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Audi EV fightback! Busiest period ever for German brand as it targets electric cars from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volvo

EV Central

Audi’s EV fightback kicks off now with the triple motor SQ8 e-tron and upcoming Q4 e-tron that’s primed to take advantage of the generous fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption. Mannering sees the Q6 e-tron as a crucial model for the brand, one that could tempt some currently buying a diesel- or petrol-powered Q5 to step into an electric car.

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Hybrid vs PHEV vs EV | Types of EVs Explained

Setec Powerr

For example, what is a hybrid vehicle, PHEV, or EV, and what are the differences between them and their advantages and disadvantages? PHEV – Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Common examples of hybrid cars are: the BMW 530e、Toyota Prius Prime and Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid. More expensive to buy. Hybrid Vehicles.

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Yet another study shows plug-in hybrids aren’t as clean as we thought

Baua Electric

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are thought to bring the best of both worlds – a large enough battery to take care of your daily tasks, paired with a gas engine for longer trips or when you can’t find a charger. For this reason, PHEVs have long been thought of as an ideal transitional technology between gas vehicles and electric ones.

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Tesla one of few automakers retaining U.S. EV incentives after rule change

Teslarati

This includes Rivian’s R1S and R1T, Volvo’s S60 PHEV, BMW’s X5 xDrive45e, Volkswagen’s ID.4 4 and Audi’s Q5 TFSI eQuattro PHEV, Nissan’s Leaf hatchback, and even the freshly released Genesis GV70 Electrified. The new rules will take effect tomorrow, April 18th.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

High demand/brand new models such as the BMW i4, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and Hyundai IONIQ 5 are in extremely high demand and short supply on dealership lots. Remember, buying a pre-owned plug-in hybrid or EV is not the same as buying a pre-owned gasoline vehicle.

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Domestic Tesla Model Y dominated the German EV market in January

Push EVs

PHEVs on the other hand saw a more dramatic complete incentive cut. This means that a consumer buying a PHEV before the end of December was saving around €4000, compared to buying in January. As a result, the PHEV category in January saw their lowest market share since June 2020, and unit volumes just 12.7%

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Over 200,000 Pure Electric Vehicles to hit UK roads in 2021

Drive Electric

The figure does not include plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). Financial incentives for battery electric vehicles will remain, including a rate of just 1% Benefit in Kind (BIK) company car tax from April 2021 for a period of 12 months.