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2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge electric SUV production begins, US deliveries by January

Green Car Reports

Volvo announced Thursday that production of its first fully electric vehicle, the XC40 T8 Recharge, has started in Ghent, Belgium. The electric SUV is bound for the U.S. starting late this year, and in terms of pricing, performance, and packaging, it’s shaping up to be one of the closest rivals yet to the Tesla Model Y.

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Volvo EX60 set to arrive as new Tesla Model Y, Porsche Macan luxury electric SUV rival

Baua Electric

A new all-electric luxury SUV is set to hit the market next year to compete with Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Volvo is joining the luxury electric SUV market with its new EX60 launching next year. The new EX60 will rival premium models from Tesla, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz.

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BYD adds DJI docked drone option to YangWang’s U8 e-SUV

Baua Electric

Chinese auto maker BYD is taking to the skies with DJI drones in its continued effort to best Tesla for the title of the world’s biggest electric car manufacturer. The docked drone option is mounted atop a U8 SUV produced by BYD’s luxury sub-brand YangWang. million for the crown of world’s biggest e-vehicle manufacturer.

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$50,000 price hack! Now the 2024 Lotus Eletre electric hyper-SUV only costs $190,000…

EV Central

It’s the latest example of the tumble in prices for electric vehicles that has included brands as varied as Peugeot, Renault, Polestar, Nissan and – of course – Tesla. Now the 2024 Lotus Eletre electric hyper-SUV only costs $190,000… appeared first on EV Central. 2024 Lotus Eletre. The post $50,000 price hack!

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Tesla celebrates 10,000 Superchargers in Europe

Teslarati

Tesla recently announced that it has 10,000 Superchargers serving owners in Europe. Tesla has more than 35,000 Superchargers worldwide, offering a recharge of up to 200 miles for around 15 minutes. The Supercharger Network contributes significantly to Tesla’s goals. Tesla Model Y leads Europe’s D-SUV segment in 1H22.

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Lightning-fast recharging: Lotus leading the charge for faster top-ups with new 480kW Liquid-Cooled Power Cabinet

EV Central

Forget Tesla’s Superchargers, if you want the EV equivalent of a quick splash you need to find a new Lotus Liquid Cooled Power Cabinet. At that rate, plug in the latest Lotus Eletre R SUV and you can add up to 142km of range in less than five minutes, with a 10 to 80 per cent top up taking just 20 minutes.

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

EV Central

The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8. That means the U8 will be potentially $100,000-plus more expensive the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol large SUV stalwarts. It is claimed to reach 0-100kmh in 3.6

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