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MAY 16, 2023

For the broader fleet market Roev has promised two battery capacities, with the largest providing up to 360km of claimed EV range. Clearly that circa-400km range will still limit where an EV camper can go, especially in the more remote areas of Western Australia where it will initially be available. “It’s going to happen.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Range anxiety. Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. Range figures are according to the WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light-Duty Vehicles Test Procedure) cycle. Prices are correct at time of writing.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

While Europe gets e-Power technology filtered across its model ranges, Nissan in Australia has opted to debut the tech on its two most expensive trim levels, the Ti and Ti-L. How big is the Nissan X-Trail e-Power’s battery, what is the driving range, and how long will it take to charge? This is our Nissan X-Trail e-Power review.

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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. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines.

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2024

In the past Rivian has publicly declared its intention to export to Australia but has not given any updates when the brand will eventually rock up here. Despite the enhanced competition, the mine-spec Rivian R1Ts should have the competition licked when it comes to performance and range. ” The post Rivian arrives in Australia!

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APRIL 18, 2023

Extra performance kit here includes electronically controlled suspension and an electronically controlled limited slip differential (e-LSD). Which one has the best battery and driving range? Tesla says to expect a driving range of 514km on the WLTP cycle. The Tesla, on the other hand, is a little more mysterious.

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EV Central

JULY 21, 2023

Value The MG4 range comprises four models but it’s the most affordable 51 Excite that is of most interest, courtesy of its sharp pricing. It’s a hefty $6000 hike to the MG4 64 Excite, which looks and smells the same at the 51 model but gets a 64kWh battery for 450km of range. At the top of the MG4 lineup is the Essence Long Range.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Despite rumours the high-tech hero of the 2024 Tesla Model 3 range could be called the Model 3 Ludicrous , Tesla has confirmed the new model will continue as the Model 3 Performance. The imminent arrival of the new Performance variant is one of the headlines of the new 2024 Model 3, the first examples of which have arrived in Australia.

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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. Harris believes the Omoda E5 could sell many thousands annually in Australia, making it one of the higher-volume EVs on-sale here. seconds, it has a WLTP range of 430km from a 61kWh battery.

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2022

You’d have thought a Land Rover and Range Rover specialist with almost 50 years’ experience would be a bit set in its ways, but British Off Road on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast isn’t just a one-stop shop for the traditionalist. The first two have a range between 100-150km. It was then accelerated by customer enquiry.

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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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JANUARY 6, 2024

If the early arrival of the yet-to-be-named electric ute has the sort of impact the fledgling brand has had on other segments then it could be a wake-up to the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger that dominate ute sales in Australia. Priced from $81,500 plus on-road costs, the Polestar 4 gets a sizeable 102kWh battery and up to 600km of range.

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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. For our second chance to drive the MG4 compact hatchback, and the first time in true Aussie-spec, we’ve headed to the opposite end of the range, to the MG4 Essence 77 Long Range. – on offer in Australia. Let’s find out.

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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! For the entry-level GWM Ora Standard Range it costs $39,990.

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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? iX1 tyres are not run-flats and there is no spare, only a repair kit and tyre pressure monitoring.

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2024

Set to be sold as both the new electric eTransporter and traditional diesel Transporter, the commercial van range is due on-sale in Europe in early 2025 and at an as-yet unconfirmed later time in Australia. READ MORE: Still want that boring SUV? The standard van can now carry up to 5.8

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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

JULY 10, 2022

Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Kia EV6 Air, Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD, Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range. Not much has changed visually, but Tesla upped the claimed range and added a few extra features. It’s an unbranded system designed in-house by Tesla, but it’s a quality bit of audio kit. And a final word on sound systems.

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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. Timings for Australia have yet to be confirmed but it’s thought it will land either in late 2024 or in the first half of 2025.

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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

JULY 21, 2023

Value The MG4 range comprises four models but it’s the most affordable 51 Excite that is of most interest, courtesy of its sharp pricing. It’s a hefty $6000 hike to the MG4 64 Excite, which looks and smells the same at the 51 model but gets a 64kWh battery for 450km of range. At the top of the MG4 lineup is the Essence Long Range.

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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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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. While details are yet to be announced, it looks as though there will be three core models to the EV9 range when it goes on sale in Q4 2023. That includes a 12.3-inch

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The battery pack underneath means there’s also no room for a spare tyre, with a repair kit in its place. LDV Australia defends the big price tag by pointing out the eT60 gets a large battery. We’re not looking for EVs to be the backbone of our business today,” says LDV Australia general manager Dinesh Chinnappa.

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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

APRIL 6, 2024

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. There is one obvious downside, though, and that is that it is fitted with a 42kWh battery that produces just 253km in driving range.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

GWM Ora vs BYD Dolphin vs MG4 in battle for Australia’s cheapest EV READ MORE: Everything you need to know about the 2023 BYD Dolphin The 2023 BYD Dolphin may be affordable by EV standards but it also comes with a long list of standard equipment. Capped priced servicing ranges between $189 and $447 per service.

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2024

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. Let’s start with Australia’s best-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y. I begin with 39% battery life and 114km range.

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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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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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AUGUST 24, 2022

This new flagship G80 is a twin-motor all-wheel-drive exec with 272kW, 700Nm and a WLTP range of 520km from its 87.2kWh battery. Similar in size to a BMW 5 Series or Mercedes E-Class (or soon-arriving EQE ), the Electrified G80 joins the Porsche Taycan as Australia’s only full electric large passenger cars. Lavish interior.

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MAY 30, 2021

Model T was cheaper and had more range. The range and speed of electric vehicles back then were against the new driving habits of mankind. The Roadster used three-phase, four-pole AC induction motors and was the first to install lithium-ion batteries in a production car and the first to demonstrate a 200-mile driving range.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Even better, Ford Australia recently slashed the price of the Mustang Mach-E range by up to $7000 making it a worthwhile consideration against all-electric rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (from $69,900 plus on-road costs), the Kia EV6 (from $72,590 +ORC) and the Tesla Model Y (from $69,300 +ORC).

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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. The Model Y will eventually be offered in three model variants that mimic those of the Model 3 range: Rear-Wheel Drive, Long Range and Performance.

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AUGUST 9, 2023

READ MORE: 2023 Kia EV9 review 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 Day 1: Look at Me EV Extrovert: 2023 Kia EV6 GT Moonscape. Okay, 97 per cent battery life and 387km range. Looks expensive. Mazda MX-5.

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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. seconds (4.6

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JUNE 23, 2022

The Model 3 has the ability to tow overseas but it is not designed to tow in Australia. There are also aftermarket companies (such as EV Stealth Solutions) working on a tow kit for the Model Y. Of course, as with all EVs, expect a significant reduction in range if you are towing. The Tesla Model Y can tow.

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