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Huge $14,000 price cut for 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron as German brand’s EV fightback against the Mercedes-Benz EQE and BMW iX hots up

EV Central

The significantly overhauled 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron is cheaper following the introduction of a new base version of the luxury battery-electric SUV that is $14,000 more affordable than the e-tron it steps in for. READ MORE: Audi EV fightback! Both the Q8-tron and faster SQ8 e-tron come with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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Electric Car Watch #12: The sad state of Electric Car conversions in India

Plug In India

One was the conversion kit by Hyderabad based e-Trio, and the other was Pune based Northway Motorsports. Some wanted to convert a Maruti Dzire, some an Audi A4, some an Hyundai i20, and some a Tata Nano. Only when a kit provider has successfully got certified can they start selling the kit in the market.

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

EV Central

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 528km: Kia EV6 Air RWD, $72,590 Cheapest Kia EV6 Air version also boasts the most possible kilometres thanks to its 77.4kWh Long Range battery – strong practicality, kit and standout charging capabilities ensure the waiting list is long. More range than the dual motor C40, but not quite as fun to drive.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Audi e-Tron S – triple motor version of the regular e-Tron arrives early in 2022 priced from $165,600 (plus on-roads), delivering more performance and slicker dynamics. Audi RS e-Tron GT.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

Audi Q4 e-Tron Audi Q4 50 e-tron quattro The Q4 e-Tron is set to become the most affordable EV for the luxury brand, with the 210kW/545Nm rear-wheel drive 45 model priced from $88,300 plus on-road costs. It lays the foundation for an exciting 2024 where EVs should continue their sales growth.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV review: This five-door five-seat electric SUV is right in the zone … until you get to the price

EV Central

Here we’re testing the most affordable model, the $134,900 (plus on-road costs) EQE 300 SUV. The logical opposition for the EQE SUV include the Audi Q8 e-tron , BMW iX and Lexus RZ450e. As its name suggests it is E-class (large) sized and is styled like an SUV (wagon). There’s also an EQE sedan on offer. 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. But its ready now. We can do this.

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