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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

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While its set up for DC fast charging, it’s limited to 150kW. inch central screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a whole bunch of active safety kit like AEB, lane keeping and active cruise, along with seven airbags, all of which contributed to its five-star safety rating. There’s also dual-zone climate, a 12.3-inch

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: 331 reasons the dual motor is worth the extra spend

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The standard kit includes 18-inch alloys with plastic wheel covers (for better aerodynamics), fake leather (now looking a lot more like the cow variety), ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated outboard seats, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, powered bootlid and matrix LED headlights. Votes: 4.5/5

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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Safety kit for Australian Ioniq 6’s should match the range-topping Ioniq 5’s. DC charging : 230kW, CCS combo plug. The post Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review appeared first on EV Central. Unlock the car and you’re greeted by a light show at the back. Energy consumption : 15.1kWh – 16.9kWh/100km.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

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Safety kit also runs deep. Our real-world test used a 50kW Tritium DC public fast charger. The post Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost appeared first on EV Central. inch digital instrument cluster, 10.8-inch inch digital instrument cluster in the 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire.

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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".

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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.

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Tesla Model Y Performance versus Kia EV6 GT: Which is Australia’s best go-fast EV?

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Extra performance kit here includes electronically controlled suspension and an electronically controlled limited slip differential (e-LSD). These are performance cars, after all, so we’ll leave the boring bumper-to-bumper stuff for another review. The Tesla, on the other hand, is a little more mysterious.

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

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You better have deep pockets Our verdict on the BZ4X 2WD’s chief rival: Tesla Model Y RWD review 2024 Toyota BZ4X FWD price and equipment 2024 Toyota bZ4X FWD It’s $66,000 plus on-roads for this single motor front-wheel-drive BZ4X. READ MORE: Want a 2024 Toyota BZ4X on a full service lease?

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