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The next generation of the Porsche Macan compact SUV will be fully electric

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This will be the first all-electric compact SUV from Porsche, and is due to roll off the assembly line in the Leipzig site at the start of the next decade. Nevertheless, over the next ten years we will focus on a drive mix consisting of even further optimized petrol engines, plug-in hybrid models, and purely electrically operated sports cars.

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Mazda CX-60 PHEV to sell from $72,300 plus on-roads

EV Central

The new Mazda CX-60 plug-in hybrid EV will sell from $72,300 before on-road costs when it arrives in Australian dealerships from June 2023 – and it has its eyes on the world’s biggest luxury brands. And it’s the PHEV that is the hero of the five-seat mid-sized SUV, which sits higher upmarket than the CX-5 it is similar in size to.

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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

A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. That’s because they are the same five-seat five-door compact SUV with the same measurements in almost all ways.

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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?

EV Central

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. Then they sling a price tag on to practically ensure you don’t. The rear lights are even better.

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Cupra Born to be priced about $60K; Tavascan, UrbanRebel confirmed for Australia

EV Central

Cupra will launch with three cars, including the Leon hatchback, Formentor SUV and Ateca crossover. Cupra will launch with three cars, including the Leon hatchback, Formentor SUV and Ateca crossover. The Leon and Formentor are available with a plug-in hybrid EV system that combines a 1.4-litre Focus on performance, design.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: road and track review of a Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model 3 Performance killer

EV Central

Much has been achieved through fakery – ‘petrol’ engine note and gear shifts included – but there’s been no reason to hide this. Only options are a Vision Roof (panoramic glass) costing $2000, and matte paint for $1000. This would be typical of most track sessions with a petrol performance car, really.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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"It is unreasonable to expect the Volt and any similar new technology to be immediately profitable when other technologies that started with a price premium, such as the Toyota Prius, became wild successes," said Chelsea Sexton, an advisory board member of Plug-In America. "The Volt is a case study.

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