EV Central

JANUARY 21, 2024

Porsche has begun building the anticipation for the launch of the all-new battery-electric Porsche Macan on January 25. Set to land in our dealers in the fourth quarter of 2024, the first tease of the new mid-size electric SUV is a clear picture of its rear taillamp that is expected to stretch across the entire width of the Porsche Macan.

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EV Central

JANUARY 25, 2024

Porsche’s all-electric Macan has reset the performance benchmark for the mid-sized SUV category with an all-electric line-up that blasts to 100km/h in as little as 3.3 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.

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EV Central

JANUARY 12, 2024

It looks good inside and out, drives well and has battery and range options varying from acceptable to very good. Biggest EV surprise of 2023: Kia EV6 GT In a matter of weeks at the start of 2023 I got to drive the Audi RS e-tron GT and the Kia EV6 GT. Traditionally, no contest right; German thoroughbred versus a Korean SUV.

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EV Central

JULY 22, 2023

The Japanese manufacturer also insists the time is not yet right to launch an electric model into the premium SUV space despite the overwhelming success of the Tesla Model Y. 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 6, 2023

A plug-in hybrid version of the new Lexus RX will soon join the fifth-generation large luxury SUV range being launched now in Australia. litre petrol four-cylinder engine and front and rear e-motors for a combined output of 227kW. An 18.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack supports an electric-only range of up to 65km. It employs a 2.5-litre

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Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The first PHEV from Australia’s second biggest automotive brand attracts a $12,500 premium over the six-cylinder petrol engine that is expected to account for almost half of all sales for the new “Mazda Premium” model. litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 100kW electric motor. Mazda CX-60 PHEV. The CX-60 PHEV teams a 2.5-litre

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Alfa Romeo has announced its Tonale petrol-electric hybrid compact SUV will arrive in Australia in February 2023 priced from $49,900 plus on-road costs. That pricing pitches the Tonale up against obvious Euro rivals like the Audi Q2 and Q3 and BMW X1 and X2. The Tonale is powered by a 1.5-litre

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For example, 62% of survey respondents still considered EVs far too expensive, while 54% had concerns over battery life and 57% faced reservations over charging infrastructure. Well, an MG ZS electric hatchback would cost £26,000 to purchase outright, compared to £18,000 for the equivalent petrol alternative. 4] Is the additional £3.71

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

Instead, the batteries are recharged using a combination of gasoline engine power and energy collected during braking (also known as regenerative braking). A few luxury carmakers, such as Volvo and Audi, are also offering the technology. As a result, plug-in hybrids tend to have longer electric-only ranges than full hybrids.

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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. The PHEV slots into the sleek-reared Q8 range between the $135,100 petrol-powered 55 TFSI and $168,800 performance-orientated SQ8 TFSI. What took you so long?

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Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

Audi is set to make quite a showing at the upcoming Auto China 2024, which will be held in Beijing from April 24 to May 4, 2024. At least three models have been confirmed by Audi: the Q6L e-tron, the Q5 e-tron RS edition, and the SQ6. Audi’s SQ6 e-tron will make its China debut.

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EV Central

APRIL 27, 2024

The Porsche Macan is a whole lot more than just another fast SUV. Except that the Macan is a big player in the prestige mid-sized SUV category. And Porsche is expecting to sell at least as many of the new Macan EVs as the old petrol-powered ones. 2024 Porsche Macan price and equipment Here’s where it gets interesting.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

Plus its 107.8kWh battery is larger than any EV currently available in Australia. READ MORE: Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV revealed, Australian launch confirmed READ MORE: ICE out as Mercedes-Benz plans all-electric range by 2030 READ MORE: The end of range anxiety… Mercedes-Ben Vision EQXX to deliver 1200km range. Battery capacity : 107.8KWh.

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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. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

We’ve chosen the rangiest model available in the line-up, including those where a larger battery is available. Tesla Model 3 587km: Mercedes-AMG EQS53, $324,800 Rapid, high-priced AMG limo uses huge 107.8kWh battery for its 587km range, but fully exploit the EQS53’s 484kW and 950Nm and possible distance will quickly tumble.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Revealed at the Guangzhou motor show, the Sea Lion 07 starts cheaper in China than the globe’s top selling battery electric vehicle, with a price range the equivalent of $42,600 to $55,400 (approx) Aussie dollars. The Tesla Model Y now has a direct rival from Chinese challenger BYD. Meet the Sea Lion 07. architecture. 2024 BYD Sea Lion 07.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Genesis – a brand described by its spokespeople as “audacious and distinctively Korean” – is to Hyundai what Lexus is to Toyota, which means that it’s after Lexus customers, but also the German premium marques such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Genesis GV70 Electrified. Genesis GV70 Electrified. Inside the GV70 Electrified.

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

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. The recently-arrived X1 compact SUV will soon spawn an EV sibling in the form of the BMW iX1. READ MORE: Best EVs of 2022.

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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. A 77.4kWh battery delivers a claimed 470km range. seconds and a range of 520km.

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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. 4, the Q4 e-Tron will be available in a regular SUV body style or a sleeker Sportback, each with a 77kWh battery.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Globally, 500 EV models are now on the market, ranging from compact cars and two-seaters through to large sedans, SUVs, and sportscars. Below is a comparison of the number of Hybrid EV, Battery EV and PlugIn Hybrid EV model variants available in both New Zealand and the UK, as at 31 August 2021: HEV BEV PHEV TOTAL. 2) [link]. (3)

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

It lacks the visual drama of Porsche’s Taycan or Audi’s e-tron GT , but that will suit those favouring the understated. The high voltage battery gets a separate and class-leading ten-year, 250,000km warranty. This guarantees over 70 percent battery health over that time. The imminent arrival of the EQE SUV version.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

Even when there is an expressed interest in purchasing a battery electric or hybrid vehicle, it often did not turn into an actual purchase. Similarly, 22 percent expressed interest in a battery electric vehicle (BEV), but only 5 percent bought one. Arguments over how much range is needed are contentious.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Batteries not ready. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. Gallery: Plugging in at home Battery swap stations are a concept often associated with Better Place , an EV infrastructure company. Battery swapping has its critics.

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