Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2021

add an electric motor to a bicycle —a project that involved a considerable outlay of money and many hours in a machine shop behind a lathe. Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. It uses an "outrunner" motor designed for electric skateboards. Fast forward a dozen years.

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2023

So similar equipment – with extra ticks in the Tesla column – and a marginally lower sticker price? Kia EV6 GT The Kia EV6 GT draws on twin electric motors producing a total 430kW and 740Nm, which is enough to deliver a claimed sprint to 100km/h in just 3.5 Which one looks better? Which one makes the most power?

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. An Ioniq 5 with the same battery and motor travels only 507km due to its blockier 0.29

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2021

add an electric motor to a bicycle —a project that involved a considerable outlay of money and many hours in a machine shop behind a lathe. Purpose-built electric bikes and e-bike conversions using hub-motors are now commonplace. It uses an "outrunner" motor designed for electric skateboards. Fast forward a dozen years.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

Pricing for the highly-anticipated BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV will start at $48,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level front-wheel drive Dynamic. The flagship Premium all-wheel drive will be priced from $52,990 plus ORCs. “At the moment the EV segment is nine per cent of sales in Australia.

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2022

This Australian Defence Force ute has been stripped of its Isuzu diesel engine and gifted a NetGain electric motor and Tesla batteries. As an emerging force on the electric conversion front, we asked British Off Road’s Mark Calder to talk us through what’s involved, pricing and which vehicles are best suited to electromodding.

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EV Central

JULY 21, 2023

The all-electric five-door hatchback is also one of the most affordable electric cars on the market, with prices starting at around $41,000 drive-away for the MG4 51 Excite tested here. Read on… READ MORE: Electric price war! Beneath the boot is a tyre repair kit (there’s no spare). Does it live up to the marketing hype?

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2024

On-sale from July, the Omoda E5 will be the first battery electric model brought into Australia by Chery since it launched here in early 2023. We’ll price it competitively enough that we’ll get more than our fair share [of sales].” READ MORE: Chery on top? 2024 Chery Omoda E5 interior. 2024 Chery Omoda E5 interior. Both get a 12.3-inch

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EV Central

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Locked in for a full reveal on February 26 at the 2024 Geneva motor show, the first pics preview a cool entry EV that could be on sale in Australia as soon as next year priced from less than $40,000. Faster variants will follow including one that could be inspired by the wild 280kW Renault 5 Turbo 3E concept.

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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. Prices are correct at time of writing. 625km: BMW i7 xDrive60, $297,900 Australia’s reigning range champion with a price to match.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Market leader Toyota has launched its first electric vehicle in Australia, the bZ4X SUV, and priced it just $600 higher than the entry-level Tesla Model Y. The bZ4X range starts with the $66,000 single motor two-wheel drive (2WD) and climbs to the $74,900 all-wheel drive (AWD). Both prices are before on-road costs.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

LDV has announced the prices of its trio of new electric models – and they’re not cheap. . Let’s start with the eDeliver 9 which arrives in three body styles, with pricing starting from $99,990 for the cab chassis, $116,537 for the LWB MR, and $118,836 for the LWB HR. All those prices are before on-road costs.

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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. The 250kW/679Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive e-Tron 55 Quattro is pricier, at $108,500 plus on-roads. BYD ute BYD ute patent.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Full Australian pricing and specifications for the incoming Polestar 4 have been released ahead of its introduction in our market around August next year, with the Swedish all-electric SUV set to be priced from $81,500 (plus on-roads) for the cheapest Long Range single motor variant. The Tesla can only manage a maximum of 510km.

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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

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. 2023 Peugeot e-Partner.

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EV Central

JULY 29, 2023

2023 GWM Ora Extended Range review : How does the new budget-priced five-door hatch stack up against Australia’s cheapest electric cars?The READ MORE: Electric car price war for Australia’s cheapest EV! Pricing starts at about $41,000 drive-away, depending on what state or territory you’re buying it in.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2023

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? There are two identically-priced iX1 models differentiated by cosmetics; the xLine and the M Sport.

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

2024 BYD Sealion 6 price and equipment Okay, so if you are wondering what the Sealion 6 is, until very recently it was to be known as the Seal U in Australia. We’ve previously covered that issue off, why EVDirect is taking the punt on PHEVs and dived in detail into the Sealion 6 pricing and specification.

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EV Central

JULY 2, 2023

While it’s not cheap, the EV9 comes loaded with equipment and technology to help justify a circa-$100K starting price when it arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2023. Price and features The Kia EV9 represents a giant leap for the Korean brand. But the Kia EV9 promises plenty in return to justify its luxury price tag.

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2024

Painted in a fetching shade of purple, the new Fiat 600e-based SUV features an aggressive body kit that includes a revised front and rear bumper and diffuser, plus a new roof spoiler and purposeful wider front and rear track, plus plenty of references to the brand’s trademark scorpion logo. 2024 Abarth 600e. 2024 Abarth 600e.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s most affordable electric car. Priced from about $40,000, it is a small hatchback about the size of a Toyota Corolla or Hyundai i30. BYD Dolphin Dynamic Value The most affordable BYD Dolphin is badged as the Dolphin Dynamic, priced from $38,890 plus on-road costs. READ MORE: Electric car price war!

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

Model 3 vs EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Ioniq 5: There’s a sub-$80K sweet spot in the electric car market – and it’s not relying on price alone to tempt buyers. Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Kia EV6 Air, Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD, Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range. That’s something we wanted to anaylse with this exclusive four-way test.

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EV Central

JUNE 4, 2024

When it lands, the new Jeep Wagoneer S will come powered by a pair of electric motors that produce a combined 441kW and 863Nm of torque – which is enough to make it the quickest Jeep ever with a 0-97km/h dash of just 3.4 seconds – although its top speed is limited to just 200km/h. Within, there’s twin-12.3-inch

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EV Central

JULY 21, 2023

The all-electric five-door hatchback is also one of the most affordable electric cars on the market, with prices starting at around $41,000 drive-away for the MG4 51 Excite tested here. Read on… READ MORE: Electric price war! Beneath the boot is a tyre repair kit (there’s no spare). Does it live up to the marketing hype?

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Australia received the Niro very late in its model cycle and it was never intended to be a stayer. While brief, the original Niro’s fleeting lifespan also helped Kia Australia better understand the EV market and what consumers want.

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EV Central

AUGUST 12, 2023

It was the first new mass-market electric passenger car to be priced below $40,000 in Australia. It’s the price and performance flagship of the range, which means it will be judged more critically for how it looks, feels and drives than the 51. – on offer in Australia. But now for something significantly different.

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EV Central

APRIL 6, 2024

2024 Abarth 500e price and equipment The Abarth 500e will take a $58,900-sized chunk out of your bank balance , before on-road costs. The Abarth 500e is fitted with six airbags, and it gets active safety kit like AEB, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Warning, auto high beam and a driver-attention monitor.

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EV Central

AUGUST 24, 2022

Luxury brand Genesis has confirmed Australian pricing for its Electrified G80 luxury sedan , ahead of its September arrival. It lands in a single highly-equipped variant – including a solar roof – priced from $145,000 before on-roads. Motors are same front and rear – each providing 136kW and 350Nm.

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2024

Then they sling a price tag on to practically ensure you don’t. The e-2008 has a range of only 328km, its single motor offers just 100kW/260Nm, has 100kW maximum charging, and the rear seat and boot space are sized better for a retired couple than our family of four. I contact Peugeot Australia to see what I’m doing wrong.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

Even so, it’s a tall ask this time around, with pricing having risen about 35 per cent for the C-HR range, thus positioning it in a different spot to the first-gen model. The new model is only sold in Europe and Australia, and it’s sourced from Turkey. There’s a space-saver in the GXL, but the others have a tyre repair kit.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MAY 30, 2021

Newly found reservoirs of petroleum and crude oil decreased the oil price. Tesla Motors began production in 2008 with the Roadster, which was essentially an AC Propulsion vehicle with kit-car parts replaced by one-grade-above-kit-car Lotus Elise pieces in the first generation. Model T was cheaper and had more range.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

In fact, by 2030, Genesis plans to have eliminated ICE completely from its showrooms, Australia included. So while Genesis is hardly a household name in Australia and it expects to sell hundreds rather than thousands of GV60s here, this is the start of something big. There’s no spare tyre just a mobility kit.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

Power is available from single- or dual electric motors offering rear- or all-wheel drive with battery power drawn from a choice of 71kWh or 91kWh packs. The dual-motor and all-wheel drive rocket ship rails 358kW and 860Nm to the tarmac whisking its occupants to triple digits in just 3.7 Ready, aim, fire!

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EV Central

JUNE 21, 2022

Effectively an SUV version of the Model 3 that is by far the top selling EV in Australia, the mid-sized Model Y has been eagerly awaited as electric car interest grows. It’s proved an instant hit from the moment Tesla started taking orders on June 10, to the point where a price rise was implemented seven days later.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

For the Toyota model there are some spec differences besides just the added rear electric motor for the AWD variant to help justify its sizable price jump including a surround-view camera system, semi-autonomous parking, and a kick sensor for the electric boot but both have an array of great goodies for the money.

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