EV Central

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Crayon paint ($5000), body-coloured 21-inch Mission E Design wheels ($11,400), panoramic roof ($3370), Sports Chrono pack ($2360) and all-important longer-range Performance Battery Plus ($12,020). For reference, the cheapest ex-demo petrol-powered 2022 BMW 740i is $179,000 plus on-roads. Not great after just 12 months.

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EV Central

JANUARY 25, 2024

Porsche’s all-electric Macan has reset the performance benchmark for the mid-sized SUV category with an all-electric line-up that blasts to 100km/h in as little as 3.3 It will form the basis of a new breed of all-electric SUVs that will soon include the Cayenne and a yet-to-be-named seven-seat SUV currently codenamed K1.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 14, 2024

BYD ’s new upmarket Yangwang brand has revealed its third production car: a 1,000hp plus luxury saloon aimed at performance variants of the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE. litre four-cylinder petrol engine with four electric motors and a 49.1kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery and develops 1,195hp. crore) in China.

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EV Central

AUGUST 5, 2023

The CX-60 medium SUV is proof of that in the metal. It is the first of four SUV models it is launching to the world based on a new platform with all-new engines and featuring Mazda’s first petrol-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain. It is supplemented by a 100kW/270Nm e-motor fed by a 17.8kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

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EV Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Hyundai has vowed to add electrified models of one type or another across its model line in Australia and the Kona is the second to go petrol-electric hybrid after the far more expensive Santa Fe large SUV that starts at $63,000. The e-motor is powered by a 1.32kWh Li-ion polymer battery pack. That’s better than the 4.3L/100km

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EV Central

JULY 23, 2023

The plug-in hybrid version of its new Tonale small SUV has gone on sale in Australia, priced from a chunky $77,500 before on-roads for the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV. The price puts the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 in line with full electric small SUV rivals such as the Volvo XC40 Pure Electric ($73,990) or Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 ($81,700).

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 6, 2021

We use our own model built from intelligence of the UK market to forecast registrations of battery electric cars and vans. Financial incentives for battery electric vehicles will remain, including a rate of just 1% Benefit in Kind (BIK) company car tax from April 2021 for a period of 12 months.

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EV Central

AUGUST 6, 2023

After all, it arrives at a time when sales of battery electric vehicles are booming and PHEVs continue to struggle. Competitors include just about any mid-sized premium SUV, from the Tesla Model Y to the BMW iX3 and Mercedes-Benz GLE – or even one of Audi’s other Q5s. All get a 12.3-inch Blame it partly on weight.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

A plug-in hybrid version of the new Lexus RX will soon join the fifth-generation large luxury SUV range being launched now in Australia. litre petrol four-cylinder engine and front and rear e-motors for a combined output of 227kW. An 18.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack supports an electric-only range of up to 65km. It employs a 2.5-litre

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Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs).

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The first PHEV from Australia’s second biggest automotive brand attracts a $12,500 premium over the six-cylinder petrol engine that is expected to account for almost half of all sales for the new “Mazda Premium” model. litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 100kW electric motor. Mazda CX-60 PHEV. The CX-60 PHEV teams a 2.5-litre

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EV Central

JULY 17, 2023

READ MORE: The electric year ahead: every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: Complete guide to rebates, discounts and incentives when buying an EV in Australia The e-Partner is priced at $59,990 plus on-road costs, while the most expensive turbo-petrol-powered Partner is $40,878.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For example, 62% of survey respondents still considered EVs far too expensive, while 54% had concerns over battery life and 57% faced reservations over charging infrastructure. Well, an MG ZS electric hatchback would cost £26,000 to purchase outright, compared to £18,000 for the equivalent petrol alternative. 4] Is the additional £3.71

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Electric Vehicles India

JUNE 2, 2021

Especially from the last 2 years, India’s electric vehicle sales are increasing even faster than petrol prices. The motor gets power from a lithium-ion battery which provides a range of 200 km on a full charge. kWh lithium-ion battery which provides a range of 180 km on a full charge. Mercedes Benz EQC.

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EV Central

APRIL 27, 2024

The Porsche Macan is a whole lot more than just another fast SUV. Except that the Macan is a big player in the prestige mid-sized SUV category. And Porsche is expecting to sell at least as many of the new Macan EVs as the old petrol-powered ones. 2024 Porsche Macan price and equipment Here’s where it gets interesting.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 14, 2022

With the 64kWh battery, it does 0-62mph in 7.5s. Electric vehicles run their impressive futuristic-tech from the humble battery. Take the battery placement for example. In a Tesla , you can even set charging limits for those batteries. An EV with a 50kWh battery? £7 Batteries to ICEs. Safety First.

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EV Central

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Mercedes-Benz EQE has gone on sale in Australia with three model variants priced from $134,900 before on-road costs. Mercedes-Benz quotes a driving range of 626km, although that’s using the less relevant NEDC testing standard; the more realistic WLTP range for the EQE300 is 550km from its 89kWh battery pack.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2023

EV Central’s BMW iX1 review: It’s drifting into ancient history now but BMW was a real battery electric vehicle trendsetter when it launched the i3 back in 2013. A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. There is no frunk up-front.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2024

One in three cars sold by Mercedes Benz India cost over Rs 1 crore in 2024. As against single digit growth and record high inventory in the mainstream space, Mercedes Benz India posted over 15% growth in January to March 2024, with lowest inventory seen in recent years. The share of top end vehicles priced more than Rs 1.5

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

Mercedes-Benz’s new EQE is the luxury brand’s all-electric E-Class alternative. 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 EQE is the second model (after the EQS, your S-Class EV alternative) based on Benz’s EVA2 electric architecture, meaning packaging can be planned without considering a combustion powertrain. Inside, a 12.8-inch

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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. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

We’ve chosen the rangiest model available in the line-up, including those where a larger battery is available. Tesla Model 3 587km: Mercedes-AMG EQS53, $324,800 Rapid, high-priced AMG limo uses huge 107.8kWh battery for its 587km range, but fully exploit the EQS53’s 484kW and 950Nm and possible distance will quickly tumble.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if I told you that you could secure a European electric SUV for less than $60k, with any and every feature you might want or need, and with essentially no wait time for delivery? The brand positions its e-2008 as a city-friendly SUV, which it certainly is. The 50kWh lithium-ion battery will deliver a WLTP driving range of 328km.

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EV Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

Australia’s electric vehicle ranks are only getting more and more crowded, with new options seemingly arriving daily from the big prestige marques like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, as well as more mainstream brands like Kia. A 77.4kWh battery delivers a claimed 470km range. seconds and a range of 520km.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Positively put, they offer emissions-free electric driving most of the time, but a petrol engine backup when you need it – very handy, thanks. But is Mazda about to go big on PHEVs as markets – including Australia – increasingly want to swerve the half-way house and commit to a full battery electric car ?

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

That’s why the government has banned the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030. One of the big concerns we encounter when people are considering switching to an electric vehicle (EV) , is that they think it’s going to be much more expensive than a petrol or diesel car. Here we answer some of the key questions you’re likely to have.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Genesis – a brand described by its spokespeople as “audacious and distinctively Korean” – is to Hyundai what Lexus is to Toyota, which means that it’s after Lexus customers, but also the German premium marques such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Genesis GV70 Electrified. Genesis GV70 Electrified.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2023

Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 The Tesla Model 3 is not just a top selling electric car it’s the top selling mid-sized car , blitzing everything from the Toyota Camry and Mazda6 to BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The larger five-door SUV stance liberates more headroom and gives a more commanding view of the road.

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

There are also some big brands that have so far not dabbled in the EV space in Australia readying their first battery electric models. But it’s what’s beneath the skin that promises to tempt plenty of people out of the big-powered petrol engines that have dominated at this end of the market. READ MORE: Best EVs of 2022. BYD Dolphin.

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EV Central

JUNE 26, 2023

In what might be called the normal, or even old world, I would have been very happy to drive a large, luxurious and family friendly SUV for 24 weeks and walk away at the end of it with a fuel- economy figure of just 7.0 I didn’t realise what a pain in the butt is it going to a petrol station until I stopped, it just saves so much time. “My

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Electric Vehicles India

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The eKuv 100 is the most affordable electric SUV once it’s launched in India. kWh lithium-ion battery. kWh lithium-ion battery that can be charged in 3 to 4 hrs. With the help of the fast charger, it can be charged in 1 hr and the battery capacity is 4 kWh. Its battery capacity is 3.1 Mercedes-Benz EQS.

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Drive Electric

MARCH 12, 2021

However, if you cover greater distances in a day, you can quickly replenish your battery at one of the many rapid charging points which are now prevalent right across the UK. Electric car cost per mile figures are far cheaper than petrol or diesel vehicles due to EV efficiency and electricity costing much less than fuel.

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EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

VW’s next electric SUV, the ID.5 VW’s next electric SUV, the ID.5 4 compact SUV, which went on sale in Europe and China in late 2020. Ford, Toyota, GM and Mercedes could also see their EV shares surge. – Daimler, parent of Mercedes-Benz, is apparently considering an early end to the combustion engine. Funding/IPOs.

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EV Central

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. Striking thing, this electric SUV-cum-wagon. Theatrical inside too.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

Even when there is an expressed interest in purchasing a battery electric or hybrid vehicle, it often did not turn into an actual purchase. Similarly, 22 percent expressed interest in a battery electric vehicle (BEV), but only 5 percent bought one. Arguments over how much range is needed are contentious.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Daimler/Mercedes Took over Daimler/Chrysler Sprinter PHEV program. Batteries not ready. Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Mercedes-Benz unveiled the Concept CLA Class at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, Germany. This concept, designed on the forthcoming Mercedes-Benz Modular Architecture (MMA) platform, represents the company’s vision to elevate this important vehicle class, based on the long-term portfolio strategy. The new operating system MB.OS

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