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Skoda reveals $40,000 Epiq entry-level electric SUV launching in 2025

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READ MORE: Skoda Vision 7S concept previews 2026 electric SUV READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq Coupe revealed, vRS performance version locked in READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq iV has 5 models, up to 510km EV range If it gets to Australia, Chinese budget leaders suchn as the MYD Dolphin and MG4 will be the targets. 2025 Skoda Epiq interior.

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Should you rent an EV for a family holiday?

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Sure, it’d be a gamble fraught with charging uncertainty. But Europe’s embraced EVs faster and more enthusiastically than we Aussies, so surely the charging infrastructure is more commonplace, reliable, cheaper and efficient? A shitty obscure Chinese electric car. A stuck charging cable. Charging is Easy!

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Budget-priced Renault 4 and 5 EVs likely for Australia

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Renault’s coming small EVs will deliver European style at Chinese prices… and they’re likely to make it to Australia. Starting prices for the 4, a small front-drive SUV, and the 5, a small front-drive hatchback, will be between €20,000 and €25,000 he estimated. Including Australia?

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

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A majority of the EVcentral writing staff acknowledged the compact Chinese battery electric vehicle for one positive reason or another. And in case you’re wondering what BYD stands for, it’s Build Your Dreams, something spelled out on the back of the Atto 3. BYD Atto 3 boot is sizeable for a compact SUV.

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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As tested, our e-2008 GT small SUV is over $67,000 to drive-away in Queensland. You’re a smart little SUV. This SUV is small for such money, and I’m struggling to see how it’ll work as our family car. Day 3 – Home charging 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Little things adding personality.

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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? Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance versions don’t go as far, but they’re still impressive.

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Seres 3: Why this Chinese SUV is the worst EV I’ve driven

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As a motoring writer, this is the question we’re most asked after what’s the best you’ve driven. The Seres 3 SUV. It’s a Hyundai Kona-sized small SUV with a 120kW/300Nm single electric motor up front, 52kWh (useable) battery, 18kWh/100km energy use and a claimed 329km range (WLTP).

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