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2024 GranTurismo Folgore first fully electric Maserati

While we wait for the presentation of the Maserati Grecale at the end of the month, which was supposed to arrive last year, Maserati published photos of its first electric car, the GranTurismo Folgore. It is part of the Italian company’s plan to electrify all its models by the end of the decade.

According to what can be seen in the photos, Maserati has not given up on its distinctive design. Although there is not much information, the published photos show the well-known appearance of the front grille and aerodynamic three-spoke rim.

The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore will be based on the new platform and will be powered by three electric motors that will produce a total of 750 hp (559 kW). It will reach 62 mph in less than 3 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph (306 km / h) and will be equipped with an 800-volt battery.

Maserati’s plan is to electrify all its cars by the end of the decade. In addition to these models, which will arrive on the market in 2023, Maserati will electrify the Quattroporte, Levante and MC20 models by 2025. The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore should hit the market in 2024.

Source: Maserati

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2024 Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Concept

Last year, Audi introduced the A6 Avant E-Tron Concept as a fully electric station wagon, and the latest information reveals what the vehicle will look like. It is a continuation of the story that Audi started with the recently introduced A6 Sportback E-Tron concept model.

The A6 e-tron concept is built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) platform developed by Audi and Porsche. A distinctive look with extra-thin lights, a large Single Frame grille, large side intakes and a centrally lit logo complete the design of the new Audi. The side silhouette reveals a slightly curved falling roof line towards the rear end.

The car is equipped with Matrix LED lights, 22-inch wheels, a wide light bar with digital OLED elements, while the cameras replace the side mirrors.

The A6 E-Tron Concept is powered by two electric motors with 469 hp (346 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. The high-performance model will reach 62 mph in less than 4 seconds and will have all-wheel drive. It is faster than the e-tron GT which takes 4.1 seconds to reach the same speed. The available 100 kWh battery provides a range of up to 435 miles (700 kilometers). Thanks to the fast charger that allows charging up to 270 kW, 5 to 80 percent of the battery can be charged in just 25 minutes. A 10-minute battery charge provides a range of 187 miles (300 kilometers).

The Audi A6 Avant E-Tron Concept will appear in showrooms in 2024.

Source: Audi

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VW ID Buzz and ID Buzz Cargo

After a long wait, Volkswagen has unveiled a production edition of the electric van, ID Buzz and ID Buzz Cargo. The vehicles were built on the MEB platform and were inspired by the legendary van T1.

ID. Buzz

The ID Buzz is 4.71 meters long and offers space for 5 passengers, and Volkswagen will soon offer a six-seater option in two rows. Also, for next year, Volkswagen has announced the arrival of a version with a longer wheelbase that will be able to accommodate seven passengers.

ID Buzz Cargo will be offered with two or three seats, and a cargo space volume of 3,900 liters. That is enough space to fit two Euro-pallets, while the maximum load capacity is 650 kg.

ID. Buzz Cargo

When it comes to powertrain, in the European market Volkswagen will offer models powered by an electric motor with 204 hp (150 kW) and 229 lb-ft (310 Nm) of torque. For 2023, VW promises versions with more horsepower and a more powerful battery. Currently, ID Buzz is equipped with an 82 kWh battery set, and VW has yet to reveal how much range. The same battery set is already used in the electric model ID Buzz Level 4. The maximum speed that the vehicle can reach is 90 mph (145 km / h).

Source: Volkswagen