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Porsche Whistleblower: “60% of all delivered Taycan have battery issues that caused replacements, damages and fires”

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“Six out of ten Porsche Taycan” ever delivered have a problem with battery management that affects and damages battery cells, requires replacement of cells and batteries, and is causing vehicle fires, according to a source working at Porsche’s headquarters in Zuffenhausen, Germany. The Porsche Taycan’s charging port.

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

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Cheapest is a 2011 version with 48,800km, but the owner admits battery health is close to 50 per cent, its dash shows a range of 90km and real world range is closer to 68km. Sadly, many other Leafs a little over $10,000 also have a lowly range of 60-90km maximum, down from the original 175km. A piece of history?

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Test drive: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 overshadows Model 3

Baua Electric

With more range, better functionality, actual style thanks to a better design, and competitive price, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 just makes better sense than the Tesla Model 3. Its streamliner design features a front end that arguably has Porsche Panamera and GM EV1 vibes. That’s far more than any Tesla Model 3.

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Polestar 6 revealed, Australian orders open for new EV roadster

EV Central

Essentially a production version of the Polestar O 2 concept , the sleek two-door folding hard-top convertible will sit at the top of the expanding Polestar range when it hits the market in 2026. And the sixth model from Polestar – effectively an EV spin-off of Volvo – will not be cheap.

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BYD’s luxury brand unveils its first sedan, the sleek U7, with over 1,000 horsepower

Baua Electric

After overtaking Tesla as the global EV sales leader in the last three months of 2023, BYD continues to expand. But it won’t be cheap. Starting at $27,000 (189,800 yuan), the Song L will rival Tesla’s Model Y with up to 411 mi (662 km) CLTC range. BYD’s new flagship sedan will be a powerhouse with over 1,000 hp.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

While pure electrics didn’t perform so well, CR did state that the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y were the most mechanically sound EVs in its survey. While Tesla’s EV components are generally reliable, the company continues to struggle with the build quality of its vehicles,” said Elek. All of these pull down the brand’s reliability score.”

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Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires

Baua Electric

The green tire was showcased along with several EVs that include original-equipment Michelin installations, including the Porsche Taycan and Genesis GV60, underscoring that Michelin sees the sustainability factor as especially important in EVs. It’s using Monolith’s carbon black from pyrolysis in a replacement tire for the Tesla Model 3.

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