Drive Electric

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. The electricity used to drive the vehicle is stored in a large battery, which is charged by plugging the car into a power source, either at home or public charging stations. They have no gas, exhaust, clutch, gears, or spark plugs.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2024

And tow them very long distances, where diesel fuel pumps are far more ubiquitous (and quicker filling) than electric charge points. Price is also a factor. The American Silverado EV has a start price of US$74,800 ($113,000), making it far pricier than a Rivian R1T or Ford F-150 Lightning. The post You’re outta here!

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EV Central

MARCH 29, 2023

With the entry-level single motor Standard Range 2 weighing in at $63,900 before on-roads, it looks fair money for a premium five door fastback. Public charging a 2022 Polestar 2 Dual Motor AWD Buyers have agreed. A price rise will inevitably land at the same time, with the best estimate at up to $5000 over current numbers.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

For families, the bottom line is usually more important than dual motor acceleration or fancy seat trim that kids just wipe muck over anyway. Maximum charge rate’s a fair 100kW, and a bonus is three years free charging on the Chargefox network. Arguably, that’s the price of premium.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

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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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

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? Prices are correct at time of writing. The BMW i7 limo unashamedly has Rolls-Royce vibes , and includes a 31.3-inch

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

If this is something that’s been on your mind, stepping into the world of electric motoring has probably crossed it too, making the switch to an electric car or van could help you improve your lifestyle in a wonderful new way. That’s why the government has banned the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030. In a word, yes.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Positively, we were more efficient than WLTP testers, and from full charge, the range indicated on the e-Partner’s dashboard was around 280km when full. Performance is sluggish to say the least from the 100kW/260Nm electric motor, but for town life it’s ample.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A new generation of Toyota’s popular C-HR small SUV is expected to arrive around the middle of next year, likely with choice of petrol, hybrid, PHEV and full EV powertrains. Toyota bZ Concept compact SUV at the 2022 LA Auto Show. Will this coupe-styled bZ SUV be a standalone product when in production? ” Much hype, scant details.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

You can, in the genuinely sexy shape of the Peugeot e-2008 — the all-electric version of the brand’s impressive ICE-powered small SUV, having done away with the petrol motor in favour of a small-ish battery and a front-mounted electric motor. What is charging like for the Peugeot e-2008?

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2024

Then they sling a price tag on to practically ensure you don’t. You’re a smart little SUV. The e-2008 has a range of only 328km, its single motor offers just 100kW/260Nm, has 100kW maximum charging, and the rear seat and boot space are sized better for a retired couple than our family of four.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Depending on who you talk to they’re the best of both worlds or the worst of both worlds. Positively put, they offer emissions-free electric driving most of the time, but a petrol engine backup when you need it – very handy, thanks. Mazda CX-60 PHEV, due here in the first half of 2023, put could be priced up to $80,000.

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EV Central

MAY 22, 2023

Surprisingly, that price means the Fiat will be less costly in Australia than Italy, where it’s manufactured. Convert the €38,650 Italian price to Australian dollars, using the current exchange rate, and you’ll find that number translates to almost $62,400. Charging The 500e’s charging tech is a strength.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

The compact SUV sits under the EV6 from a pricing perspective. 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 second-generation Niro comes as a hybrid or an EV, the latter commanding a big price premium.

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EV Central

MARCH 19, 2024

Skoda has released the first pictures and details of the Skoda Epiq that it will unwrap next year and announced that it will be priced from around €25,000 ($41,500) when it goes on-sale in 2025. The fastest versions will come with a 160kW electric motor that should provide a 0-100km /h dash of less than seven seconds. 2025 Skoda Epiq.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced auto manufacturers to re-evaluate their strategies and focus on profitable markets rather than throw good money after bad ones. SUVs lead the charge At the joint press briefing, Nissan and Renault both announced the development of four new products between the two brands.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 1, 2011

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is unveiling the 102EX, a one-off, fully electric-powered Phantom, today at the Geneva Motor Show. The car will tour during 2011, serving as a testbed to gather research data which will be used in informing future decisions on alternative drive-trains for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Click to enlarge.

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Electric Vehicles India

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Adequate power supply and network of charging points with favourable power tariff. 90% discount at EV charging stations. Max ex-factory price to avail incentive . Incentives for EV charging infrastructure. 10 lakhs per charging station. It will be for the first 500 commercial public EV charging stations.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

Its short overhangs, “one-bow line” profile and stretched wheelbase take some getting used to, while a strange shut line from the A-pillar – part of a sealed bonnet – and external flap to re-fill the windscreen washer reservoir don’t help. Its EQ owners simply weren’t using it very much, apparently.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Much has been achieved through fakery – ‘petrol’ engine note and gear shifts included – but there’s been no reason to hide this. Just the single Ioniq 5 N model from launch (first deliveries are expected in early 2024), priced at $111,000 plus on-roads, or roughly $120,000 drive-away.

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Get Electric Vehicle

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Several countries, ranging from China to the United Kingdom, have proposed banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars over the next twenty years and some as early as 2025. The average cost of charging an electric vehicle is $1 per gallon of gasoline… Prices haven’t been this low since the 1990s.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

This range-topping Kia EV9 GT-Line’s RRP is $121,000, then adds quite ridiculous $18,000 (in Queensland) on-road charges, pushing the bill to $139,000 drive-away. Anyway, the GT-Line has dual motors, all-wheel-drive, 283kW/700Nm and 505km range (WLTP) from its lardy 99.8kWh battery. As a single motor it takes 8.2-seconds

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Green Charging

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

You’re online looking at an array of EV chargers. Do not fear, in this article, we discuss why some EV chargers are more low-priced than others. Do not fear, in this article, we discuss why some EV chargers are more low-priced than others. You can charge an EV at home, work, or a public charging location.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

Model 3 vs EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Ioniq 5: There’s a sub-$80K sweet spot in the electric car market – and it’s not relying on price alone to tempt buyers. Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Kia EV6 Air, Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD, Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range. That’s something we wanted to anaylse with this exclusive four-way test.

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EV Central

JULY 6, 2022

. “The Qashqai e-Power will appeal to drivers who aren’t yet ready for a pure EV in their lives but do want to be more sustainable and enjoy the fun-to-drive EV feeling day to day,” says Nissan’s product strategy and pricing chief for the region that includes Australia, Arnaud Charpentier. Nothing else.

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

It’s mind-blowing, if not quite in the re-wire brain territory of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Very cool and ideal to charge phones, your laptop, coffee machine, widescreen TV or even bar fridge. The Kia can handle 230kW charge speed, but I’ve no ultra rapid charger within 70km of my home, so 50kW it is. The ton is up in 3.5

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alpha Ace Coupe – imagine a full-sized Aussie Racing Car but with an electric motor instead of a bike engine. Aston Martin Valhalla – AMG V8 engine heavily tweaked by Aston Martin topped off with two electric motors. BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. Expect circa-$50K pricing.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors. BYD also developed the motors and software for the system. Plans Saturn Vue PHEV-10.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

" In other words, General Motors is going to lose its shirt until the Volt establishes itself in the marketplace. But it is a price that must be paid, and GM should be commended for remaining committed to the Volt. General Motors has sought $10.3 Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 " The feds arent convinced.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

And in a true smart grid, electric cars will not only be able to draw on electricity to run their motors, they will also be able to do the reverse: send electricity stored in their batteries back into the grid when it is needed. Analysts are sanguine about this kind of thing becoming more common — someday.

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