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Nissan introduces all-new LEAF NISMO RC electric race car; more than double power and torque of predecessor

Green Car Congress

In Tokyo, Nissan unveiled the new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC, an electric race car with more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor. Nissan plans to build six all-new LEAF NISMO RC vehicles to deploy around the world, so that fans can experience the power and excitement firsthand.

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Varley Electric Vehicle introduces the evR-450 supercar

Green Car Congress

Varley Electric Vehicles , a division of The Varley Group, one of Australia’s oldest specialty vehicle manufacturers, recently launched the evR-450 , a high-performance electric supercar. While the evR-450 is expected to be available soon, Varley will begin taking orders for its sport variant the evS-450 in January 2012.

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Dodge unveils concept electric muscle car

Teslarati

Dodge has unveiled its new concept electric muscle car. The Dodge Charger Daytona concept is the new electric muscle car to take the torch from the discontinued gas-powered Challenger and Charger. The vehicle will use an 800-volt architecture system that will drive all four wheels. Only time will tell.

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Get excited: Nissan is plotting an affordable electric performance car to take on the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ to win back young car buyers

EV Central

Nissan has admitted that it is considering reintroducing a fast, affordable and all-electric sports car to win over a new legion of young car fans. When and if it arrives, the new Nissan sport car will be a direct rival to the Toyota GR 86 and its twin, the Subaru BRZ. Something smaller, a bit more affordable. Definitely.”

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EVs with sodium-ion batteries are rolling off production lines in China – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Sodium-ion batteries have long been touted as a possible successor to the lithium-ion kind—they may have lower energy density, but they rely on more abundant sodium rather than lithium, perform better in cold temperatures, and above all, tend to be cheaper. kWh and a range of 301 km (CLTC).

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What You Should Know About Tesla Financing 

EV Life

Despite many legacy brand automakers jumping into the EV space and releasing new electric models, Tesla continues to dominate the electric car market. The Tesla Model 3 and its sport utility cousin, the Model Y, are still the two most popular EVs in the country by a large margin. The process is simple.

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Tokyo 2023 revisited: Every electric concept debut from the best motor show in years

EV Central

Whatever the name, the verdict is this was the best motor show of the post-pandemic era as the Japanese auto giants delivered a series of stunning electric concepts. But clearly many of these vehicles are intended for production and some of them will come to Australia. So let’s look at all the Tokyo debuts from the Japanese brands.

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