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Audi RS e-tron GT review: Driving the most powerful production Audi ever

EV Central

Charging An 800v electric architecture allows the RS to DC fast charge at a claimed rate up to 270kW when the battery is low. As it fills, speeds drop, but it was still sucking up juice at a rate of 119kW when 78 per cent full when we stopped for quick boost. When cruising it got within a couple of kWH of that. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS.

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EVndeavoring to Do a Month or Two in Review Since July, August. with "Spirit of DC" Hang'in in Phoenix and EVJerry Taking on "Power of DC".

Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

It's almost like another reality not cruising the Blue Highways with the "Spirit of DC." while awaiting a PluginSupply.com upgraded box battery and a set of Li-ion battery -- something new and in anticipation for the upcoming EVenture called Tour de AZ: "Spirit of DC" All Around Arizona EVducational Tour. How time zips by. 6000+ miles.

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2023 Kia EV6 GT review: Mega-popular electric vehicle put to the seven-day test

EV Central

Our more grown-up review of the flagship Kia EV is here. READ MORE: 2023 Kia EV9 review READ MORE: The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz Day 1: Look at Me EV Extrovert: 2023 Kia EV6 GT Moonscape.

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Cupra Born review: High five for Spanish compact hatch

EV Central

The 77kWh battery pack is claimed to consume juice at an average 15.7-17.5kWh/100km That restricts the Born to a theoretical maximum DC fast recharging rate of 170kW, via the CCS Combo plug under a flap on the right- side rear bodywork. DC charging: 170kW, CCS Combo plug. So not only cheaper but faster too. 2023 Cupra Born.

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Lessons from a year with solar power

EV Info

The panels generate DC current that varies with the solar power. The inverter converts the DC solar into AC power that can power the house or be directed back into the Grid as well as connecting up the Battery packs that uses 48 Volt DC. . Your power comes from the grid as 240 Volts AC.

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Road Test: 2022 Kia Niro EV

Clean Fleet Report

Juicing up. 480V DC Fast Charging – 1 hour, 15 minutes to 80% with a 50 kW charger. 480V DC Fast Charging – 1 hour to 80% with a 100 kW charger. We have reviewed the hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles from the company, and have been impressed with them all. 120V (Level 1) – 2.5 days to 100%.

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Seven-day test: Living with the Porsche Taycan RWD

EV Central

That said, if that’s your typical daily commute, it’s easy to see how plugging in overnight would give you all the juice you need. Now reset, I go to put it in the Taycan’s still open DC port. DC charging : 270kW, CCS combo plug. Adding 50km in that time isn’t great. More good news today. 0-100km/h : 5.4

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