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Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024
Nov 6, 2024 · For more details on individual EV models available in Australia, please visit our EV Models page. And for handy tips on the EV experience, please check out our EV Explainers section and our section on Road Trips and Reviews. A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. Latest data includes October.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
I drove 6,000 miles across the US in an EV. Here’s what I learned
But thanks to a discount for VW owners at Electrify America charging sites, I actually spent only about $300 for 6,000 miles of travel. The same trip in an internal combustion engine SUV getting 30 mpg at fuel costs of $4 per gallon might have cost about $800.
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 ...
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 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,” says ...
EV News Australia and around the world - The Driven
5 days ago · EV News. 5987 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’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 as the world’s largest battery maker. Other more well-known brands like LG, Panasonic and Samsung’s combined market share was lower than CATL alone. Source: carloop.