As the world goes on a full-on EV charge (pardon the pun), the one brand that most enthusiasts would've imagined might resist the trend would be Lotus. Yet here we are with the all-electric Eletre SUV. Well, hyper-SUV, actually, as Lotus calls it. As an ex-Lotus owner, I know full well what a Lotus car represents and embodies, and the Eletre is everything opposite of that, and I'm not even talking ...
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Sensible, stylish, and most importantly, fast. These are the qualities that make up the ideal performance EV, and the Polestar 2 has it all. It seems that the Tesla tidal wave that once engulfed the EV scene may be showing signs of receding. As companies and individuals become increasingly conscious of their environmental footprint, there's a notable upsurge in a fresh contender – the Polestar 2, making a significant impact with ...
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Gimmick-free and an easier onboarding experience than most EV competitors, the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron boasts sleek looks and a serene driving experience. Audi has had a confusing few months rebranding their lineup of cars, and their quest to confuse us further continues at pace with the new Q8 e-tron. Though it shares the same name, it has nothing associated with the existing internal combustion (ICE) platform Q8. Rather, this is a ...
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The upgraded Tesla Model 3 Highland has just zoomed into Singapore, bringing about a wealth of upgrades. And you can check it out at Jewel Changi Airport; Tesla's electric lineup is shining bright at Jewel, and it's not something you want to miss. Better hurry, though, because this event runs until November 5, 2023. Now, let's focus on the new edition to the lineup - the Model 3. It's back, and it's ...
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We took Hyundai Singapore's Ioniq 5 family to Desaru, and savoured the electrical quirks and tranquillity that it delivers. Malaysia road trips. Ah, what a topic. It's the evergreen story that keeps on giving, a tale as old as time. And trust me, you'll see tons more, year after year, decade after decade. If you've been keeping tabs on my AutoApp escapades, you might raise an eyebrow and go, "Hold on a ...
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Aston Martin has a new electrifying leap into the future: Funded, Charged, and Roaring to Go. Aston Martin is gearing up for an electrifying transformation; they've got the vision, the drive, and now they've got the moolah. The British powerhouse of automotive elegance just snagged a jaw-dropping £9 million in government funding via the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) to supercharge its high-performance electrification strategy. Now, that's the kind of cash infusion ...
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 ticks all the grown-up sensible boxes and looks epic on the roads. Who wouldn't want one? (article updated 13 November 2023) The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the first of a new family of EVs from Hyundai, which has since been followed by the Ioniq 6. Expect other Ioniq models in the near future. And expect those to be rather excellent machines, if this first effort is anything to ...
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The eDeliver 9 electric van is now available for purchase. Need a high-top panel van to cart taller, more bulky cargo around while going fully electric? Well, Maxus has you covered there with the eDeliver 9 fully-electric van, now available for purchase through authorised dealer Cycle & Carriage. Both rear doors of this electric van swing open 180-degrees to reveal a cargo compartment of 9.7 cubic metres that's capable of hauling 1,000kg ...
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This is the Shell Recharge first ultra-fast charging solution (up to 360kW) in Singapore, designed for the safety of fleet drivers, and it is now open for corporate trials. On June 28, 2023, the Busways-Shell Consortium decided to set up a proof-of-concept (POC) showcase; one that debuts the highest-powered EV charging system (EVCS) that Singapore has ever seen. We're talking a maximum of 360kW of power, and that is a game-changer. You ...
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The Volkswagen ID.4 is Singapore’s first taste into the world of das elektroauto. Before we rev up the engine, or rather, juice up the batteries, let's set the stage. The ID.4 is the SUV cousin of the ID.3, and it's no secret that within the VW Group's electric family tree, this one's expected to be the best-seller worldwide. So, the pressure's on for this electric city runabout. Under the sleek hood of the ...
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The GT4 e-Performance showcases Porsche's futuristic vision for a no-holds-barred electric race car. Well, Singapore just had a visit from the future of racing. The star of the show? The Porsche GT4 e-Performance, a sneak peek into what the next generation of electric race cars could look like. And where did this glimpse into the future happen? None other than the Porsche NOW pop-up store at Guoco Tower. Now, before we dive ...
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The new Polestar 3 is here, but don't just open your chequebooks just yet. Because it’s not for sale at the moment. Polestar Singapore has just given us a sneak peek into the future, and it's coming in the form of the Polestar 3 SUV. Now, this isn't just any run-of-the-mill SUV; it's Polestar's very first foray into the realm of high-performance luxury SUVs. I had my first glimpse of this back ...
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Fifth generation MINI features two EVs in Munich. Street go-karting is now going electric, thanks to a relentless push by MINI toward electrification of its entire model range. Two models, the Cooper and Countryman, were on display at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich. Let's start first with the Cooper, which is no longer an engine specification. Moving forwards, 'Cooper' will refer to all MINI three-door and five-door models as well ...
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Passengers get to ride on Cloud 9 with the MIFA 9. The MAXUS MIFA 9 is SAIC Motor's first export model out of China. Interesting, then, that a seven-seat multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) was chosen to represent the company's maiden overseas foray - probably due in no small part to the success of the likes of Toyota's upmarket Alphard and Velfire MPVs. There's only one realistic electric vehicle (EV) MPV competitor in Singapore's ...
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The new Hyundai Ioniq 6 takes all of the good points from the Ioniq 5, resulting in an even more impressive offering. (Article updated 25 October 2023) Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 is one of the defining cars of the past few years - a vehicle with a polarising bold design and tech to boot, marking the Korean automaker’s emergence as a real dominant superpower, particularly in the electric vehicle segment. Now the company ...
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