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Seven day test: 2025 Leapmotor C10 Design EV. I’ll check back when you’ve finished it.

EV Central

But does its cheap price – from $45,888 before on-roads – equate to decent value? I started my journey with 100 per cent charge and indicated range of 467km. Day 3: Get charging Stuck in traffic today, and the C10 impresses. I need to charge. How hard would it be to put a cover on these charging spots?!

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Renault and Powervault in EV battery “second-life” partnership trial

Green Car Congress

In the UK, Renault and Powervault are partnering to re-use electric vehicle (EV) batteries in home energy storage units. Powervault is placing 50 trial units, powered by second-life batteries provided by Renault, in the homes of customers who already have solar panels installed.

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The Business of Plugging In: Building the Full Ecosystem for a Successful Plug-in Vehicle Industry in the US

Green Car Congress

While OEMs and utilities continue to define and refine hardware standards and communication protocols for smart charging, a tremendous amount of work needs to be done in preparing both the grid and the process to accommodate the expected influx of plug-ins, and to make the process as easy as possible for consumers. —Jon Lauckner.

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This battery pack makes Tesla Roadster 400 lbs lighter, but it ain’t cheap

Baua Electric

It would slash the car’s weight by about 400 lbs, but it’s not cheap. It was the first commercially available consumer EV with lithium battery cells – enabling over 200 miles of range on a single charge. For example, re/cell believes it would be easier to make the pack capable of DC fast-charging. replacement pack.

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Special 2024 MG 4 XPower review: Brand’s first homegrown hero scores local upgrades that deliver China’s most scorching electric hot hatch

EV Central

Like the regular Xpower, you’re still using a dual-motor powertrain that delivers 300kW/600Nm, and which promises to clip 100km/h in less than four seconds. When it comes time to charge, the XPower will take 140kW DC charging. But please, MG, I beg you – install an engine start button in the cabin. Incredible.

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Driven: Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan range

EV Central

Its short overhangs, “one-bow line” profile and stretched wheelbase take some getting used to, while a strange shut line from the A-pillar – part of a sealed bonnet – and external flap to re-fill the windscreen washer reservoir don’t help. Its EQ owners simply weren’t using it very much, apparently.

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The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know

EV Central

EV range is optimistic The brochure of an EV typically spruiks how far it will go on a charge. READ MORE: How far will be EV drive on a charge? Many EVs recommend you don’t use the whole battery capacity Many electric cars allow you to set the maximum charge rate at 80 or 90 percent. Don’t ever expect it to go that far.

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