Touted as the first and largest EV event in Singapore, is EV Weekend really worth a trip to the southern tip of Singapore? Well, yes. But not quite for the reasons you think. To be honest, I had pretty high expectations when I heard about EV Weekend, organised by UCARS. The event is held both physically at Resorts World Sentosa, and virtually on their website from 3-12 December. I mean, it’s not ...
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Pirelli’s newly developed tyres for electric cars are quieter, grippier, stronger, and more energy-efficient than conventional tyres. Just as there are different types of cars and trucks to suit different purposes, so too are there different tyres to suit these different vehicles. Although we’ve had a sneak peek at the best Eco tyres on the market during this year’s AUTA Tyre Test, there’s plenty of scope for them to be even ...
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Now that we’ve got your attention – no, EVs do not need oil changes, for obvious reasons. But what does EV servicing entail? We take a quick look here! Owning a car for a full 10-year cycle in Singapore means you’d probably have visited a workshop about twenty times. Give or take a few for unscheduled repairs, and you’ll have spent a good chunk of time dealing with car servicing (top ...
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Singapore enters the EV bike world with its first homegrown scooter, the Scorpio Electric X1. Read on to find out more! Melvin Goh is a Scorpio. Therefore, it is appropriate that his homegrown electric vehicle (EV) company is called Scorpio Electric. It's even more apropos that the X1 was launched globally at the dusk of of Libra, on 22 October 2021 at 6 p.m. Singapore time, to usher in the dawn of ...
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Just like charging your phone, EV charging cables aren’t quite a one-size-fits-all affair. Here’s a quick guide to understanding the EV charging options in Singapore! So you’ve read our EV guide and now want to go electric – well done you! Unfortunately, you’ve looked at all the spec sheets, and it’s just a bunch of acronyms when it comes to charging. We understand that it can be daunting, but think of EV ...
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The Hyundai Kona range has been updated with a cleaner design and upgraded features. A back-to-back drive in both variants reveals an appreciable difference in the experience. Many Tesla fans might tell you that their favourite brand has brought Electric Vehicles (EVs) into the mainstream. But, it really is the Korean brands, namely Hyundai which has democratized electric mobility. Sub 2-second 0 to 100km/h sprint times or the ability to make fart ...
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With a range of over 420km and 408hp on tap, Mercedes-Benz gives us an idea of what to expect from its forthcoming EV models with the Mercedes-Benz EQC. Mercedes-Benz has (at last), thrown its hat into the Electric Vehicle (EV) arena with the launch of the EQC. Like its compatriots, Audi with e-tron, and BMW with i, Mercedes-Benz's EV sub-brand is EQ, hence the moniker of the car driven here. Given that ...
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The Lexus UX300e, the Japanese automaker's first full-electric model, is all you’d expect from a proper Lexus. Unfortunately, it does come with some little foibles… Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda has long made his stance clear on electric vehicles (EVs). A strong proponent of hybrids and plug-in hybrids, he’s candidly spoken out against the shift toward full electric transportation. In a Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association press conference, he’s gone as far as to ...
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Electrification is the buzzword of the day, but there are hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full-electric options – what’s the difference? Here’s a simple guide to understanding the various electric vehicle options on the market today! It’s taken the world a fair few years to get here, but today’s technological advancements mean that electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming feasible alternatives to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Supported by governmental mandates to reduce greenhouse ...
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Our friends at Burnpavement.com review the new MINI Electric, otherwise known as the Cooper SE. If anything, it's proof that the new era of electric cars is here to stay. Walking up to the new MINI Electric, they are not many design cues to distinguish it from a regular MINI 3-door. The front grill is now replaced with a plastic cover to aid in aerodynamics, some new "E" logos and lime ...
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