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Shock report! Used EVs are losing value faster in Australia and taking longer to sell

EV Central

Used electric vehicles take longer to sell in Australia than petrol and diesel cars and have below average retained value, a new report has found. Petrol engines accounted for more than 1.3 That was around double Mazda and Ford in second and third. It also found that second-hand EVs accounted for just 0.6 2021 Nissan Leaf e+.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: Plug-in SUV saves money, comes at a cost

EV Central

It shares an all-new platform with the purely petrol Outlander version. litre combustion petrol engine allied with twin electric motors, a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack and all-wheel-drive. For a plug-in hybrid it is, but those prices are some $15,000 more than the equivalent Outlander petrol versions. Is it good value?

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Mazda Australia’s embracing PHEVs, but is it too late?

EV Central

Positively put, they offer emissions-free electric driving most of the time, but a petrol engine backup when you need it – very handy, thanks. This, it appears, is of mighty appeal to Mazda Australia as it embarks on a potential plug-in onslaught, starting with its CX-60 PHEV in the first half of 2023. seconds 0-100kmh time.

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Used EVs – Over The Hill, Or An Absolute Steal?

My Energi

There is such an expansive selection of listings, from both approved dealers and private sellers, that it’s difficult to know what the best buy for the average UK motorist is, what you get for your money and what sort of real-world range you should expect. Will the price cap rise far above petrol prices and massively impact my finances?

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Plug-in Manufacturers Grow

Plug In Partners

In the last few weeks, not only has Chrysler made announcements, so has Mazda, Hyundai, and Nissan. The tests are sufficiently advanced that Mazda has a working prototype in a Mazda 5 MPV bodyshell. He explained that Chrysler is currently demonstrating electric cars and plug-in hybrids to dealers to get their feedback.

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Everything you need to know about owning a Tesla: From tech to charging, haggling to hardware

EV Central

But what’s it like to step from a Toyota/Mazda/Hyundai/BMW/Mercedes-Benz into the car that’s been likened to a computer on wheels? Tesla doesn’t have dealers but instead has showrooms that allow you to buy the car from head office. So, here’s everything you need to know about owning a Tesla.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

The company has already done plenty of background work (dealer training, charging infrastructure, etc) so it can push the button on the e-Niro later in 2021. Kia Soul EV – as a petrol wagon the Soul received a luke warm reception in Australia, but with an all-electric drivetrain it promises so much more. Due in 2022.