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The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz

EV Central

We’ll limit our top five to under $100,000 – no small sum, but these days families have had to make peace with combustion SUVs, dual-cab utes and people movers costing $60,000 and upwards. Maximum charge rate’s a fair 100kW, and a bonus is three years free charging on the Chargefox network.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

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Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. So just how far can you travel between charges? Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance versions don’t go as far, but they’re still impressive.

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

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2024 Audi Q8 55 e-tron Launch Edition What does the Audi Q8 55 e-tron cost and what features do you get? The wagon-backed version is $153,900 plus on-roads, while a higher-spec Launch Edition of the same and a sleeker Sportback model are both $165,900 plus costs. Standard kit is generous. inch infotainment screen, 12.3-inch

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2024 Polestar 2 RWD: why the cheaper entry level beats the dual motor AWD

EV Central

The cheapest 2024 Polestar 2 available is a Standard Range Single Motor – with 200kW/490Nm, 69kWh battery and 546km range – costing $67,400 plus on-roads, before any incentives. Boon for buyers of the new RWD Long Range is its larger battery can charge up to 205kW rather than the entry-level’s 135kW. seconds to 6.2-seconds

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

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We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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Top 10 Reasons To Buy An E-Bike

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They use rechargeable batteries to ride at speeds of up to 45 kilometers per hour, much faster than most people would cycle, taking you to your destination faster and in better condition. In short, they provide low-cost, energy-efficient, and emission-free transportation with physical and health advantages. One more #11.

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2020’s best electric cars

Drive Electric

The number of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) registered in 2020 was slightly higher than the DriveElectric forecast of 98,500 back in January last year, this year we’re predicting over 200,000 Pure Electric Vehicles to hit UK roads in 2021! The Volkswagen ID.3 Most fun – Mini Electric.

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