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SEAT to introduce 500 km MEB-based EV, Leon PHEV in 2020

Green Car Congress

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, will introduce its first fully electric vehicle in 2020. Built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the new EV will feature a range of 500 km (311 miles). The EV launch comes as part of a product offensive, in which SEAT will launch one new car every six months until 2020.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

Drive Electric

As EVs are becoming more popular on New Zealand roads, it’s worth learning which types of EVs are available and a bit more about the technology that powers them. . In this guide, we help you familiarise yourself with the terms BEV, HEV, PHEV, and ICEV and understand the pros and cons of each vehicle type. .

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EV myths busted: Are electric vehicles safer than gas-powered cars?

Drive Electric

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. All cars have batteries and electric systems; even so, they don’t short out or shock anyone.

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The non-car EVs hitting our roads, air and ocean this year

Drive Electric

Electric cars are more popular in New Zealand than ever! With increasing numbers of car manufacturers introducing electric models and the launch of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, light passenger EVs are now a common sight on our roads. But, electric transport technology isn’t just useful for your daily commute.

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Here's all the new electric cars or EVs coming to Australia in 2021

EVolution

There are some truly awesome vehicles coming to Australia and New Zealand. So here are just some of the new EV models we expect to arrive in 2021, or maybe 2022! This is a worthwhile and proven approach taken by so many Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV owners. Audi RS e-Tron GT. Kia e-Niro.