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Exclusive! Radical Renault 5 electric hatch warming for Australia as Tesla rival after Geneva negotiations

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Following a European summit the funky Renault 5 electric hatch is inching closer to Australia – potentially providing a cool-looking counterpunch to the Tesla electric car onslaught. Super-cheap Dacia Spring electric SUV is going right-hand drive, but will it come to Australia as a Renault? READ MORE: Spring has Sprung!

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Everything you need to know about the 2023 BYD Dolphin in Australia: Pricing, grades, specifications, power outputs and driving range

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The most expensive state is Western Australia, where it will cost $41,810.05. READ MORE: MG4 priced from $44,990 plus on-road costs as $3000 discounts offered on ZS EV READ MORE: Australia’s cheapest EV? The EV range from the 44.9kWh battery is 340km according to the WLTP standard. drive-away. drive-away.

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Used electric vehicle pricing guide: How much you’ll pay for a pre-loved Tesla Model 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, MG ZS EV and many more

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But will Australia follow suit? Here are the used EVs you can buy in Australia for under $50,000. These tiny i-MiEVs were the first EVs on sale in Australia in 2010. They barely registered a sale in Australia, but these cute little Zoes did solid numbers in Europe. Nissan Leaf – from $9000 2012 Nissan Leaf.

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Tesla Cybertruck updated: New off-road aids to help it in the rough stuff

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Select either of the new modes and the Cybertruck’s standard exterior cameras are active to help you spot obstacles that are hidden from behind the wheel. Re-configuring the stability control, the Cybertruck is supposed to be now better balanced when driven quickly, suggesting it allows some sideways action.

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Is this Kia’s Tesla and BYD beater at last? New Kia EV3 electric SUV to cost from $50,000 and deliver 600km in range in Australia

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Kia Australia would only confirm it would “launch in Australia in 2025,” but the above timings hint it would be early next year. It will be offered with a standard range 58.3kWh battery or as a long range with hulking (for a small SUV) 81.4kWh battery. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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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. They’re a big improvement on the Ioniq 5’s slightly cheap looking and feeling doors.

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India stays No. 3 spot in global car sales but Japan fast closing the gap | Autocar Professional

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While there is little doubt that India has big potential in terms of size, it needs to connect with the world standard and also find a differentiation when it comes to cars for the emerging markets, points out Munoz. “If However, as of now, we do not see Indian players to make any significant impact in such global competition,” he added.

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