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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

A Taycan’s DC charge port is behind the front left wheel, and Tesla chargers are designed for Teslas to back into position and recharge at their rear-mount ports. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. Monies paid, we’re heading north away from the Big Smoke.

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An Update On Upcoming Fast Charging Stations in Southeast New Mexico

CleanTechnica EVs

Why I Spend Time On This One of the things I like to cover here at CleanTechnica is upcoming DC fast charge stations. While in reality, the average EV driver will rarely use one, it’s still a big factor in whether someone will buy an EV. If you’re on the fence about buying an electric […].

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Abarth 500e landing with $60,500 price tag, nudging Tesla Model 3 money

EV Central

We’ve already driven the little Italian overseas – see the full review here – where John Carey deemed it “an electric entertainer that’s unlike anything else,” and “this small package of EV joy from Italy is sure to make those who buy it smile wide and smile frequently.” What do you drive?

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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an EV

Clean Fleet Report

They’re eco-friendly, economical , and just plain fun to drive. In addition, charging an EV costs significantly less than filling up a gas tank, making EVs a more affordable option in the long run. One of the main drawbacks of EVs is that they take longer to charge than it takes to fuel up a gasoline-powered car.

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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

EV Central

But which is the better buy? There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, of course, as well as dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and on-board nav, a powered boot and a 14-speaker Meridian surround sound system. Sure, the EV6 is slightly faster, but in real terms, you’re unlikely to notice. Which is the best value?

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The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know

EV Central

Here’s the complete guide on buying an EV – and everything you should be ready for when you take delivery of your first electric car. EV range is optimistic The brochure of an EV typically spruiks how far it will go on a charge. READ MORE: How far will be EV drive on a charge? Don’t ever expect it to go that far.

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Volkswagen ID.4 GTX Review

Drive Electric

Price to Buy : From £56,380. Charging costs : Full charge costs £10.78. Calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW – find out more about how much it costs to charge an electric car ). There’s also a compartment under the boot floor to store the charging cables. A 0-100% charge at a 7.2