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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

EV Central

Not everyones convinced there’s a market for them all, but that doesn’t seem to have dulled enthusiasm. In some form possibly , especially since Tesla reduced the external dimensions of the Cybertruck, making it more likely for export markets such as Australia. Let’s check out the list. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter!

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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

You’re a smart little SUV. The e-2008 has a range of only 328km, its single motor offers just 100kW/260Nm, has 100kW maximum charging, and the rear seat and boot space are sized better for a retired couple than our family of four. Day 3 – Home charging 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Most competition is stronger on paper.

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2024 Peugeot e-2008 review: Is this affordable European electric SUV a true rival to the Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3?

EV Central

You can, in the genuinely sexy shape of the Peugeot e-2008 — the all-electric version of the brand’s impressive ICE-powered small SUV, having done away with the petrol motor in favour of a small-ish battery and a front-mounted electric motor. What is charging like for the Peugeot e-2008?

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The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know

EV Central

EV range is optimistic The brochure of an EV typically spruiks how far it will go on a charge. READ MORE: How far will be EV drive on a charge? Many EVs recommend you don’t use the whole battery capacity Many electric cars allow you to set the maximum charge rate at 80 or 90 percent. Don’t ever expect it to go that far.

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

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. 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 3 – the car known as the Yuan Plus overseas has been rebranded Atto 3 in Australia. Soon, apparently.

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Electric Car Watch #6: FORD's weak 2030 EV plan

Plug In India

There’s going to be a massive shift in consumer demand within the next four-five years where the vast majority of the market is going to realize that their next car will have to be all-electric. Also Ford still won’t have the same levels of vertical integration like a BYD or Tesla. Of course they won't.

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