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2024 Volkswagen Touareg Review

Baua Electric

And while Volkswagen isn’t a luxury brand in the same way as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Lexus or Volvo, make no mistake – this is a luxury SUV with more of a mainstream starting price. Under the boot floor of diesel models there’s an inflatable weight/space-saving spare while the hybrid model gets a repair kit only.

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

EV Central

It has the aero wheel cap kit and backup key card, sweetening the deal. 2021 Lexus UX300e – from $56,000 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge – from $62,000 2018 Jaguar I-Pace – from $65,100 (only 18,000km!) Model 3s are now found under $40k; the cheapest an 88,500km 2019 example for $39,900.

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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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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 528km: Kia EV6 Air RWD, $72,590 Cheapest Kia EV6 Air version also boasts the most possible kilometres thanks to its 77.4kWh Long Range battery – strong practicality, kit and standout charging capabilities ensure the waiting list is long. The 363km range means a few recharging stops between Sydney and Melbourne too.

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2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV review: This five-door five-seat electric SUV is right in the zone … until you get to the price

EV Central

The logical opposition for the EQE SUV include the Audi Q8 e-tron , BMW iX and Lexus RZ450e. The range claim between recharges is 446km on the WLTP cycle. The EQE300 SUV can fast charge at a claimed rate up to 170kW, which delivers a 10-80 per cent recharge in 32 minutes. For $2475 you can uprate to 22kW recharging.

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

EV Central

That opposition includes the Lexus UX 300e, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Volvo XC40 and C40 and two of three models in the all-conquering Tesla Model Y line-up. iX1 tyres are not run-flats and there is no spare, only a repair kit and tyre pressure monitoring. Servicing is conditions-based, which means when the car reckons its needs it.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. General Motor eCrate conversion kits – by late 2021 GM plans to offer battery and motor kits for classic cars, allowing an easy EV conversion. Lexus could soon have an EV replacement.