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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

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The fact that car companies air these commercials year-after-year means they’re at least somewhat effective. So if you’re finding yourself persuaded to buy a car this holiday season, let it be electric. Simply enter your ZIP code and you’re off to the races. Not convinced? New EV Models Keep Coming.

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Peugeot E-Expert walk around and first drive

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The charging flap is located here at the front left of the vehicle, this opens which opens like so to reveal your Type 2 and your CCS connector. The CCS connector is your public rapid charge port. in comparison to the longer version which has an exterior length of 5.3m Still, that’s impressive. Functionality.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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It has now re-established it as an electrified sub-brand of GMC. As a visual and performance statement it naturally draws comparisons with the Cybertruck. Kia Tasman An artist’s render of Kia’s ute. Turns out that ute will be called the Kia Tasman and will launch in Australia in 2025.

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Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which one is the best EV in Australia?

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Then there’s Kia’s EV6 , the first ground-up electric car from the Korean brand. Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Kia EV6 Air, Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD, Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range. Being designed from the outset as EVs, the Tesla, Kia and Hyundai have their e-motors in the rear driving the back wheels.

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Charging a Tesla Model Y at a new V3 Supercharger

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Charging a Tesla is now faster thanks to the latest Superchargers – and we’ve tested it. V3 Superchargers look very similar to older versions, but there’s only one charge cable per outlet. Charging our Tesla Model Y started when the state of charge (SOC) was on 9 percent. Plugging in to charge the Tesla Model Y RWD.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

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And in case you’re wondering what BYD stands for, it’s Build Your Dreams, something spelled out on the back of the Atto 3. By comparison the MG ZS EV starts at $44,990 drive-away and the Nissan Leaf $50,990 plus on-road costs. The similarly-sized Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro EV are thousands of dollars more expensive.

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