EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The MG4 XPower electric hot hatch has been priced at an ultra-competitive $59,990 in Australia, leaving its rivals from Kia, Hyundai and Tesla in the pricing dust. It’s also the most powerful MG to have ever arrived in Australia, with the AWD XPower equipped with 150kW front and 170kW rear motors, making a total 320kW and 600Nm.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Lexus’ smallest and most affordable model ever has been confirmed for Australia, with the Toyota Yaris Cross-based LBX to touch down in the first half of 2024. And we do mean affordable. It looks, feels and drives like a Lexus should,” says Lexus Australia boss John Pappas.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. Kia announced that it is shifting its electric vehicle plans to include more hybrids and affordable EVs. It plans to boost demand by launching a series of new affordable EVs.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. Kia announced that it is shifting its electric vehicle plans to include more hybrids and affordable EVs. It plans to boost demand by launching a series of new affordable EVs.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. The Yangwang isn’t the next BYD headed for Australia.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 25, 2022

They’ve been studying up on renewable energy, hydrogen power, and electric vehicles, preparing for the big day in April when their remote-controlled vehicles will rumble for 4 hours in Gladstone, a port city in Queensland. Welcome to Australia, where a green-hydrogen boom is in full swing.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

According to Automotive News , Hyundai is plotting to introduce a specially adapted battery-electric version of the small combustion-powered Hyundai Casper SUV it already sells in South Korea. Read more: An electric Hyundai Casper? litre and slotted in a battery-electric powertrain. Just build it!

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It also produces its Blade Battery that is said to beat all its rivals for space efficiency when using lithium-ion phosphate cells. ” The post More affordable EVs coming? KG Mobility, formerly SsangYong, teams up with EV pioneer BYD to fast-track development of its electric vehicles appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

JUNE 30, 2023

I know we’re all rushing to order our own BYD Atto3, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5. And, on the whole, that’s great news for the electric vehicle industry, and the planet. But the worst thing about owning an electric vehicle in Australia isn’t getting any better.

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EVolution

OCTOBER 24, 2020

It’s been a bit of a wait, but finally pre-orders for the MG ZS EV are now open in Australia! Only the third all-electric vehicle to hit Australian roads to be priced around $50k, the MG ZS EV SUV is the first entirely electric vehicle on offer by MG.

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2024

While the Australian arrival timing of the Nissan Ariya electric SUV remains uncertain, the Japanese brand has confirmed it will be launching at least as yet unseen new electric vehicle here in the next few years. Both Leaf generations have sold in Australia and it remains the brand’s sole EV on offer here.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Nissan says it’s committed to a radical electric reinvention of its JUKE and QASHQAI SUVs as well as the LEAF EV when it begins replacing the current models from 2026. The post Next all-electric Nissan JUKE, QASHQAI and LEAF to go wild and ramp up Aussie EV attack appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

AUGUST 18, 2022

Australia now has a Government “that gets it” and there’s opportunity to give Australians access to the “world’s best transport technology.” ” Namely, more and cheaper electric cars. The EV Summit was organised by the Electric Vehicle Council, Smart Energy Council and the Australia Institute.

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EV Central

MARCH 4, 2024

The 2025 Renault 5 E-Tech Electric has been unwrapped at the Geneva motor show and from our first look at the reborn French icon this could be one of the most desirable EVs not a lot of money can buy. But when the small hatch does rock up it will rival the likes of both the cut-price BYD Dolphin and more expensive MINI Cooper Electric.

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Teslarati

APRIL 20, 2022

A team of scientists from the University of Newcastle in Australia will be using a Tesla Model 3 as a means to test printed solar panels that they believe could be the next big thing in affordable, sustainable solutions. They would also be looking into the technology’s potential for applications beyond electric vehicle charging.

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Teslarati

MAY 2, 2023

Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) sales reached an all-time high in April, with battery electric vehicles accounting for 8% of the overall new vehicle market. Battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles combined made up 9.5% However, not all automakers in Australia are embracing electric cars.

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EV Central

JANUARY 9, 2024

We can assume it’d be a dual motor all-wheel-drive to live up to its muscular exterior. Australian designed but is it Australia bound? Such Australian input gives hope a production version could one day hit our shores to feed a market hungry for electric utes. What is VinFast?

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EV Central

APRIL 3, 2024

The electric car pricing war is well and truly underway! The GWM Ora is now clearly the cheapest and most affordable new electric car sold in Australia thanks to $35,990 drive-away pricing announced this morning for the Standard Range model. All vehicle specifications remain unchanged.

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EV Central

MAY 21, 2024

But it’s not only value that will tempt many to favour the new contender over Australia’s best-selling EV. From launch all versions will boast an advanced 900-volt electrical architecture that is normally associated with cars with six-figure price tag. 2024 Onvo L60. 2024 Onvo L60. 2024 Onvo L60 launch.

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Teslarati

APRIL 18, 2023

Ford has teased its next electric vehicle offering, but sadly, it likely won’t be coming to the United States. Hence many were surprised today when Ford CEO Jim Farley revealed that an electric Ford Puma would be the automaker’s next EV offering , first coming to Australia in 2024. Australian customers will love it!

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2024

The Australian electric car price battle has been supercharged by dramatic permanent MG discounts for the MG4 compact hatch and MG ZS EV compact SUV. MG has effectively excised on-road costs, declaring all models in both ranges national drive-away at their current prices or lower. “Customers like choices.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2019

On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced $15 million in funding to Evie Networks to roll out the largest ultra-fast battery electric vehicle (EV) charging network along Australia’s highways. The funding will support the first phase of the $50.2-million

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EV Central

MARCH 26, 2024

Australia is on schedule to have a CO2 reduction scheme for motor vehicle in place by January 1 2025. Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Ford adds a plug-in hybrid Ranger here in 2025 and Isuzu a battery electric D-Max by 2026.

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EV Central

MARCH 10, 2024

But the LBX’s selling point is that it will be the only small SUV sold by a premium brand in Australia. The most affordable BMW X1 is $60,400 and the cheapest Mercedes-Benz GLA is $63,200. Whichever LBX you buy all versions come with the same 1.5-litre Whichever LBX you buy all versions come with the same 1.5-litre

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EV Central

MAY 8, 2023

The hotly anticipated MG4 all-electric hatchback will be priced from $44,990 in Australia when it arrives around August or September 2023. However, the MG4 appears to be arriving in Australia with a price premium compared with other parts of the world, including Europe. percent less than the MG ZS EV (from £30,495).

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EV Central

APRIL 10, 2024

While the Tasman ute is the focus of Kia’s promotion in Australia, globally the brand has announced it will roll out 15 new EVs from now until 2027 as well as six new hybrids in 2024 alone. Signalling to its rivals that it is now all-in when it comes to electric cars, Kia revealed at its Investor Day that six of its EVs will arrive by 2026.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 3, 2023

We started by establishing battery cell production in the US From there, we have been working through the entire battery supply chain, all the way to raw material recovery. April 2022 - Announced multi-year sourcing agreement with Glencore for sustainable cobalt from Australia. EV Components Sept.

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EV Central

JANUARY 24, 2024

Months before you’re supposed to see it the all-new 2024 Lancia Ypsilon has been caught filming in the Italian city of Milan ahead of its launch later this year. In the meantime, expect Lancia to start officially teasing its all-new Ypsilon in the build-up to its undisclosed launch in the coming months. 2024 Lancia Ypsilon.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 10, 2024

With EV electric vehicle sales surging in India, several automakers are looking to grab their share. Kia’s new plans include introducing more hybrids while focusing on affordable electric cars. The Korean automaker plans to expand EV sales with low-cost electric cars, including the EV2, EV3, EV4, and EV5.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This, says the Chinese-owned Swedish brand, makes it easier to understand where its smallest EVs sit in its all-electric line-up that is currently also inhabited by its latest EX30 SUV, large EX90 SUVs and the China-only EM90 people-mover. Volvo is one of many car-makers committed to switching to become an all-electric brand by 2030.

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EV Central

AUGUST 14, 2022

BMW Australia is hitting the road with its new i7 luxury electric saloon to understand whether it will garner more interest from prospective buyers than its more affordable ICE counterpart. The popularity of the Porsche Taycan in Australia is evidence BMW might get some votes in favour of the i7.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 14, 2024

Toyota has had a long history of speaking out against an all-out transition to electric vehicles (EVs), continually pointing to hydrogen technology and continued gas vehicle production as important pieces of the puzzle. Battery electric vehicles do not represent the only way to achieve carbon neutrality,” Toyoda added.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Pictures and first details of the all-new Renault Twingo EV have been released ahead of its 2026 debut with the French car-maker announcing that the small hatch will be reincarnated as the brand’s most affordable EV yet. 2 and at least two affordable rivals from the Hyundai and Kia.

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EV Central

JANUARY 12, 2024

It’s time for our editors to vent about their electric car experiences and expectations! It isn’t the most gobsmackingly impressive electric vehicle I drove in 2023 and in some ways it’s very irritating, but add it all up and the MG4 take my vote as the best EV rolled out in Australia last year.

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Push EVs

AUGUST 30, 2022

The MG Mulan (MG4 Electric) is the new best value electric car – to be sold not only in its home country China, but also in Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, South America and the Middle East. It has the potential to become the ultimate best value electric car. Let’s see some details. Length : 4.287 mm.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 2024 LDV eDeliver 7 all-electric delivery van has landed in Australia and instantly become one of the most affordable ways for companies to go electric as it is priced from $59,990 plus on-roads for registered ABN holders. Aimed squarely at the fiercely competitive mid-size (2.5-3.5t) 2024 LDV eDeliver 7.

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EV Central

JANUARY 18, 2024

Built to take on the likes of the Kia EV6 GT , Hyundai IONIQ 5 N and Tesla Model Y Performance , the new flagship Nissan Ariya NISMO is the first battery-electric performance car developed by NISMO. 2024 Nissan Ariya NISMO.

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