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2024 Hyundai Kona Electric review: Is this the sweet spot between the BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model Y?

EV Central

But now, it faces challenges from the BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV beneath it, and the Tesla Model Y above it. The same car with a bigger 64.8kWh battery, called the Kona Electric Extended Range, is $58,000, which is $2500 cheaper than the model it replaces, too. What is powering the Hyundai Kona Electric and how fast can it charge?

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Is this Kia’s Tesla and BYD beater at last? New Kia EV3 electric SUV to cost from $50,000 and deliver 600km in range in Australia

EV Central

Looking every inch a baby EV9 , it’s set to be priced around $50,000 to challenge the Tesla Model 3 , BYD Atto 3 , MG4 and ever-expanding electric opposition. Kia estimates the big battery – plus impressive drag coefficient of 0.263 – means a WLTP range up to 600km. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9.

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London adding 51 more all-electric buses to operating fleet

Green Car Congress

The new buses will join two existing electric buses, manufactured by Chinese company BYD, on the Go Ahead-operated commuter routes in central London. The effectiveness of Euro VI engines in reducing harmful emissions has been substantiated in testing by TfL that re-creates real world driving conditions in London.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

EV Central

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. So just how far can you travel between charges? and a mighty range when in RWD, smaller wheel guise. kWh battery for solid range.

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2025 Kia EV6 GT powers up with Hyundai Ioniq 5 N punch and tech! Is the new Kia now the most fun EV money can buy?

EV Central

New battery will extend range, but that’s just part of the update story for Tesla Model Y rival READ MORE: 2025 Kia EV3 sneak peek! BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV rival to be unveiled soon READ MORE: Electric Shock! Other changes include a redesigned steering wheel, fingerprint authentication and wireless phone charging.

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2024 Kia EV5 review: Believe the hype, this Model Y rival will give Tesla a run for its money in Australia

EV Central

Yes, every new Chinese EV is billed as a Tesla toppler, but they’re rarely the right size, the right price, or carry the right prestige, to actually bring the fight to the Musk massive. READ MORE: Is this Kia’s Tesla and BYD beater at last? They’re all pretty well equipped, too. But the Kia EV5?

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. BYD said the F6DM (dual mode) sedan will go on sale in China in the fourth quarter for $20,000 to $30,000.The

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