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What does it cost? It's $74,490 plus on-road costs for the dual-motor VZ model we sampled, plus another $800 for the premium paint (Tavascan Blue) on our car. The more affordable Endurance, with a single motor and a longer range, starts at $60,990 plus on-road costs.
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