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Electric Shock! Kia to launch 15 EVs in next three years as it doubles down on electrified vehicles

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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. Kia is also touting the EV5 in that group, but it’s already been unveiled in Australia and goes on-sale mid-year. Kia Concept EV3.

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The worst thing about owning an electric vehicle in Australia isn’t getting any better. In fact, it’s getting worse | Opinion

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

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VinFast reveals Ford Ranger-sized VF Wild electric ute concept, Aussie DNA included

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Australian designed but is it Australia bound? VinFast Wild electric pickup concept at CES 2024, Las Vegas BYD has already tested its electric ute in Australia , last year Toyota evaluated its HiLux REVO BEV concept on our shores, while Kia’s confirmed an all-electric pickup. Heard of them before?

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Bruce Newton’s best electric car of 2023: MG4

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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. And right now, that’s exactly what is needed – more EVs drivers and more affordable EVs for them to drive. Kia EV6 GT.

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New Genesis EVs miss out on OTA power boosts

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As reported here, Genesis is launching three new battery electric vehicles in Australia this month, the GV60 compact SUV , the GV70 medium SUV and the G80 sedan. The company says it has been well received in Australia. Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD. 2023 Genesis G80 Electrified. seconds and boosted mid-range acceleration.

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Battle of the budget electric vehicles: Is the 2023 MG4 Excite 51 better buying than the GWM Ora and BYD Atto 3 in Australia?

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The all-electric five-door hatchback is also one of the most affordable electric cars on the market, with prices starting at around $41,000 drive-away for the MG4 51 Excite tested here. That makes it one of the cheapest electric cars you can buy right now. inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch Is it a hot hatch?

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Kia takes on Tesla: 2024 Kia EV5 confirmed for mid-year launch – and the electric SUV could be cheaper than the Tesla Model Y!

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Kia’s cheapest EV-branded electric vehicle has been confirmed for a mid-year launch in Australia, with the EV5 to sit below the EV6 and EV9 in the brand’s lineup. That would significantly undercut its key competitor, the Tesla Model Y, which starts in Australia at $65,400.

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