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As you navigate the sea of Teslas on Austin’s roadways, you might be surprised to see Elon Musk’s vehicles only mark the poles of the most popular, with more affordable options filling in the gaps. Take a look at Austin’s most popular EVs.
1. Tesla Model 3
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There’s a reason you see so many Model 3s in Austin—they’re the most popular electric car for the capital city. The lowest price you can grab the five-seater car for is nearly $47,000, before tax credits, but if you want all-wheel drive, you’re looking at an extra $10,000. This Tesla is known for its luxurious interior, sleek body, sizable 15” touchscreen displays, 360-degree cameras, 300+ mile range and ability to accelerate from 1-60 mph in 3.1 seconds.
2. Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
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A bit more affordable than getting a Tesla, you can cop a hybrid RAV4 starting at $29,575 and experience the benefits of electric and gas all in one. With about 30 miles to the gallon, standard creature comforts like a seven-inch touch screen Bluetooth audio system, heated seat options, 203 horsepower and full electric capabilities, you’re bound to see a bunch of these vehicles driving around town.
3. Toyota Prius
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Arguably the original EV, the Toyota Prius has stood the test of time as one of the most reliable hybrids on the market. Starting at $25,075, Priuses are one of the most affordable alternative fuel options available and can be customized to fit nearly any lifestyle. You can reach a cool 58 miles to the gallon with its 121 horsepower engine, find an AWD option if that suits you will you listen to your favorite tunes on a seven-inch touch screen display.
4. Toyota Camry Hybrid
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Similar to its Prius and RAV4 counterparts, the Camry Hybrid has similar options to offer in a classic sedan frame. Starting at $27,980, the Camry can reliably get over 50 mpg, comes standard with a seven-inch touchscreen with the option to upgrade to a nine-inch, has a zippy 208 horsepower engine and ranks as a “Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicle.”
5. Tesla Model Y
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The more robust cousin to the popular Model 3, the Tesla Model Y makes everything bigger. And they're made at the local Tesla factory.
Carrying over the 300+ range, 15” touchscreen display and the ability to supercharge, the Model Y comes with more diverse options: An add-on third row for up to seven seats, three times more cargo space and a marginally decreased acceleration speed of 0-60 mph in 3.5 seconds. You can only get an AWD version of this car at a starting price of $65,990.
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Austin-based developer OHT Partners has plans for two communities with the first to open in late 2023. The first community, Lenox Woods, will include 402 one-and-two-bedroom units. It flexes amenities including two resort-style pools, pickleball courts, a shared work studio, a fitness center, electric vehicle charging stations and a dog park.
South First has seen a boost in residential and office space lately. In April, another developer announced plans for micro-units, a collection of residential homes that broke ground this spring already sold out and a 15-story office tower is expected to have tenants move in next spring.
Ben Browder, OHT Partners Vice President of Development, talked about how interest in this part of Austin has been in the making for years.
“South Austin has experienced a tremendous amount of multifamily development in the last decade because it’s one of the most affordable parts of the city and only 15 minutes from downtown,” Browder said. “All of the residential growth has attracted a lot more restaurants, retailers and entertainment venues to this area in recent years, and these nearby amenities have made South Austin an even more desirable place to live.”
Lenox Woods boasts a portion of the 37-acre site that’ll include heavily shaded parkland and a one-mile trail. Plus quick access to shops and restaurants at Southpark Meadows and The Yard.
OHT Partners will team up with local interior designers Wayfinder Real Estate, Houston-based architect Meeks + Partners and others.
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