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Tesla Model 3 Performance bows with adaptive suspension, track mode

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A new Tesla Model 3 Performance based on the refreshed Model 3—codenamed “Highland” by the automaker—is now available to order in the U.S. Appearing on Tesla’s website Tuesday, the new Model 3 Performance has a dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain rated at 510 hp and 546 lb-ft of torque. Tesla quotes 0-60 mph in 2.9

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

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A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. While Chinese media report a pure BEV U8 is coming as soon as 2024, the launch U8 powertrain combines a 2.0-litre 2023 Yangwang U8.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance review: Global launch first drive of a sickeningly good electric sports sedan

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READ MORE: 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: 331 reasons the dual motor is worth the extra spend READ MORE: Supreme power! A lot more of the power is now going to the rear wheels, giving it more of an old, rear-drive BMW handling balance – or at least that’s the goal. 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance … canyon carver.

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Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is teased for the first time: Could brand’s first-ever electric wagon tempt you out of a Tesla Model Y?

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Why the bonkers BYD Yangwang U9 electric hypercar has been locked out of Australia READ MORE: BYD Seal hunter: Here’s what we’ve learnt about the new ‘Project Highland’ Tesla Model 3 ahead of its Australian arrival READ MORE: Australia’s new electric vehicle king? BYD Seal pricing undercuts Tesla Model 3 by more than $10k!

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“Tesla needs to close the gap with us”: BMW says its battery tech is now better than Tesla as it says Musk now needs to play catch up

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BMW says that when its sixth-generation battery cell technology is introduced on its next-generation of EVs it will have the competition licked, including the leading electric car brand Tesla. Better still for buyers, they also cost half as much to make, which could translate to BMW EVs being cheaper to buy in the future.

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Australia’s best-selling EVs: Are they worth it?

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Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 The Tesla Model 3 is not just a top selling electric car it’s the top selling mid-sized car , blitzing everything from the Toyota Camry and Mazda6 to BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Performance also outdoes similarly-priced alternatives. It’s easy to see the appeal. But it’s still impressively brisk.

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2025-2035: Rewriting The Automotive History

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But now we are going to replace the engine altogether with more efficient electric motors and that is going to be a game-changer. According to the research, dropping battery prices will drive and accelerate this shift, allowing EVs to attain price parity with internal-combustion automobiles and market supremacy by 2035.