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The #1 working mum’s guide to buying the perfect electric car

My Energi

Buying the perfect electric car for Mums. Which was the last petrol / fossil fuel car you owned? The last petrol car I owned was the Mazda 3. If you went and purchased a mini electric and compared it to a petrol mini, the only real difference is that it has no engine. me neither, particularly as it is mothers day!

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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV pricing and specifications: Stylish plug-in hybrid comes at a price in Australia

EV Central

Alfa Tonale buyers can buy a mild hybrid petrol Ti version for $49,900, while a $56,500 mild hybird Veloce grade has – drivetrain excluded – identical specification and features to the $21,100 pricier Veloce PHEV. Hardware is a 132kW 1.3-litre These combine for 208kW, and offering a hot hatch-like 6.2-second

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

You might have to compromise a little when it comes to colour, features or mileage, but the listings are packed with brilliant buys. 40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder. Will the price cap rise far above petrol prices and massively impact my finances? Renault ZOE Z.E.40

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Everything you need to know about owning a Tesla: From tech to charging, haggling to hardware

EV Central

But what’s it like to step from a Toyota/Mazda/Hyundai/BMW/Mercedes-Benz into the car that’s been likened to a computer on wheels? Forget about crunching a deal Even buying a Tesla is a unique experience. Tesla doesn’t have dealers but instead has showrooms that allow you to buy the car from head office.

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

Drive Electric

The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. If you currently own an EV or are considering buying one, learning how to use the repair kits will save you a lot of trouble if you’re dealing with a flat on the go! Why are EV repairs different from regular cars?

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It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes

EV Central

Makers who have a corporate average below the limit will gain credits, those who exceed the limit will have to either buy credits from other brands or pay fines. A Mazda CX-5 2WD, for example, emits 161g/km of CO2 so would be up for $1300 in penalties, while the all-wheel drive version emits 175g/km so would cop $3400 in fines.

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Forget the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora, buy a $40k Mazda MX-30 EV instead | Opinion

EV Central

I think you should buy a Mazda MX-30 Electric … and I’ve not even been drinking. You know, the small SUV we panned at its July 2021 launch for its “poor value proposition” Our review , in short, suggested you’d be almost out of your mind to buy one. Ergo, very few sold. How about the GWM Ora ?

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