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Test drive: 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ half-steps into future

Baua Electric

One of the most important vehicles in the Lexus lineup, the RX, finally plugs in. The 2024 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid arrives on the scene with 37 miles of electric range from the Toyota RAV4 Prime’s powertrain, in a more eye-catching and softer-to-the-touch package. When the gas 2.5-liter That’s no longer the case.

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The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023

EV Central

It won’t be cheap, but Audi’s e-Tron GT and its more potent RS e-Tron GT sibling promise big performance. It’s all about tech and trinkets in the electric version of the 7-Series limousine. But it’s the tech and comfort inside that could be a drawcard for the i7. Lexus RZ450e. 2023 Lexus RZ 450e. Hyundai Kona EV.

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The best electric cars in Australia in 2024 between $100,000 and $150,000

EV Central

It’s big, boxy and stuffed full of tech, and — in its flagship GT-Line grade — is faster than most petrol-powered hot hatches. Read more: EV Central’s Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV review Lexus RZ450e Luxury – $121,675 The first bespoke EV entrant in the EV battle from Toyota’s luxury spin-off is in effect an upgraded Toyota bZ4X.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. Don’t hold your breath for Australia… Chrysler luxury EV – now part of Stellantis, Chrysler has big EV plans, including a high-tech luxury EV that was previewed as a concept. Audi RS e-Tron GT.

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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

EV Central

Tesla will comfortably outsell Lexus, Honda, Jeep and others with its Model Y a chance to be the top seller among electric vehicles (December sales figures will confirm whether it overtakes the Model 3 for overall the overall 2022 sales leader ). John Carey: Renault Megane E-Tech. Renault Megane E-Tech. The BYD Atto 3.

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2024 Kia EV9: why you should buy the Air, not the too-expensive GT-Line

EV Central

A mid-spec EV9 Earth is around $120,000 in the traffic, while the entry-level Air is a comparatively cheap $107,000. Call me old fashioned, but at this price give me a classy, single colour tan leather cabin – BMW and Lexus do this so well – or black leather with sporty red stitching a la Porsche.

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Genesis GV70 Electrified review

EV Central

Genesis – a brand described by its spokespeople as “audacious and distinctively Korean” – is to Hyundai what Lexus is to Toyota, which means that it’s after Lexus customers, but also the German premium marques such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Genesis GV70 Electrified. Genesis GV70 Electrified: Value.

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