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Cheaper e-Power models arrive: Nissan lowers the entry point for electrified X-Trail in Australia

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It means Nissan’s e-Power tech has fallen below the the $50k barrier for the first time in Australia, but still positions the electrified powertrain solution above the cheapest Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which starts at $40,550 for the GX Hybrid. Unlike a Toyota hybrid, Nissan’s e-Power solution sees a 1.5-litre

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Calif. Energy Commission approves energy efficiency rules for battery charger systems; automotive chargers exempted

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The California Energy Commission approved a first-in-the-nation energy efficiency standard that will reduce wasted energy by battery chargers commonly used to power cell phones, laptop computers, power tools, and other devices. The Energy Commission began working on these energy efficiency standards in April 2008.

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2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda’s electric upmarket gamble

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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: PHEV technology explained What does the Mazda CX-60 PHEV cost? It launches in Australia with a five star ANCAP rating based on 2022 protocols.

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2024 BYD Sealion 6: Everything you need to know about BYD’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia

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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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Form an orderly Q: Audi Q4 e-tron to be priced from $88,300 when Tesla Model Y-rival arrives in late 2024

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Audi Australia has announced its 2025 Q4 e-tron will cost from $88,300 when it lands here late this year in two body styles and with a decent range of up to 562km. Designed to fill the gap between the current combustion Q3 and larger Q5, the latest Audi SUV is quite a lot smaller than Australia’s best-selling EV, Tesla’s Model Y.

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

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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? The most affordable BMW BEV since the iX3 is its opposite when it comes to orthodoxy and risk.

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Cupra Born Australian pricing confirmed

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Spanish newcomer Cupra will price the Born compact battery electric hatchback in Australia from $59,990 plus on-road costs. The Born will be available in one highly specified equipment level in Australia and with the most powerful e-motor (170kW/310Nm) and battery pack (77kWh net) on offer from the factory. 2023 Cupra Born.

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