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Report: Tesla Readying New Model 3 Performance

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At the same time, the new car lost tax credit eligibility and its place as a compelling, affordable EV as a result. While it’s still less expensive than many competitors, the new Performance almost certainly won’t be cheap. Image: Tesla] Become a& TTAC insider.

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Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3 lead the way as Chinese-built electric vehicle sales soar in Australia

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While the Model Y dropped back from the incredible high of 5560 sales and second outright in June , it was still only beaten in the sales race by the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux utes and the cheap and cheerful MG ZS SUV. Add in 604 Model 3 sedan sales and Tesla claimed eighth overall in July with 3934 sales.

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Tesla Model Y wins UK bestseller spot in March

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HEVs and mild-hybrids are offered by manufacturers as a quick and relatively cheap way (especially in the case of mild hybrids) to improve fleet emissions, compared to ICE-only vehicles. Audi rounded out the top three spots. The remaining ranks are more closely distributed, with MG and Audi in 2nd and 3rd spots.

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2020's Top Ten Best EVs!

EVolution

We are hunting affordable cars here so we will be talking about their newly reduced vehicle, the Tesla Model 3. Starting at $68,425 and ending at $92,425 before on-road costs, Tesla's are definitely not cheap, but with their price tags comes performance. Cool: 3rd Audi e-tron. Range: 8th. Cool: 5th Mini Electric. Cost: 10th.

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

EV Central

Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo at lowest ride height 466km: Genesis GV60 AWD, $110,700 Not cheap, but the Genesis GV60 compact SUV with a motor over each axle and 77.4kWh battery is refined, fast, comfortable and laden down with gear. Not cheap, but a 95kWh battery, 446km range and 150kW DC fast charging are wins.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

The EV newcomer is largely unheard of but arrived with an affordable bang in the form of the Atto 3. The Audi e-Tron GT , Kia EV6 GT and Hyundai Ioniq 5 N would be at the top of that list. It’s the first ‘affordable’ EV that’s not felt heavily compromised or compromising. Biggest EV surprise of 2022. Biggest EV surprise of 2022.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Audi e-Tron S – triple motor version of the regular e-Tron arrives early in 2022 priced from $165,600 (plus on-roads), delivering more performance and slicker dynamics. Audi RS e-Tron GT.