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2023 SUVOTY

s you know, the automotive industry is living in a transitional period as it moves from internal combustion engines to battery electric powertrains. We saw this coming 10 years ago when we named the Tesla Model S our 2013 Car of the Year, making it the first electric vehicle to ever take home the Golden Calipers. Since then, Tesla has positioned itself as a dominant player in the luxury market, not just among EVs. Last has recognized other EVs with its top honors, including the Chevrolet Bolt, Lucid Air, and Rivian R1T. Today, we’re testing more electric vehicles than ever, including during our SUV of the Year evaluations.

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