EV Central

JULY 22, 2023

Mazda says it will be offering internal combustion engined models in Australia for years to come because it anticipates the transition to electric cars to be gradual. The most expensive SUV it has yet launched in Australia, the CX-60 starts just under $60,000 and tops out at $85,500 before on-road costs. 2023 Mazda CX-60 PHEV.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The Polestar 3 large electric SUV will be priced from $132,900 plus on-road costs when it arrives in Australia early in 2024. The Polestar 3 will arrive in Australia with a high level of standard equipment as part of a simplified model range in a five-seat body. Polestar 3 The Polestar 3 can tow up to 2200kg.

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EV Central

JANUARY 21, 2024

In Australia there is not expected to be an overlap. Developed alongside the incoming Audi Q6 e-tron, the new Macan will be one of the first vehicles to be based on the Volkswagen Group’s latest PPE platform, Porsche says the Macan EV will come with a 100kWh lithium-ion battery that should provide for a driving range of up to 500km.

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EV Central

JANUARY 25, 2024

The second generation of Porsche’s top selling vehicle rides on a new EV-only Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture to be shared with sister brand Audi. Porsche Australia has stepped up the standard equipment for the Macan 4. The new Macan matches the petrol-powered model’s 2000kg tow capacity. So as well as a 12.6-inch

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

With multiple trials taking place or planned in the US, Europe, Japan, and Australia and overall awareness about the benefits of cooperative systems increasing, 2013 is clearly a pivotal year for the future of V2X and the use of reserved DRSC spectrum in particular.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

The Mercedes-AMG EQS53 electric limousine will be priced from $324,800 before on-road costs, making it one of the most expensive EVs in Australia. Plus its 107.8kWh battery is larger than any EV currently available in Australia. The standard AC charging rate is 11kW, but that can be upped to 22kW for another $2490.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2013

With multiple trials taking place or planned in the US, Europe, Japan, and Australia and overall awareness about the benefits of cooperative systems increasing, 2013 is clearly a pivotal year for the future of V2X and the use of reserved DRSC spectrum in particular.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

And while the Polestar 2 isn’t exactly a feather weight of the automotive arena, tipping the scale at 2113kg (kerb) – or 663kg more than Mr Thomas’ Audi S3 – it is a vastly improved prospect when it comes to offering agility and predictability of handling. Very different to my Audi S3, but in many ways, better.

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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. Highlighting BMW’s commitment to EVs , when the i5 M60 wagon arrives it’ll be the 16th fully electric variant offered in Australia, across seven model series in the Bavarian brand’s product portfolio.

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EV Central

AUGUST 2, 2023

Audi Australia has announced the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its 2024 Q8 SUV arrives in the fourth quarter of 2023, priced from $148,375 before on-roads. 2024 Audi Q8 60 TFSI plug-in hybrid, priced from $148,375 before on-roads. The Q8 plug-in combines Audi’s 250kW/450Nm 3.0-litre What took you so long?

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

International evidence demonstrates that a Clean Vehicle Standard and Clean Vehicle Discount, including the feebate mechanism, should rapidly accelerate the uptake of zero emissions vehicles in New Zealand. New Zealand should use Europe, not Australia, as the source of homologation vehicle standards in this Bill.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 12, 2015

To source the new lightweight track-capable carbon fiber wheels that are standard on the new Shelby GT350R Mustang, Ford partnered with Australia-based Carbon Revolution. As a result, the wheel design was elevated from a road car specification to a thermal standard more suitable for motorsports.

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EV Central

AUGUST 7, 2022

The Electric Vehicle Council is calling for EV incentives to be linked to fuel efficiency standards as it ramps up its pressure on the Federal Government to introduce CO2 emissions standards. CO2 standards are key to that, according to Jafari. The key to any CO2 standards lies with the Federal Government.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The only cars available to test were AWD Techniqs with 20-inch wheels – same as the first batch coming to Australia. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Techniq AWD is the first grade Australia will receive, costing an estimated $80,000. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6. Party tricks. Take your pick. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 digital side mirrors.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The Model 3’s direct EV rivals include the Polestar 2 , Hyundai Ioniq 6 and BYD Seal , and it also steals some sales from the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4. seconds The post 2024 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive review: Is the updated BYD Seal rival the best electric vehicle in Australia?

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Here’s a list of every EV on sale today in Australia, how far they’ll go and how much they cost to buy before on-road charges, or before any rebates, discounts or incentives are applied. 625km: BMW i7 xDrive60, $297,900 Australia’s reigning range champion with a price to match. Prices are correct at time of writing.

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EVolution

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Tesla is arguably the most prestigious brand in the EV sector and it’s no lie to say they have been innovators in the field, but do their cars still hold up to 2020 standards? This car comes in three models, the Standard Range Plus, the Long Range, and the Performance variant. Cool: 3rd Audi e-tron. Cool: 2nd MG ZS EV.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Audi Q4 e-Tron Audi Q4 50 e-tron quattro The Q4 e-Tron is set to become the most affordable EV for the luxury brand, with the 210kW/545Nm rear-wheel drive 45 model priced from $88,300 plus on-road costs. Known as the Lightning Cat overseas, the sleek five-door from Chinese maker GWM is yet to be definitively confirmed for Australia.

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

About 30 new EVs will make it to Australia in 2030, widening the choices and technology available to buyers. There are also some big brands that have so far not dabbled in the EV space in Australia readying their first battery electric models. Audi e-Tron GT and RS e-Tron GT. Audi e-Tron GT quattro. Ford E-Transit Custom.

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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 new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. Abarth Nuova 500e – high-performance version of the electric Fiat 500 promises pocket rocket thrills, and it’s due in Australia late in 2023.

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EV Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

Australia’s electric vehicle ranks are only getting more and more crowded, with new options seemingly arriving daily from the big prestige marques like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, as well as more mainstream brands like Kia. The claimed range is an underwhelming 360km based on the WLTP standard.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Now the most opulent vehicle from the Hyundai-owned luxury brand on offer in Australia is available as an all-electric model that evolves its limousine DNA. There are no direct rivals, although the Electrified G80 is priced relatively close to the entry-level Porsche Taycan and upcoming Audi e-Tron GT. Genesis G80 Electrified.

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EV Central

APRIL 27, 2024

Let me explain… The Macan is Porsche’s top selling car, accounting for about half of the brand’s sales in Australia. It doesn’t sell in quite the numbers of the Audi Q5, BMW X3 and Mercedes-Benz GLC, but it puts up a solid fight – especially considering it generally sells with price tags higher than all of those.

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EVolution

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Watch any overseas You Tube channel and you may be led to believe that in Australia and NZ we’re being left wanting. There are some truly awesome vehicles coming to Australia and New Zealand. There are some truly awesome vehicles coming to Australia and New Zealand. Audi RS e-Tron GT. And you’d be absolutely correct.

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EV Central

JANUARY 26, 2023

But with seven seats as standard and a large SUV body it will not only be the largest vehicle Kia sells here – also potentially offering more space than many ICE three-row SUVs – but also the most expensive. However, it will also be offered in the broadest model range of any Kia EV currently available in Australia.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

4 will be on sale in Australia by the end of 2023 – and we’ve driven it in Australia. Volkswagen Australia has two ID.4s 4s in Australia for evaluation. 5 as brand confirms three-model EV play in Australia READ MORE: ID.4 5, which will also arrive in Australia late in 2023. The Volkswagen ID.4 4 revealed.

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2023

EV brand Polestar has unveiled its new 4 mid-sized SUV that arrives in Australia in the first half of 2024. The Polestar 4 rides on standard 20-inch wheels with Pirelli tyres. Optional 21-inch wheels with Michelin rubber can be added or there are slightly wider 22-inch wheels for the optional Performance Pack.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

“We are immensely excited to introduce three new all-electric models this year, as the first realisation of our vision of creating a sustainable mobility future with electrification front and centre,” said Genesis Australia head Connal Yan. inch high-def touchscreen display incorporating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard.

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EV Central

AUGUST 24, 2022

Similar in size to a BMW 5 Series or Mercedes E-Class (or soon-arriving EQE ), the Electrified G80 joins the Porsche Taycan as Australia’s only full electric large passenger cars. One for the SUV rejector. 2022 Genesis Electrified G80.

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2023

Both will do battle with vehicles like the Polestar 2 , Kia EV6 , Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 and the Volvo XC40 Recharge for your EV dollar in Australia. Better battery warranty for the MY Performance Both Model Ys get a sub-standard four-year, 80,000km warranty covering the whole car. A decent chunk of that is in taxes, too.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

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. Its EQ owners simply weren’t using it very much, apparently. What don’t you get?

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2023

From launch, Australia gets only the 55 model, but cheaper Q8 50 and sportier SQ8 e-trons follow next year to boost the range. 2024 Audi Q8 55 e-tron Launch Edition What does the Audi Q8 55 e-tron cost and what features do you get? Audi even come and fit a basic home charger for you to boot. Standard kit is generous.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 9, 2021

The announcement is specifically for VW-branded vehicles and does not apply to other brands in the VW portfolio (Audi, Porsche, SEAT, Bentley, etc.). In the U.S. and China, it expects half of its sales to be EVs by that time frame. – March 8, via Green Car Reports. Source: Environmental Defense Fund. Funding/IPOs/SPACs.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

It’s likely Australia will receive its EX90s from the latter, probably late in 2024. The SUV’s reveal follows Volvo Car Australia’s announcement last week saying the brand will sell only fully electric cars here from 2026. 2024 Volvo EX90 seven-seat electric SUV with 14.5-inch What do buyers get for their money?

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