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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

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In this article, we will explore what happens to old EV batteries in New Zealand and why it’s essential to dispose of them properly. The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. Instead, they often come with a tyre repair kit or a sealant that can temporarily fix a flat tyre.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

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We’ve chosen the rangiest model available in the line-up, including those where a larger battery is available. Tesla Model 3 587km: Mercedes-AMG EQS53, $324,800 Rapid, high-priced AMG limo uses huge 107.8kWh battery for its 587km range, but fully exploit the EQS53’s 484kW and 950Nm and possible distance will quickly tumble.

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Genesis GV70 Electrified review

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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. Genesis GV70 Electrified: Value.

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New EV electric car calendar

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BMW iX – ground-up battery electric vehicle promises to take the luxury fight to Tesla. Estrema Fulminea – solid state batteries are the point of difference for supercar newcomer Estrema, which promises to hit 320km/h in less than 10 seconds. Expect less equipment and, possibly, a smaller battery pack.

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

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EV Central’s BMW iX1 review: It’s drifting into ancient history now but BMW was a real battery electric vehicle trendsetter when it launched the i3 back in 2013. A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. There is no frunk up-front. Both are on the local ADR cycle.

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2024 Kia EV9: why you should buy the Air, not the too-expensive GT-Line

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Anyway, the GT-Line has dual motors, all-wheel-drive, 283kW/700Nm and 505km range (WLTP) from its lardy 99.8kWh battery. Call me old fashioned, but at this price give me a classy, single colour tan leather cabin – BMW and Lexus do this so well – or black leather with sporty red stitching a la Porsche.

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