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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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Audi to add Q5 PHEV in Australia mid-2023

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Audi is re-introducing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Australian line-up from mid-2023 in the form of the Q5 55 TFSI e luxury medium SUV. It can be charged at up to 7.2kW AC for a full charge in around 2.5 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e. 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e. Both versions will come with a 195kW/370Nm 2.0-litre

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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As tested, our e-2008 GT small SUV is over $67,000 to drive-away in Queensland. You’re a smart little SUV. This SUV is small for such money, and I’m struggling to see how it’ll work as our family car. Day 3 – Home charging 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Little things adding personality.

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2024 Toyota BZ4X FWD review: The Captain Sensible alternative to a Tesla Model Y

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Toyota’s debut EV is firmly middle-of-the-road in terms of price, size, range, performance, charge speed and features. In the medium SUV EV space, rivals include our runaway best-seller Tesla Model Y , but also the more visually-striking Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. inch infotainment, dual zone climate and a power tailgate.

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2024 Peugeot e-2008 review: Is this affordable European electric SUV a true rival to the Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3?

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What if I told you that you could secure a European electric SUV for less than $60k, with any and every feature you might want or need, and with essentially no wait time for delivery? The brand positions its e-2008 as a city-friendly SUV, which it certainly is. What is charging like for the Peugeot e-2008?

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. New and used vehicle importers, fleet companies, the electricity sector, other supporting industries and consumers need certainty about government climate and transport policy over the long-term. Committee Secretariat. Transport and Infrastructure Committee.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: road and track review of a Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model 3 Performance killer

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Much has been achieved through fakery – ‘petrol’ engine note and gear shifts included – but there’s been no reason to hide this. This would be typical of most track sessions with a petrol performance car, really. Quoted charge speed is 350kW, but our previous tests suggest under 250kW is more realistic.

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