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

EV Central

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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BYD introduces a bi-directional electric school bus

Electrek

BYD (Build Your Dreams) has introduced a fully electric Type D school bus , complete with smart technologies like bi-directional charging and advanced safety features. ” You know, because kids clamor to get to school each morning when they’re on a cool bus.

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BYD ute detailed: Chinese brand calls out HiLux and Ranger as its game-changing PHEV dual-cab approaches

EV Central

BYD says it respects, but doesn’t fear, dual-cab stalwarts like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger as the Chinese brand readies its “best-in-class” ute for launch in Australia. BYD is yet to confirm specifics of the ute’s powertrain, though it has confirmed it will feature a 1.5-litre The U8 pairs a 2.0-litre

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

EV Central

“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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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

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

CN EV Post

That will be achieved through new models, expanding the company's charging and battery swap network, and unlocking self-driving technology, Feng said. We are very confident to achieve our sales target in 2023," NIO CFO Steven Feng said in an interview with Bloomberg TV today. percent year-on-year, according to data monitored by CnEVPost.

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The worst thing about owning an electric vehicle in Australia isn’t getting any better. In fact, it’s getting worse | Opinion

EV Central

I know we’re all rushing to order our own BYD Atto3, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5. READ MORE: Charging an electric vehicle in Australia is about to get easier READ MORE: Tesla begins unlocking Supercharger sites for all EVs READ MORE: EV charging while driving?