EVs keep getting cheaper — and this all-new, solar-powered SUV is proof of it

This long-awaited offering from Nissan has finally rolled into dealerships across the country. The all-electric Ariya is an SUV featuring five seats and some serious cargo capabilities, advertised as your family’s next go-to vehicle for road trips. Addressing the ever-present EV question, the Ariya boasts a range of up to 304 miles per charge with at-home charging options, fast-charging public stations, and even an in-a-pinch 120-volt standard outlet option. 

Chevy isn’t reinventing the wheel with this one. Instead, the company is amping up to offer its classic Chevy Blazer in an all-new electric form. Available this summer, the Blazer EV is a fresh take on their midsize SUV, offering up to 320 miles on a fully charged battery. 

In an attempt to make electric vehicles more accessible to the masses, Chevy is following up the release of its Blazer with a smaller, more affordable Chevy Equinox EV. Slated for a Fall 2023 debut, this vehicle is designed with day-to-day living in mind. It features seating for up to five people, along with a 300-mile range.

While there’s still a lot unknown about KIA’s EV9, it’s expected to be an amped-up version of the affordable EV6, with a production model expected to debut this year. This three-row, four-wheel-drive vehicle will feature a solar panel built into the hood and an interior made from sustainable materials. Marketed as more of a luxury offering, the price point is expected to start around $50,000.

On the more experimental side of things, Vietnamese startup VinFast has a whole host of vehicles in the lineup for 2023 and 2024. Expected to go into production at the end of this year, there’s still a fair amount unknown about this two-row, compact electric SUV. With an expected starting price of about $30,000, it should be noted that VinFast sells its cars with a separate monthly subscription charge for the batteries.