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

EV Central

The iX1’s pricing means it just scrapes in under the luxury car tax threshold, but you can forget about state-based rebates or the federal FBT exemption. The iX1 is protected by a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty and the li-ion battery pack for eight years/160,000km. Both are on the local ADR cycle.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

Green Car Congress

kWh Li-ion polymer that can recharge in less than three hours with a Level-Two charger. Sonata Plug-in Hybrid buyers will be eligible for a $2,500 fixed federal tax credit and a variable federal tax credit based on battery capacity that will also be over $2,000. kWh Li-ion polymer pack, the HEV a 1.62

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How to Get a Plug-In Hybrid

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

As for warranties , there is legal precedent that original auto warranties cannot be voided completely by modifications — only the part(s) affected by retrofit will have their warranties affected. We will have similar solutions available for better (but more expensive) nickel-metal hydride or lithium-ion batteries.)

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CalCars and PHEVs Frequently Asked Questions

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Lithium-Ion batteries share many characteristics with NiMH. Ive heard lithium-ion batteries can be dangerous if they overheat. ") The performance, longevity and safety of lithium-ion batteries are improving rapidly. The EPRI says lithium-ion batteries are ready now. Better yet, make a tax-deductible contribution.

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