CES 2022 Highlights: Sony, BMW, and Chrysler charge up the electric car scene

Las Vegas, Nevada - What better way to get the US to reduce emissions than to give drivers the option to go electric? The 2022 Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas has a whole lineup of electric vehicle announcements that do just that.

BMW wants $100,000 for its newest chunky EV, the iX M60.
BMW wants $100,000 for its newest chunky EV, the iX M60.  © BMW

The big news is that Sony is elbowing into the electric vehicle world with a new company, Sony Mobility Inc., and plans for its new Vision-S 02 electric SUV.

This is a serious leap forward from Sony's lowkey updates on the public road tests of its Vision-S electric sedan last year, but time will tell if the company will actually get around to selling EVs.

Chrysler's CEO Christine Feuell announced the company's upcoming concept electric vehicle, the Airflow, which will ship in 2025.

The Airflow will boast two motors, All-Wheel Drive, and up to 400 miles of range, which would let many potential drivers feel more comfortable about hitting the road without fear of getting stuck without charge.

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BMW has something extra special for drivers with deep pockets, and announced its powerhouse iX M60 electric car, which comes with a $100,000 price tag.

Starting in June, you can order the all-wheel drive iX M60, which can cruise at speeds of up to 155 mph out to a range of around 280 miles on a full charge.

It's hard not notice that the biggest electric vehicle announcements are stuffed to bursting with technical wizardry, from sensors that let you direct the infotainment system with gestures, to assisted driving and individual climate controls and tablet screens for each seat. But can we maybe just have an affordable EV that drives from A to B?

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