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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

Drive Electric

The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. Instead, they often come with a tyre repair kit or a sealant that can temporarily fix a flat tyre. Overall, the growing EV market in New Zealand ensures owners have access to reliable repair and maintenance services.

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2024 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review: Australia’s cheapest electric car provides an EV alternative to the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato

EV Central

The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s most affordable electric car. Its natural EV rivals are the GWM Ora and MG4 , but the Dolphin also competes with many petrol-powered hatchbacks. BYD Dolphin Dynamic Value The most affordable BYD Dolphin is badged as the Dolphin Dynamic, priced from $38,890 plus on-road costs.

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Target BYD Atto 3! China’s Chery Omoda E5 wants a big slice of the affordable electric SUV action

EV Central

Give the BYD Atto 3 something to think about! That’s the task BYD’s rival Chinese brand Chery has set its incoming Omoda E5 electric compact SUV. It’s probably going to be in the middle there somewhere,” said Harris, something that could lead to a sub-$50,000 drive-away price tag, popping it in the sweet spot of the EV market.

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

EV Central

I could drive-away a Tesla Model 3 RWD (513km range) for around $66,000, while Chinese SUV rivals like the BYD Atto 3 and MG4 offer better specs for less. As this e-2008 is an EV adapted to the platform of an ICE vehicle (the petrol 2008 SUV), packaging isn’t as smart as a dedicated EV platform’s.

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

EV Central

Excitingly, 2024 is shaping up to set new records for the EV market with an onslaught of new arrivals. As well as new models from heavy EV hitters such as Tesla, BYD, Polestar and Volvo, there will be a raft of traditional brands jumping on board the electric car race. BYD Seal U BYD Seal U. BYD ute BYD ute patent.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

BYD – Chinese car maker (the name means Build Your Dreams) has huge plans for Australia, including a range of SUVs and a sports sedan. BYD Atto 2 – the compact EV hatchback known as Dolphin or EA1 overseas is slated for Australia where it could bring in a new price low. Arriving 2022. First deliveries due Q3 2022.

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

EV Central

Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 528km: Kia EV6 Air RWD, $72,590 Cheapest Kia EV6 Air version also boasts the most possible kilometres thanks to its 77.4kWh Long Range battery – strong practicality, kit and standout charging capabilities ensure the waiting list is long. Genesis GV70 EV 446km: Jaguar I-Pace EV400, $148,800 A car ahead of its time?