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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

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Volkswagen NZ, for example, sent a mechanic from each of their nationwide workshops to Europe for high-level specialised training courses before their EV range even landed in New Zealand! They service all EV types, and offer pre-purchase inspections for EV buyers and regular maintenance services.

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And the EVA Board candidates are…

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And I want to introduce our own "Introduction to Electric vehicles" course or workshop for newbies. I have been actively establishing relationships with Lexus, Kia, Hyundai, General Motors, BMW, Volvo, Ford, and way too many eBike companies to mention. When I was trained in solar, we merely educated consumers.

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2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Dual Motor with Performance Pack review: Polestar builds a direct rival for the Tesla Model 3 Performance and Kia EV6 GT

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This top model has pricing parity with the top-spec Tesla Model 3 Performance, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 Epiq and is cheaper and less powerful than the awesome Kia EV6 GT. You can add the 40kW power bump to your standard Long Range Dual Motor for $1600 over the air, or purchase the entire pack for $9000. What do you get in the Polestar 2?

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2023 Peugeot e-Partner review: New electric van arrives to help green your fleet – at a price…

EV Central

READ MORE: The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz READ MORE: Ford E-Transit Custom could become one of Australia’s most affordable EVs 2023 Peugeot e-Partner. 2023 Peugeot e-Partner.

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The EV Transition Explained: Local Policies Shape Global Competition

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Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis As Dave Cooke, senior vehicle analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists , emphasized at a National Academy EV workshop last year that, “This transition isn’t just about emissions. South Korean auto companies Hyundai Motors and Kia are already blaming drops in their U.S. Where is the clean energy?

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How Do EVs Compare To Gas Cars?

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Moreover, you can save up to €6.000 on the purchase price thanks to several electric vehicle incentives available across Europe. Keep in mind that repairing or replacing the motor of a fuel car can cost up to $10.000 and, all things considered, EVs simply require fewer visits to workshops and are much cheaper to own.

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