EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Instead, it was more about dipping a toe in the electrified water and getting the Kia dealer network ready or the EV onslaught. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior. Kia Niro EV GT-Line serves up decent cabin space.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

Kia has returned to the world’s leading electronics show CES after a five-year hiatus and with a bang. Kia’s PBV business will initially be based around the introduction of an all-new, modular vehicle, previewed by the Kia Concept PV5.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

That’s important because it makes it a viable well-specified alternative to petrol-powered hatchbacks such as the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia Cerato and Hyundai i30. BYD is also working on a sportier BYD Dolphin Sport with flared wheel arches, stickier tyres and an aggressive body kit. It’s priced from $49,990 and is due in 2024.

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Running on 87 octane, the front wheels (all-wheel drive is not available) are driven through a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) that has five driver selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport, Slippery and Snow/Sand. The full EVs as just starting to arrive (like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 ). Road Test: 2018 Kia Sportage.

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EV Central

JULY 2, 2023

The Kia EV9 electric SUV is the latest in the expanding EV-branded family of electric cars. With all that in mind, read on for our Kia EV9 review. Price and features The Kia EV9 represents a giant leap for the Korean brand. It will instantly catapult Kia into the luxury SUV air occupied by big name luxury brands.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

Granted, the recently-arrived Tesla Model Y makes just as much sense, but it wasn’t available as we were pulling this test together. Then there’s Kia’s EV6 , the first ground-up electric car from the Korean brand. Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Kia EV6 Air, Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD, Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range.

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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. Safety kit for Australian Ioniq 6’s should match the range-topping Ioniq 5’s.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

READ MORE: Is Toyota’s BZ4X lease plan a stroke of genius, and are Tesla, Kia, Hyundai and others missing a trick? Other rivals include the Hyundai Ioniq priced from $65,000 to $84,000 and the Kia EV6 priced from $72,590 to $99,590.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

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. We’ve chosen the rangiest model available in the line-up, including those where a larger battery is available. Range anxiety.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

All three variants were available for media drives this week (drive impressions embargoed until next Monday); the hybrid and EV versions were production cars, the plug-in was still characterized as “prototype.” It is the first vehicle available globally that has three available powertrains for it. Earlier post.) Driveability.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

All three variants were available for media drives this week (drive impressions embargoed until next Monday); the hybrid and EV versions were production cars, the plug-in was still characterized as “prototype.” It is the first vehicle available globally that has three available powertrains for it. Earlier post.) Driveability.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 8, 2021

More models, more interest, more availability and over 108,000 pure electric vehicles registered in the UK! Most practical – Kia Soul EV. Bold and funky, the all-electric 2020 Kia Soul enjoyed an update this year which along with some other improvements, enhanced the battery capacity to 64 kWh. The Volkswagen ID.3

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Audi Q4 e-Tron – as with the e-Tron, the Q4 will be available as a regular SUV (with more boot space) and a sleeker Sportback. BMW 5-Series EV – to be available with a BEV drivetrain (to complement the existing PHEV models) from around 2022. Audi RS e-Tron GT. Likely to arrive in Australia late in 2021.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2009

earlier post ) has completed testing of an electric vehicle (EV) conversion solution on Kia’s “Morning” car model. The converted Kia achieved speeds of 100 mph and a range of 150 miles on a single charge, going from zero to sixty mph in six seconds. The price of the kit is $20,000 with a 16kWh power pack.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

4, the Q4 e-Tron will be available in a regular SUV body style or a sleeker Sportback, each with a 77kWh battery. Due in the second quarter, the BYD Seal U is available globally as a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) and a fully electric model. The 250kW/679Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive e-Tron 55 Quattro is pricier, at $108,500 plus on-roads.

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EV Central

JULY 29, 2023

The GWM Ora But the GWM Ora could also compete with ICE machines such as the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato. Value The GWM Ora is available in four models, each of which shares the same five-door body and single electric motor driving the front wheels. It’s simply not that sort of car. Nor is it trying to be.

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Baua Electric

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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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Comfort provides the best of performance and fuel efficiency, with Sport adjusting the steering effort and holds the transmission in each rev band a bit longer, sending more available torque to the wheels. Room available. Road Test: 2021 Kia Sorento Hybrid. Road Test: 2021 Kia Telluride. Road Test: 2019 Ford Edge.

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Drive EV

MARCH 19, 2021

The value of the grant has been reduced by £500 to £2,500 and is only available on cars under £35,000. The ZOE boasts the lowest running costs of any new EV available and, on a pound-per-range basis. Available in two motor outputs, either a 140 or 204PS, offering rear-wheel drive fun whilst providing up to 263 miles of range.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

There’s no spare tyre just a mobility kit. Unlike the other E-GMP vehicles we are familiar with in Australia – the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 – the GV60 does not feel like it has acres of interior space. Single pedal driving is also available. That especially applies to kneeroom in the rear. Talking point. Just saying….

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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? 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

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Its official name is the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, and it’s available as either a single motor or dual motor (the latter is called the Twin). That includes the Mercedes-Benz EQA , Tesla Model 3 , Polestar 2, Kia EV6 , Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volvo’s own XC40 EV. No half-measures here, then.

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EV Central

JUNE 21, 2022

While its most direct natural competitors are the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 , it will also fight for EV interest from the Polestar 2 and Tesla’s own Model 3. While it’s available as a seven-seater overseas, the Model Y is only being offered with five seats in Australia. The hardware for the tow kit is due in 2023.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Two Kia Soul compact crossovers will join the Lincoln. The new PolySync Open Source Car Control kit that enables complete “drive by-wire” control, introduced at Automobility LA in Los Angeles, will be installed on the Kias. U-M plans to offer a course using open CAVs in about a year.

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EV Central

AUGUST 23, 2023

This setup is shared with dual motor versions of the (much cheaper) Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Kia EV6. Its advanced 800V electrical system also makes it one of the fastest charging EVs available. A spectacular luxury cabin and outrageous high-tech kit blend with a proven platform to deliver an EV that’s a joy to live with.

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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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