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Cupra Born review: High five for Spanish compact hatch

EV Central

It’s the very first one to come off the production line in Zwickau, Germany and includes its 170kW e-motor mounted on the rear axle and 77kWh (net) battery pack slung under the floor. The 77kWh battery pack is claimed to consume juice at an average 15.7-17.5kWh/100km So not only cheaper but faster too. 2023 Cupra Born.

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Greenlings: Benefits of charging stations vs. battery swaps vs. home charging

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Therefore, until we get quick-charge batteries -- based on new breakthroughs, Ill take a WAG and estimate that we will have real 5-minute quick-charge batteries in perhaps 10 years -- we are likely to get our juice mostly from our home chargers. Read reviews, get free pricing, and much more. Looking for a better auto insurance rate?