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Budget relief! Porsche planning more affordable Macan EV … but it will still cost heaps

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If you’ve been a bit gobsmacked by the rise in price of the new Porsche Macan EV compared to its ICE predecessor, we’ve got a good news/bad news story for you. There are only two dual motor models in the Macan EV range that launches in Australia later this year – the $133,700 Macan 4 and the $180,100 Macan Turbo. 2024 Porsche Macan 4.

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2024 Polestar 3 family to grow: More affordable 650km-plus Single Motor model and hi-po ‘Beast’ incoming

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The Polestar 3 large luxury electric SUV due to start deliveries to customers in Australia in September will soon be more affordable – and go further on a charge. Later this year the single motor version of Polestar 3 will become available,” confirmed Brent Ellis, Polestar’s global head of product PR. 2024 Polestar 3.

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2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year

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The Porsche Macan is a whole lot more than just another fast SUV. Let me explain… The Macan is Porsche’s top selling car, accounting for about half of the brand’s sales in Australia. Distinguished by its fake air vents on the sides of the rear bumper, the Porsche Macan Turbo makes up to 470kW and 1130Nm and gets to 100km/h in 3.3

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Hyundai taps ex-Porsche, Apple Car exec to bolster performance as it transitions to EVs

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Hyundai is bringing on ex-Porsche and Apple exec Manfred Harrer to lead the development of its new luxury Genesis Magma brand. The appointment is expected to help accelerate Hyundai Motor’s (including Kia’s) transition to electric with “top-tier” EV leadership. It could rival larger electric SUVs like the Rivian R1S and Kia’s EV9.

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Twinning is winning: New 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron co-developed with the Porsche Macan unwrapped ahead of 2025 Australian launch

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The all-new 2024 Audi Q6 e-tron that was developed alongside the Macan has been fully unveiled and the big news is the more affordable Audi doesn’t miss out on any of the mid-size Porsche SUV’s advanced tech. Even the most affordable version will offer brisk pace, with 0-100km/h taking just 5.9

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BYD unveils sleek new electric hatch and 1,000 hp tri-motor Denza Z9 GT EV

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For example, its most affordable, the new Seagull (or Dolphin Mini overseas), launched last month with a starting price of $9,700 (69,800 yuan). The Z9 GT is the brand’s new flagship luxury electric sedan poised to compete with Porsche and BMW. BYD has introduced several new “Honor” editions of its most popular EVs at cheaper prices.

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Porsche Taycan GTS review

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Pity the Porsche Taycan buyer, if you can. Porsche will tell you this new Taycan GTS is an antidote for any procrastinators. That’s important for Porsche owners with an image to maintain, no matter if it actually ever sees a race circuit. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS.

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