EV Central

AUGUST 16, 2022

And the sixth model from Polestar – effectively an EV spin-off of Volvo – will not be cheap. The Porsche- and Tesla- rivalling Polestar 5 will use a dual-motor system making 650kW and 900Nm. Porsche, for example, has promised electric versions of its next-generation 718 sports cars.

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EV Central

AUGUST 7, 2023

While the Model Y dropped back from the incredible high of 5560 sales and second outright in June , it was still only beaten in the sales race by the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux utes and the cheap and cheerful MG ZS SUV. Add in 604 Model 3 sedan sales and Tesla claimed eighth overall in July with 3934 sales.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

But it won’t be cheap. At first glance, the vehicle resembles a Tesla Model S blended with as Porsche Taycan with a sleek, low-riding profile. After overtaking Tesla as the global EV sales leader in the last three months of 2023, BYD continues to expand. BYD’s new flagship sedan will be a powerhouse with over 1,000 hp.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When Toyota first previewed the MR2 in 1981 as the SA-X Prototype, the whole point was to offer customers a car that was incredibly engaging to drive while also being cheap to own. An argument could be made that electrification could be used to help keep the car cheap to operate. The recipe would presumably be different for the FT-Se.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 26, 2011

The flywheel technology is relatively cheap. Porsche has applied flywheel KERS technology from Williams in two racing vehicles, the 911 GT3 R Hybrid ( earlier post ) and the 918 RSR ( earlier post ). Matthias Mueller, President and CEO of Porsche AG suggested that the flywheel technology might appear in “ road-going cars as well.”].

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EV Central

MARCH 14, 2024

Porsche has launched its most powerful car ever and it’s not a track-bred 911 but the zero-emission 2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT that can churn out a dizzying 815kW. That’s a hefty $42,400 more than the upgraded Porsche Taycan Turbo S ($374,200) that has had its power wound up to 700kW. 2024 Porsche Taycan GT.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

If a defect robs a vehicle of motive power and/or results in a giant repair bill, it’s deemed as more important than the windows failing to work or the paint being cheap. Lexus and Toyota took the number one and two spots, respectively, and were followed by Mini, Acura, Honda, Subaru, Mazda, Porsche, BMW, and Kia.

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2022

Pity the Porsche Taycan buyer, if you can. Porsche will tell you this new Taycan GTS is an antidote for any procrastinators. That’s important for Porsche owners with an image to maintain, no matter if it actually ever sees a race circuit. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

MARCH 23, 2007

After talking with some engineers at HP and mulling over some ideas, I came up with the attached schematics for an inexpensive battery balancer. This one relies much more heavily on complex PIC programming and uses an off-the-shelf laptop or inkjet-printer power supply to deliver an isolated source of power for the battery charger.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Dedicated city cars with cheap-feeling cabins, but rarer than a Pagani Zonda on our shores. They barely registered a sale in Australia, but these cute little Zoes did solid numbers in Europe. Priced around $45k when new in 2018, a couple are on sale now for $25,000, one with just 22,000km on the clock and range of 300km.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

APRIL 7, 2008

With almost 3000 miles of cheap, reliable operation, I think it's time to move on to something that will help more people do their own conversions. I really appreciated the high-quality parts and detailed instructions provided by Electro Automotive with their 914 kit.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

FEBRUARY 24, 2007

tools) Most of my battery management research has been done at work using the equipment there, so I decided to bring the experiments home and analyze them with a cheap analog oscilloscope ($390 from Frys). You know what that means: Time to buy toys! (er. I also ran out to Harbor Freight and got a 2.25 ton floor jack.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

OCTOBER 12, 2007

Since the new rain gutter sits much higher than the old one, I added some cheap 99 cent funnels from the hardware store and cut them so that the top was level with the ground. The bottom edge is held on by sliding it under the horizontal support beam. I used silicone caulk to seal the three bolts to prevent leaks.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Hyundai Ioniq 5 485km: Porsche Taycan GTS, $240,300 Fitted as standard with Porsche’s 93.4kWh Performance Battery Plus, this most track-suitable of the sports car brand’s EVs, the Taycan GTS , also boasts the longest range. Not cheap, but a 95kWh battery, 446km range and 150kW DC fast charging are wins.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Spy the back end at the wrong angle and it could be the lovechild of a Porsche 993 and Ford AU Falcon. They’re a big improvement on the Ioniq 5’s slightly cheap looking and feeling doors. It’s striking in the metal. Distinctive. Challenging. Catch it on a good angle and it’s bloody gorgeous.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

SEPTEMBER 9, 2007

I'm a bit miffed that CCPower could have solved this issue themselves with a cheap (69cents from Radio Shack, cheaper in bulk) transistor. The real acid test will be to drive around at night with the headlights on and see if the DC-DC fails again. Things look promising so far.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Audi e-Tron GT – the BEV guts of the regular e-Tron (also shared with Porsche’s Taycan) in a coupe-inspired four-door body. Lotus Eletre – the reinvention of Lotus is starting with a large Porsche/Lamborghini-fighting performance with 600km of range. Look out Porsche Macan! Audi RS e-Tron GT. Due in 2022.

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Porsche 914 EV Conversion

JUNE 22, 2007

FreeGeek sells those supplies for about $20 ($10 if you volunteer more than four hours there - cheap!). Laptop supplies are typically in the 15-19V range and have a reasonably high current output (4-5 amps) as well as floating outputs relative to the AC wall supply, so they are quite convenient.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 28, 2022

I was going to say that the most fun I had in an EV this year was, as usual, in a Porsche Taycan , almost regardless of which model (although the entry-level, single-motor version is a bit of a slug ), but then I remembered that it has been bested, at least in terms of driving joy, if not outrageous speed. But is it any good?

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N But as our European correspondent John Carey suggested , it’s less than half the price of a Porsche Taycan GTS ($248,300) and, having track tested both, can confirm the cheaper Hyundai’s a more thrilling track machine. Same power, incidentally, as a Porsche 911 Turbo S.

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EV Central

MARCH 8, 2023

So once you’ve installed that Type 2 charger it’ll top up everything from a Tesla or Toyota to a Porsche or Kia. There are some EV-specific plans that offer very cheap off-peak rates, sometimes below 10c per kWh, bringing that charging price down to around $5. It will supply up to 22kW of power.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Bearing some design similarities to the Porsche Panamera, the GWM Ora Sport produces up to 300kW and 680Nm in more expensive dual-motor guise, promising seriously brisk acceleration. Now the value-focused maker wants to maintain the momentum with its circa-$100K two-seat roadster that plans to offer Porsche-like performance (0-100km/h in 2.6

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

It lacks the visual drama of Porsche’s Taycan or Audi’s e-tron GT , but that will suit those favouring the understated. They may not look cheap on paper, but you really don’t feel hard done by thanks to the sumptuous interiors and drive quality.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. Some EVs are known for their acceleration, others (hello Porsche) for their cornering dynamics, and while the Niro won’t steal those headlines, it does all the little important things well. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior. Talking point.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Straight up, at $127,800, the GV70 Electrified does not sound cheap, but it is packed with gear and doesn’t charge you umpteen thousands in optional extras. Genesis GV70 Electrified. Genesis GV70 Electrified: Value.

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

It’s mind-blowing, if not quite in the re-wire brain territory of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. I bet the brakes would take a pasting, and those 21-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4s aren’t going to be cheap to replace after a few track sessions. The ton is up in 3.5 seconds, which let’s not forget is supercar rapid….

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

It won’t be cheap, but Audi’s e-Tron GT and its more potent RS e-Tron GT sibling promise big performance. Utilising the underpinnings of the Porsche Taycan, the e-Tron GT’s sleek four-door body has head-turning looks on its side. We’ll also see some new brands landing in Australia throughout 2023, adding to the myriad offerings.

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Charged EVs

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We were a startup company, and we sold our technology to STMicroelectronics, who produced it cheap. Electrify America supports Plug & Charge, and vehicles such as the Lucid Air, Porsche Taycan and Ford Mach-E were tested with full interoperability of Plug & Charge. Charged : What are your thoughts on V2G or V2X?

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In my “working” life (people get very angry when I call driving new cars work), there are a very few “this changes everything” moments, but I just had one when testing the alarmingly good, and relatively cheap, MG4. Years ago, I remember driving my first ever EV, a Mitsubishi WhywhywhyMiEV I think it was called, and hating it enormously.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

Fortunately, we’ve found some excellent options for cheap electric bikes that can still save you some serious dough. Mid-drive electric bikes aren’t cheap, but the price is definitely a fair one for this e-bike. There’s a reason why Porsche bought this e-bike company – it’s simply one of the best. and its previous 1.0

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Charged EVs

APRIL 19, 2023

Washington state has an abundance of power very cheap from all the hydro. It’ll charge anything—a bus, a truck, a Porsche, doesn’t matter. In Newark, for example, you could just about get as much power as you want within six to nine months. There are some areas of California where you can get really good power access.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 13, 2024

Fortunately, we’ve found some excellent options for cheap electric bikes that can still save you some serious dough. Mid-drive electric bikes aren’t cheap, but the price is definitely a fair one for this e-bike. There’s a reason why Porsche bought this e-bike company – it’s simply one of the best. and its previous 1.0

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Electric Auto Association

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Wink, Aehra, Mercedes, Porsche, VinFast and more. EV costs Cheap cars It won’t be long before high cost will no longer be a valid reason for avoiding EVs. Porsche EV. Porsche ICE equity In 2024, the company’s sales of EVs may very well surpass its gas-engined vehicle sales. Sony-Honda EV.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

EVs ain’t cheap Price is another EV purchase risk that is comparable to EV range. EV start-up Lucid is struggling with a range of software woes, and software problems have pushed back launches years at Audi, Porsche and Bentley EVs, which are part of Volkswagen Group.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

They’re not going to be cheap. Porsche asks between $158,000 – $351,000 for its Taycan EV , and queues for it are out the door and around the corner. The SUV’s reveal follows Volvo Car Australia’s announcement last week saying the brand will sell only fully electric cars here from 2026.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

While it’s still relatively cheap to run a gas-guzzler in many places — petrol costs between $2.18 Rich shoppers is also specifically desirous about an EV that has cutting edge in-car applied sciences and will unexpectedly boost up like a Porsche, he stated. File photo: Branding on an Xpeng P7 electric vehicle (EV).

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

A mid-spec EV9 Earth is around $120,000 in the traffic, while the entry-level Air is a comparatively cheap $107,000. Call me old fashioned, but at this price give me a classy, single colour tan leather cabin – BMW and Lexus do this so well – or black leather with sporty red stitching a la Porsche.

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