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Audi to add Q5 PHEV in Australia mid-2023

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Audi is re-introducing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Australian line-up from mid-2023 in the form of the Q5 55 TFSI e luxury medium SUV. It can be charged at up to 7.2kW AC for a full charge in around 2.5 But the Q5 55 TFSI e will come to Australia nearly three years after the e-tron BEV was launched locally.

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

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But will Australia follow suit? Late to the party on EV incentives and decent charging infrastructure, only in the past two years have EV sales really made a dent in the Australian market. Here are the used EVs you can buy in Australia for under $50,000. These tiny i-MiEVs were the first EVs on sale in Australia in 2010.

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Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer is teased for the first time: Could brand’s first-ever electric wagon tempt you out of a Tesla Model Y?

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Why the bonkers BYD Yangwang U9 electric hypercar has been locked out of Australia READ MORE: BYD Seal hunter: Here’s what we’ve learnt about the new ‘Project Highland’ Tesla Model 3 ahead of its Australian arrival READ MORE: Australia’s new electric vehicle king? If you’re wondering why there’s a difference, blame the ID.7

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Torque monster 2024 BMW i5 Touring coming to Australia: full details

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A wagon version of BMW’s all-electric i5 has been confirmed for Australia, arriving in the third quarter of this year. 2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring For Touring lovers and SUV rejectors, the big-bummed i5’s arrival shows there’s life in the wagon format yet. inch information display, 14.9-inch

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The best electric cars in Australia in 2024 between $80,000 and $100,000

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Australia’s EV options are ever-increasing, not least in the talent-packed sub-$100,000 arena. Here you’ll find superb all-rounders from Hyundai, Tesla and Kia, plus entry-level versions from premium players like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. Read more: EVCentral’s review of the BMW iX3 5.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

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Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. So just how far can you travel between charges? 625km: BMW i7 xDrive60, $297,900 Australia’s reigning range champion with a price to match.

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New EV electric car calendar

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All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. READ MORE: Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. Abarth Nuova 500e – high-performance version of the electric Fiat 500 promises pocket rocket thrills, and it’s due in Australia late in 2023.