THE EVS OF MONTEREY CAR WEEK 2023

EV Channels Review

Monterey Car Week 2023 provided a fascinating glimpse into the evolving landscape of electric vehicles, with a focus on luxury and unique concepts. The Lamborghini Lanzador concept showcased the brand's vision for an electric future, blending performance with practicality, while the Meyers Manx Resorter offered a quirky, off-road-focused electric dune buggy. The Little Car Company's 85% scale electric Bentley Blower JNR impressed with its exquisite craftsmanship, highlighting a niche for high-end, kid-friendly EVs. Pininfarina's B95, a striking electric hypercar with no windshield, pushed the boundaries of exotic design. Acura's ZDX, built on GM's Ultium platform, aims to bring performance and familiar features like Apple CarPlay to the EV space, though its design received mixed reactions. Finally, the Kia EV6 North American Utility of the Year Limited Edition was praised for its stunning British Racing Green and tan color combination and its inherent goodness as a vehicle, despite a somewhat unusual award-based special edition naming. The discussion also touched on the challenges of EV adoption, the importance of driving dynamics, and the unique atmosphere of Monterey Car Week.