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Game-changer! 2024 Porsche Macan EV delivers 911-beating acceleration and epic driving range

EV Central

And whereas high performance rivals from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus and Volvo currently rely on petrol propulsion, Porsche has switched to electricity for the new Macan. For now, Porsche has only shown two variants of the new Macan, the Macan 4 and Macan Turbo.

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Porsche 911: the iconic sports car to get hybrid tech soon. Check details

Baua Electric

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 13 Mar 2024, 11:48 AM After years of development and testing, the hybrid 911 will mark Porsche's first foray into hybridising its iconic sports car. Drawing inspiration fro … After years of development and testing, the hybrid 911 will mark Porsche’s first foray into hybridising its iconic sports car.

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Porsche secures third straight FIA WEC Manufacturers’ World Championship title with the 919 Hybrid

Green Car Congress

Porsche has earned a third consecutive Manufacturers’ World Championship title with the 919 Hybrid. The Porsche 919 Hybrid has netted six world championships, three outright Le Mans wins, a total of 17 race wins including seven double victories, 19 pole positions and twelve fastest race laps from 33 races. Season 2017 Porsche LMP team.

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End of the V8? Stellantis reveals latest advanced platform blends Dodge Hellcat power with 800km range!

EV Central

Even though it’s been designed to be a dedicated EV platform, the new architecture can still home a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, if needed, while the highly flexible platform is also said to be compatible with front-, rear- or all-wheel drive powertrains. The post End of the V8? appeared first on EV Central.

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Premium EV bargain hunting? 2024’s best cut-price prestige electric buys

EV Central

A mate bought a pre-loved Porsche Taycan RWD last week. But have you heard Porsche doesn’t mind charging for a few extras? For reference, the cheapest ex-demo petrol-powered 2022 BMW 740i is $179,000 plus on-roads. Depreciation looks worse for Porsche’s combustion equivalent, the unicorn-rare Panamera.

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Polestar 5 breaks cover with supercar power and 800V EV architecture

EV Central

Polestar has given its first glimpse and details of the upcoming Polestar 5, a four-door GT that plans to put Porsche on notice in the emerging EV performance car space. The Polestar 5 has evolved the Precept’s sleek, low-slung shape and has a whopping 650kW of power and 900Nm of torque running off a new 800V electrical architecture.

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It’s a buyers’ market! Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y dominate  rapidly growing used EV sales in Australia

EV Central

While demand growth for EVs outstrips traditional petrol and diesel vehicles, buyers still have the upper hand in an Australian used electric vehicle market dominated by Tesla. EV sales grew more than 13 per cent in March, which was substantially faster than petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. READ MORE: We buy a used Porsche Taycan!