The premium fastback is rolling out this year as a practical, sophisticated electric vehicle that manages to come off as understated. That fits well with the corporate goal of a net zero-emission footprint through a product that provides all possible amenities in one all-electric package.
The contract, which calls for putting 50,000 to 165,000 Next Generation Delivery Vehicles into service over 10 years, includes electric powertrains as well as internal combustion engines.
An IHS Markit analysis sees growing sales and registrations of EVs in 2020, the highest numbers for any years so far.
Two recent reports dispel fears about electric vehicle range while finding that electric and internal combustion engine cars have some key traits in common.
The initiative includes $9 million in grants for the deployment of electric garbage and delivery trucks.