How rising energy prices affect electric cars
Electric Cars Report
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
While the electric car vs petrol car debate has raged on for some time now, one area of the argument that has never been in doubt is the matter of running costs.
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Electric Cars Report
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
While the electric car vs petrol car debate has raged on for some time now, one area of the argument that has never been in doubt is the matter of running costs.
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 26, 2022
By Thom Groot, co-founder of the Electric Car Scheme Drivers in the UK face a perfect storm. Petrol and diesel prices are through the roof. Second-hand cars are more expensive than ever to buy. And those who don’t already have a license face months-long waits or expensive services to get them an earlier lesson.
EV Central
MARCH 17, 2024
Chinese-owned MG is hatching a cheaper sibling to its current all-electric MG 4 that will share tech but be priced from less than €20,000 ($33,000) when it makes its debut in 2025. Also in the pipeline is an all-electric ZS SUV and an MG 4-based wagon. READ MORE: Park that Toyota Yaris! READ MORE: Park that Toyota Yaris!
My Energi
MARCH 9, 2023
• The average electric car remains cheaper to run than an equivalent petrol car • Fuel prices would need to fall below £1 per litre to make petrol cars cheaper to run • Electric car registrations exceeded expectations in 2022, beating forecasts by 7% Despite the average price of petrol falling below £1.50
EV Central
JUNE 16, 2024
50,000 price hack! Although it should be put into context that is takes just two minutes to fill a fast Porsche Panamera with enough petrol to cover 310km, which means the Lotus takes five times longer to top-up. We’re bringing an unrivalled driving experience in the ultimate grand tourer package, so drivers want to go electric.”
EV Central
JUNE 5, 2024
More than 20 models – most of them electric and most of them all-new – are due over the coming years as Audi looks to refresh its model line-up and catch up luxury rivals who are further down the electric vehicle path. While pricing is likely to be well north of $100K, the Q6 e-tron is still seen as an important model. “(It)
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 2, 2024
That’s cheaper than a petrol Corolla! continued] The post Two EVs For The Price Of One! Recently at a Coffee, Cake and EVs morning, a friend told me how he had just bought a Great Wall ORA Cat for only AU$30,000! Mind you, the AU$6,000 government rebate helped. The ORA Cat was launched a year ago for $46,000 as the.
EV Central
APRIL 3, 2024
The electric car pricing war is well and truly underway! The GWM Ora is now clearly the cheapest and most affordable new electric car sold in Australia thanks to $35,990 drive-away pricing announced this morning for the Standard Range model. MG4 was the price leader before the GWM Ora undercut it by $4000.
EV Central
FEBRUARY 3, 2024
Could you be tempted by an ex-demo or lightly pre-loved premium electric car once they’ve shed dollars from scarily high original sticker prices? For reference, the cheapest ex-demo petrol-powered 2022 BMW 740i is $179,000 plus on-roads. How has Merc’s fabled petrol S-Class fared over the same time?
EV Central
JANUARY 13, 2024
It’s time for our editors to vent about their electric car experiences and expectations! Put it down to its impressive interior space, class-leading tech, excellent performance and efficiency and keen pricing. The late 2023 update to the Tesla Model 3 (codenamed Project Highland) addressed many of the issues with the car.
EV Central
JANUARY 13, 2024
It’s time for our editors to vent about their electric car experiences and expectations! It delivers the feels, is a technological tour de force and is the first EV I’ve driven that comes close to the emotionally-involving experience of a performance petrol car. Okay, it costs $111,000. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.
Electric Vehicles India
JUNE 2, 2021
Electric Cars in India 2021. Especially from the last 2 years, India’s electric vehicle sales are increasing even faster than petrol prices. So, let’s have a look at the best electric cars in India available to buy in 2021. . Electric Cars in India list . Mahindra eVerito.
EV Central
MARCH 21, 2024
The Australian electric car price battle has been supercharged by dramatic permanent MG discounts for the MG4 compact hatch and MG ZS EV compact SUV. MG has effectively excised on-road costs, declaring all models in both ranges national drive-away at their current prices or lower. But MG has since clarified that.
EV Central
JANUARY 12, 2024
It’s time for our editors to vent about their electric car experiences and expectations! It isn’t the most gobsmackingly impressive electric vehicle I drove in 2023 and in some ways it’s very irritating, but add it all up and the MG4 take my vote as the best EV rolled out in Australia last year. MG4 Excite 51.
Electric Cars Report
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Orders are now open at all UK Fiat Professional showrooms for the New Doblo and first all-electric iteration, the E-Doblo, with prices starting from £18,855 and £27,855 after plug-in van grant respectively.
EV Central
APRIL 15, 2024
Alfa Romeo has unwrapped its all-new Milano, its first all-electric car and third SUV. The Milano introduces a bold new design language for the brand that reinvents the car-maker’s famous Scudetto shield for the electric age. Milano compact SUV is first electric car from Alfa Romeo.
Blink Charging
JULY 28, 2022
Electric cars are on the rise. Maybe not as fast as the gas price, but they’re rising, nonetheless. The number of electric car sales nearly doubled from last year until now. About 10% of people buying a new car chose an electric one. Electric cars are much older. Moving Forward.
Get Electric Vehicle
AUGUST 29, 2023
While purchasing a brand-new electric car might not be feasible for everyone due to its higher upfront costs, people are looking for alternatives. converting existing internal combustion engine (ICE) cars into electric vehicles using conversion kits. Although DC kits are less priced, they might not be as effective.
EV Central
MAY 16, 2024
The BYD Shark is odds-on to hit Aussie dealerships late in 2024 and looks set to come with a razor sharp price tag aimed at shaking up the booming ute segment. That localisation involves not only testing the cars over some of the most punishing roads in the world but also tuning suspension and steering to local tastes. 2024 BYD Shark.
EV Central
MAY 15, 2024
The expansion by BYD in Australia from pure electric vehicles into CO2-emitting internal combustion engined plug-ins led by the Sealion 6 SUV will not trigger a major backlash from the Chinese company’s growing band of existing EV owners or put off potential EV buyers. What’s important is our vehicle is electric first,” insisted Smitherman.
Baua Electric
JANUARY 9, 2024
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 09 Jan 2024, 16:06 PM Mercedes-Benz has launched the GLS facelift in India at a price range of ₹ 1.32 crore (ex-showroom), revising its rivalry with competitors like Audi Q8 and BMW X7. --> Mercedes-Benz has launched the GLS facelift in India at a price range of ₹1.32 crore and ₹ 1.37
My Energi
DECEMBER 22, 2020
Electric Car Grant. There are many different Government grants available to support, drive and encourage the transition from petrol and diesel vehicles over to plug-in electric vehicles. Electric Vehicles don’t release carbon and dangerous gasses into the atmosphere and therefore are much better for the environment.
Plug In India
MARCH 31, 2023
These packs use ZERO Cobalt and ZERO Nickel [3] The petrol heads are not in a position to take any sort of moral high ground on the Cobalt issue. . In this article, we will document some important facts that debunk this narrative with facts and sources. 1] No EV Owner denies this.
EV Central
JULY 22, 2023
Mazda says it will be offering internal combustion engined models in Australia for years to come because it anticipates the transition to electric cars to be gradual. Mazda does sell one EV in Australia, the MX-30 , which has an uncompetitive range and pricing. 2023 Mazda CX-60 PHEV.
EV Central
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
This, says the Chinese-owned Swedish brand, makes it easier to understand where its smallest EVs sit in its all-electric line-up that is currently also inhabited by its latest EX30 SUV, large EX90 SUVs and the China-only EM90 people-mover. Volvo is one of many car-makers committed to switching to become an all-electric brand by 2030.
Teslarati
JULY 12, 2021
Second-hand Tesla Model 3 prices in the United Kingdom are rising as demand for Tesla’s vehicles increases. Recently, Teslarati talked with Vantage Leasing, which put the Tesla Model 3’s performance in the UK’s used car market into perspective. From December 2020 to July 2021, used Tesla Model 3 prices have increased.
EV Central
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
According to Automotive News , Hyundai is plotting to introduce a specially adapted battery-electric version of the small combustion-powered Hyundai Casper SUV it already sells in South Korea. Read more: An electric Hyundai Casper? Sales will then kick-off before the end of this year at a rock-bottom price. Just build it!
EV Central
JANUARY 31, 2023
But rather than the version of the car that is already on sale overseas, the Toyota bZ4X that will arrive late in the year will be an updated model that is yet to be revealed. Battery electric cars are expensive, don’t kid yourself,” says Hanley. “If This car will not be a cheap car.”
My Electric Car
AUGUST 25, 2019
Buying a new car is always a significant investment, often involving plenty of research and testing beforehand, and buyers will likely give new, upcoming electric models a similar treatment. Switching to an electric car can save you more than just fuel costs. Enjoy the Financial Incentives. Save on Operational Costs.
Electric Cars Report
JULY 25, 2022
New C5 X is available as an efficient Plug-in Hybrid with up to 37 miles of electric range (EAER WLTP Combined) or with advanced petrol engines. Prices for New C5 X and New C5 X Plug-in Hybrid […] The post New Citroen C5 X Plug-in Hybrid officially launches in the UK today appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
EV Central
MAY 7, 2024
Fresh data reveals used electric vehicles are now in high demand as buyers look to cash in on low retained values and tax benefits related to novated leasing. The emergence of the Atto 3 and Model 3 contrasts with previous data released by AutoGrab that used EVs were taking longer to sell in Australia than petrol and diesel cars.
DIY Electric Car
JULY 11, 2017
Over the years, we were made to believe that petrol is the best option to run cars. However, modern engineering has been able to change this notion by introducing the fastest electric cars. Why make electric cars? Electric cars in the long run can be cheaper. Detroit Electric SP:01.
My Energi
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
Despite doom and gloom stories about electric motoring dominating the national press for the first few weeks of the year, it is clear to anyone who looks at the data that 2023 will be a great year for electric vehicles in the UK. For new car buyers, especially company car drivers, going electric is a virtual no brainer.
EV Central
JANUARY 31, 2024
Used electric vehicles take longer to sell in Australia than petrol and diesel cars and have below average retained value, a new report has found. per cent of the new car market. per cent of their recommended retail price (or retained value) in February 2023, but had fallen 15.6 per cent share. per cent to an 82.8
Electric Vehicles India
MAY 24, 2022
We all can see how electric vehicles were increasing day by day and many of them showed interest in buying the Ev’s because of their low maintenance, noise-free and pollution-free. Choose insurance according to the price of the vehicle. Usually, E-cars have a range of 100 to 150 miles before their batteries need to be recharged.
Plug In India
FEBRUARY 1, 2022
By Abhishek & Kamlesh In this episode of Electric Car Watch, we will talk about the challenges facing electric car conversions and what the industry and agencies can do better to make it easier. And the interest in electric car conversions was immense. Sounds utopian, right?
CleanTechnica EVs
APRIL 6, 2022
As electric vehicles come down in price, the question must be asked: Do I retrofit my beloved petrol car or do I buy a new EV. In Europe and China, electric vehicles are being produced that achieve price parity and below with existing petrol models, and yet businesses that […].
EV Central
MARCH 30, 2024
Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer!
CleanTechnica EVs
MARCH 16, 2022
As petrol prices head north of $2 in Australia, there is much anguish and advice for motorists. Sadly, most of this advice is around the “better buy petrol today because it will be more expensive tomorrow” narrative. Strangely, no one is suggesting that it might be time to buy an electric vehicle. This, in a […].
Drive Electric
DECEMBER 2, 2021
The new Kia Niro has been revealed at the 2021 Seoul Mobility Show, with an all-electric e-Niro again due to be part of the model line-up, to go on sale in 2022. Kia has since launched the EV6 which is again an all-electric crossover/hatchback, and it’s also a genuine driver’s car, taking some genes from the Kia Stinger.
Teslarati
JULY 4, 2023
Volkswagen is cutting electric vehicle production at its Emden plant in northwest Germany. And as per recent comments from the veteran automaker, the adjustment is partly due to “strong customer reluctance,” which is leading to lower-than-expected electric car sales. This is unfortunate, considering that the ID.7
Plug In India
APRIL 16, 2021
By Atul Gopal We had an opportunity to visit Nothway Motorsports to check out their new electric car conversion kit. The Nexon EV electric car has proved that familiarity sells in India. This forms the framework in which he has to fit the electronics and the electricals. Spent his younger days in drag racing.
Drive Electric
JANUARY 14, 2022
Here is DriveElectric’s definitive list of why you should be driving an electric vehicle. Compared to traditional cars, electric vehicles (EVs) have only really been widely available since the late-noughties. Sure, there are cars with all of the features listed above. But traditional cars rely on pre-historic fuel.
EV Connect
AUGUST 28, 2023
The 60% surge in new electric vehicle (EV) registrations in Q1 2022 shows that drivers are hungry for change, provided that somewhere to charge is on the menu. We can’t expect the market to move en masse towards electric until the public recharging network matches the landscape for petrol-powered vehicles. Everyone wins.
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