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Tesla Model 3 RWD or AWD: Are longer range and more power …
Jan 18, 2022 · Model 3 basic variant. Current specs: Battery size: 62.3kWh; WLTP range: 491km; Real-world range*: 438km; Top Speed: 225km/hr; Acceleration 0-100: 6.1 seconds
Why Tesla's move to 48-volt electrical architecture is an industry …
Mar 20, 2023 · Current low voltage architecture progress (before 48-volt system). Source: Tesla Investor Day. Legacy automakers have been slow to fully adopt 48-volt technology due to their dependence on third party suppliers, who may not be equipped to manage a rapid transition to a new system voltage.
New Model 3 Performance test drive: Better ride and value, from …
Rear of the new Model 3 Performance showing the spoiler, diffuser and Ludicrous badge. Image: Tim Eden. 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 for better traction out of corners.
Are EVs really much heavier than their ICE equivalents? - The Driven
An interesting question and comment I have started hearing more often at my public talks is ‘but aren’t EVs so much heavier than internal combustion engine cars, meaning they do more damage to roads?”. I am guessing that the comment is born out of a recent focus on the Australian car market becoming skewed towards ever larger and heavier vehicles and the increasing burden these place on ...
Tesla’s key battery supplier remains top of global list in 2022
May 6, 2022 · Source: carloop Tesla and demand in nickel-free batteries behind growth in 2022. Tesla recently stated in their earnings report that nearly half of all their cars delivered in Q1 2022 contained a nickel-free LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery pack.
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 are priced under the Tesla Model Y which starts at £44,990.
MG4 review: A deep dive into one of Australia’s lowest cost …
Apr 15, 2024 · The MG4 hatchback first launched here in August last year and immediately became one of Australia’s best selling electric vehicles. It finished fourth on the 2023 EV sales charts with 3,134 units, behind the Tesla Model Y (28,769), Model …
Tesla’s switch to BYD batteries is achieving faster charging times
May 22, 2023 · “While little is known about CATL’s exact M3P battery specs, insider sources have revealed that the cells have higher energy density than LMFP batteries while providing similar longevity and charging speed improvements.” says Notebook Check.. With battery technology developing at lightning speed, we’ll no doubt be seeing huge improvements to energy density, charging speeds and ...
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The Polestar 4 improves on the Polestar 2 in many ways, including interior space and storage options. Will it be a top seller? That may depend on what customers make of the rear view camera.