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Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric review

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Volvo has some of the most aggressive goals when it comes to brand-wide electrification, and the new C40 Recharge is a big step in its electric charge towards zero emissions. Its official name is the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, and it’s available as either a single motor or dual motor (the latter is called the Twin).

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

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It has the aero wheel cap kit and backup key card, sweetening the deal. 2021 Lexus UX300e – from $56,000 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge – from $62,000 2018 Jaguar I-Pace – from $65,100 (only 18,000km!) Model 3s are now found under $40k; the cheapest an 88,500km 2019 example for $39,900.

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

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That opposition includes the Lexus UX 300e, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Volvo XC40 and C40 and two of three models in the all-conquering Tesla Model Y line-up. iX1 tyres are not run-flats and there is no spare, only a repair kit and tyre pressure monitoring. Servicing is conditions-based, which means when the car reckons its needs it.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 528km: Kia EV6 Air RWD, $72,590 Cheapest Kia EV6 Air version also boasts the most possible kilometres thanks to its 77.4kWh Long Range battery – strong practicality, kit and standout charging capabilities ensure the waiting list is long. The 363km range means a few recharging stops between Sydney and Melbourne too.

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Tips for Optimizing an EV Road Trip

Clean Fleet Report

Recharge stations are becoming more common, too. Polestar 2 : Polestar is owned by Volvo, which prides itself on building safe vehicles. Today, models like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan have an average range of over 350 miles. There are over 72,000 charging stations and 138,000 charging outlets across the US.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. General Motor eCrate conversion kits – by late 2021 GM plans to offer battery and motor kits for classic cars, allowing an easy EV conversion. Expect to see it Down Under in 2023.

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2020’s best electric cars

Drive Electric

Polestar has risen from its origins as a racing arm of Swedish manufacturer, Volvo, to be a leading light in the challenge to range-masters Tesla in the EV sector. The performance is astonishing and combined with those classic Porsche lines that are so appealing to the eye, the Taycan is a serious piece of kit. The Volkswagen ID.3

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