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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

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A Taycan’s DC charge port is behind the front left wheel, and Tesla chargers are designed for Teslas to back into position and recharge at their rear-mount ports. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. Road trip and charging challenges We leave Sydney at 2pm having done the deal.

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Toyota reveals electric bZ compact SUV concept

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Revealed at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the bZ Concept joins the Tesla-fighting bZ3 electric sedan revealed last month and bZ4X electric SUV due on-sale in Australia in 2023. Futuristic blade lighting with LED strip up front, surrounding a shark-like nose, is particularly arresting. ” Much hype, scant details.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines.

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New secret details of 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance! Musk’s mega-fast electric car explored in Australia

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The imminent arrival of the new Performance variant is one of the headlines of the new 2024 Model 3, the first examples of which have arrived in Australia. READ MORE: Updated Tesla Model 3 now on sale in Australia It was shown to media this week and some tantalising details given about just how fast it could be.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. The technology is ready and available to make this transition in the light vehicle fleet.

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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You’re a smart little SUV. The rear lights are even better. Little things adding personality. The e-2008 has a range of only 328km, its single motor offers just 100kW/260Nm, has 100kW maximum charging, and the rear seat and boot space are sized better for a retired couple than our family of four. Sometimes by lots.

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Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which one is the best EV in Australia?

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The $6000 Plus pack brings a panoramic sunroof, full power operation of the front seats, heated rear seats and wireless phone charging. Dual digital displays also dominate the dash, while there’s smart key entry, navigation and wireless phone charging. From there, it’s a step up to the Korean contenders, starting with the EV6.

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