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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. How has Merc’s fabled petrol S-Class fared over the same time? 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT – $142,500 (-$105,000) 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS – little else has such visual clout for under $150,000. Decent tumble there, too.

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Audi E-Tron 55 Quattro review

Drive Electric

The Audi e-Tron is a large premium electric SUV with space for five adults, a big boot, all-wheel drive and a 249-mile driving range. DriveElectric offers a range of options for those looking for an Audi e-Tron lease with alternative leasing choices for those interested in an Audi e-Tron business lease. Summary. ?

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[PRESS RELEASE] DRIVE ELECTRIC RESPONSE TO CLEAN CAR DISCOUNT CHANGES.

Drive Electric

Drive Electric analysis done in March showed the reduction in emissions of vehicles imported since the policy came into effect will save more than 2m tonnes of emissions over the lives of those vehicles, and $100m a year in petrol and diesel. There’s more to do. This discount won’t be needed forever – perhaps only another few years.

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BMW CEO warns against premature phaseout of combustion engines: “I don’t think that would help the climate or anyone else”

Teslarati

As noted in an Automobilwoche report, the CEO was firm in the idea that it would be unwise to abandon ICE technologies too soon. Other German automakers such as Porsche and Audi are also seeing some success in their respective electric vehicle programs. . Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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2024 Polestar 2 Long Range AWD Review

Baua Electric

I didn’t want to lose those traits when making the move to electric,” he admitted. “But I really like the idea of electric cars. Very different to my Audi S3, but in many ways, better. That last point is one that is an interesting sticking point for real-world prospective Polestar buyer (and brother-in-law) Adam Thomas.

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Genesis GV70 Electrified review

EV Central

Genesis – a brand described by its spokespeople as “audacious and distinctively Korean” – is to Hyundai what Lexus is to Toyota, which means that it’s after Lexus customers, but also the German premium marques such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Genesis GV70 Electrified.

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Electric Car Watch #1: Electric Car Disruption will destroy ICE Car Market | ? ?

Plug In India

Video: Electric Car Watch #1: Electric Car Disruption will destroy ICE Electric Car FUD The first thing I want to talk about is the constant FUD -- fear, uncertainty, and doubt -- regarding electric vehicles propagated by ICE car CEOs, the media, ICE-car-centric magazines and websites, and petrol heads. Imagine you have a petrol car.