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Road Test: 2022 Kia K5 GT 2.5L

Clean Fleet Report

Built on an all-new platform, the K5 is wider, longer and lower than the Optima, more powerful, and takes design cues from the performance minded Kia Stinger. So what does Kia do? They kick-up that performance with a more powerful engine which takes the K5 to an all new level of fun. More Power. Dressed to go.

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 adds Epiq model, more power, longer range – but at a price

EV Central

The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a new model variant, more power and longer driving range – but prices have crept up for the next batch of the electric SUV arriving in Australia. The updated 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 has a new Epiq model and there is a fraction more power, but prices have crept up. AC charging : 10.5kW, Type 2 plug.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: road and track review of a Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model 3 Performance killer

EV Central

That’s over $10,000 more than a Kia EV6 GT , $26,000 more than Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 AWD Epiq and, for you combustion fans, a chunky $61,800 over what’s asked for the thrill-bringing Hyundai 130N Premium hot hatch. Only options are a Vision Roof (panoramic glass) costing $2000, and matte paint for $1000.

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Everything you need to know about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N hyper EV in Australia: Price, wait times and order numbers revealed

EV Central

Then, it’s not only a case of tick the online EOI box but plonk down $2000 ahead of first deliveries arriving locally in the first quarter of 2024. Potentials buyers will have two options to choose from on top of the $111K ask: a Vision Roof at $2000 and Matte Paint at $1000. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N interior. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

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V2G tech takes next step in Australia with Nissan Leaf making money from the grid

EV Central

It’s a milestone for the bi-directional charging technology that has been bogged down in years of delays as Australian regulators and energy retailers set the framework for the V2G system that has the potential to eliminate power bills. He says the V2G technology has turned his power bill into a small profit maker.

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Consumer Reports Says EVs Less Reliable Than Traditional Automobiles

The Truth About Cars

Plus, many hybrids are also made by manufacturers that tend to produce reliable vehicles overall, such as Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia.” If a defect robs a vehicle of motive power and/or results in a giant repair bill, it’s deemed as more important than the windows failing to work or the paint being cheap.

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Tech: How do Hybrid & Plug-in Hybrid Batteries Recharge? Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?

Clean Fleet Report

When the first gasoline-electric hybrids vehicles began arriving in 1999 and 2000, early adopters did their research and were quite knowledgeable about the then-new and revolutionary transportation mode. This is accomplished by using a much larger, more powerful lithium-ion battery pack. Do I Need to Plug a Hybrid In?