago: Orion Lake in Michigan. The platform is to be the same one as that of the next Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. Cadillac's L.O.V.E. naming strategy for E-SUVs Still with SUVs, the Optiq is Cadillac's smallest such electric model and has been around since 2024. The world debut of this 4.8 m long vehicle took place at Auto Guangzhou in November 2023. A facelift is due in about 18 months' time and a successor in 2030. Build of generation two would again be in both Wuhan and possibly Ramos Arizpe, though a US plant might take the place of the present Mexican one. Rising in size above the Optiq are the Lyriq and Vistiq. The second of these, a three-row electric SUV, is new for the 2026 model year, production having only commenced in February. It is built in Tennessee, the Spring Hill factory being the same one which makes the smaller Lyriq. The life cycle should be six/seven years, while the Lyriq, which is also manufactured in Shanghai, should have a successor in 2029 or 2030. Gasoline sedans doing well in China There is still quite a bit of demand for ICE Cadillac models, the XT5 being a great example. New for China only in September 2024, it might also have been exported to North America but for Donald Trump's tariffs. Part of the SAIC GM joint venture, this 4.9 m long SUV has a 169 kW 48V mild hybrid turbocharged 2.0-litre engine. It should be built in Shanghai for seven years with a facelift in 2027 or 2028. The replacement should be electric. Another IC-powered SUV which does well in China (and in this case, the US too) is the XT6. It was facelifted in November 2024 and so should be phased out in late 2027. However, US production is due to end on 26 November (2025), the same day as that of the XT5. North America's XT5 is not the same one which is made in China: it is an older generation. Celestiq to remain the sole electric Caddy car? There isn't really much in the way of news for future Cadillac cars. The CT4, built in Shanghai and Michigan, dates to 2019 and has no scheduled replacement, while the CT5 has been around for the same length of time and was facelifted in 2023. It should be discontinued in both China and North America in 2027. While there are rumours of BEV Prime platform electric sedans set to enter the size segments of today's CT4 and CT5, the one-time provisional launch date of 2026 for both seems increasingly unlikely."General Motors future models 2025-35 (part 2)" was originally created and published by Just Auto, a GlobalData owned brand. 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The Advertiser
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Ford Bronco goes electric, still not for Australia
An electric version of the Ford Bronco has been launched in China, but the iconic SUV – electric or otherwise – remains off the cards for Australia for now. Made by Ford and Jiangling Motors, the Ford Bronco New Energy is exclusive to China, where it's scheduled to go on sale later this year, and isn't planned for global markets. An MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) filing – a legal requirement for a manufacturer to sell a vehicle in China – shared by outlets including Motor1 revealed both battery-electric and range-extender (EREV) versions. The name New Energy is appropriate given the Chinese auto industry refers to electrified vehicles – including plug-in hybrids, EVs and EREVs – collectively as 'New Energy Vehicles'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite playing a role in the development of the current-generation Ford Bronco – and its sharing of considerable parts with the Ranger and Everest – Ford Australia has no official plans to offer any version of the Bronco here. When asked about the latest status on Bronco for local showrooms, a spokesperson for the automaker told CarExpert it had "no news to share". The Bronco is currently sold in the US where top models run V6 petrol engines, while lower-spec versions use the same 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine as the Ranger PHEV sold in Australia but without the plug-in hybrid system. The MIIT China filings reveal the EV Bronco gets a 202kW powertrain using a 105.4kWh LFP (lithium-iron phosphate) 'Blade' battery – from Tesla rival and battery maker, BYD – for electric range of 650km on the CLTC cycle. The EREV produces 180kW and uses a 43.7kWh LFP Blade battery for a claimed 220km electric-only driving range on the CLTC cycle. An EREV use a combustion engine as an electricity generator to power up the battery, rather than sending drive to the wheels – and, in the Bronco New Energy's case, can also be plugged in for a top up. The US Bronco uses the same ladder chassis as the Ford Ranger, but the Bronco New Energy uses a car-like monocoque frame instead, like the smaller Escape-based Bronco Sport sold in the US. While it looks the part, with the same 2950mm wheelbase as the long-wheelbase petrol-powered Bronco, the China model's 5025mm length is 215mm more than the US-market four-door Bronco. That makes it the biggest Bronco yet. It's considerably heavier, too, with the EV Bronco tipping the scales at 2631kg and the EREV at 2511kg – 268kg more than the US Bronco Raptor, the heaviest model offered there. Ford CEO Jim Farley earlier this year said the US automaker would be moving towards EREV powertrains after massive losses on EVs, with the technology moving beyond the brand's China models from 2027. In Australia, Ford dropped the Puma small crossover SUV – including plans for the battery-electric Puma Gen-E – in 2024, while the slow-selling Mustang Mach-E electric SUV remains in showrooms. An electric version of the Transit large commercial van and smaller Transit Custom are also part of the Australian lineup. MORE: Ford to invest in range-extender EVs amid slump in pure-electric vehicle demandMORE: Ford's electric pickup hits yet another stumbling blockMORE: Everything Ford Content originally sourced from: An electric version of the Ford Bronco has been launched in China, but the iconic SUV – electric or otherwise – remains off the cards for Australia for now. Made by Ford and Jiangling Motors, the Ford Bronco New Energy is exclusive to China, where it's scheduled to go on sale later this year, and isn't planned for global markets. An MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) filing – a legal requirement for a manufacturer to sell a vehicle in China – shared by outlets including Motor1 revealed both battery-electric and range-extender (EREV) versions. The name New Energy is appropriate given the Chinese auto industry refers to electrified vehicles – including plug-in hybrids, EVs and EREVs – collectively as 'New Energy Vehicles'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite playing a role in the development of the current-generation Ford Bronco – and its sharing of considerable parts with the Ranger and Everest – Ford Australia has no official plans to offer any version of the Bronco here. When asked about the latest status on Bronco for local showrooms, a spokesperson for the automaker told CarExpert it had "no news to share". The Bronco is currently sold in the US where top models run V6 petrol engines, while lower-spec versions use the same 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine as the Ranger PHEV sold in Australia but without the plug-in hybrid system. The MIIT China filings reveal the EV Bronco gets a 202kW powertrain using a 105.4kWh LFP (lithium-iron phosphate) 'Blade' battery – from Tesla rival and battery maker, BYD – for electric range of 650km on the CLTC cycle. The EREV produces 180kW and uses a 43.7kWh LFP Blade battery for a claimed 220km electric-only driving range on the CLTC cycle. An EREV use a combustion engine as an electricity generator to power up the battery, rather than sending drive to the wheels – and, in the Bronco New Energy's case, can also be plugged in for a top up. The US Bronco uses the same ladder chassis as the Ford Ranger, but the Bronco New Energy uses a car-like monocoque frame instead, like the smaller Escape-based Bronco Sport sold in the US. While it looks the part, with the same 2950mm wheelbase as the long-wheelbase petrol-powered Bronco, the China model's 5025mm length is 215mm more than the US-market four-door Bronco. That makes it the biggest Bronco yet. It's considerably heavier, too, with the EV Bronco tipping the scales at 2631kg and the EREV at 2511kg – 268kg more than the US Bronco Raptor, the heaviest model offered there. Ford CEO Jim Farley earlier this year said the US automaker would be moving towards EREV powertrains after massive losses on EVs, with the technology moving beyond the brand's China models from 2027. In Australia, Ford dropped the Puma small crossover SUV – including plans for the battery-electric Puma Gen-E – in 2024, while the slow-selling Mustang Mach-E electric SUV remains in showrooms. An electric version of the Transit large commercial van and smaller Transit Custom are also part of the Australian lineup. MORE: Ford to invest in range-extender EVs amid slump in pure-electric vehicle demandMORE: Ford's electric pickup hits yet another stumbling blockMORE: Everything Ford Content originally sourced from: An electric version of the Ford Bronco has been launched in China, but the iconic SUV – electric or otherwise – remains off the cards for Australia for now. Made by Ford and Jiangling Motors, the Ford Bronco New Energy is exclusive to China, where it's scheduled to go on sale later this year, and isn't planned for global markets. An MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) filing – a legal requirement for a manufacturer to sell a vehicle in China – shared by outlets including Motor1 revealed both battery-electric and range-extender (EREV) versions. The name New Energy is appropriate given the Chinese auto industry refers to electrified vehicles – including plug-in hybrids, EVs and EREVs – collectively as 'New Energy Vehicles'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite playing a role in the development of the current-generation Ford Bronco – and its sharing of considerable parts with the Ranger and Everest – Ford Australia has no official plans to offer any version of the Bronco here. When asked about the latest status on Bronco for local showrooms, a spokesperson for the automaker told CarExpert it had "no news to share". The Bronco is currently sold in the US where top models run V6 petrol engines, while lower-spec versions use the same 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine as the Ranger PHEV sold in Australia but without the plug-in hybrid system. The MIIT China filings reveal the EV Bronco gets a 202kW powertrain using a 105.4kWh LFP (lithium-iron phosphate) 'Blade' battery – from Tesla rival and battery maker, BYD – for electric range of 650km on the CLTC cycle. The EREV produces 180kW and uses a 43.7kWh LFP Blade battery for a claimed 220km electric-only driving range on the CLTC cycle. An EREV use a combustion engine as an electricity generator to power up the battery, rather than sending drive to the wheels – and, in the Bronco New Energy's case, can also be plugged in for a top up. The US Bronco uses the same ladder chassis as the Ford Ranger, but the Bronco New Energy uses a car-like monocoque frame instead, like the smaller Escape-based Bronco Sport sold in the US. While it looks the part, with the same 2950mm wheelbase as the long-wheelbase petrol-powered Bronco, the China model's 5025mm length is 215mm more than the US-market four-door Bronco. That makes it the biggest Bronco yet. It's considerably heavier, too, with the EV Bronco tipping the scales at 2631kg and the EREV at 2511kg – 268kg more than the US Bronco Raptor, the heaviest model offered there. Ford CEO Jim Farley earlier this year said the US automaker would be moving towards EREV powertrains after massive losses on EVs, with the technology moving beyond the brand's China models from 2027. In Australia, Ford dropped the Puma small crossover SUV – including plans for the battery-electric Puma Gen-E – in 2024, while the slow-selling Mustang Mach-E electric SUV remains in showrooms. An electric version of the Transit large commercial van and smaller Transit Custom are also part of the Australian lineup. MORE: Ford to invest in range-extender EVs amid slump in pure-electric vehicle demandMORE: Ford's electric pickup hits yet another stumbling blockMORE: Everything Ford Content originally sourced from: An electric version of the Ford Bronco has been launched in China, but the iconic SUV – electric or otherwise – remains off the cards for Australia for now. Made by Ford and Jiangling Motors, the Ford Bronco New Energy is exclusive to China, where it's scheduled to go on sale later this year, and isn't planned for global markets. An MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) filing – a legal requirement for a manufacturer to sell a vehicle in China – shared by outlets including Motor1 revealed both battery-electric and range-extender (EREV) versions. The name New Energy is appropriate given the Chinese auto industry refers to electrified vehicles – including plug-in hybrids, EVs and EREVs – collectively as 'New Energy Vehicles'. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Despite playing a role in the development of the current-generation Ford Bronco – and its sharing of considerable parts with the Ranger and Everest – Ford Australia has no official plans to offer any version of the Bronco here. When asked about the latest status on Bronco for local showrooms, a spokesperson for the automaker told CarExpert it had "no news to share". The Bronco is currently sold in the US where top models run V6 petrol engines, while lower-spec versions use the same 2.3-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine as the Ranger PHEV sold in Australia but without the plug-in hybrid system. The MIIT China filings reveal the EV Bronco gets a 202kW powertrain using a 105.4kWh LFP (lithium-iron phosphate) 'Blade' battery – from Tesla rival and battery maker, BYD – for electric range of 650km on the CLTC cycle. The EREV produces 180kW and uses a 43.7kWh LFP Blade battery for a claimed 220km electric-only driving range on the CLTC cycle. An EREV use a combustion engine as an electricity generator to power up the battery, rather than sending drive to the wheels – and, in the Bronco New Energy's case, can also be plugged in for a top up. The US Bronco uses the same ladder chassis as the Ford Ranger, but the Bronco New Energy uses a car-like monocoque frame instead, like the smaller Escape-based Bronco Sport sold in the US. While it looks the part, with the same 2950mm wheelbase as the long-wheelbase petrol-powered Bronco, the China model's 5025mm length is 215mm more than the US-market four-door Bronco. That makes it the biggest Bronco yet. It's considerably heavier, too, with the EV Bronco tipping the scales at 2631kg and the EREV at 2511kg – 268kg more than the US Bronco Raptor, the heaviest model offered there. Ford CEO Jim Farley earlier this year said the US automaker would be moving towards EREV powertrains after massive losses on EVs, with the technology moving beyond the brand's China models from 2027. In Australia, Ford dropped the Puma small crossover SUV – including plans for the battery-electric Puma Gen-E – in 2024, while the slow-selling Mustang Mach-E electric SUV remains in showrooms. An electric version of the Transit large commercial van and smaller Transit Custom are also part of the Australian lineup. MORE: Ford to invest in range-extender EVs amid slump in pure-electric vehicle demandMORE: Ford's electric pickup hits yet another stumbling blockMORE: Everything Ford Content originally sourced from:
Canberra Times
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
Ford Bronco goes electric, still not for Australia
An EREV use a combustion engine as an electricity generator to power up the battery, rather than sending drive to the wheels – and, in the Bronco New Energy's case, can also be plugged in for a top up.
Miami Herald
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Kia Telluride May Add Game-Changing 600-Mile EREV Option
The Kia Telluride and Hyundai Palisade have been two of the most respected and successful three-row crossovers since they launched a couple of years ago. The Palisade came first, which is why it's the first of the two to receive a second generation. However, Hyundai and Kia often develop related models in unison, and the all-new Telluride won't be far behind. According to a report by the South Korean newspaper Maeil Business, the next Telluride could have a bold new Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) powertrain, which could be a game-changer for the segment. Kia is said to be evaluating this powertrain for its three-row SUV. Announced by Kia earlier this year at the 2025 Kia CEO Investor Day, the EREV powertrain features electric motors that power the wheels. There is also a gas engine - in this case, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder - but it's used exclusively as a generator to recharge the batteries. This allows the vehicle to function as a normal EV for the most part, while the gas engine completely eliminates range anxiety by keeping the batteries charged. In fact, a range of over 600 miles is possible with this setup, which far surpasses the maximum range of today's modern EVs. For instance, the current Kia EV9 three-row electric SUV can only manage up to 304 miles on a full charge. According to the report, the EREV system is said to be under consideration for the next Telluride, which would complement the more conventional hybrid that's also expected for the next Telluride. We already know the new Palisade is available with a 329-horsepower powertrain, and since the two SUVs have always been closely related, we expect the same powertrain in the new Telluride. The potential combination of a gas model, a new hybrid, and an EREV for the next Telluride would represent the most diverse range of powertrains in a single three-row SUV model. Kia's future EREV would not be the first powertrain of its kind. The discontinued BMW i3 REx had a gas range extender powertrain to increase range, while a more modern example is the Ram 1500 Ramcharger, which has a targeted range of 690 miles, thanks to its 3.6-liter V6 that acts as a generator. However, a possible Kia Telluride EREV would be one of the first SUVs and three-row models to incorporate such a powertrain. Performance and powertrains aside, the next Kia Telluride has already been spied. The details remain hidden, but we expect a boxier look than the current model and visual cues that are shared with the futuristic EV9. We expect the new Telluride to be unveiled before the end of 2025. Hopefully, Kia will confirm the possibility of the EREV powertrain as an option by then. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
As EVs stumble, automakers are bringing back a kind of hybrid that promises long range
Major automakers are set to resurrect a type of hybrid vehicle that seemed dead in the U.S. just a few years ago to meet a changing consumer demand landscape. Extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) are a form of plug-in hybrid that falls midway between traditional hybrids and full EVs. EREV cars and trucks rely on battery powered motors for propulsion (like an EV) but also have a relatively small gas engine to use as a generator to keep the batteries charged up (like a typical hybrid). A key difference between EREVs and other hybrids is the relative size of their batteries and gas engines. Mainstream hybrids and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) like the Toyota Prius still rely on combustion engines as their main means of propulsion. Thus, they have proportionately smaller batteries, but substantial gas engines that are directly connected to their drivetrains to help move the car. EREVs are much more focused on the electric side of the equation, so they tend to have bigger batteries than other hybrids, but comparatively small gas engines that solely function as generators to top off the batteries when examples of this type of vehicle — the Chevy Volt and Fisker Karma — were introduced to the U.S market in 2011. These were followed by the BMW i3 and Cadillac ELR in 2014. But EREVs (also known as Range Extended Electric Vehicles, or REEVs), never attracted much interest from American consumers. The Volt was the most popular EREV by far, with GM selling 157,000 over nine years, until it ended production in 2019. That may seem impressive, but it's a blip in the overall U.S. new vehicle market, which saw about 16 million sales each year in that timeframe. The last EREV sold domestically was the i3, which BMW discontinued in 2022. While there are no new EREVs for sale in the U.S., several are in the pipeline. This includes an upcoming version of the Ram 1500 pickup truck, set to come to market in early 2026. A Ram spokesman noted that it will have the longest driving range the company has ever offered in a light-duty truck, up to 690 total miles between its gas engine and battery power. An EREV version of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer is also under development, according to the company. Volkswagen is planning to begin production of an EREV pickup truck and SUV under the Scout brand name starting in 2027. Hyundai Motors plans to introduce EREV versions of its mid-sized SUVs by the end of 2026, according to a spokesman. The vehicles are expected to have more than 560 miles of range, and be sold under the Hyundai and Genesis brands. In addition, a Nissan spokesman confirmed that the company is considering offering EREV options in its mid-size and larger SUVs. 'They do offer advantages versus 100% EVs when it comes to hauling and towing,' he said, 'allowing greater driving range without the need for a large capacity battery, as well as faster refueling.' James Martin, the director of consulting services at S&P Global Mobility, says one reason manufacturers are turning to EREVs is lower production costs. EREV use of smaller and less expensive batteries than full EVs allows manufacturers to keep their expenses down. EREVs are also less complex than plug-in hybrids, Martin said. PHEVs have two functioning propulsion systems and sophisticated controls to allow them to communicate with each other. Most EREVs, by contrast, are solely propelled by their electric motors. But one of the biggest advantages of EREVs is range. In China, where EREVs are gaining in popularity, the manufacturer BYD offers mid-sized sedans with more than 1,300 miles of claimed range. EREVs also alleviate range anxiety due to the ubiquity of gas stations. Consumers can just fill up with gasoline to charge the battery if a charging port is unavailable. The new EREVs can travel more than 100 miles on batteries alone, then hundreds more using gasoline. 'Range anxiety is still a factor when it comes to choosing an electric vehicle over an internal combustion vehicle,' said K. Venkatesh Prasad, senior vice president of research and chief innovation officer at the Center for Automotive Research. 'EREVs, allay the range anxiety concern,' he said. These hybrids may especially appeal to consumers who frequently travel long distances, and getting more consumers used to plugging in their vehicles might also appeal to manufacturers. 'The actual charging experience of EREVs is very similar to that of BEVs,' Prasad said. 'So, the market adoption of EREVs is likely to be seen as a good ramp to future BEV purchase considerations,' he added. Charging infrastructure is still lagging in many areas of the U.S., according to executive analyst Karl Brauer, which can make a full EV impractical for consumers. EREVs avoid that issue and may also be attractive to consumers who live in apartments or houses that lack charging stations. A recent report from McKinsey noted that EREVs could also combat cost concerns among consumers, noting that the smaller batteries can shave off as much as $6,000 in powertrain production costs, compared to BEVs. Another factor, according to McKinsey, is that both domestic and European manufacturers have seen how EREVs have gained sales momentum in China, a sign the technology may help to increase electrification adoption in their own marketplaces. 'We expect all levels of hybridization to increase production in North America throughout the decade,' said Eric Anderson, the associate director of Americas light vehicle powertrain forecasting for S&P Global Mobility. Hybrids, including EREVs, are a 'relatively affordable way for consumers to move up the electrification ladder without a significant monthly payment increase, he said. While the EV vehicle market continued to grow last year, the pace of growth has slowed considerably. 'The BEV market is in the process of shifting from early adopters to a more price-conscious buyer,' Anderson said. Domestic sales of hybrids grew from 1,175,456 in 2023 to 1,609,035 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, a 37% increase. Plug-in hybrids grew 10% in the same period — from 293,578 to 321,774. By comparison, fully electric EVs saw 7% growth, from 1,164,638 to 1,247,656. While overall sales of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles continues to dominate, its market share has fallen every year since 2015, according to Edmunds. Last year, ICE vehicle sales fell to 80.8% of total U.S. sales, down from 84% in 2023. Another attribute that might make EREVs popular with consumers is resale value. Hybrids — which includes EREVs and more common plug-in hybrids — depreciate less than EVs or traditional gas vehicles. Since depreciation is the most expensive part of car ownership, finding a vehicle that better retains its value can provide consumers with significant savings. By contrast, electric cars and trucks lose value faster than any other vehicle type — dropping by 58.8% after five years, compared to the overall vehicle depreciation average of 45.6% and only 40.7% for hybrids, according to research from iSeeCars. 'Electric vehicle sales have been slowing on both the new and used market, with EVs sitting on dealer lots longer despite falling prices,' Brauer said. 'Consumers are showing increasing appreciation for hybrid vehicles, creating a friendly environment for automakers to introduce more plug-in hybrids as an intermediate step toward full electric vehicles.' Ram 1500 extended range hybrid pickup, set to come to market in early 2026, will have the longest driving range the company has ever offered in a light-duty truck, up to 690 total miles between its gas engine and battery | Stellantis This article was originally published on
