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Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Huge Money Savings

Plug In India

In the blog/video, we bust this myth and we show how petrol scooters cost same as electric scooters and you always save money when it comes to total cost of ownership when using an EV. These are mid range. There are more expensive variants in the petrol scooter world. You guys must be shocked at the prices of petrol scooters.

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Peugeot e-Partner electric van loaded vs empty: Range test

EV Central

Peugeot’s fully electric e-Partner van has an official range of 258km. Throw in the poor aerodynamics of a brick-like van and it’s little wonder this Peugeot’s range is far from crash hot. Just how detrimental to EV range is it when the e-Partner’s used as intended? Additional mass is an EV’s enemy.

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Game-changer! 2024 Porsche Macan EV delivers 911-beating acceleration and epic driving range

EV Central

And whereas high performance rivals from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Lexus and Volvo currently rely on petrol propulsion, Porsche has switched to electricity for the new Macan. seconds on the way to a top speed of 220km/h and has a claimed WLTP range of 613km from its 100kWh battery (95kWh usable). So as well as a 12.6-inch

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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

EV Central

So it is more realistically a Range Rover and Benz rival. litre turbo-petrol engine that recharges the 49.05kWh LFP Blade battery, while four independently torque vectored electric motors rated at a combined 880kW and 1280Nm drive the wheels. The maximum DC fast charge rate is 110kW. It is claimed to reach 0-100kmh in 3.6

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Should you rent an EV for a family holiday?

EV Central

Dropping to just 3km range when Chinese EV refused to charge. Rent a petrol or diesel car for your holidays. In many places, electric cars are cheaper to rent than equivalent petrol cars. And as Europcar says on its website: Save on Petrol! Reliable range, fits the family in and drives beautifully.

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Beijing show: Benz rips the covers off 432kW 3.0-tonne electric G-Class and it’s coming to Australia

EV Central

That very symbol of petrol-driven excess the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has gone electric. Feb by a 116kWh high voltage battery pack, the G580 is claimed to have a 473km WLTP range and average consumption of 27.7-30.3kWh It also has a claimed DC fast charging rate up top 200kW and 11kW AC charging. Great question.

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2024 Polestar 2 Long Range AWD Review

Baua Electric

Understanding how the car will fit within a well-formed lifestyle is a challenge for many, as is finding a model that offers not only the expected creature comforts and range, but also performance and handling traits comparable with their trade-in. Range is quoted at 591km (+104km) and charging rates at 205kW on a DC fast charger.

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