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JANUARY 25, 2024

And whereas high performance rivals from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus and Volvo currently rely on petrol propulsion, Porsche has switched to electricity for the new Macan. The Macan 4 is priced from $133,700 plus on-road costs and gets a dual motor drivetrain that makes 300kW and 650Nm.

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EV Central

AUGUST 6, 2023

As with other plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), the Q5 promises the best of both worlds, delivering all-electric motoring for short distances and the freedom of having a fuel tank for those longer adventures. Perhaps helping the TFSIe’s cause is Audi pitching the PHEV as a performance vehicle as much as one for low emissions motoring.

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MARCH 19, 2024

At the front and rear there’s a pair of striking T-shaped rear lamps while the front grille itself is a smooth dark panel with a small vertical LED light element strip stretching across it. The fastest versions will come with a 160kW electric motor that should provide a 0-100km /h dash of less than seven seconds. 2025 Skoda Epiq.

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EVs Must Meet Testing and Certification Standards The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states: “All light duty cars and trucks sold in the United States must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Here’s what you need to know about EV safety. This can mean pedestrians may not hear them.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Fresh wheels, bumpers and grille give the Electrified G80 a smoother aerodynamic profile as well as creating some visual differentiation from the petrol versions. But it comes at a price premium over petrol G80s, albeit with plenty of performance courtesy of a punchy dual-motor setup that provides all-wheel drive.

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Can charge at 100 kW DC. kWh battery and a 190hp electric motor driving the front wheels, although all-wheel drive EQA models are also available. Because the Mercedes-Benz EQA is electric, it’s quieter , more refined and has smoother acceleration than a petrol or a diesel GLA, so it’s better to drive around town and on longer journeys.

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JULY 7, 2022

Electric motors provide the sort of refinement and thrust even the world’s most advanced petrol engines can’t compete with and Mercedes-Benz is working towards and all-EV range across much of the world by 2030. Energy consumption : Motors: 2, 484kW/950Nm (560kW/1020Nm with AMG Dynamic Plus pack). Mercedes-AMG EQS53.

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EV Central

JANUARY 23, 2023

The flagship of a flagship, the i7 sits at the tippy top of the BMW 7 Series range (there’s also a petrol-powered mild-hybrid variant), combining all the luxe limousine trappings you expect with an all-electric powertrain for the first time. What do you get in the BMW i7? inch screen that unfolds from the middle of the roof of the i7.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Exclusive features inside include powered sports front seats with lumbar adjust and ventilation, Nappa leather interior trim, inlays in carbon fibre, steering wheel heating, colour ambient lighting, illuminated door sills and an alarm that provides push notifications. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS. Combined, they produce 440kW and 830Nm.

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kW motor operating at 48 V will draw around 50 A of current. In fact not only does he advocate 48 V DC in vehicles, he even wants 48 V DC in your homes! As more and more of us put solar panels on our roofs, we can move away from our grid driven AC to battery driven DC lights and appliances. This changes voltage.

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As more people are taking the electric vehicle industry more seriously, the UK government have announced plans to ban sales of new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars. For a faster charge, visit any public Level 3 DC Fast Charge station for 80% charge in 40 minutes or 100% charge in an hour. TORQUE: (Motor axle) 42 Nm – 30.98

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MARCH 3, 2021

The C40 Recharge has twin electric motors, one on the front and one on the rear axle, powered by a 78kWh battery that can be fast-charged to 80 per cent in about 40 minutes. The Ioniq 5 is also capable of DC fast charging at up to 350 kW, fast enough to go from 10% to 80% in just 18 minutes. Oshkosh had teamed up with Ford Motor Co.

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APRIL 27, 2024

And Porsche is expecting to sell at least as many of the new Macan EVs as the old petrol-powered ones. The all-electric Macan is a whole lot more expensive than the petrol model it will replace late in 2024. Porsche Macan 4 gets two electric motors making 300kW/650Nm; 0-100km/h in 5.2 inch curved instrument cluster and 10.9-inch

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The powertrain is comprised of a 95 kWh lithium-ion battery and two electric motors – one at the front and one at the rear – which deliver 306 PS (408 PS with boost) and 561 Nm of torque (664 Nm with boost). The dashboard looks similar to that in other petrol and diesel models, and the overall interior is a very upmarket environment.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Its natural EV rivals are the GWM Ora and MG4 , but the Dolphin also competes with many petrol-powered hatchbacks. That’s important because it makes it a viable well-specified alternative to petrol-powered hatchbacks such as the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia Cerato and Hyundai i30. That’s the car we’ve tested here.

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MAY 18, 2024

litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery. The Dynamic has a single e-motor up-front, while the Premium adds turbocharging to the ICE and another e-motor at the rear. The steering is adjustable through two modes, but is light in either. Both Sealion 6s have five seats, a 1.5-litre

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AUGUST 2, 2024

Traction EV: Queensland company kicking goals in EV converting classic cars But unlike the Baja Beetles we’re used to, there’s no exposed air-cooled motor with whopping exhausts attached. Instead, peer under the tray back and there’s a NetGain HyPer 9HV electric motor driving the rear wheels. Air conditioning?

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Unlike petrol cars where filling up requires a trip to the petrol station, you can recharge at home or anywhere with access to electricity. Most major petrol companies have also installed EV chargers at many of their sites. EV charging vs. petrol costs. Short-range EV trips.

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By Atul Gopal Atul Gopal from PluginIndia and some members of the Nexon EV owners community were invited to Tata Motor's electric car factory. Was nice to watch video clips of the Nexon battery pack being put in a petrol fire, dumped into a water tank etc. Light at 1200 W per sq m is put on the vehicle.

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JULY 26, 2023

EV Central’s 2023 Peugeot e-Partner review: The Peugeot e-Partner compact electric van adds another contender to the small but growing light commercial EV segment. But the price is high, the equipment content is lower than the cheaper petrol Partner range and load carrying also takes a hit. Petrol models are rated up to 1037kg.

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MAY 22, 2023

Inside Though the 500e is slightly larger all over than the petrol-burning Fiat 500. Though the battery pack is small, the car’s overall energy efficiency is aided by its smallness and relative lightness. The Fiat comes with an 11kW on-board AC charger and can accept up to 85kW from a DC fast charger.

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JULY 6, 2024

But as with the Tesla Model Y that is the top seller, the Polestar 4 will also have to compete against petrol-powered alternatives in the quest to grow market share. Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor with Performance Pack. Or, at least, the single motor rear-drive model does. The Dual Motor model is $93,050 plus on-roads.

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The city-centred electric car features a small 48-volt battery paired with a single electric motor producing 13.6 Back in January 2020, Tata Motors introduced an updated version of its Tiago to the country with a number of enhanced looks and features. The eC3 has a claimed range of 320 km and supports 15 amps and a DC fast charger.

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MARCH 7, 2024

You better have deep pockets Our verdict on the BZ4X 2WD’s chief rival: Tesla Model Y RWD review 2024 Toyota BZ4X FWD price and equipment 2024 Toyota bZ4X FWD It’s $66,000 plus on-roads for this single motor front-wheel-drive BZ4X. Both FWD and AWD look near identical, and share a 71.4kWh battery.

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JANUARY 19, 2024

The rear lights are even better. The e-2008 has a range of only 328km, its single motor offers just 100kW/260Nm, has 100kW maximum charging, and the rear seat and boot space are sized better for a retired couple than our family of four. I like them light, playful and eager for lift-off oversteer. But enough distractions.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Powered by a single electric motor, the rear-wheel drive 2025 Volkswagen ID.3 GTI hot hatch gets the green light for 2026 launch READ MORE: Electric vehicle winners and losers: Volkswagen steps up as Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Nissan drop the ball – and Tesla and BYD run away with it | Opinion READ MORE: Volkswagen ID.2all While the ID.3

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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 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. The GV70 has two motors, one on each axle, and a 77.4kWh battery pack. Each motor makes 160kW and 350Nm.

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JULY 7, 2022

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. Kia Niro EV GT-Line is equipped with a single electric motor. It still uses a single electric motor driving the front wheels. Motors : 1 front 150kW/255Nm. 0-100km/h : 7.8

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MARCH 22, 2023

Range figures are according to the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure) cycle. 2022 BMW iX M60 large electric SUV 551km: Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor, $68,400 Cracking range for the price, the long range version of the Polestar 2 can be DC fast-charged from 10-80 percent charge in as little as 35 minutes.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

There’s a single electric motor making 135kW and 270Nm and driving the front wheels. Speaking of which, the Mini Electric can charge at up to 50kW using a public DC plug, which Mini says is enough to get the battery to 80 percent in 36 minutes. Nothing changes with the electrics of the limited edition Resolute.

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JULY 4, 2022

Speaking of the Turbo variants, the GTS borrows its electric motors – one on each axle – but bespoke adapted for the new model. There’s a GTS-exclusive SportDesign high gloss black rear diffuser, black side skirts and front bumper, while a black Porsche logo is integrated into the rear light strip. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS.

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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. Its twin motors offer 166kW/350Nm up front and 282kW/390Nm at rear, combining for a mighty 448kW/740Nm: it has almost twice the kW of a normal (and not exactly slow) AWD Ioniq 5.

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Motor specification. Motor type – BLDC Hub motor. Motor Power – 4080W. Tail, Front, Indicator – LED light. In front headlamp with DRL (Daytime running lamp) with inside light “C” signature. In left side rear tyre Motor cover box with “C” signature. Non removable battery.

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MAY 11, 2023

The money buys an electric motor over the front as well as the rear axle (upping the power and torque), making the 350 all-wheel-drive. The giant panoramic roof boosts the sense of space and light, bettered only by the optional white interior of our test car. Inside, a 12.8-inch And, to my mind, not $20,000 quicker. That said, 3.5

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JULY 10, 2022

Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Kia EV6 Air, Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD, Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range. In each instance we’ve chosen the most affordable options using a single electric motor for propulsion, although in the case of the Polestar it had options fitted. Each of our quartet has a single electric motor driving two wheels.

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JUNE 21, 2022

As the Model 3 has done, the Model Y is also poised to tempt buyers from traditional petrol- and diesel-powered SUVs. The Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive uses the same single electric motor driving the rear wheels that is fitted to the Model 3 RWD. A single electric motor drives the rear wheels of the most affordable Model Y.

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