EV Central

JULY 21, 2023

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. Value The MG4 range comprises four models but it’s the most affordable 51 Excite that is of most interest, courtesy of its sharp pricing.

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EV Central

APRIL 6, 2024

In a world of increasingly affordable electric vehicles, that is bonkers money for a car this small. The Abarth 500e is fitted with six airbags, and it gets active safety kit like AEB, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Warning, auto high beam and a driver-attention monitor. A second 7.0-inch

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s most affordable electric car. BYD Dolphin Dynamic Value The most affordable BYD Dolphin is badged as the Dolphin Dynamic, priced from $38,890 plus on-road costs. BYD is also working on a sportier BYD Dolphin Sport with flared wheel arches, stickier tyres and an aggressive body kit.

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Get Electric Vehicle

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Companies Will Have More Affordable EVs Their Lineup As major automakers around the world develop their nascent EV lines, dozens of new EV vehicles including new premium models, middle-market sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks will make their debuts in global markets in 2023 and 2024.

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EV Central

JULY 21, 2023

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. Value The MG4 range comprises four models but it’s the most affordable 51 Excite that is of most interest, courtesy of its sharp pricing.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

It’s also about having your cake and eating it too—at least for people who can afford the rich frosting. And Electric Classic Cars is developing a bolt-in conversion kit for vintage Mini Coopers, in tandem with Super Coopers in Buellton, Calif. If you pick up the wrong end of a 400-volt DC cable, something bad’s going to happen.

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EV Central

AUGUST 12, 2023

With a maximum DC fast-charging rate of 144kW, the MG4 Essence 77 can recharge its battery pack from 10-80 percent in a claimed 38 minutes. Sadly, there’s no spare tyre under the boot floor, just an inflator kit. That suggests the price, equipment and performance sweet spot in the MG4 range might be at the more affordable 64 level.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

2022 BMW iX M60 large electric SUV 551km: Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor, $68,400 Cracking range for the price, the long range version of the Polestar 2 can be DC fast-charged from 10-80 percent charge in as little as 35 minutes. Not cheap, but a 95kWh battery, 446km range and 150kW DC fast charging are wins.

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EV Central

JULY 29, 2023

The GWM Ora is one of the most affordable electric cars on the market. The GWM Ora does without a spare wheel, instead getting a tyre repair kit under the boot floor The only change is the bigger 63kWh battery, which increases the range to 420km. Safety The GWM Ora Extended Range comes well kitted out with safety gear.

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EV Central

JULY 26, 2023

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: Ford E-Transit Custom could become one of Australia’s most affordable EVs 2023 Peugeot e-Partner. 2023 Peugeot e-Partner. The box on the back.

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Green Car Congress

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The hybrid power control unit integrates two motor control units (traction motor and hybrid starter generator) and DC converter are all in the same package. All Ioniq Electric models are equipped with standard Level-3 DC fast-charging capability that can take up to 100 kW.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

Kia doesn’t quote a maximum charge power when using faster DC charging , instead cheekily pointing out it can be charged from a 350kW charger (as any other EV capable of DC charging can). There’s also a strong suite of active safety equipment, starting with tyre pressure sensors (there’s no spare tyre, only a tyre repair kit).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The hybrid power control unit integrates two motor control units (traction motor and hybrid starter generator) and DC converter are all in the same package. All Ioniq Electric models are equipped with standard Level-3 DC fast-charging capability that can take up to 100 kW.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Affordable 259-Mile All-Electric Driving Range. For the batteries to go add range, the approximate times would be: 120V (Level 1) 4 miles per hour 240V (Level 2) 39 miles per hour, Full charge in 7 hours DC Fast Charging 100 miles in 30 minutes. Other Affordable EVs we’ve tested: Flash Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2023

The most affordable BMW BEV since the iX3 is its opposite when it comes to orthodoxy and risk. iX1 tyres are not run-flats and there is no spare, only a repair kit and tyre pressure monitoring. Add in a DC fast-charge rate that tops out at a claimed 130kW and you can see the iX1 is not cutting edge for range or recharging.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011

The PCU features a compact inverter design with direct cooling of IGBT transistors, and converts DC to 3-phase AC to drive MG1 and MG2. VDC up to 650 volts DC. The on-board charging system accommodates single pulse DC 110/220 volt input, and is compliant to SAE J1772 standards. Packaging and weight optimization.

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EV Central

JUNE 21, 2022

For now you can only order the most affordable model, the $72,300 plus on-roads costs Rear-Wheel Drive, and the most expensive model, the $103,329 (inclusive of luxury car tax) Performance. A single electric motor drives the rear wheels of the most affordable Model Y. The hardware for the tow kit is due in 2023. 0-100km/h : 6.9

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EV Central

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here we’re testing the most affordable model, the $134,900 (plus on-road costs) EQE 300 SUV. The presence of the Tesla Model Y in the market at a much cheaper price delivering fundamentally the same attributes – yep, agreed, the Benz has more kit for sure – hurts the EQE. There’s also an EQE sedan on offer. At least it’s not alone.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The range of pricing offers affordable entry points into quality electrified vehicles, with the buyer able to decide which powertrain and which price works best for him or her. To address that, Hyundai is looking to the proliferation of DC Fast Charging stations to facilitate traveling extended distances.

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EV Central

JUNE 23, 2022

There are also aftermarket companies (such as EV Stealth Solutions) working on a tow kit for the Model Y. Crucially, the 3 is also a lot more affordable – and some may also prefer the look. DC charging : 250kW (estimated peak), CCS combo plug. DC charging : 250kW (estimated peak), CCS combo plug. 0-100km/h : 6.1

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EV Central

JULY 2, 2023

The most affordable model will be the Kia EV9 Air. While the EV9 Air will be the entry-level model it will come with plenty of kit. A fourth model – a high performance EV9 GT – will likely arrive around 2025. That includes a 12.3-inch inch digital instrument cluster and matching 12.3-inch inch central touchscreen.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 5, 2023

Modern instruments are often flown on de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otters, which are two-engine turboprops, or Basler BT-67s, which are modified Douglas DC-3s. For the drone, we started with a kit for an X-UAV Talon radio-controlled plane, which included a foam fuselage, tail assembly, and wings.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

In each instance we’ve chosen the most affordable options using a single electric motor for propulsion, although in the case of the Polestar it had options fitted. And it’s the Polestar that is most affordable, at $63,900 before on-road costs. It’s an unbranded system designed in-house by Tesla, but it’s a quality bit of audio kit.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Safety kit extends to airbags all around, autonomous emergency braking (AEB), blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, a driver monitoring system (to keep an eye on fatigue) and lane keep assist. The similar XC40 Recharge has more space and is more affordable, but it doesn’t have the swoopy roofline and distinctive look of the C40.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

They leased a few (at a loss) to those that could afford it. If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. Hybrids are a proven winner, but a series-hybrid (range extended EV), such as the Volt takes things to a much higher level with existing and "mostly" affordable tech.

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