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Porsche increases electric range for all Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEVs by up to 30%

Green Car Congress

Porsche has increased the electric range of all its Cayenne plug-in hybrid models. All Cayenne E-Hybrid models therefore meet the current range criterion that entitles owners to an “E” number plate and reduced company car tax in Germany. kW can be achieved with the Porsche Mobile Charger Connect. kWh rather than 14.1

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BYD’s Yangwang U7 ultra-luxury EV leaked with nearly 1,300 hp and 500 miles range

Baua Electric

BYD’s Yangwang showcased the U9 supercar last April at a tech launch event with four electric motors good for a 0 to 62 mph (0-100km/hr) sprint in 2 seconds. While the front looks like a Tesla Model S, the rear almost adds a Porsche-like feel to it. The new Yangwang U7 is inspired by the U9 with a “family style” design language.

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3 Reasons an Electric Vehicle is the Perfect Present

EV Match

Car and Driver ‘s comparison did factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit, but it didn’t consider state, utility, and local credits and incentives. 2020 saw the Tesla Model Y, Polestar 2, Porsche Taycan, Mini Electric, Kia Soul, and more hit the roads. New EV Models Keep Coming. Here are some of the most talked about.

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Road Test: 2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor EV

Clean Fleet Report

seconds from 50 to 70 mph, made passing Semi trucks and motorhomes a breeze. The LED Active Bending head and fog lights turn up to 15 degrees at speeds of up to 25 mph, illuminating curves. Federal and state tax credits could reduce the price you pay. Even less if your state also offers a tax credit.

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800-Volt EV Charging: The ?Other Palliative for Range Anxiety ???

Cars That Think

The 800-volt architecture doubles Tesla’s 400 V, matches the six-figure Porsche Taycan, and is within sight of the Lucid’s industry-leading 900 V. second rips to 60 mph. That platform will soon birth a striking luxury crossover, the Genesis G60. But overachieving charging may be this platform’s technical coup.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis G80 EV AWD

Clean Fleet Report

We turned 0-60 mph times of about 4.9 All Genesis electric vehicles qualify for the federal tax credit and state rebates. Smile-inducing torque at any speed is what makes driving an electric car so special, and thankfully the G80 EV did not disappoint. The well-distributed weight gave the G80 a balanced and confident ride.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq

Clean Fleet Report

The RWD configuration gets one motor producing 340 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque for a 312-mile all-electric driving range and 0-60 mph in about 4.9 The Lyriq will qualify for state and local tax credits or incentives that could reduce the final purchase price. Ready for the open road. Observations: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq EV.