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Volvo has been selling EVs under the Recharge name for a while now, but the automaker is shifting to new branding for its latest models. The XC40 Recharge will be sold as the EX40 for the 2025 model year, leaving the XC name for upcoming electrified gas models.
According to the worlds largest electrified car-maker, the new Megawatt Flash Charger supports 10C charging and is capable of adding as much as 400km of range in just five minutes the equivalent of 2km every second. Mighty 1MW charger reduces EV recharging time to the same as a full tank of petrol appeared first on EV Central.
As the Maryland capital raced to contain the mess, responders discovered a problem: They didn’t have access to reliable power at the waterfront site. So they tracked down Scott Calhoun , chief operating officer of Power Up Connect. Later, customers began to ask for enough power to support applications like rechargingpower wheelchairs.
The Blue Oval will look to extended-range EVs (EREVs) as a way to electrify future SUVs and pickups, including the Super Duty brand. Ram will be the first back to market with an EREV, as the Ram 1500 Ramcharger is set to offer 690 miles of range when it arrives later this year. have jumped all over the map in recent times.
Leapmotor’s range-extender C10 “Ultra Hybrid” has landed in Australia boasting 170km pure electric range and 1150km combined range on the (optimistic) NEDC cycle. The combustion four-cylinder’s only there to recharge the battery when required. Key, on paper at least, is the REEV having over twice the range of a C10 BEV.
The Buzz retails at $61,500 to $71,500, with EPA-rated combined ranges of 234 miles in base rear-wheel-drive form or 231 miles with optional 4Motion all-wheel drive. are powered by a 91-kilowatt-hour (gross) battery pack. The optional 4Motion all-wheel-drive system adds a 40-kW (53-hp) motor to power the fronts, rated at 99 lb-ft.
Upon launch, the BYD Sealion 7 will challenge the models likeHyundaiIoniq 5, VolvoEX40,andVolvoC40 Recharge in India BYD Sealion 7 will be launched tomorrow, February 17, 2025. What will you choose range or power BYD Sealion 7: Specs The BYD Sealion 7 will be available in both RWD and AWD configurations. kWh battery pack.
With battery options up to 79 kWh and an impressive range of up to 682 km , the BE.06 06 also supports ultra-fast DC charging , showcasing both long-distance capability and rapid recharge efficiency. 06’s real-world agility, power, and stability on a professional motorsport circuit.
The market has grown tremendously over the last decade and a half, so today there is a range of choices, and it will just get better with time. In 2016, the only real long-range EV solution was the Tesla Model S, and it was big and expensive. With 238 miles of range, it solved the range issues. feet of cargo capacity.
Haval also sells a regular H6 with a more traditional SUV shape, a broader model range and sharper pricing. 180km of claimed EV range from a 35.43Wh battery in the Haval H6GT. Its a lot of combined electrical power and theres still an engine to come into play, too. The front motor makes 130kW and the rear motor 135kW.
In the earlier teaser with a camouflaged car, Källenius revealed its BMW iX3 rival will have a range of up to 650km and be capable of recharging at up to 320kW, thanks to its 800-volt electrics. With the most powerful charger, Benz’s boss says that up to 260km of range can be added in just 10 minutes.
And when it arrives in Australia later this year it will spearhead the brand’s latest technology, while blending 500kW of power with a 700km range. Range is also a highlight of the new ES90. Compare that with the best BMW i5 (627km) and longest-range Mercedes-Benz EQE (626km). READ MORE: Volvo toughens up!
Details come from the same interview between The Drive and Nissans Senior Vice President and Chief Planning Officer for North America, Ponz Pandikuthira, that yielded details about the improved range on the Leaf. basically its like it would complete one lap at the Nrburgring, and then you have to recharge the car, he told The Drive.
Positioned only $1000 more than the Born hatch (with discounts) in the Cupra range, the new Tavascan is also more affordable than the Formentor VZe plug-in hybrid ($64,490). Powered by a 77kWh battery, Cupra claims the entry Tavascan can cover a WLTP-verified 534km on a charge, which is 68km more than the Tesla can.
The second model in Alpine’s Dream Garage, the all-new A390 joins the Renault 5 E-Tech-based A290 hatch and will be followed shortly after by the battery-powered A110 coupe replacement. It can develop maximum power even at a lowly 30 per cent state of charge. Range-topping versions also come with grippier Sabelt seats.
At that money in Australia, the new Kia PV5 would match the default Toyota on price, but also deliver ultra-low running costs and reasonable recharging times that should encourage many fleet operators to make the switch to EV. Buzz Cargo. 2026 Kia PV5. 2026 Kia PV5. 2026 Kia PV5.
The rechargeable Ranger will cost between $3150 and $5150 more than the V6-powered dual-cabs that currently sits at the top of the brands workhorse ute range. Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak: Looks and smells like any other Ranger, but it can be recharged externally. Theres more power than the V6 diesel (the 3.0-litre
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That means they have some form of electrification with a plug to recharge externally. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a single e-motor to power the front wheels via a single speed reduction gear. The DC recharge rate is a maximum 36kW. Front seats are powered, vented and heated and offer 14-point massaging.
While the media has focused on vehicle performance and range, consumers have always been clear that they want electric cars to do essentially everything their old vehicles doincluding long overnight trips. If equipment costs were lower, they say, they would install more recharging stations. This is no secret to policymakers.
The mobile connector or wallbox ( sometimes called EVSE for the sake of tax credits, rebates, or electrical work) will test the circuit when you plug it in, to ensure that it’s properly grounded and the current is strong enough to power the charger. These tend to correspond with 120V AC delivery and thus are usually limited to 1.44
In some modes, the engine gets to work recharging the battery as you drive, just like a Ferrari 296 GTB. The way the Forester switches between the various modes is impressively seamless and it always feels like youve got plenty of power on tap for this kind of vehicle.
Some larger or more performance-focused rivals include: MG4 EV – A rear-wheel-drive hatchback from £26,995, offering sharper dynamics, longer range (up to 323 miles in the Extended Range version), and class-leading value. What about range? Official range is rated at up to 222 miles.
Maximum power from the compact, 80kg optimised permanent magnet synchronous motor is 160kW complemented by 320Nm of torque, figures comparable with many in Geelys competitor set. It rides on Geelys GEA architecture also used in hybrid format in models available overseas. Both feature V2L and V2V functionality.
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Under the skin, it retains the same 50 kWh battery and 100 kW motor as the original, but minor software refinements and regen tuning help deliver a slightly better real-world efficiency and range stability. What about range? Official range is rated at up to 222 miles. AC home (7.4 kW) recharge takes around 7½ hours.
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 goes under the knife in dramatic bid to get back in the fight with Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal Little specification has been revealed about the Elexio so far apart from it having a 700km range between recharges based on the lenient CLTC test regime. It is also reported to have level 2 autonomous driving ability.
tonne towing capacity and dual-range four-wheel drive system, the Cannon Alpha is ready to go where no Shark has been before. Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced And its rechargeable hybrid system makes it a tantalising alternative to a diesel Ford Ranger or Toyota Hilux. READ MORE: Ute wars! It is a heavy ute.
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Easy access The retro look of a boxy-but-aerodynamic design has power dual sliding side doors, a laid back windshield and an upright hands-free power tail gate. The smooth slab sides have dual power sliding doors that include a power sliding inset window for the second-row passengers. coefficient of drag.
Closing out the week, todays Green Deals are headlined by Rad Powers Valentines Day sale that is offering up to $479 in savings on e-bikes, accessories, and more with the newly returned RadCity 5 Plus Commuter e-bike being one of the offers at $1,499 , among others from $1,199.
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From $64,990 before on-roads, or $67,990 plus charges for our range-topping Tribe Edition, the Formentor VZe medium SUV plays in the Tesla Model Y ballpark. seconds, and offers around 50km range on electric only. For example, our Formentors empty battery can be fully charged overnight using a domestic power socket.
With the backing of global auto giant Stellantis (Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, etcetera) it launched the battery electric C10 medium SUV (of course) here in February and has now followed that up with the petrol-electric range-extender model. READ MORE: Australia’s only range extender! The result in terms of range is pretty impressive.
2026 XPeng P7 is an AI-powered Porsche Taycan fighter READ MORE: Tesla Supercharger rival revealed! The [P7+] price range? The CLTC range is claimed to be as high as 710km and as low as 602km. The version on display in Melbourne is fitted with the larger battery and has a claimed 560km-610km range based on WLTP testing.
Drive a Kia EV5 Earth Long Range from Sydney to Melbourne via the Snowy Mountains. There are four models in the line-up and here were driving the Earth Long Range, which at $64,770 (plus ORCs) is the cheapest all-wheel drive and the second most expensive model overall. Now thats how you generate power! Kia EV5 Snowy Drive.
seconds, the claimed (ADR) range is 503km and the average consumption 18.1kWh/100km (also ADR). The i5 comes with the same five star ANCAP rating based on 2023 protocols as the rest of the 5 Series range. It’s supremely powerful. 2025 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Touring. The combined output is 442kW/820Nm, the 0-100km/h boast is 3.9
In my short 32 years on this Earth, I’ve never seen so many people in places of power turn their heads against what are agreed-upon facts. Now, we have a whole market of EVs that can travel hundreds of miles at a time and recharge within a few minutes. Instead of, y’know, ensuring we have clean air and clean water.
It’s not quite a four-wheeled superhero but the latest additions to the MG HS range brings plenty of EV thinking along with the back-up of petrol for longer journeys. The new addition to MG’s mid-sized SUV model is more expensive than petrol-only models, but with claimed EV range of 120km it promises running costs savings as a tempter.
As EV makers continue to grapple with the challenges of using traditional lithium-ion batteries, including alleviating concerns about range anxiety, safety and raw material sourcing, battery material manufacturers are exploring alternative chemistries. I don’t think range anxiety is really the problem.
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