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Nissan X-Trail e-Power review: Is it better than a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid?

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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. You can get into a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for $40,550, but Nissan does say it will look to expand the tech across cheaper trim levels in the future.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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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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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

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Whereas the original Niro was available as a regular hybrid , a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and a battery electric vehicle (EV), the new model does without the PHEV option. So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. Kia Niro EV GT-Line is capped at around 100kW for charging.

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New EV electric car calendar

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Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. 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 M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. Audi RS e-Tron GT.

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Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which one is the best EV in Australia?

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Granted, the recently-arrived Tesla Model Y makes just as much sense, but it wasn’t available as we were pulling this test together. The Tesla and Polestar are both priced to take advantage of $3000 subsidies available in various Australian states and territories. Our first combatant is the Tesla Model 3. Space and versatility.

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2024 Genesis GV60 Lux review: Is this mind-bending small electric SUV really worth all this money?

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The charge port door also electrically rises with a gentle tap, while the GV60 can self-park using the smartkey. There’s a household socket under the rear seats (I plugged the Nespresso machine in here), and another on the charge cable, ideal for things like an electric bike. A tech too far? A brace of 12.3-inch

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2024 Audi Q8 55 e-tron review: Is Audi’s electric SUV flagship a worthy rival to the Mercedes EQE and BMW iX?

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Both wagon-backed SUV and costlier Sportback bodies are available for these five seaters. A sweetener from the get-go are six years of free public charging (Chargefox), six years scheduled servicing and six years roadside assist. Standard kit is generous. For the same money the wagon with Launch Edition kit looks the pick.

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