Electric vehicle trends to look forward to in 2022 and beyond
Posted by Jeph Novak on November 24, 2021
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to evolve and progress, new vehicles, batteries and technologies are constantly developing and becoming available. Let's look at a few of these developments for 2022 and beyond.
Vehicles
2022 promises to introduce many new and exciting EVs. Many automakers are coming out with their version of an electric truck, including Ford, GMC and, of course, Tesla. Electric SUVs and sedans, as well as off-road vehicles, will also see an increase in production next year. You can look forward to these in the near future:
- FORD F-150 LIGHTNING: The Ford F-150 Lightning will be available sometime in 2022. This truck will have 10,000 pounds of towing capacity, extra storage in the front trunk (frunk) and up to 350 miles of range, according to Ford.
- TESLA CYBERTRUCK: Tesla will be releasing the long-awaited and unique Cybertruck in late 2022 or 2023 that will boast a projected 500 miles of range and best-in-class torque.
- MAZDA MX-30: Mazda will introduce its first plug-in hybrid SUV in 2022.
Charging stations and batteries
The future of EV charging technology is to make charging an EV as fast as refueling a gas car. The ZEFNET Level 2 charging station can charge an EV up to 5x faster than the set that comes with EVs. WH members can purchase a ZEFNET charging station through WH.
Source: zefenergy.com
Improvements to EV batteries are also underway. Researchers are exploring alternative options to lithium batteries, including sodium, hydrogen fuel cells and aluminum.
Source: https://bit.ly/lithium-alternatives
Bidirectional charging
Bidirectional charging is slowly being introduced to EVs, including the Ford F-150 Lightning. With bidirectional charging, energy can go into the car and back into a home or to the grid. This is especially useful during power outages. To use bidirectional charging, members need a transfer switch installed in their home. When you are ready to purchase an EV, WH can help get you set up with a charging
station, including Energy-Saving Programs, to help you save even more.
