Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The journey data gathered is already showing that the current generation of vehicles are cheap to run as well as being comparable to petrol and diesel vehicles for speed, ease of use and daily journey distance. —Brian Price, lecturer in Engineering Systems and Management at Aston. Electricity providers E.ON

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A quick search on Auto Trader brings up more than 8,500 results for used BEVs and nearly 7,000 results for used plug-in hybrids, spanning 33 manufacturers and hundreds of models – from hatchbacks and hybrids to coupes and convertibles. 40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Hence Benzs tuning arm is in the process of replacing traditional V8s with plug-in hybrids. litre turbo-petrol engine combined with two e-motors, a nine-speed wet multi-plate clutch auto and all-wheel drive. Like the car itself, they’re not cheap. But this time its revolution not evolution. Out goes the old 4.0-litre

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Another negative is its DC charging port is the Japanese CHAdeMO plug, which isnt always found at public stations. There are range extender versions with a little two-cylinder petrol engine, but city dwellers should target the full EV. Best family EV: Kia Niro EV S (2022-23) from $39,000 2022 Kia Niro.

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2025

But does its cheap price – from $45,888 before on-roads – equate to decent value? I’ve never had this problem at a servo pumping petrol. Arriving as a full EV (as tested here) and a range extender hybrid , it’s the cheapest EV in its class, and roughly $10,000 under our land’s best selling Tesla Model Y.

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My Energi

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

For all the media hype around people potentially switching back to petrol or ditching the thought of an EV, it is important to remember that this is still very much a supply-constrained market. While it is still true that options are more limited for used car buyers, the picture is changing very fast.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Mitsubishi does plug-in hybrids (like in the Outlander ), Toyota does conventional hybrids (like the RAV4 ), and Nissan does e-Power. And that means it’s not cheap. litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. This is Nissan’s take on an electrified, but not full EV, future. The fuel use is an official 6.1L

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EV Central

MARCH 8, 2023

It doesn’t matter if you plug your EV into a charger that supplies more power than your car can accept, the car will sort it out. Equally, if you plug it into a 350kW charger, the car may not be capable of accepting that much charging power. But for home EV charging, all EVs will use the same Type 2 plug.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2009

CO 2 conversion to hydrocarbons over catalysts has been known for several decades but has been shown very little research and development attention, as other technologies have been much cheaper and efficient in yielding cheap oil. Earlier post.)

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EV Central

MARCH 9, 2024

The five-seat mid-sized SUV has the segment-dominating Tesla Model Y vaguely in its crosshairs, although it could also provide an EV tempter against petrol-powered fare – including the Subaru Forester. But good luck finding a plug out here! Think something like 360km in the real world. Subaru Solterra has some off-road cred.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It steers like a proper car, its pleasantly silent most of the time thanks to its seamless plug-in hybrid technology – unlike every other ute in history – it doesnt feel overly cheap or horribly nasty inside, its spacious in the rear and comfortable in the front, and, for a ute, it doesnt even ride too badly.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It steers like a proper car, its pleasantly silent most of the time thanks to its seamless plug-in hybrid technology – unlike every other ute in history – it doesnt feel overly cheap or horribly nasty inside, its spacious in the rear and comfortable in the front, and, for a ute, it doesnt even ride too badly.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MARCH 16, 2025

Like Fuel Stations – Like fueling a diesel tractor at a petrol pump, fast charging enables users to charge rapidly and get back on the road. Benefits of Home Charging Convenient – Owners can simply plug in when they arrive home and do not require special fuelling arrangements done in advance.

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EV Central

JULY 20, 2024

It delivers bang for your straight-line buck that makes it look downright cheap when you consider a Porsche 911 Carrera is 0.3 The reality is a turbo-petrol Hyundai i30 N is still more involving. AC charging: 6.6kW, Type 2 plug DC charging: 140kW, CCS combo plug 0-100km/h: 3.8 It’s for turning mountains into molehills.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

Whereas the original Niro was available as a regular hybrid , a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and a battery electric vehicle (EV), the new model does without the PHEV option. But whereas the EV6 is based on a dedicated EV architecture, the Niro relies on an ICE platform to allow for the petrol engine for the hybrid model. inches in diameter.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The Ferrari 296 GTB is the brands latest plug-in hybrid and also the first Ferrari-badged car to use a V6. So is the 296 GTB the perfect solution for those who want the fun and fury of a highly strung Italian sports car powered by petrol, but with the dual persona of being able to soak up some EV silence? Well, a partial EV, anyway.

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My Energi

AUGUST 18, 2023

1] Used plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) also grew in popularity, with sales up 11%. Indeed, as a percentage of total used car sales, plug-in vehicles comprise less than 2% of transactions. It might sound obvious, but the latest models have been designed to far outperform their petrol and diesel predecessors.

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Green Charging

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

We do not want to waste money on cheap, low-quality commodities. At home, where it is the easiest, involves using a standard EV plug to charge the car. Many users may opt to simply charge from a standard 3 pin plug socket. DC fast chargers also vary in prices depending on the plug type. We want to save money.

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EV Central

JULY 26, 2024

It’s long been the pinnacle of luxury and now Rolls-Royce has begun its journey shunning petrol in favour of electricity. It’s not cheap No prizes for guessing the Rolls-Royce Spectre ain’t cheap. 23.6kWh/100km Motors: 1 front and 1 rear 430kW/900Nm AC charging: 22kW, Type 2 plug DC charging: 195kW, CCS combo plug 0-100km/h: 4.5

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The BYD ute will kick off with a plug-in hybrid system that pairs a 1.5-litre litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. Around 2025 there’s also a full battery electric version due.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2025

While the Sealion 6 is a plug-in hybrid the Sealion 7 is a pure EV, right down to its architecture that has been optimised for batteries and motors. The mid-sized Torres is already available with petrol engines but is due early in 2025 as the EVX battery electric vehicle. BYD Sealion 7 BYD Sealion 7. MG ES5 MG ES5 EV.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

A Type 2 CCS plug on a five-metre cable and domestic socket charging cable are included, but Benz no longer offers a complimentary Chargefox public charging subscription. It’s supercar fast, yes, but it won’t give you the satisfying tingles of a petrol-powered AMG great. That said, 3.5 seconds to 100km/h is rarely boring.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

You can, in the genuinely sexy shape of the Peugeot e-2008 — the all-electric version of the brand’s impressive ICE-powered small SUV, having done away with the petrol motor in favour of a small-ish battery and a front-mounted electric motor. So, how does it stack up against its very solid competition?

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Much has been achieved through fakery – ‘petrol’ engine note and gear shifts included – but there’s been no reason to hide this. This would be typical of most track sessions with a petrol performance car, really. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N I’m happy to report there’s three big ticks awarded.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Due in the second quarter, the BYD Seal U is available globally as a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) and a fully electric model. The first of the BYD utes will be a plug-in hybrid that mates a 1.5-litre None of which will be cheap, the Polestar 3 is priced from $132,900 before on-roads. Sharing its architecture with the Volkswagen ID.3

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

None of this quartet is cheap, but all are towards the value end of the EV market. While the Tesla can utilise all the EV chargers offered by the likes of motoring clubs, Chargefox and Evie, it can also plug into thousands more chargers than can only be used by Teslas. Sure, there are cheaper options. seconds 0-100km/h (tested) 7.74

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

I bet the brakes would take a pasting, and those 21-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4s aren’t going to be cheap to replace after a few track sessions. That said, I stand by my belief I’d be happier with a comfier, rangier EV6 Air and then buy a fun petrol toy with the money saved. Some fun back roads? Very much up for that.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Unlike the recently launched Genesis GV60 – which is built on a bespoke EV architecture – the GV70 Electrified takes the familiar underpinnings of a GV70 running on petrol or diesel and adapts them to EV life. AC charging : 10.5kW, Type 2 plug. DC charging : 240kW, CCS plug. Genesis GV70 Electrified: Value.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

The company is currently focusing on plans to plug the gap between the current market and a future when electric cars hit the mainstream, by converting Lotus Elises and Volkswagen (VW) Golfs to electric power. That slot is programmed in a smart plug, that sits between the walloutlet and the charger plug. It is as simpel as that.

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2022

Not cheap, but it ups the racy ambience. With our comical current petrol prices, a decent Taycan inclusion is a three-year Chargefox subscription. AC charging : 11kW, Type 2 plug. DC charging : 270kW, CCS combo plug. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS with optional ($1000) third rear seat. 0-100km/h : 3.7

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2025

From April 1 2025, it, like every other plug-in hybrid (PHEV), will no longer be considered a zero or low emissions vehicle under fringe benefits tax (FBT) law. Its driven Aussies into plug-in hybrids if theyre not prepared to go full EV. litre turbo four-cylinder petrol allied with an electric motor and 10.9kWh battery.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Now, people are used to cellphone subscription plans and plugging the phone into the wall at night, Mr. Thesen reasoned, so a switch to electric cars would also be manageable. Rather than setting up the public for disappointment (see ethanol), plug-n electric advocates should push the very real, if not sexy, advantages. — DonO 5.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. Citroen C5 X PHEV – sleek and stylish plug-in hybrid will be created as a sedan, wagon and SUV. Ferrari 296 GTB plug-in hybrid sports car. Ford Escape PHEV – plug-in hybrid of all-new Escape. Audi RS e-Tron GT.

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Plug In India

AUGUST 21, 2022

The Ex-Showroom price of the Chetak to set at a whopping Rs 1,94,061 FAME 2 subsidy of Rs 43,500 In states like MH, you get a state subsidy of Rs 10,000 The onroad price is Rs 147,064 which is not cheap. From our observations, every EV fire is party time for Petrol head auto journalists. And people are not dumb. Their time is over!

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EV Central

JANUARY 17, 2025

This tiniest of Jeeps aint cheap, you see. Youd not believe the Avenger EV and a petrol-sucking hardcore Wrangler could possibly come from the same company. We just plug the Avenger overnight, and the battery fills at 12km/h. Quick maths for you, a ten hour plug-in bought us 120km. Real small. Fine for everyday commuting.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

EVs ain’t cheap Price is another EV purchase risk that is comparable to EV range. However, how long it takes to hit the break-even point depends on many factors , like the cost differential of a comparable ICE vehicle, depreciation, taxes, insurance costs, the cost of electricity/petrol in a region, whether charging takes place at home, etc.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 21, 2020

In addition, it is subject to similar refining, storage and distribution costs currently associated with petrol and diesel, including upstream CO2 emissions where the electricity required is usually generated from fossil fuels. Hence its supply would not be cheap, renewable nor sustainable in the long term.

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