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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

“That’s proper arse-hole parking,” says the Tesla Model 3 owner as he stares – bewildered – at our Porsche Taycan blocking three Tesla superchargers. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. 2023 Porsche Taycan RWD in Crayon and with choice options.

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Classic car rally to allow EVs to participate for the first time

Teslarati

The “Bay to Birdwood Run” has announced that starting this year, electric conversion vehicles will be allowed to participate in the rally. Some of the first players in the conversion space include Zelectric Motors and EV4U Custom Conversions, both started in the 2000s and offer conversion services for a variety of vehicles.

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Lucid CEO shares take on next-gen EVs: “The electric car of the future only needs 250 miles”

Teslarati

While the Lucid Air is not selling as strongly as its rivals like the Porsche Taycan and the Tesla Model S, the luxury electric vehicle maker is nonetheless optimistic about its potential. I want to have a big impact upon the planet – we’re worried about global warming. We’re at 4.6

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Spy the back end at the wrong angle and it could be the lovechild of a Porsche 993 and Ford AU Falcon. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines. When the RWD version on 18-inch wheels arrives it will offer 614km (WLTP) between charges. It’s striking in the metal. Distinctive.

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Honda reveals radical new electric Saloon concept at CES 2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

Its rakish silhouette stems from Honda’s desire for “lower and wider vehicles”, said Minami, but it has not been conceived as a dedicated sporting EV to rival the likes of the Porsche Taycan. They will be capable of charging from 10-80% capacity in between 10 and 15 minutes. The Space Hub.

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Whew! It runs again. Zivan mods are back too.

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

The points were burned and had to be re-timed. I sent it to Electric Conversions to add a "low-power" switch so that it pulls 20 amps or 12 amps from a 115V outlet. I took the 914 in to Alan at A & P Specialties this morning and his techs fixed the timing so the car runs smoothly again. I'll have to do more research on those items.

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Fixing all the Nitpicky Stuff

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

Re-attach the inside rear-view mirror. By re-attaching it lower on the glass, I'll be able to look directly backwards and see the road and traffic behind me. - This might be an issue with the charging system, or the battery or the alternator. I'll probably end up taking the switch apart and cleaning off the contacts. -

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