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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

Now safely, and very suddenly, ensconced within the sales top 10, it has sent its MG 4 XPower hot hatch off to undergo some localisation treatment, scoring new wheels and springs, a new body kit and spoilers, and a generally tougher, more menacing look. When it comes time to charge, the XPower will take 140kW DC charging.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

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Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. For a plug-in hybrid it is, but those prices are some $15,000 more than the equivalent Outlander petrol versions. Home charging a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. Safety kit also runs deep.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

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EV Central plugged in to find out. The Model Y will travel further, though, claiming 533km between charges, compared to the Toyota’s 411km. While its set up for DC fast charging, it’s limited to 150kW. AC charging: 11kW, Type 2 plug DC charging: 150kW, CCS combo plug 0-100km/h: 6.9

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Honda Fit EV leases now include Leviton Level 2 charging station

Green Car Congress

As of 1 June 2013, all Honda Fit EV leases are including the Leviton 32 amp, 240 volt (Level 2) electric vehicle charging station. Using the Leviton station, Honda customers can charge their Fit EV in three hours, said Steve Center, Vice President of Environmental Business Development at American Honda Motor Co.,

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25 Must-Have Accessories for Electric Vehicles

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Whether you’re a new EV owner or a seasoned enthusiast, these 25 accessories will help you optimize your EV’s functionality, convenience, and style. Level 2 Home Charging Station A Level 2 home charging station is a significant investment for EV owners. Thus In 8 hours or fewer, the average EV can be fully charged.

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2025 Hyundai Inster review: the $40k city SUV challenge to the MG4, GWM Ora and BYD Dolphin

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2025 Hyundai Inster – all four seats fold flat for van/camping potential, if you’re brave. It public charges up to 120kW, the battery taking 30 minutes to go from 10-80 per cent. An 11kW on-board charger is standard for slower home AC charging of from four hours. So far, so conservative. 2025 Hyundai Inster EV.

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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

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There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, of course, as well as dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and on-board nav, a powered boot and a 14-speaker Meridian surround sound system. Extra performance kit here includes electronically controlled suspension and an electronically controlled limited slip differential (e-LSD).

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