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Tesla Australia shop debunks misconceptions about parts and repairs

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As per Luxury Auto Body , a Tesla-certified repair shop in Melbourne, Teslas are actually not ridiculously expensive to repair. In fact, some Tesla spare parts are actually very affordable. “Some of the parts on Teslas are unbelievably cheap. Something like a bumper bar – those parts are cheap.

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Is this Kia’s Tesla and BYD beater at last? New Kia EV3 electric SUV to cost from $50,000 and deliver 600km in range in Australia

EV Central

That includes a WLTP range up to 600km, V2L charging, a near-30-inch widescreen display, AI assistant, OTA updates, streaming services, advanced driver aids and the ability to personalise the dash and infotainment through the Kia Connect Store. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9. How are the EV3’s design and goodies?

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Seres 3: Why this Chinese SUV is the worst EV I’ve driven

EV Central

As a motoring writer, this is the question we’re most asked after what’s the best you’ve driven. Beyond that, it was the Seres 3’s poor drive experience, unresolved technology features, its failure to accept DC charge without explanation and bunny hop-inducing regeneration that has landed it top on my Wall of Shame.

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Wildcat Discovery Technologies is building a US plant for LFP cathode and next-gen battery materials

Charged EVs

It offers similar performance, but manganese is very cheap, and it operates at a higher voltage, which enables a significant increase in energy density. Charged spoke with Wildcat President and CEO Mark Gresser about his company’s plans, and the multiple advantages of its new cathode designs. No nickel, no cobalt.

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2024 Ford E-Tourneo review: Can this all-electric people mover tempt families out of the Kia Carnival and Volkswagen Multivan?

EV Central

That’s not cheap, but when compared with other EV ways of carrying a lot of people it starts to look more appealing. If you’re looking at traditional ICE-powered people movers then they steat cheaper. litre diesel-powered models make 125kW and 390Nm drive the front wheels driving through an eight-speed auto.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

Charged EVs

Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. VW quotes a maximum charging rate of 170 kilowatts, and DC fast charging from 10 to 80 percent of battery capacity in about 20 minutes (under ideal circumstances). The third row can be removed entirely. 4s sold in Canada.

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Hyundai CEO Jose Muñoz says consumers would pay for a richer combine

Baua Electric

They search for just right attribute, just right design and just right generation at cheap costs. They’re extra challenging, they’re extra affected person, and they’re extra savvy. They proceed to finance at larger charges or hire automobiles. At the beginning, we in point of fact embody the U.S.

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