article thumbnail

Opel bringing Ampera with special nav system and Meriva EVs to iZEUS project on intelligent electric driving and recharging

Green Car Congress

Opel has presented a specially-equipped Ampera extended range electric vehicle to the Technical Institute Karlsruhe (KIT), marking the beginning of a field trial in the research project iZEUS (intelligent Zero Emission Urban System) in Stuttgart. iZEUS Ampera. Click to enlarge.

Recharge 210
article thumbnail

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.

Hyundai 101
article thumbnail

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

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV review: The 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV is the latest battery electric model to arrive from one of the globe’s most prestigious brands. Pricing stretches all the way to the $189,900 Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4Matic+ SUV, which is the first dedicated electric SUV model released by Benz’s performance partners.

SUV 59
article thumbnail

Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric review

EV Central

Volvo has some of the most aggressive goals when it comes to brand-wide electrification, and the new C40 Recharge is a big step in its electric charge towards zero emissions. Its official name is the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, and it’s available as either a single motor or dual motor (the latter is called the Twin).

article thumbnail

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

EV Central

READ MORE: The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz READ MORE: Can the Model Y outsell the HiLux and Ranger? iX1 tyres are not run-flats and there is no spare, only a repair kit and tyre pressure monitoring.

BMW 71
article thumbnail

How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

EV Central

Tesla Model 3 587km: Mercedes-AMG EQS53, $324,800 Rapid, high-priced AMG limo uses huge 107.8kWh battery for its 587km range, but fully exploit the EQS53’s 484kW and 950Nm and possible distance will quickly tumble. Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance versions don’t go as far, but they’re still impressive.

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. General Motor eCrate conversion kits – by late 2021 GM plans to offer battery and motor kits for classic cars, allowing an easy EV conversion. Expect to see it Down Under in 2023. Due in 2022.