EV Central

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Cheapest is a 2011 version with 48,800km, but the owner admits battery health is close to 50 per cent, its dash shows a range of 90km and real world range is closer to 68km. Original range was around 150km, but you’ll be lucky to get 100km on one today, unless it’s had a fresh battery pack.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

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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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

As well as new models from heavy EV hitters such as Tesla, BYD, Polestar and Volvo, there will be a raft of traditional brands jumping on board the electric car race. 4, the Q4 e-Tron will be available in a regular SUV body style or a sleeker Sportback, each with a 77kWh battery. Toyota, Volkswagen and Subaru are chief among them.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

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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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Not cheap, but there still feels like decent value here. Its 66.5kWh battery is good for 371km range. Service intervals are annual or every 25,000km, and aren’t cheap for an EV. The brilliant 800v charging means you can go from 10 to 80 percent battery charge in a mere 17 minutes. Energy use is 17.9kWh/100km.

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