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Nio to release three new electric vehicles as EV market nears …
WEBAug 12, 2021 · The Nio ES9 supercar. Source: Nio. Chinese EV maker Nio revealed on Wednesday that it plans to deliver three new EVs in 2022 based on its Nio Technology Platform 2.0, including the already announced ET7, a flagship premium smart electric sedan. Nio also published its second quarter financial results on Wednesday, beating …
EV News Australia and around the world - The Driven
WEB1 day ago · EV News. 5861 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 ...
Tesla Model 3 RWD or AWD: Are longer range and more power …
WEBJan 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 …
BYD Seal electric sportscar to rival Tesla Model 3 confirmed for …
WEBMarch 15, 2022. An all-electric sports car from China EV giant that might – speculatively – be dubbed the “Atto 4” has been confirmed for Australia, and is slated to arrive from the second quarter of 2023. Specifications and images of BYD’s latest EV offering emerged on Monday, showing a first glimpse of the high-specced sportscar ...
Tesla’s switch to BYD batteries is achieving faster charging times
WEBMay 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 performance figures for the Blade Battery-powered BYD Tang include a single-charge range of 505km (NEDC) and acceleration from 0-100 km/h in just 4.6-seconds,” …
Australia's first electric prime mover fleet unveiled, with swap and …
WEBApr 5, 2022 · Giles Parkinson. Australian company Janus Electric has unveiled what it says is the country’s first electric prime mover fleet, unveiling four converted heavy haulage vehicles in Sydney that can swap batteries and provide vehicle to grid services. The conversion technologies of Janus is focused on what it says is a sweet spot in the …
Tesla Superchargers dominate spectacular growth in Australia's EV ...
WEBJan 23, 2024 · Our research also showed that average charger power ratings have increased by 52% from 87 kW in 2016 to 133 kW in 2023. Ten charger models made by five different manufacturers make up 93% of all charger capacity on the Australian network. While Tesla V2 and V3 Superchargers make up 48% of total network installed power …
EVs have extremely low chance of catching fire - The Driven
WEBJan 11, 2022 · Hybrid vehicles, however, are much more likely to experience a fire, with an average of 3,474.5 vehicle fires per 100,000 hybrids sold. In the middle, though still dramatically higher than electric vehicles, ICE-based vehicles suffer from 1,529.9 fires per 100,000 sales. “Based on this data, electric vehicles don’t catch fire nearly as much ...
Australia’s first public vehicle-to-grid charging station to open soon
WEBAug 14, 2024 · Australia’s first public vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric vehicle (EV) charger is expected to be up and running in South Australia as soon as next month thanks to local start-up V2Grid Australia. Founded this month by electricians Matthew Downie and James Murray, V2Grid Australia is planning to launch the country’s first public V2G EV charger ...