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Tesla begins unlocking Supercharger sites for all EVs

EV Central

Elon Musk has just made good on a promise to revolutionise Australia’s (and the world’s) EV charging infrastructure , as Tesla begins unlocking Supercharger network for all EVs. The chargers aren’t free, with Tesla charging around.60c/kWh “Today we opened five Supercharger Stations in New South Wales to non-Tesla EVs.

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Penske Truck Leasing joins CharIN to promote electric commercial vehicle charging standards

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Improving standardization with electric vehicle charging may help reduce complexity for fleet operators and truck drivers as well as maintenance providers, and recharging/refueling providers. is a registered association founded by Audi, BMW, Daimler, Mennekes, Opel, Phoenix Contact, Porsche, TÜV SÜD and Volkswagen. CharIN e.V)

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

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But will Australia follow suit? Here are the used EVs you can buy in Australia for under $50,000. These tiny i-MiEVs were the first EVs on sale in Australia in 2010. They barely registered a sale in Australia, but these cute little Zoes did solid numbers in Europe. Nissan Leaf – from $9000 2012 Nissan Leaf.

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2024 Polestar 2 Long Range AWD Review

Baua Electric

And while the Polestar 2 isn’t exactly a feather weight of the automotive arena, tipping the scale at 2113kg (kerb) – or 663kg more than Mr Thomas’ Audi S3 – it is a vastly improved prospect when it comes to offering agility and predictability of handling. Very different to my Audi S3, but in many ways, better.

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Audi Q4 e-tron is double trouble for Tesla Model Y arriving in 2024

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Audi has confirmed it will add the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron compact electric SUVs to its local line-up in mid-2024. The Q4s coming to Australia will include suspension revisions, more power and improved efficiency that improves range between recharging. We expect to do reasonable volumes.

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Cupra Tavascan EV coming to Australia in 2025

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Though it won’t reach Australia for two years, Cupra unveiled the production-ready version of its new Tavascan EV in Berlin overnight. 6 and ID.Buzz, Skoda’s Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe, Audi’s Q4 e-tron and Q5 e-tron, plus Cupra’s own Born (which is a lightly reworked ID.3 3 and the brand’s first EV).

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Plug-in 2024 Audi Q8 to arrive later this year

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Audi Australia has announced the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its 2024 Q8 SUV arrives in the fourth quarter of 2023, priced from $148,375 before on-roads. 2024 Audi Q8 60 TFSI plug-in hybrid, priced from $148,375 before on-roads. The Q8 plug-in combines Audi’s 250kW/450Nm 3.0-litre What took you so long?

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