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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. The most affordable BMW BEV since the iX3 is its opposite when it comes to orthodoxy and risk. 2023 BMW iX1 M Sport rear seat. inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch

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2024 Audi Q8 55 e-tron review: Is Audi’s electric SUV flagship a worthy rival to the Mercedes EQE and BMW iX?

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Chief rivals are the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV , as the prestige German EV stoush bubbles along nicely. Until the cheaper Q8 50 e-tron lands, the Q8 55 e-tron’s a costlier proposition than the BMW iX (from $130,900) and Benz EQE (from $134,900). Another minor grumble is having climate control through a screen.

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BMW boosts battery capacity of MY2017 i3 to 33 kWh with higher energy density Li-ion cells; up to 114 miles combined cycle range

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BMW will offer a new model range of its i3 compact electric car, and from the 2017 model year will be offering a new version with more than 50% increased battery capacity. BMW range testing was under everyday conditions in city environment, 68° F, heating/air-conditioning, preheating, COMFORT driving mode. New Li-ion pack.

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IONITY orders 324 350kW EV chargers from ABB for second phase of expansion

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IONITY, a joint venture of BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, as well as the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche, has to date opened 202 charging sites across 18 European markets. ABB has currently sold more than 13,000 DC fast chargers across over 80 countries worldwide.

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BMW ActiveHybrid 7 uses new Visteon compact electric air conditioning compressor

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The recently launched BMW ActiveHybrid 7 ( earlier post ) uses a new lightweight electric AC compressor from Visteon Corporation. Air conditioning compressors are used to pump refrigerant through the climate system, cooling and dehumidifying the air for vehicle occupants. Electric compressors also enhance passenger comfort.

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2015 VW e-Golf EPA-rated at 116 MPGe combined, 83-mile range

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2014 BMW i3. In addition, the e-Golf comes equipped with a standard Combined Charging System (CCS) which allows the car to use the SAE standard DC fast charging infrastructure (at select stations), bringing the battery’s state of charge to 80 percent in about 30 minutes. Volkswagen of America, Inc. EPA ratings for select EVs.

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2024 Volvo EX30 Review

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All versions come with a 69kWh nickel manganese cobalt battery pack, with the Geely-platform-derived electric model offering 11kW AC charging capability, and 153kW DC charging. Recharging on maximum AC power should take 8 hours from 0-100 per cent, while DC max-rate charging should accomplish 10-80 per cent in 26 minutes.

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