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Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Review

Drive Electric

An all-electric Mercedes-Benz SUV that’s more affordable than its bigger brother; the EQC. Because the Mercedes-Benz EQA is electric, it’s quieter , more refined and has smoother acceleration than a petrol or a diesel GLA, so it’s better to drive around town and on longer journeys. WLTP Range | 265 miles. Available in FWD and AWD.

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2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year

EV Central

And Porsche is expecting to sell at least as many of the new Macan EVs as the old petrol-powered ones. The all-electric Macan is a whole lot more expensive than the petrol model it will replace late in 2024. Let me explain… The Macan is Porsche’s top selling car, accounting for about half of the brand’s sales in Australia. Score: 4.5/5

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2024 BMW iX2 review: Is this the EV bargain of the year? How tax incentives make this slick compact SUV a tempting electric car

EV Central

Part of the appeal is six models priced below the luxury car tax threshold, in turn allowing owners to package them into a novated lease and sidestep fringe benefits tax when using the car for personal use. The “i” denotes electric, so that’s the model we’re focussing on in this review. BMW iX2 xDrive30. SCORE: 4.25/5

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. But whereas the EV6 is based on a dedicated EV architecture, the Niro relies on an ICE platform to allow for the petrol engine for the hybrid model. Kia Niro EV review: Verdict. Kia Niro EV review: Make/Model specifications.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. As such, we propose a building in a potential review of the emissions standards beyond 2025, in 2024. The UK will end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030.

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV – Long-termer welcome

EV Central

Having a fabulously fun and funky Hyundai Kona EV in my driveway taught me a lesson that I’ve learned time and again in my career – I’d be very, very happy to own a (insert car name here) if only I could afford one. litre engine, which, much of the time, it carries around the way a modern laptop-wielding DJ might lug a set of decks.

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Eco-Friendly Commuting: Discover the Best Indian Electric Scooters of 2024

Baua Electric

With rising fuel prices, electric scooters provide a cost-saving solution as they require less maintenance and no petrol or diesel. This competition has led to advancements in technology and affordability, making electric scooters more accessible to the masses. Additionally, electric scooters are cost-effective.

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