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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 the refreshed model in 2025. Aust's only instant solar & battery comparator. Since 2008.
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 slower than the Performance, with acceleration from 0-100km/hr in 4.4 seconds, but those dual motors still deliver plenty of oomph, as well as superior handling and performance.
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Nov 8, 2024 · Three different Zeekr EV models land ahead of Australian electric car show. Zeekr's 900+ kW and fastest-charging EV models land in Australia for the public to see at an upcoming electric car show. The Driven is Australia’s most-read electric vehicle news site, covering the latest EV stories both in Australia and overseas.
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 significant step forward for the auto industry. With their vertical integration, manufacturing capabilities, and corporate structure, Tesla is uniquely positioned to design and ...
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 efficient, 95% of the energy is used to move you forward, and only about 5% is lost to heat and friction. Petrol cars, on the other hand, use only 20% of the available ...
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 turns to electric vehicles, we will make sure you have access to all the biggest stories in EVs. More importantly, read about topics like policy ...
Vehicle-to-load: The electric cars that will become a mobile power …
Nov 4, 2021 · Vehicle to load (V2L) is starting to appear as a feature in some new battery electric vehicles (BEVs). It allows you to power 240V appliances (the ‘load’ bit in V2L) directly from the BEV (the ‘vehicle’ bit in V2L). The beauty of this new system is that it is simple and provides more power for much longer than using portable 12V to 240V ...
Tesla Model 3 Highland first drive: Refined, and with no stalks!
Dec 1, 2023 · For $10,000 more the long-range all-wheel drive Model 3 adds a second electric motor to the front axle and boosts WLTP driving range from 513 km to 629 km. The Tesla Model 3 Highland also gets a new rear end. Image: Tim Eden.
Debunking the 80/20 limits on EV battery charging: More ... - The …
The other reason for only charging to 80% is when you’re at a DC fast-charger. The physics of battery charging is that the time for an EV battery to charge from 0% to 80% is very roughly the same as it takes to go from 80% to 100%. (LFP chemistry batteries start slowing at slightly higher percentages, but the effect is much the same: DC ...
The Driven Podcast: Robert Llewellyn and Everything Electric
Jan 31, 2024 · Fully Charged front man Robert Llewellyn discusses his favourite EVs, and plans for Australia’s biggest EV and home energy conference in Sydney next week. You can find previous episodes of The Driven here, or on your favourite podcast platform. To obtain a discount ticket to the event, please go to the Everything Electric website and use the ...