article thumbnail

Michelin doesn’t want you to buy as many EV tires

Baua Electric

The green tire was showcased along with several EVs that include original-equipment Michelin installations, including the Porsche Taycan and Genesis GV60, underscoring that Michelin sees the sustainability factor as especially important in EVs. It has to be cost-effective to recover and reuse materials, too.

Buy 52
article thumbnail

New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards. No surprises there are promises of big performance for a PHEV due late in 2022 or early 2023.

article thumbnail

Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

Whereas the original Niro was available as a regular hybrid , a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and a battery electric vehicle (EV), the new model does without the PHEV option. But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. That’s why this time around they’ve decided to truncate the model lineup. Talking point.

Kia 81
article thumbnail

The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

Due in the second quarter, the BYD Seal U is available globally as a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) and a fully electric model. Bearing some design similarities to the Porsche Panamera, the GWM Ora Sport produces up to 300kW and 680Nm in more expensive dual-motor guise, promising seriously brisk acceleration. BYD Seal U BYD Seal U.

article thumbnail

Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024

EV Central

They’re not going to be cheap. Such prices comfortably eclipse the $121,990 Volvo Australia currently asks for the XC90 Recharge Ultimate PHEV. Porsche asks between $158,000 – $351,000 for its Taycan EV , and queues for it are out the door and around the corner. Will the EX90 sticker price be a charge too far?

Volvo 83