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Porsche is already selling lots more electric Macans than gas ones

Electrek

Porsche’s 1H sales numbers are a mixed bag, with an overall worldwide sales decline of 6% year over year. Porsche sold more BEVs than PHEVs, with a 23.5% Porsche’s strong electric performance is all the more impressive given that the brand only has two electric models so far – the Taycan and the Macan EV.

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BMW G70 i7 xDrive60 M Sport: A cinema on wheels

Discover EV

It’s not cheap, and it’s definitely not compact, but if you’re in the market for a luxury EV that blends performance, comfort, and cutting-edge tech, the i7 sets the bar pretty high. Thanks to 195kW DC charging capability, a 10–80 per cent charge takes just over 30 minutes.

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New MG4 outed! Second generation of one of Australia’s most popular EVs is bigger, lighter, more efficient and targeted at Tesla Model 3

EV Central

The all-new MG4 electric hatchback has been leaked in China before you’re supposed to see it and the headline news is its bigger and significantly lighter that the popular current model and come with fresh styling. A mid-spec 64kWh MG4, meanwhile, is expected to bag a 150kW e-motor and be able to cover up to 450km on a charge.

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2025 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive review: Can the cheapest Model Y hold off the even cheaper Chinese competition?

EV Central

We’re testing the cheapest one, the single motor Rear-Wheel Drive, which lists at $58,900 before on-road costs. But I do think we’re taking minimalism just a little too far. Charging is capped at a reported 220kW, while home charging is capped at 11kW. There are two models, so far, in this new Model Y family.

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2026 XPeng G6 and G9 set fast charging records up to 525kW, trumping Porsche and Lotus at a fraction of the price

EV Central

Chinese EV startup XPeng has released more details of its G6 and G9 models, revealing they’ll be among the fastest-charging cars in the world when they launch in early 2026. Despite already revealing pictures and most details for the refreshed pair, XPeng hasn’t until now announced charging rates.

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Comment on Xiaomi launches YU7 SUV: Prices undercut Tesla Model Y, 200,000 orders secured in 3 minutes by Neehaw Asinine

CN EV Post

To your first point on ultra-fast charging vs. battery swap: You're right that fast charging requires robust infrastructure, but the reality is that China’s EV ecosystem is rapidly evolving to support it. In fact, over NEW 200,000 YU7 customers from Xiaomi are perfectly content using standard fast-charging solutions.

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Porsche, Customcells plant to start production in 2024 with 100 MWh/year; Si anode, BASF HED NCM cathode

Green Car Congress

In June, Porsche announced an investment in its new joint venture company Cellforce Group GmbH. Porsche and joint venture partner Customcells, a spin-off from Fraunhofer, also announced the launch of production of high-performance battery cells at Porsche’s Weissach Development Center. Earlier post.).

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