EV Central

AUGUST 5, 2023

It is the first of four SUV models it is launching to the world based on a new platform with all-new engines and featuring Mazda’s first petrol-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain. It’s the same story for the mild-hybrid inline six-cylinder turbo-petrol (G40e) and turbo-diesel (D50e) CX-60s as well. 2024 Mazda CX-60 Azami.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

READ MORE: Audi’s ultra-niche luxury coupe pickup EV READ MORE: Audi to add Q5 PHEV in Australia mid-2023 It’s also the first BEV to wear Audi’s RS performance badge and has just landed in Australia. Another rival is the Mercedes-AMG EQE53 , which has also just launched in Australia. 2023 Audi e-tron GT RS.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

The Sealion 6 is the first ICE -powered and CO2-emitting vehicle to be sold by the Chinese brand in Australia and is expected to be its top seller. China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia! “At the moment the EV segment is nine per cent of sales in Australia.

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2023

The federal government has confirmed it will introduce a mandatory fuel emission standard to encourage the take-up of electric vehicles. Consultation on the fuel efficiency standard begins today (April 19) and the government will release its proposed design by the end of 2023. Apply on average to vehicles sold. Apply to light vehicles.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with hybrid assistance producing 255kW and 648Nm and driving all four wheels via a nine-speed automatic. litres per 100km on the ADR Combined cycle. Bash plates and a rear diff lock are included as standard. Wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connectivity is fitted as standard.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

After years of waiting Australia will have a CO2 emissions standard by January 1 2025 officially encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles if an ambitious Albanese Labor government timetable comes to pass. I cannot underestimate the difficulty in developing this standard. Tesla: A potential winner under NVES.

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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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EV Central

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

The long-awaited Kia EV9 has at last landed in Australia, with the sizeable three-row, seven-seat SUV putting family friendly electric motoring squarely on the table. It’s big, boxy and stuffed full of tech, and — in its flagship grade — is faster than most petrol-powered hot hatches. inch interior screens with 5.0-inch

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2023

A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. READ MORE: The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz READ MORE: Can the Model Y outsell the HiLux and Ranger?

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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. hours using a 7.2kW home wall box charger.

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EV Central

JULY 26, 2023

It’s also the first battery electric model from the French brand in Australia, with three more EVs due before the end of 2024, including the larger e-Expert medium van. But the price is high, the equipment content is lower than the cheaper petrol Partner range and load carrying also takes a hit. Only white exterior paint is standard.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

The new model is only sold in Europe and Australia, and it’s sourced from Turkey. litre four-cylinder petrol-electric powertrain, which is paired to a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. The powertrain will cleverly shuffle between petrol and electric (or combine them), but still with some trademark CVT whine.

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2022

As standard, the GTS brings Porsche’s top-level 93.4kWh Performance Battery Plus. Torque’s a Turbo-matching 850Nm – a hefty jump over a standard Taycan RWD’s 240kW/345Nm, but well below the frankly ridiculous 1050Nm on tap in a Turbo S. inch central infotainment screen and a vertical screen below for climate and battery info.

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2024

Let’s start with Australia’s best-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y. It does, however, come with a Type 2 wallbox/public charging AC cable as standard. As this e-2008 is an EV adapted to the platform of an ICE vehicle (the petrol 2008 SUV), packaging isn’t as smart as a dedicated EV platform’s. Nope again.

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EV Central

JANUARY 29, 2023

The Kia EV6 has been one of the most important battery electric vehicles to arrive in Australia, gaining both critical and sales success in the process. Physical buttons are retained for audio and climate controls, although you do have to toggle between the two as they share the same panel. 2023 Kia EV6 GT. 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

This new approach is not merely an incremental sub-system level change, like setting new vehicle mileage or emission standards, but a whole system change. The federal government has also increased mileage standards for new passenger cars and light trucks to a fleet average of 49 mpg in model year 2026 , up from 41 mpg today.

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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. Especially when climate control is involved. What don’t you get? That said, 3.5

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EV Central

MARCH 29, 2023

With the entry-level single motor Standard Range 2 weighing in at $63,900 before on-roads, it looks fair money for a premium five door fastback. The Polestar 2 was Australia’s fourth best-selling EV of 2022 , behind only Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y , plus the cheapie disruptor BYD Atto 3. Tempted to buy one?

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Options are very limited for super-breeders needing more than five seats – although the Kia EV9 due late in 2023 will provide a tantalising option – but a huge advantage of going EV (if built on an electric vehicle-only platform) is roomier and smarter interior packaging compared to petrol and diesel vehicles.

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