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The Sealion 7 can draw up to 11kW AC charging, or 150kW DC fast charging. It’s cheaper, travels further between charges, gets most of the same kit, and while not as fast, it’s hardly a slow-poke, at least on paper. BYD Sealion 7 boot. The Sealion 7 is just over 4.8m wide and 1.6m SCORE: 3.7/5
Without any prefab kits, he swapped in the Bolts drivetrain, battery pack, and electronics, fabricating custom mounts, axles and 3D-printed interior components to make it all work. Adding DC fast charging and possibly tackling a Nash Metropolitan EV conversion. The result? His next challenge?
Here are some tips on how to keep your EV charged and running smoothly during the colder months. Keep an Emergency Kit in your Electric Vehicle. Arming yourself with an emergency car kit can help give you peace of mind if you happen to get stranded in the elements. Keep your EV Battery Charged. Keep charged.
Now safely, and very suddenly, ensconced within the sales top 10, it has sent its MG 4 XPower hot hatch off to undergo some localisation treatment, scoring new wheels and springs, a new body kit and spoilers, and a generally tougher, more menacing look. When it comes time to charge, the XPower will take 140kW DCcharging.
The Model Y will travel further, though, claiming 533km between charges, compared to the Toyota’s 411km. While its set up for DC fast charging, it’s limited to 150kW. The cheaper FWD model has everything you actually need – unless you’re the type to push a giraffe into a pool. SCORE: 3.7/5
There are also hot Brabus versions of each, which feature body kits, racy microfibre suede trim and an additional electric motor over the front end. It’s a busy pool, giving buyers plenty of choice, and Smart’s a welcome returning player, even if it re-launches at a time of EV price reductions and cooling sales. 2024 Smart #1 Brabus.
Toyota’s debut EV is firmly middle-of-the-road in terms of price, size, range, performance, charge speed and features. A better-equipped all-wheel-drive’s $74,900 plus charges, so you’re looking at around $70,000 and $79,000 respectively to drive-away. Perhaps predictably, the BZ4X is pragmatism personified.
First Aid Kit : Accidents occur, so it’s wise to keep a first aid kit on hand at all times. Headlamps and other types of flashlights : If you’re going camping or need to do any driving at night, it’s imperative that you bring along some kind of light source , such as a headlamp or a flashlight.
You’re a smart little SUV. The e-2008 has a range of only 328km, its single motor offers just 100kW/260Nm, has 100kW maximum charging, and the rear seat and boot space are sized better for a retired couple than our family of four. Day 3 – Home charging 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Most competition is stronger on paper.
There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, of course, as well as dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and on-board nav, a powered boot and a 14-speaker Meridian surround sound system. Extra performance kit here includes electronically controlled suspension and an electronically controlled limited slip differential (e-LSD).
The Niro GT-Line EV tested here adds front parking sensors, heated and ventilated front seats, sunroof, head-up display, tinted rear windows, heated steering wheel, auto up/down windows, alloy pedals, ambient lighting, wireless phone charging and an eight-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. AC charging : 11kW, Type 2 plug.
Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. So just how far can you travel between charges? Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance versions don’t go as far, but they’re still impressive.
Well you’re in luck, my friend, for not only are we getting the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark utes in PHEV form in a couple of months, GWM has locked in a plug-in version of its Cannon Alpha pickup for Australia, complete with 110km of EV range. Have you been waiting with bated breath for plug-in hybrid dual cabs?
Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines.
Cheers PHEV3A'rs, EVADC'rs, and EVnthusiasts, One & All - On Friday afternoon, 30 January 2009, the "Spirit of DC" was operationally in excellent order and happy to be back on the road, trucking from Petaluma via the Bodega Road to the US Coast Guard Training Center and onto Pacific Coast Highway 1 (PCH 1) on into San Francisco on Hwy 101.
Home charging a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. inch colour head-up display, wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, wireless smartphone charging, knurled rotary drive mode dial, power tailgate and keyless operation. Safety kit also runs deep. Public charging a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire.
It’s mind-blowing, if not quite in the re-wire brain territory of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. If you want to keep the tyre mobility kit and power cable bags in the boot, this also eats into space. Very cool and ideal to charge phones, your laptop, coffee machine, widescreen TV or even bar fridge. That’s daft acceleration.
The $6000 Plus pack brings a panoramic sunroof, full power operation of the front seats, heated rear seats and wireless phone charging. Dual digital displays also dominate the dash, while there’s smart key entry, navigation and wireless phone charging. From there, it’s a step up to the Korean contenders, starting with the EV6.
GM once again noted with the announcement that it plans to expand V2H bidirectional charging technology across all its Ultium-based EVs by model year 2026. It’s good for charging at 19.2 kw AC, while discharge power from the unit is DC and peaks at 9.6 in future updates,” said spokesperson Sanaz Marbley to Green Car Reports.
There are also aftermarket companies (such as EV Stealth Solutions) working on a tow kit for the Model Y. The speakers in the corners of the front windows and high up on the windscreen A-pillars work a Model Y … they’re not functional in a Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive. AC charging : 11kW, Type 2 plug. 0-100km/h : 6.1
Designed to take the hassle out of regular lawncare routines so you can spend more time on your off days actually taking a load off, the S 20V Landroid from Worx can handle mowing needs for smaller yards, tackling up to 1/8 acres on a single charge (with the other models increasing in coverage size up to 1/2 acres). Head below to read more.
2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz We charged the ID.Buzz, too, with Level 2 charging that flexed its 11-kw onboard charger, and with some DC fast-charging. VW says that DC fast charging at up to 200 kw enables a 10-80% charge in as little as 26 minutes. in AWD form). in AWD form). Let the craziness begin.
2025 Hyundai Inster – all four seats fold flat for van/camping potential, if you’re brave. It public charges up to 120kW, the battery taking 30 minutes to go from 10-80 per cent. An 11kW on-board charger is standard for slower home AC charging of from four hours. So far, so conservative. 2025 Hyundai Inster EV.
Finally, in a first-of-its-kind partnership in the United States, Mitsubishi announced a strategic alliance with Oregon to develop an electric car charging infrastructure in the state. The big problems now is how to create a battery that can charge rapidly and infrastructure to charge them. If you charge with solar, is way less.
The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Posted by: canderson | Apr 13, 2009 5:02:50 PM The EV1 gave drivers 80 miles on a charge. The car is expected to cost around $40,000. Interesting in any case.
The range is ok, but the S07 only allows for 92kW DC fast charging, meaning it takes more than 30 minutes to go from 30 to 80 percent full when plugged into the fastest possible charger. It can take 7kW or 11kW AC charging, and both mean an overnight charge at home. Honestly, they’re bonkers. SCORE: 3.5/5
A sweetener from the get-go are six years of free public charging (Chargefox), six years scheduled servicing and six years roadside assist. Standard kit is generous. For the same money the wagon with Launch Edition kit looks the pick. What is charging like for the Audi Q8 55 e-tron? inch infotainment screen, 12.3-inch
Boon for buyers of the new RWD Long Range is its larger battery can charge up to 205kW rather than the entry-level’s 135kW. For DCcharging, that sees a 10-80% boost drop from 34 minutes to 28 minutes. Cameras and police radars, meanwhile, only care about the speed you’re clocked at. seconds to 6.2-seconds
Audi Q4, you’re late. Audi Australia held for this updated MY25 version with larger battery, greater EV range, fresh styling, re-tuned suspension and faster (175kW) DCcharging. The 55 SUV and Sportback score the S line kit with 20-inch alloys (21-inch Sportback), Matrix LED headlights and LED tail lights.
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 Price: $87,800 ($90,700 with seven-seat option) plus on-roads Range: 371km Max charge rate: 100kW Boot space: 130L (seven seats); 465L (rear row folded) If we swerve people movers, the Benz EQB mid-size SUV is the only fully electric seven-seater on sale in Australia. Arguably, that’s the price of premium.
The charge port door also electrically rises with a gentle tap, while the GV60 can self-park using the smartkey. There’s a household socket under the rear seats (I plugged the Nespresso machine in here), and another on the charge cable, ideal for things like an electric bike. All neat tricks to show off to friends and family.
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