Charged EVs

APRIL 12, 2023

In my very first article for Charged over 10 years ago, I opined that the Switched Reluctance Motor , or SRM, would eventually come to dominate the EV traction market, if for no other reason than the fact that it is almost as cheap as dirt to manufacture.

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Charged EVs

JULY 29, 2021

An onboard charger occupies a middle position between the other two devices in that it is highly unlikely to fail while the vehicle is being driven, but would definitely leave a negative impression should it fail upon arriving at a remote destination without sufficient charge to make it back. locomotives, EVs operated in mines).

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. Kia doesn’t quote a maximum charge power when using faster DC charging , instead cheekily pointing out it can be charged from a 350kW charger (as any other EV capable of DC charging can). DC charging : 105kW (estimated), CCS combo plug. Range : 460km (WLTP).

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Straight up, at $127,800, the GV70 Electrified does not sound cheap, but it is packed with gear and doesn’t charge you umpteen thousands in optional extras. The GV70 Electrified can accept up to about 240kW of DC charge, delivered through a charge port in the grille. DC charging : 240kW, CCS plug. tonnes, feel exciting to drive.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2023

So, it was definitely time for us to publish a review of a car that’s grabbed our attention – and yours too, judging by the sales numbers – and explain what’s going on here. No new electric vehicle sold in Australia is cheap, but the BYD Atto 3 is definitely among the most affordable. DC charging: 80kW, CCS Combo plug.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 23, 2024

Charging is also uprated compared to earlier Polestar 2 models, with 205kW DC charging and a reasonable estimated 10-80% time of 28 minutes. With 220 kW of peak output, it certainly won’t melt your face off, but I never really wanted a lot more when using this car as transportation — it is definitely an adequate amount of power.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Not cheap, but there still feels like decent value here. Charge time from 10-80 percent is 32 minutes when using a public DC fast charger. Service intervals are annual or every 25,000km, and aren’t cheap for an EV. Range is a very good 460km, energy use is 16.2kWh, and maximum DC charging rate’s a not-great 85kW.

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