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Multiple battery breakthroughs! Why CATL’s three new batteries could change electric cars as we know them

EV Central

This technology represents a fundamental shift in how we approach electric vehicle range limitations, said CATL. By combining two distinct battery technologies in one package, were able to optimise both high-power performance and extended range capabilities. Radical EV shift!

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Now that’s a price cut! GWM Ora smashes MG4, BYD Dolphin and threatens entry-level ICE with $35K drive-away pricing

EV Central

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. For instance, up to three current Toyota Yaris petrol-hybrid small hatch models are more expensive to drive-away, depending on the state you live in.

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GWM Ora Sport on ice, but sleek high-performance EV could still get the tick of approval as a sporty rival to Tesla, BYD

EV Central

While GWM as a brand is among the fastest growing on the Australia market, that growth has predominantly come from petrol and hybrid models, including the H6 mid-sized SUV, Cannon ute and Tank off-roaders. That’s made the Ora the most affordable EV on the market in recent months, something that has done little to boost sales.

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Tank 500 Ultra Review: Is this the electrified 4×4 wagon that signals the end for Toyota’s dirty diesels?

EV Central

Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! It’s a combination of a 2.0-litre

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2025 Hyundai Inster review: $1 to go 100km as new EV pairs small car frugality with a big personality for a fresh alternative to the BYD Dolphin and MG4

EV Central

2025 Hyundai Inster price and equipment The Hyundai Inster may be small and relatively affordable but it’s not as budget-priced as somem namely the MG4 (from $36,990, soon to be $37,990, and the BYD Dolphin, at $29,990, each before on-road costs). That’s for the cheapest of the three variants: Standard Range, Extended Range and Inster Cross.

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

EV Central

Kia EV6 Air 520km: Genesis Electrified G80, $145,000 Another long-legged limo, the Genesis Electrified G80 is the Korean brand’s flagship with a huge price leap over the petrol version, but excellent luxe and kit to compensate. kWh battery for solid range. More range than the dual motor C40, but not quite as fun to drive.

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Subsidy announcement boosts electric cars

Green Cars News

Road tax is zero and electricity costs less than 2p per mile whilst the price of petrol and diesel will just keep on rising with increasing government taxes. Additionally, evstores sees the future of EVs very much driven by affordable small city cars arguing that most motorists do not need long-range, expensive hybrids.