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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

Teslarati

“Six out of ten Porsche Taycan” ever delivered have a problem with battery management that affects and damages battery cells, requires replacement of cells and batteries, and is causing vehicle fires, according to a source working at Porsche’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. The Porsche Taycan’s charging port.

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The Toyota FT-Se Concept Probably Isn’t the Next MR2

The Truth About Cars

When Toyota first previewed the MR2 in 1981 as the SA-X Prototype, the whole point was to offer customers a car that was incredibly engaging to drive while also being cheap to own. An argument could be made that electrification could be used to help keep the car cheap to operate. The recipe would presumably be different for the FT-Se.

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Test drive: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 overshadows Model 3

Baua Electric

Its streamliner design features a front end that arguably has Porsche Panamera and GM EV1 vibes. Both require a wired USB-A connection, which boggles the mind. The Hyundai Ioniq 6 just looks cool, and its design is functional to boot. The rear end harkens back to the Infiniti J30 and finishes it off with a ducktail spoiler.

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Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024

EV Central

They’re not going to be cheap. Porsche asks between $158,000 – $351,000 for its Taycan EV , and queues for it are out the door and around the corner. Along with 5G connection where available, Volvo’s aligned with Epic Games to ensure lightning-fast computing power and high quality graphics for the 14.5-inch

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: road and track review of a Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model 3 Performance killer

EV Central

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N But as our European correspondent John Carey suggested , it’s less than half the price of a Porsche Taycan GTS ($248,300) and, having track tested both, can confirm the cheaper Hyundai’s a more thrilling track machine. Same power, incidentally, as a Porsche 911 Turbo S.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. inch infotainment screen, although the addition of satellite-navigation means it drops the wireless smartphone connectivity, with users instead having to plug in if they want to use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior. Talking point.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

Bearing some design similarities to the Porsche Panamera, the GWM Ora Sport produces up to 300kW and 680Nm in more expensive dual-motor guise, promising seriously brisk acceleration. There will be single-motor front-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive models available and a lengthy list of tech that includes remote connectivity and dual 12.3-inch