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Power Up: A Complete Guide to EV Batteries

The EV battery (sometimes called traction or high-voltage battery) is the most expensive component in the vehicle. The battery’s capacity is measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and indicates the amount of electricity available to the car. Total or usable? Manufacturers list battery capacity as either gross (total) or net (usable). This is confusing as some makers

WLTP Explained: Simplifying Range and Efficiency

The WLTP is a global vehicle testing system that predicts fuel economy, emissions, and electric vehicle range. What is the WLTP cycle? The WLTP cycle (WLTC) consists of a series of starts, accelerations, and stops in a controlled environment over a set period of time. The test is carried out at an ambient temperature of

First-time EV Buyer’s Guide (2023)

Straight answers to all the most common questions about EV ownership.

Nissan Leaf Battery Upgrade Guide

What are the options for upgrading, replacing, and scrapping EV batteries.

The Rise of Tesla in New Zealand

Tesla has been the most popular EV brand in NZ – every year since 2017. The first Tesla in New Zealand was registered in 2012. It was a red Tesla Roadster, one of only a few thousand produced. Two years later, the Model S appeared on NZ roads (one used import in late 2014, followed

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