EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

litre turbo-petrol engine combined with two e-motors, a nine-speed wet multi-plate clutch auto and all-wheel drive. The GLC 63 only recharges AC and then only at a maximum 3.7kW. litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol Motors: 1 front and 1 rear Combined outputs: 500kW/1020Nm AC charging: 3.7kW DC charging: N/A 0-100km/h: 3.5

Mercedes

Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

Instead, the batteries are recharged using a combination of gasoline engine power and energy collected during braking (also known as regenerative braking). litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with variable compression ratio is employed solely to generate electricity rather than directly powering the wheels.

Hybrid

EV Central

AUGUST 2, 2023

The PHEV slots into the sleek-reared Q8 range between the $135,100 petrol-powered 55 TFSI and $168,800 performance-orientated SQ8 TFSI. Natural plug-in rivals include the Range Rover Velar PHEV (from $132,800), BMW X5 50e ($149,990), Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe ($161,600) and Volvo XC90 Recharge Ultimate PHEV ($125,990).

Audi

Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2024

The regen’ system and engine can replenish the battery pack if you want or you can recharge at up to 7.2kW AC. Intriguingly you can feel the transmission shifting gears in EV mode, and if you need the petrol engine to kick into life to help you along in EV mode, the transition is very smooth.

SUV