Remove Climate Remove Kits Remove Lithium Ion Remove Tech
article thumbnail

2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

EV Central

Delivering the bZ4X’s range is a 71.4kWh lithium-ion battery. There’s also dual-zone climate, a 12.3-inch EV Central plugged in to find out. 2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD price and equipment The top-spec bZ4X lists at $77,990, which makes it marginally cheaper than the Tesla Model Y Long Range, which lists at $78,400.

Toyota 95
article thumbnail

Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

EV Central

While Europe gets e-Power technology filtered across its model ranges, Nissan in Australia has opted to debut the tech on its two most expensive trim levels, the Ti and Ti-L. You can get into a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for $40,550, but Nissan does say it will look to expand the tech across cheaper trim levels in the future.

Nissan 92
article thumbnail

Volkswagen showcasing electric I.D. BUZZ CARGO, Cargo e-Bike concepts at LA Auto Show

Green Car Congress

Based on the Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB), and a sibling to the I.D. If the vehicle covers fairly normal distances in the city on a daily and weekly basis, a lithium-ion battery with an energy capacity of 48 kWh is recommended. A 250W motor assists the rider, and is powered by a lithium-ion battery.

Concept 249
article thumbnail

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV review: This five-door five-seat electric SUV is right in the zone … until you get to the price

EV Central

Also standard are AMG brushed stainless steel pedals, a huge sunroof, 64-colour ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control using a heat pump, leather upholstery, Anthracite trim, a power tailgate and cargo area roller cover. Its high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack is protected for 10 years/250,000km. At least it’s not alone.

SUV 59
article thumbnail

Genesis GV60 review: Compact SUV a milestone for Korean luxury maker

EV Central

The Performance AWD justifies its price premium with a decent whack of extra grunt and a few tech upgrades. There’s no spare tyre just a mobility kit. The Genesis GV60 Performance AWD marries high tech and luxury in its cabin. Both GV60s are dual motor all-wheel drives with very similar levels of comfort and safety equipment.

SUV 82
article thumbnail

Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

There are companies that are reinventing the lead-acid battery to make it more competitive with lithium-ion and nickel metal hydride in terms of storage capacity versus weight, durability, and cold weather performance. None of the new electric cars are planning to use old-tech lead acid batteries. In the U.S. Follow the money.

Oregon 58
article thumbnail

2024 Audi Q8 55 e-tron review: Is Audi’s electric SUV flagship a worthy rival to the Mercedes EQE and BMW iX?

EV Central

Standard kit is generous. 2024 Audi Q8 55 e-tron Launch Edition Extras above the normal wagon for the Sportback version are 21-inch alloys, Valcona leather Sport seats and four-zone climate control. For the same money the wagon with Launch Edition kit looks the pick. Audi even come and fit a basic home charger for you to boot.

Audi 83