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Acura, Honda EVs will undertake Tesla charging port

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“There are apps that direct you to fat or petite charging stations, and there are particular corridors which are smartly supported. Like getting from Germany to Italy — it’s easy. “Anything that supports development of charging infrastructure to give people confidence is critical,” he stated. .

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Abarth 500e landing with $60,500 price tag, nudging Tesla Model 3 money

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We’ve already driven the little Italian overseas – see the full review here – where John Carey deemed it “an electric entertainer that’s unlike anything else,” and “this small package of EV joy from Italy is sure to make those who buy it smile wide and smile frequently.” What do you drive?

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Driven: Fiat 500e La Prima EV

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It was the best-selling EV in Italy in 2022. Surprisingly, that price means the Fiat will be less costly in Australia than Italy, where it’s manufactured. This means tall occupants will feel they’re sitting uncomfortably high in the Fiat. Charging The 500e’s charging tech is a strength.

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Driven: Abarth 500e EV

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And while mainstream European brands like Renault and VW are planning performance versions of their coming small EVs, they’re years away from production. In Italy this costs $7000 more than the equivalent Fiat 500e La Prima. Charging Like the Fiat, the Abarth is a decently quick charger.

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2024 Lamborghini Revuelto PHEV review: the green way to enjoy a $1million screaming Italian V12?

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They’re short-range EVs, but with the added complexity and maintenance costs that come with an ICE. As hybrids they’re burdened with the extra weight and cost of a larger, space-consuming battery pack. The battery gauge shows it’s 75 percent charged. PHEV tech makes it a far better Lamborghini supercar.

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Lightning-fast Maserati Gran Turismo EV unveiled

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They’re due to reach Australia in late 2023. They’re made in Italy and they are “the most powerful motors on the market”, Maserati claims. The cell chemistry chosen by Maserati for the Folgore’s 800-volt battery pack permit it to charge very quickly.

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Seres 3: Why this Chinese SUV is the worst EV I’ve driven

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As a motoring writer, this is the question we’re most asked after what’s the best you’ve driven. Beyond that, it was the Seres 3’s poor drive experience, unresolved technology features, its failure to accept DC charge without explanation and bunny hop-inducing regeneration that has landed it top on my Wall of Shame.

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