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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

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A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. The maximum DC fast charge rate is 110kW. That’s because Yangwang is a new subsidiary brand of BYD devoted to luxury vehicles.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: 331 reasons the dual motor is worth the extra spend

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The Long Range also charges at up to 250kW (we saw 251kW, as per the pic below). Tesla Model 3 Long Range charging at 251kW/1587km/h. But… as with all NMC batteries they prefer not to be charged up to 100 percent regularly; so only do that for road trips. makes plenty of sense, especially for those who prefer all-wheel drive.

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Tale of Two 2,000-mile EV Rural Road Trips

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My desire was to learn how to live with an EV away from one’s familiar territory and also to find out what one has to do to overcome charging station issues and learn how to live with it. Fortunately it’s becoming less of an issue now the newest EVs have a range of up to 300 miles on a full battery charge.

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2023 Toyota bZ4X

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Then, by 2030, 80 percent of Toyota’s global sales will be electrified with hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Charging is through Level 1, 2 or 3 (DC Fast Charging) plus regenerative braking. The DC charging should translate into an 80-percent charge in about an hour.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance review: Global launch first drive of a sickeningly good electric sports sedan

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Tesla Model 3 Performance set for huge boost as reveal looms READ MORE: Updated Tesla Model 3 electric car now on sale in Australia, bringing Project Highland updates to reality with more features, tech and EV range When they talk about cars and what they want from them, these guys reference old BMW M3s and Porsche 911s.

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Camry hybrid, Ioniq 5 N reviews; Prius and Cybertruck recalls; Highlander EV: The Week in Reverse

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Which EV maker is grading how reliably fast-charge stations work with its vehicles? Rivian charging grades for trip planning – Software Update 2024.11.01 Rivian charging grades for trip planning – Software Update 2024.11.01 Which automaker reportedly scrapped development of ICE range extenders for EVs?

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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric review: Is this the sweet spot between the BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y?

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Finally, you can have the Kona Electric Premium, which is only available with the bigger battery — but you’ll have to pay for it, with the fanciest Kona listing at $68,000, or $4000 more than its equivalent predecessor (which was called the Highlander). What is powering the Hyundai Kona Electric and how fast can it charge?

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