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Best EVs of 2022: Our verdict on the new electric cars of the year

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Stephen Corby: BMW i4. Yes, my best drive in an EV this year was, without question, the BMW i4 Gran Coupe. It’s got the great, meaty steering of a BMW, the low centre of gravity of an EV, the short, sharp wheelbase that provides cornering ability, and a reasonable amount of punch. John Carey: Renault Megane E-Tech.

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New EV electric car calendar

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ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. BMW iX1 – EV version of the X1 confirmed by 2023. Audi RS e-Tron GT. Think iX3, but smaller.

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The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023

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It won’t be cheap, but Audi’s e-Tron GT and its more potent RS e-Tron GT sibling promise big performance. The recently-arrived X1 compact SUV will soon spawn an EV sibling in the form of the BMW iX1. It’s all about tech and trinkets in the electric version of the 7-Series limousine. READ MORE: Best EVs of 2022. Hyundai Kona EV.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

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There will be single-motor front-drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive models available and a lengthy list of tech that includes remote connectivity and dual 12.3-inch None of which will be cheap, the Polestar 3 is priced from $132,900 before on-roads. Renault Megane e-Tech 2024 Renault Megane E-Tech.

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Genesis GV70 Electrified review

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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: Value.

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: road and track review of a Kia EV6 GT and Tesla Model 3 Performance killer

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It’s a huge challenge to create a performance EV to tug at the heart strings of enthusiast drivers, but through incredible tech and engineering Hyundai’s cracked it. Same for the door rests, although the too-thin recycled material door cards feel too cheap for this price car. We tested the new 448kW/740Nm (!)

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Driven: Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan range

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inch infotainment screen with fingerprint scanner for personalised driver profiles is superb, and tech goodness comes with augmented reality navigation, Burmester 3D surround sound system, 360-degree camera and disco-like ambient lighting. Inside, a 12.8-inch