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

EV Central

For reference, the cheapest ex-demo petrol-powered 2022 BMW 740i is $179,000 plus on-roads. There are two AMG EQS 53 sedans listed in the classifieds for $182,000, both Mercedes dealer certified, one showing 5500km, the other just 2000km. How has Merc’s fabled petrol S-Class fared over the same time?

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Tesla continues to dominate EV sales in the UK

Push EVs

The YoY fall in share of plugins reflects the temporary bounce back of petrol-powertrain volumes YoY (from 23,952 to 32.331 units). This is likely due to dealers wanting to clear a backlog of “old” petrol-car stocks ahead of the new licence plate arriving in March. Audi came in 2nd spot, likely mostly thanks to the Q4 e-tron.

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

My Energi

According to the results of a new YouGov survey commissioned by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), consumer acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow. To date this year, more than 260,000 BEVs alone have driven off dealer forecourts, with the Tesla Model Y now the fifth most popular new car in the UK.

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Critical new 2024 Porsche Macan EV days away from global reveal and just months from Aussie launch

EV Central

Set to land in our dealers in the fourth quarter of 2024, the first tease of the new mid-size electric SUV is a clear picture of its rear taillamp that is expected to stretch across the entire width of the Porsche Macan. Porsche has begun building the anticipation for the launch of the all-new battery-electric Porsche Macan on January 25.

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

Plug In India

Many of you want to convert your existing petrol/diesel cars into electric cars. Some wanted to convert a Maruti Dzire, some an Audi A4, some an Hyundai i20, and some a Tata Nano. So if you have an Audi A4 or Hyundai i20 or a Tata Nano, you are out of luck. And the interest in electric car conversions was immense.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

The UK will end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030. Dean Sheed, General Manager, Audi NZ. 7) [link] r-us-auto-dealers-the-unstoppable-electric-car. (8) We support this direction, particularly if it is aligned to other markets like the United Kingdom. Duncan Stewart, Director, Greenhouse Capital. 2) [link].

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

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 e-Tron GT – the BEV guts of the regular e-Tron (also shared with Porsche’s Taycan) in a coupe-inspired four-door body. Audi RS e-Tron GT.