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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

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As more people choose to own Electric Vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand, it’s important for drivers to understand how and where to access reliable, efficient, EV-specific repair and maintenance services. The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. What if my EV tyre goes flat?

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2024 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review: Australia’s cheapest electric car provides an EV alternative to the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato

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The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s most affordable electric car. Its natural EV rivals are the GWM Ora and MG4 , but the Dolphin also competes with many petrol-powered hatchbacks. BYD Dolphin Dynamic Value The most affordable BYD Dolphin is badged as the Dolphin Dynamic, priced from $38,890 plus on-road costs.

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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Home charging equipment would add to the bill, but the Model Y is close enough in price to challenge our electric Pug. I could drive-away a Tesla Model 3 RWD (513km range) for around $66,000, while Chinese SUV rivals like the BYD Atto 3 and MG4 offer better specs for less. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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New EV electric car calendar

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All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. READ MORE: Every electric ute and pick-up coming soon! READ MORE: Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Subscribe now!

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

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Sales of electric cars almost tripled in 2023 and Aussies had more models than ever to choose from. As well as new models from heavy EV hitters such as Tesla, BYD, Polestar and Volvo, there will be a raft of traditional brands jumping on board the electric car race. BYD Seal U BYD Seal U. BYD ute BYD ute patent.

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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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For many, it’s the primary barrier preventing an electric car commitment. Mercedes-AMG EQS53 575km: BMW iX M60, $222,900 With 455kW and 1100Nm on tap, the iX M60 is the first electric SUV to receive the hallowed BMW ‘M’ treatment. Range anxiety. So just how far can you travel between charges? kWh battery for solid range.

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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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EV Central’s BMW iX1 review: It’s drifting into ancient history now but BMW was a real battery electric vehicle trendsetter when it launched the i3 back in 2013. A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. The iX1 comes with an unbranded six-speaker system.

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