Remove Australia Remove DC Remove Price Remove SUV
article thumbnail

$50,000 price hack! Now the 2024 Lotus Eletre electric hyper-SUV only costs $190,000…

EV Central

Lotus Cars Australia has slashed the price of its incoming 2024 Lotus Eletre by as much as $49,010 from the originally advertised price. It’s the latest example of the tumble in prices for electric vehicles that has included brands as varied as Peugeot, Renault, Polestar, Nissan and – of course – Tesla.

Price 52
article thumbnail

Kia set to export this all-electric SUV at a price that undercuts Tesla

Baua Electric

South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y. Kia’s top seller in Australia is the Sportage hybrid SUV with around 15,000 sales.

Kia 52
article thumbnail

Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

EV Central

The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. The maximum DC fast charge rate is 110kW.

BYD 89
article thumbnail

Avenger assemble! Full pricing for pint-sized Jeep Avenger that’s been designed to fight the Hyundai Kona Electric

EV Central

The compact Jeep Avenger electric SUV has been priced from $53,990 plus on-road costs in Australia. The European-designed and built Avenger will go on-sale in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024. to 15.8kWh/100km depending on the model while range is up to 396km and the maximum DC fast charging rate is 100kW.

Jeep 75
article thumbnail

Toyota finally launches its first EV in Australia to fend off Tesla’s top-selling Model Y

Baua Electric

After an 18-month delay, Toyota finally launched its first electric car, the bZ4X, in Australia. Toyota launched the bZ4X electric SUV, its first EV in Australia, starting at $66,000 (plus on-road costs). The electric SUV can be ordered as a FWD or AWD model. Tesla sold roughly 28,800 Model Ys in Australia last year.

article thumbnail

Budget-priced Renault 4 and 5 EVs likely for Australia

EV Central

Renault’s coming small EVs will deliver European style at Chinese prices… and they’re likely to make it to Australia. “We have our hand up for all new products from Renault made available in right-hand drive,” said Glen Sealey, Ateco’s Renault Australia general manager. Including Australia?

article thumbnail

Look out BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y? Subaru Solterra order books to finally open as Toyota bZ4X twin arrives in Australia

EV Central

The order books for the delayed Subaru Solterra will finally open in October, with the Japanese brand promising its first electric vehicle will be on sale in Australia before the end of the year. In fact, at least one prototype vehicle has already arrived in Australia. The post Look out BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y?