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EV sales in Norway explode ahead of policy changes

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So a relatively lightweight 1,700 kg BEV faces an additional cost of 15,000 NOK (about €1,410) from 1st January 2023. Adding together the new weight tax, and the new VAT tax, from 1st of January, a Tesla Model Y Performance faces additional cost of around €1,850 (for weight) plus €2,350 (for VAT). The first is a weight tax of 12.5

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Road Test: 2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge T8 PHEV

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Moving towards more juice. Road Test: BMW X3 on the Middle Path. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. The XC90 Recharge T8 has several drive modes to choose from. Related Stories You Might Enjoy—Plug-in Hybrid SUV Options. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV.

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Domestic Tesla Model Y dominates the German EV market

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The BMW iX1 also did relatively well, with 537 units, its second highest month after December. This is now BMW’s bestselling BEV in Germany, and should retain that position going forwards. Nevertheless, plugins are still relatively attractive from a long term cost of ownership perspective, compared to ICE. its recent average.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

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A couple of drawbacks to consider might be the capitalization costs of building these stations and the batteries that they would have to have in stock. You could sit in your vehicle while the operation takes place. Hey, maybe you got an email during the drive, right? Battery swapping has its critics. gallon Speculawyer on DOE announces $41.9