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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

EV Central

There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, of course, as well as dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and on-board nav, a powered boot and a 14-speaker Meridian surround sound system. Extra performance kit here includes electronically controlled suspension and an electronically controlled limited slip differential (e-LSD).

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

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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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

EV Central

Late to the party on EV incentives and decent charging infrastructure, only in the past two years have EV sales really made a dent in the Australian market. City slicker 200km range means they’re not for everyone, but these MX-30s drive beautifully and cabins are luxe and specification rich. Now we’re talking.

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Volkswagen’s MEB for EVs: long electric range, open-platform, open-space, pricing for the volume market; “tablet on wheels”

Green Car Congress

Until recently, the four main modular toolkits (modularen Baukästen) of the Group were: the MQB (transverse, driven by the Volkswagen brand); the MLB (longitudinal, driven by the Audi brand); the MSB (standard drive, driven by Porsche); and the NSF (New Small Family). The charging will improve. Earlier post.) —Christian Senger.

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An E-mail from Azure Dynamics about the DMOC445

Porsche 914 EV Conversion

I recently sent off an e-mail to Azure Dynamics, the maker of the DMOC445 AC motor controller in the 914 kit. Tim -- Original Message - From: Beth Silverman To: Tim Kutscha Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 10:26:05 AM Subject: RE: tapping into the encoder signals to drive the RPM gauge Hi Tim, sorry, I was out Thurs and Fri.

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

EV Central

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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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! Most stylish – Porsche Taycan 4S. Most stylish – Porsche Taycan 4S.

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