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Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is teased for the first time: Could brand’s first-ever electric wagon tempt you out of a Tesla Model Y?

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If you’re wondering why there’s a difference, blame the ID.7 7 Pro charges at 22kW AC or up to 170kW on a DC fast-charger, while the later-arriving 86kWh battery in the ID.7 7 Pro S will charge at up to 200kW. 7 sedan’s 0.23Cd. If that doesn’t sound quick enough, a sportier all-wheel drive ID.7

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Driven: Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan range

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Its short overhangs, “one-bow line” profile and stretched wheelbase take some getting used to, while a strange shut line from the A-pillar – part of a sealed bonnet – and external flap to re-fill the windscreen washer reservoir don’t help. Especially when climate control is involved. That said, 3.5

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2024 Peugeot e-2008 review: Is this affordable European electric SUV a true rival to the Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3?

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At $59,990 in a single well-equipped trim level — the e-2008 GT — it’s cheap compared to fellow Euro models like the BMW iX1 xDrive30 ($87k) or the Mercedes-Benz EQA ($78k). What is charging like for the Peugeot e-2008? Choose to prepay your servicing, and you’re looking at $1000 total for the first five years.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: road and track review of a Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model 3 Performance killer

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inch digital screens Wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Wireless phone charging Bluelink connected services Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates Positively, and unlike the Ioniq 5 Epiq, no digital side mirrors for this hottest of Ioniqs. Quoted charge speed is 350kW, but our previous tests suggest under 250kW is more realistic.

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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). What is charging like for the Audi Q8 55 e-tron? Standard kit is generous.

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2024 Polestar 2 RWD: why the cheaper entry level beats the dual motor AWD

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Boon for buyers of the new RWD Long Range is its larger battery can charge up to 205kW rather than the entry-level’s 135kW. For DC charging, that sees a 10-80% boost drop from 34 minutes to 28 minutes. Cameras and police radars, meanwhile, only care about the speed you’re clocked at. seconds to 6.2-seconds

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Polestar 2 AWD or 2WD: Which one should you buy?

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Public charging a 2022 Polestar 2 Dual Motor AWD Buyers have agreed. Evie Public charging a 2022 Polestar 2 2WD Single Motor Importantly for those shopping now, be aware the Polestar 2 will be updated this year , with orders expected to open in April and deliveries starting in Q3. Tempted to buy one?

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