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The worst thing about owning an electric vehicle in Australia isn’t getting any better. In fact, it’s getting worse | Opinion

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I know we’re all rushing to order our own BYD Atto3, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Kia EV6 or Hyundai Ioniq 5. READ MORE: Charging an electric vehicle in Australia is about to get easier READ MORE: Tesla begins unlocking Supercharger sites for all EVs READ MORE: EV charging while driving?

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Fiat 500e detailed: First European EV for those on a budget

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And with a pice tag of $52,500 plus on-road costs it’s towards the lower end of the EV market, only slightly more than the GWM Ora and BYD Atto 3. It also doesn’t go particularly far on a charge, reinforcing its city friendliness. It also doesn’t go particularly far on a charge, reinforcing its city friendliness.

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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BYD ute BYD ute patent shows what the EV ute will look like BYD is the biggest threat to Tesla globally and it’s also shaping up to give the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger something to worry about with a new ute. The much-hyped BYD ute is due in 2024 and it’s already been leaked in online patent images.

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An e-scooter, a PHEV and an angry man

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It means you can travel, should you wish, a substantial distance between charges. Basically, if your electric car or plug-in (PHEV) vehicle has V2L tech, it has built-in bi-directional charging and an AC power outlet. This means you can power or charge AC appliances with a three-pin plug from your car’s (far larger) battery.

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2023 Kia Niro GT-Line review: Kia’s small SUV EV put to the seven-day family test

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The Kia Niro EV is the sensible little brother to the showy, extrovert, headline-stealing EV6. It’s a more sober and rational small family SUV boasting decent cabin space, long electric range, fast charging, premium features and smart tech. Kia Niro EV GT-Line – it’s a small hatchback more than an SUV.

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BYD Atto 3 review: Chinese newcomer previews our EV future

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If you read our recent year-end review , you’ll notice the BYD Atto 3 got mentioned a lot. The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range. So happy new year and here’s the BYD Atto 3! BYD is a new brand to Australia, but it’s by no means a new brand in its homeland of China. BYD Atto 3.

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

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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? Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance versions don’t go as far, but they’re still impressive.