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Tesla offers free supercharging in new bid to boost sales. Tesla pulls another demand lever to help it deliver more Model Ys before the end of the year, and ahead of the expected launch of …
To EV or not to EV? A clear cost analysis between electric vehicles …
Feb 2, 2023 · Source: Mac Bryla. As illustrated in the chart above, petrol cars need almost five times more energy than electric cars to travel the same distance. Electric vehicles are very …
Tesla Model 3 RWD or AWD: Are longer range and more power …
Jan 18, 2022 · Model 3 Long Range. Current specs: Battery size: 75kWh. WLTP range: 602km. Real-world range*: 576km. Top Speed: 233km/hr. Acceleration 0-100: 4.4 seconds. It’s a little …
Why Tesla's move to 48-volt electrical architecture is an industry …
Mar 20, 2023 · The 48-volt electrical architecture presents new challenges to reduce complexity and increase safety, but Tesla’s adoption of this technology in the CyberTruck marks a …
Tesla’s switch to BYD batteries is achieving faster charging times
May 22, 2023 · BYD says higher charging speeds don’t impact the longevity of the battery. “The Blade Battery tops 1.2 million km after 3,000 cycles of charging / discharging, while headline …
Are EVs really much heavier than their ICE equivalents? - The Driven
ICE and BEV mass in equivalent models (Data: manufacturer specification sheets) As shown by the above table, full electric versions are only around 10% to 15% heavier than their direct ICE …
New Model 3 Performance test drive: Better ride and value, from …
Wheels on the new Model 3 Performance are 20 inches in diameter like the previous model, although they are now staggered with 235/35 profile tyres on the front and 275/30 on the rear …
EV News Australia and around the world - The Driven
EV News. 5995 posts. The most-read and trusted website tracking EV news Australia. Read the latest in Australia’s shift towards electric mobility, here and globally. As the world increasingly …
Tesla’s key battery supplier remains top of global list in 2022
May 6, 2022 · CATL may remain a lesser-known name in the automotive world, but in the first three months of 2022 it reached 35% of the world’s battery supply maintaining its leadership …
The new wave of Chinese electric cars: Here is what to expect in 2024
Source: cnevpost. Over in the UK, the smart #1 is priced from £35,950 which is similarly priced to the BYD Atto 3 which starts at £37,695. A pricing comparison shows that both of these cars …