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TOP 7 ELECTRIC SUV AND   CROSSOVER

SpaceX's recent success has truly justified Elon Musk's vision of both Tesla and the electric car market in general according to Bloomberg's calculations electric car sales will reach 10 million units by 2025 and surpass fossil fuelled cars by 2040 with 57 million units a lot of car makers across the world are accompanying Tesla on this path so what are they doing in these highly competitive SUV and crossover segments let’s join with the Millie Jackson channel to check out that longest range electric SUVs and crossovers in 2020 and2021.

1.)          Audi Q4 e-Tron :

It is the first electric crossover built on Volkswagens modular platform . The audi Q4 e-Tron is geared for the affordable luxury segment without giving up valuable features still loyal to Audi’s traditional design language. The Q4 e-tron has a softer more youthful look that reflects the trend of electric cars in the near future, most remarkable is the interior where the latest quintessence of the automaker is shown the refined luxury cabin gives a feeling of comfort and spaciousness, what's more there are leatherette massage chairs, sports headrest, control screen geared towards the driver that enables connectivity and operation via smartphone. 

 It is also equipped with an 82 kilowatt hour battery that allows 280 miles of travel range and supports quick charging from 0 to 80 per cent in just 30minutes at a competitive price. Along with its long-standing brand value the Q4 e-tron will be a serious rival in this segment.

2.)       Skoda vision iV:

 The platform may be designates a series of standards and technology and design that giant Volkswagen strikes to impose on millions of its electric vehicles in the future and the vision iV is Skoda's first homemade electric crossover built on that platform. The vision iV demonstrates a vigorous design and a sports car style with its wavy ceiling, embossed veins running along the body and fierce front. The doors operate automatically making the body more seamless . The rear view mirrors are also replaced by 280 degree wide angle cameras, also thanks to rear suicide doors. 

 The cabin decorated with eco-friendly and luxury materials looks much more elegant and spacious. The suede matte dashboard is covered with plant-based microfiber of high quality seat cushions made from recycled polyester fibres, car mats made from biodegradable wool fibres. It's liquid cooled lithium-ion battery employs quick charging to reach 80 per cent of its capacity in just 30 minutes. The vision iV distributes a total power output of 225 kilowatts and a travel range of up to 310 miles per charge. The vision iV is equipped with laser and radar scanners to handle autonomous driving and self parking.

3.)       Nissan Ariya :

This vehicle is a completely different design compared to other Nissan's fuel powered SUV’s. It boasts a magnificent front, a sharp design with a ultra-thin v-shaped LED, definitive air intake vents and embossed vanes that gently run through the hood and the car body Nissan developed an entirely new chassis for its electric vehicles. Only the large sized battery enhances its anti-tipping ability two electric motors on two axles combined with an active balance control system, regenerative braking combines with an intelligent adjustment system. It offers a travel range of up 300 miles when fully charged. 

The interior design is extremely luxury minimalist all operations are comfortably performed on the touchscreen that supports Nissan profile self-driving. The ariya promises to be a perfect SUV of the future reducing vehicle exhaust emissions and traffic accidents through electrification smooth yet powerful AI based operation. Altough Nissan revealed Ariya to the world but it wil take time to enter into indian market. They have to make some changes suitable for indian market and then they can reveal concept version of Ariya in auto-expo India and then after it will be feasible for Nissan to put Ariya in production line.

4.)           Rivian  R1S :

  It ejected with a huge investment of 700 million dollars from amazon, 500 million dollars from ford as well as luring talented engineers from jeep. The Rivian R1S is rare full-sized pure electric SUV with a 180 kilowatt hour battery, it becomes the vehicle with the long lasting battery ever offering an impressive travel range of 410 miles and dispelling all concerns over electric cars. It is powered by a four-wheel drive system, one electric motor on each wheel and the R1s has a towing capacity of over 7700 pounds on compare with the Cadillac escalade 7,900 pounds. 

The interior is modern spacious and luxurious, it features three rows of fancy leather seats, a wooden dashboard and minimalist buttons on two large touchscreens with a maximum capacity of up to 750 horsepower. The air suspension that can lift the ground clearance from 8 to 14 and a half inches. The Rivian R1S shows the full potential of a strong off-road SUV.

5.)       Volvo XC 40 recharge :

 It armed with an ambition to 2025 that pure electric vehicles will account for 50% of total global sales. Volvo has launched its first vehicle the XC 40 recharge. The XC 40 recharge comes up with a hallmark design of the Volvo almost identical to the internal combustion engine version, it is compact elaborate and powerful the only difference lies in the fully covered grille which may become a trend in the future. The vehicle has a total capacity of 402 horsepower due to two electric motors mounted on the two front-rear axles forming a four-wheel drive system support, charging the battery to 80 per cent quickly in 40 minutes and cover a travel range of 200 miles per full charge.  

The XC 40 is a very safe and reliable vehicle with an aluminium chassis that protects the battery system while lowering the centre of the vehicle so that the car gets more steady. you are on the wheel by using recycled plastic floor mats. Volvo optimizes the car towards green light, the Volvo on call application can be activated from a distance in case you want to lend it to your relatives.

6.)       Polestar 2 :

The Polestar 2 is truly a blend between the sloping roof of the sedan and the height and the generous chassis space of a crossover and that is why we call it SUV-sedan. This car proudly boasts an elaborate and luxury design and is extremely fascinating when looked at from the rear owing to the light string that runs along the body and fits well with the definitive slender cut lines. it's real power comes from two electric motors attached to the two front-rear axles and a four-wheel drive system. The power supply is a 78 kilowatt-hour from lithium-ion battery and a travel range of up to 310 miles per charge. There is a wide range of equipment for such a high-performance car such as Brembo brakes, dual flow valve, dampers,  20-inch forged alloy wheels, adaptive cruise control and pilot assistance. 

 The interior is a harmonious combination of wood fabric and plastic materials exuding an air of elegance besides heated wheels and seats and high-end Harman Kardon audio system.

7.)    Ford Mustang Mach-E :

 The Ford Mustang is a legend and has always been known as a high-performance sports car, it is even more special when Ford uses this name to label its electric SUV Ford Mustang Mach-E. The front end is still Mustangs iconic muscular design it features reclined windshield, a coupe like curved roof and bulging rear fender flares resulting in a bold strong and different design compared to other electric SUVs. The Mach-E has 5 options with the largest battery capacity of 98.8 kilowatt hours and a travel range of over 300 miles when fully charged, it supports fast charging from 10 to 80 per cent in just 35 minutes. The Mach-E GT sports version has a considerable capacity of 459 horsepower.  

The interior is somewhat explorer like but is more advanced and more modern. The dashboard is exquisite with vertical aluminium contours, Mustang like steering wheel and black onyx electric heated seats. The carmaker also provides other options such as the Bang & Olufsen sound system, panorama sunroof and interior lights.

There is a vast scope in the direction of using electric vehicles. For reducing the usage of fossil fuel based cars this electric vehicles option is best. Now a days, Government of different countries are also promoting the use of E-vehicles to reduce the burden on the environment.

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