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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 …
Debunking the 80/20 limits on EV battery charging: More ... - The …
WEBThe 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 ...
To EV or not to EV? A clear cost analysis between electric vehicles …
WEBFeb 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 ...
Why Tesla's move to 48-volt electrical architecture is an industry …
WEBMar 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 …
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 …
Vehicle-to-load: The electric cars that will become a mobile power …
WEBNov 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 ...
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 …
First Rivian electric R1T ute and R1S SUV arrive in Australia - The …
WEBAug 27, 2021 · The first two electric vehicles made by Amazon-backed Rivian have arrived in Australia, captured in images in Sydney. The electric ute and SUV are due to be launched in the US in September, and recent correspondence with a potential customer indicated an Australian launch would follow an expansion to Europe in 2022.. But it appears that the Rivian staff member communicating with that customer ...
EV News Australia and around the world - The Driven
WEB4 days ago · The first electric truck to do a lap of Australia has arrived in Canberra after successfully negotiating some charging challenges across the top end. Here at The Driven, we bring you news about electric cars in Australia and around the globe, daily. Because you want all the latest in EV news Australia.