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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate

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Road Test: 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge Ultimate Surprising Performance in a Compact Plug-In Hybrid SUV Okay, a show of hands if “quick or fast” come to mind when Volvo SUV is mentioned. New for the 2022 model year, the 2023 XC60 Recharge continues to deliver performance and all-electric and hybrid efficiency in a premium compact SUV.

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EPA rating for 85 kWh Tesla Model S: 89 MPGe, 265-mile range

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The EPA has rated the Tesla Model S luxury EV equipped with the 85 kWh pack at 89 MPGe combined (88 MPGe city, 90 MPGe highway), with a range per charge of 265 miles. Charge time at 240V according to the EPA is 12 hours. 20 kW capable), Model S can be recharged at the rate of 62 miles of range per hour. seconds.

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Kia 2023 EV6 to start at $48,500

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The 2023 EV6 GT is equipped with dual motor e-AWD (160 kW front, 270 kW rear) that produces 576 hp and 545 ft-lb (739 N·m) of torque; 0-60 mph takes 3.4 EPA-Est Range. EV6 RWD models features a 77.4 kWh battery pack with a 168 kW rear motor; dual-motor e-WD models features the 77.4 Power / Drive. 225 hp / RWD. 320 hp / e-AWD.

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2024 Audi Q8 e-tron coming to US this summer; starting MSRP $74,400

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The Q8 e-tron delivers quicker acceleration with sprints to 60 mph in as little as 5.3 Coupled with advancements in cell technology and cell chemistry, the maximum DC charging power has also been increased from 150 kW to 170 kW, permitting recharging from 10 to 80% capacity in about 31 minutes. kW (240V/40A), or in around 6.5

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Test drive: 2024 Genesis GV60 delivers rolling design statement

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If it never hit the highway or went above 50 mph one might think this is a luxury vehicle that was tuned by a German automaker. Once the Midwest temperatures dropped down into the upper 20s to lower 30s with strong 30-35 mph wind gusts the efficiency took a hit with a final average of 2.7 mi/kwh over the course of 217 miles.

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Audi launches 2024 Q4 e-tron mid-model refresh with improved range, power, and charging

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Audi states the refreshed SUV can now recharge from 10-80% in 28 minutes on a DC fast charger. That’s 22 miles more EPA range than the 2024 Audi Q4 e-tron 50 EV. The team also added a new post-conditioning feature that utilizes the EV’s thermal management system to cool the battery if it gets too hot after driving or charging.

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2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV debuts; third new Porsche hybrid powertrain since 2017

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Acceleration from zero to 60 mph happens in 4.7 seconds vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid) and a top track speed of 157 mph (+6 mph vs. Cayenne S E-Hybrid). While running on electricity alone, the Cayenne E-Hybrid can travel up to 83 mph (134 km/h) and up to 44 kilometers (27 miles) (NEDC). seconds (-0.7 seconds (-0.9

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