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China’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter arrives in Australia: AWD BYD Seal preps for launch in Sydney

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BYD’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter is edging closer to its local launch, with what appears to be a top-spec model built to rival the fastest Tesla spied at a BYD dealership in Sydney. BYD says the RWD model will deliver 570kms on the WLTP cycle, while the AWD trims that slightly to 520kms. inch rotating screen.

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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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Seven-day test: 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT, now with $100,000 price cut?

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This year we’ve seen prestige EV prices slashed , mainly ex-demo models sitting at dealerships gathering dust rather than buyer interest. Cheapest is at a Tasmanian Audi dealer showing just 495km – it may have only been charged once in its short life. On Audi’s website it lists ten close to me in Brisbane.

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Abarth 500e landing with $60,500 price tag, nudging Tesla Model 3 money

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When asked what car you drive, what price being able to say “ Scorpionissimaaaa …” in your finest faux Italian? Today’s price announcement follows confirmation the tiny four-seat hatch will hit Australian showrooms late this year. Is the price right? What’s included with the Abarth 500e?

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Show me the money! Ford targets Tesla Model 2, MG4 and BYD Dolphin with new small electric car line-up

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“It’s non-negotiable that we’re going to allocate capital to a new affordable electric vehicle … and you have to make money in the first 12 months,” he said. In Australia that charge is led by the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora. “We have to fix this problem.

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Skoda Elroq rolls out! More details and a better look at new Tesla Model Y fighter ahead of Aussie arrival as soon as 2025

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That’s because it would slot into Australia’s most popular vehicle segment where it would face electric medium SUVs such as the BYD Atto 3, Tesla Model Y and Toyota bZ4X. The Elroq offers DC fast-charging up to 175kW for the 85s and 11kW AC charging. A 10-80 per cent charge can take less than 28 minutes in any model.

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NIO CFO says confident of meeting this year's sales target

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That will be achieved through new models, expanding the company's charging and battery swap network, and unlocking self-driving technology, Feng said. Feng also mentioned the ongoing price war in the auto industry in the interview, saying it showed there were too many carmakers in China. "We percent year-on-year. percent year-on-year.

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