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BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance

Baua Electric

The world’s leading EV maker, BYD , is taking aim at exotic car manufacturers like Ferrari and Lamborghini with the new Yangwang U9. BYD Yangwang U9 electric supercar (Source: BYD) That’s faster than a Ferrari SF90 and Buggati Chiron, with an official time of 2.5 It also supports dual charging. The Buggati Chiron starts at $3.3

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

Drive Electric

Repairing and maintaining EVs also requires a selection of different specialised tools and equipment, such as battery diagnostic tools, high voltage gloves, and specialised charging equipment. Instead, they often come with a tyre repair kit or a sealant that can temporarily fix a flat tyre. What if my EV tyre goes flat?

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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

Cars That Think

The Defender charges like a lioness on a wildebeest’s scent, slaying 60 miles per hour (almost 100 kilometers per hour) in about 5 seconds. A port mounted on a rear fender connects a standard CCS ( Combined Charging System ) plug to an onboard 7-kW charger. But when I step on the accelerator, my own heart jumps.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Ferrari EV – yep, there’s a pure EV Ferrari coming, although what it looks like and how it goes is a long way off. Ferrari 296 GTB plug-in hybrid sports car. Ferrari SF90 Stradale – first plug-in hybrid from the prancing horse brand brings three electric motors and a 4.0-litre Promised by 2025.

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New secret details of 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance! Musk’s mega-fast electric car explored in Australia

EV Central

Expect much bigger brakes, better tyres and possibly some form of body kit. Faster USB gadget charging The 2024 Tesla Model 3 now only has three USB-C charging ports – one up front and two in the rear. As well as additional performance – eclipsing the 3.3-second