EV Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Here you’ll find superb all-rounders from Hyundai, Tesla and Kia, plus entry-level versions from premium players like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. The Ioniq 5 oozes retro cool, has rapid 230kW charging, ample performance and healthy, trustworthy 454km range. Comfy cabin and tech aplenty. Does 0-100km/h in 4.2-seconds,

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. 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. Expect to see it Down Under in 2023.

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2023

The BMW i3s was likewise a quicker version of a city-focused EV, but it’s no longer produced. And while mainstream European brands like Renault and VW are planning performance versions of their coming small EVs, they’re years away from production. Charging Like the Fiat, the Abarth is a decently quick charger.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The day was split between a morning session at the GM tech center in Warren and an afternoon session at the GM proving grounds in Milford, MI. As part of the culling, GM has the option to re-badge vehicles from the non-core brands, such as the Pontiac G8, Opel Insignia and Saturn Vue. Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition (HCCI).

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Chief rivals are the BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV , as the prestige German EV stoush bubbles along nicely. Until the cheaper Q8 50 e-tron lands, the Q8 55 e-tron’s a costlier proposition than the BMW iX (from $130,900) and Benz EQE (from $134,900). What is charging like for the Audi Q8 55 e-tron? Standard kit is generous.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Capable of 250kW charging in ideal conditions, Volvo says the battery can charge from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in under 30 minutes. They’re not going to be cheap. Such prices comfortably eclipse the $121,990 Volvo Australia currently asks for the XC90 Recharge Ultimate PHEV.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Boon for buyers of the new RWD Long Range is its larger battery can charge up to 205kW rather than the entry-level’s 135kW. For DC charging, that sees a 10-80% boost drop from 34 minutes to 28 minutes. I’ve chatted to enough Tech Bros and the like to grasp straight-line speed is bloody important to many EV buyers.

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