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New Turbo S E-Hybrid PHEV to be the flagship model in the Panamera line

Green Car Congress

Porsche is launching the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid plug-in hybrid as the flagship of a model line for the first time. Porsche says that the new Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid underlines the high importance of electromobility to the company. kW on-board charger and a 230-V connection with 32 A instead of the standard 3.6-kW

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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

Much has been achieved through fakery – ‘petrol’ engine note and gear shifts included – but there’s been no reason to hide this. Same power, incidentally, as a Porsche 911 Turbo S. This would be typical of most track sessions with a petrol performance car, really.

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Genesis Electrified G80 review: Big limousine goes electric

EV Central

Fresh wheels, bumpers and grille give the Electrified G80 a smoother aerodynamic profile as well as creating some visual differentiation from the petrol versions. There are no direct rivals, although the Electrified G80 is priced relatively close to the entry-level Porsche Taycan and upcoming Audi e-Tron GT. Range : 520km (WLTP).

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Octopus launches ‘Electric Dreams’ – An EV leasing company unlocking salary sacrifice for businesses

Drive EV

” With over 30 cars that can travel over 100 miles on a single charge, drivers can choose from a variety of brands including Porsche, Renault, Jaguar, KIA, Polestar and Tesla Model S. 90% lower ‘fuel’ costs vs petrol or diesel cars. Access to EV Specialists to help them through their journey.

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

EV Central

But whereas the EV6 is based on a dedicated EV architecture, the Niro relies on an ICE platform to allow for the petrol engine for the hybrid model. The GT-Line also gets Kia’s first telematics system, known as Kia Connect. The compact SUV sits under the EV6 from a pricing perspective. Talking point.

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Kia EV6 GT Review: Is this the first great EV performance car?

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Come closer to its EV heartland, it’s also faster than the $197,200 than the Porsche Taycan 4S. Of course, being so quiet and lacking the mechanical connection an engine and gearshift delivers, it is not as engaging as some great petrol-powered sporting cars. Drive a Porsche 911 and Taycan back-to-back to get what I mean.

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

EV Central

Sharing its basic layout and compact SUV body with the petrol-powered models that hit the market in 2023, the Chery Omoda 5 EV gets a unique front-end design that appears to improve aerodynamics. Chery Omoda 5 EV Chery Omoda 5 EV. If is does make it, expect some high-performance excitement around the $60K mark. inch screens along with a 5.0-inch