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New BMW X3 plug-in hybrid offers 91km EV-only range in bid to head off Mercedes GLC PHEV

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litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol with an electric motor and a 19.7kWh battery, with the latter said to provide for a 91km pure-EV driving range (at speeds of up to 140km/h) while slashing fuel use to just 1.6L/100km Under the bonnet, the latest BMW X3 30e xDrive combines a 2.0-litre 100km on the combined cycle.

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

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A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. READ MORE: The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz READ MORE: Can the Model Y outsell the HiLux and Ranger?

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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV pricing and specifications: Stylish plug-in hybrid comes at a price in Australia

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The price puts the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 in line with full electric small SUV rivals such as the Volvo XC40 Pure Electric ($73,990) or Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 ($81,700). litre four-cylinder petrol engine with six-speed auto gearbox over the front axle, with the rear axle utilising a 90kW/250Nm electric motor. Hardware is a 132kW 1.3-litre

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

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The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. Instead, they often come with a tyre repair kit or a sealant that can temporarily fix a flat tyre. In this article, we will explore what happens to old EV batteries in New Zealand and why it’s essential to dispose of them properly.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

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Tesla Model 3 587km: Mercedes-AMG EQS53, $324,800 Rapid, high-priced AMG limo uses huge 107.8kWh battery for its 587km range, but fully exploit the EQS53’s 484kW and 950Nm and possible distance will quickly tumble. Nissan Leaf E+ 371km: Mercedes-Benx EQB 250, $87,800 For now, Australia’s only seven-seat electric SUV.

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Motor show report: everything mad and electric from Korea’s 2024 Busan Mobility Show

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At this month’s Busan Mobility Show on Korea’s south coast, anything petrol or diesel powered was basically asked to hide outside. Surprisingly spacious inside, cute styling, acceptable range of 305km from its 42kWh battery (a 355km range 49kWh version’s also confirmed for us), V2L and solid included kit all help Inster’s cause.

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Suzuki Swift Dzire Electric Car Conversion with Gears

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By Atul Gopal We had an opportunity to visit Nothway Motorsports to check out their new electric car conversion kit. For a kitted car to handle well, you also need to understand suspensions. The petrol Dzire weighs around 915 kg and the diesel one at 965 kg. Unlike CNG kits, EV kits dont eat up the boot space.

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