EV Central

APRIL 26, 2024

Forget the multi-million-dollar Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar and its real F1 engine because if you’re looking for the quickest Benz of all time you’ll need the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance that will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2025. READ MORE: Beijing show: Benz rips the covers off 432kW 3.0-tonne

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EV Central

MARCH 15, 2024

There’s fashionably late, and then there’s whatever the hell you call Toyota’s mega-tardy arrival to Australia’s EV party. But the Japanese giant is here at last, and its first electric vehicle, the bZ4X, has got the top-selling Tesla Model Y firmly in its sights. Or is the bZ4X too little, too late? SCORE: 3.7/5

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2024

Kia has unveiled its EV3 compact SUV ahead of a confirmed Australian arrival in 2025. Looking every inch a baby EV9 , it’s set to be priced around $50,000 to challenge the Tesla Model 3 , BYD Atto 3 , MG4 and ever-expanding electric opposition. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – similar in size to Kia’s popular Seltos small SUV.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Not everyones convinced there’s a market for them all, but that doesn’t seem to have dulled enthusiasm. Will it come to Australia? In some form possibly , especially since Tesla reduced the external dimensions of the Cybertruck, making it more likely for export markets such as Australia. Let’s check out the list.

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EV Central

JANUARY 13, 2024

It’s time for our editors to vent about their electric car experiences and expectations! With sensible hat on we can appreciate EVs with efficiency, long range, fast charging and silky silent smoothness. Speaking of supercars, the all-paw Ioniq 5 N cracks the ton in 3.4 Not just Australia, but globally.

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2023

They’re two of Australia’s most in-demand performance EVs — the Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model Y Performance — and both will deliver all-electric thrills by the bucketload. Its sports seats means it misses out on electric adjustment up front. But which is the better buy? Which is the best value? sprint to triple figures.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

7 Tourer ahead of its official unveil in the ‘coming months’, revealing a stylish all-electric wagon that might just tempt you out of Tesla Model Y. 5 SUVs despite the ID.7 If you’re wondering why there’s a difference, blame the ID.7 Running a 400-volt electrical system, the ID.7

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Like climbing Everest without oxygen, or circumnavigating the globe on a rusty Vespa, how about travelling between the Poles in an electric car? That’s the 27,000km odyssey, in a Nissan Ariya electric SUV , planned by husband-and-wife team Chris and Julie Ramsey. Extreme EV charging Right, let’s talk about charging.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It may be aero as all hell – a super-slippery 0.21cd in fact – but is it pretty? Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Now that nameplate newcomer is already being replaced by an all-new model – just a year after the arrival of the original. Australia received the Niro very late in its model cycle and it was never intended to be a stayer.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 7, 2024

metre tray, more in-cabin space than some serious SUVs and a payload of just over a tonne, the Lightning is a serious workhorse too. In fact, sitting in the second row to take photos of the impeccably remanufactured dash, we found more rear occupant space than we’ve experienced this side of a stretch limo.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. READ MORE: Every electric ute and pick-up coming soon! READ MORE: Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A wagon version of BMW’s all-electric i5 has been confirmed for Australia, arriving in the third quarter of this year. The i5 M60 xDrive Touring lands with a chunky price tag of $219,900 before on-roads – $4000 more than the all-wheel-drive dual motor sedan equivalent which went on sale last year.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

For many, it’s the primary barrier preventing an electric car commitment. Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. So just how far can you travel between charges?

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2023

The Tesla Model Y is already the top-selling prestige SUV on the market, which isn’t a bad effort since until now it has only been available in a single model and only arrived in the country in the second half of 2022. But now there’s another model in the Tesla electric SUV stable, in the form of the Model Y Performance.

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EV Central

APRIL 19, 2024

Providing an extra 82km of range, the most efficient model in the line-up, the EQS 450+, can now cover an incredible 800km on a single charge – 11 per cent more than before. More good news is the jaw-dropping full-width Hyperscreen dash becomes standard for all Australian models. 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS. 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQS.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. New Zealand should use Europe, not Australia, as the source of homologation vehicle standards in this Bill.

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2024

As tested, our e-2008 GT small SUV is over $67,000 to drive-away in Queensland. You’re a smart little SUV. This SUV is small for such money, and I’m struggling to see how it’ll work as our family car. Let’s start with Australia’s best-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y. Sometimes by lots.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2024

Volvo’s EX30 is the fastest vehicle the marque’s ever produced, yet somehow doubles as a sensible, economical small SUV costing a smidge over $70,000 in its highest spec. Shoppers considering a BYD Atto 3 , Cupra Born , Hyundai Kona Electric or even Tesla Model Y would be wise to first sample this little Volvo.

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EV Central

JANUARY 18, 2024

The new-generation Hyundai Kona Electric has arrived in Australia, and it’s found itself in a very different world to the one its predecessor launched in. Back then , the plucky electric SUV had the mainstream EV market more to itself. Price: What does the Hyundai Kona Electric cost and what features do you get?

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Depending on who you talk to they’re the best of both worlds or the worst of both worlds. Positively put, they offer emissions-free electric driving most of the time, but a petrol engine backup when you need it – very handy, thanks. ” CX-60 to lead a PHEV charge. . ” CX-60 to lead a PHEV charge.

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2024

Set to be sold as both the new electric eTransporter and traditional diesel Transporter, the commercial van range is due on-sale in Europe in early 2025 and at an as-yet unconfirmed later time in Australia. READ MORE: Still want that boring SUV? All versions feature a single motor that drives the rear wheels.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Could it be that plug-in hybrid tech works better in a $1 million supercar than any SUV, sedan or wagon costing one-tenth as much? litre V12 engine behind its two-seat cabin and three electric motors, the carbon-fibre bodied Revuelto is faster, more powerful, and more fuel efficient than the non-hybrid Aventador it replaces.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

Model 3 vs EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Ioniq 5: There’s a sub-$80K sweet spot in the electric car market – and it’s not relying on price alone to tempt buyers. Then there’s Kia’s EV6 , the first ground-up electric car from the Korean brand. None of this quartet is cheap, but all are towards the value end of the EV market.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if I told you that you could secure a European electric SUV for less than $60k, with any and every feature you might want or need, and with essentially no wait time for delivery? The brand positions its e-2008 as a city-friendly SUV, which it certainly is. What is charging like for the Peugeot e-2008?

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EV Central

MAY 12, 2024

READ MORE: 2025 Kia EV6 overhaul confirmed and previewed: Updated Tesla Model Y fighter will be here later this year READ MORE: Electric Shock! Looking like it will share overall styling cues with the EV9 flagship, the EV3 is yet to be confriemd for Australia. Kia EV teaser. The post 2025 Kia EV3 sneak peek!

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

Mercedes-Benz’s new EQE is the luxury brand’s all-electric E-Class alternative. Last year, John Carey tested the EQE 350+ (Australia’s not getting this model from launch) and EQE53 4matic+ on some of Europe’s finest roads, but this was our first chance to sample the range on our own territory.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 3, 2022

In the case of the coming Maserati Gran Turismo probably not… The internal-combustion engine versions of the Italian brand’s iconic two-door are going to be quick, but the all-new model’s battery-powered variant will make them seem slow. They’re due to reach Australia in late 2023.

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

Demand for these rapid electric GTs is off the charts, so car folk look at you wondering how many brown envelopes were handed over so you could jump the queue. Striking thing, this electric SUV-cum-wagon. Where’s my electric control? It’s all highway home from here. That’s what they call this colour. Adjust seats.

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EV Central

JUNE 23, 2022

Because while it arrives to face a barrage of fresh-faced competition, the biggest challenge for the electric SUV arguably comes from within in the form of the Tesla Model 3. The two share the same electrical architecture and the same batteries and drivetrains. Or are you better off sticking with your Model 3?

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EV Central

JULY 5, 2022

We’re nearing ski-resort altitude on the winding road, and the EQE53 is doing amazing things. Electric motors respond almost instantly to instructions, unlike internal combustion engines, and that’s a fact. The Mercedes-AMG EQE53 4Matic is expected to cost about $200,000 in Australia. Mercedes-Benz EQE53 4Matic+.

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Push EVs

JULY 21, 2022

July 21, 2022 – Building on strong demand for its new EVs, Ford today announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023 and more than 2 million by the end of 2026. DEARBORN, Mich., Ford EV Plan Infographic.

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Plug In India

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In this episode of Electric Car watch, we will talk about the American car giant, FORD, and their plans for EVs. Ford held a presentation called ‘Delivering Ford+,’ during which they highlighted a new strategy centered around electric vehicles, a new dedicated commercial business, and connected services.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I think you should buy a Mazda MX-30 Electric … and I’ve not even been drinking. You know, the small SUV we panned at its July 2021 launch for its “poor value proposition” Our review , in short, suggested you’d be almost out of your mind to buy one. But that was when it was over $70,000 to drive away.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Audi’s simply named e-tron SUV was the luxury brand’s first EV toe in the water, but what to do when your expanding electric vehicle line-up all feature that e-tron badge? Then introduce a new large SUV with more familiar Q8 nameplate, and bung 55 e-tron after it to signify this as the brand’s flagship electric SUV.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The World's First Clean Motocross Race On Electric. High-Speed Rail Unlocks Intermodal Potential Texas Excess Ford Expands Hybrid Success to Electric Vehicles ► March (17) Carbon Capture and Storage: To Be or Not To Be? Cleantech Crunched Top 10 Low Carbon Footprint Cars (and one SUV) for. Here we go again.or

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