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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

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Kia has unveiled its EV3 compact SUV ahead of a confirmed Australian arrival in 2025. 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. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – similar in size to Kia’s popular Seltos small SUV.

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2024 Volvo EX30 review: Bargain prestige small SUV shines across the board as a genuine rival for Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3

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Volvo’s EX30 is the fastest vehicle the marque’s ever produced, yet somehow doubles as a sensible, economical small SUV costing a smidge over $70,000 in its highest spec. Shoppers considering a BYD Atto 3 , Cupra Born , Hyundai Kona Electric or even Tesla Model Y would be wise to first sample this little Volvo.

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2025 Kia EV3 sneak peek! BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV rival to be unveiled soon

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Kia has given us our first glimpse of its inbounded 2024 Kia EV3 that will do battle with the BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS at the bottom end of the EV market. 2023 Kia Concept EV3 small SUV Kia will release the smaller and cheaper EV2 in some other markets but has already confirmed it won’t be coming here because of its European build origins.

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

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Back then , the plucky electric SUV had the mainstream EV market more to itself. But now, it faces challenges from the BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV beneath it, and the Tesla Model Y above it. inch screens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and keyless entry and start.

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

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As tested, our e-2008 GT small SUV is over $67,000 to drive-away in Queensland. You’re a smart little SUV. This SUV is small for such money, and I’m struggling to see how it’ll work as our family car. Day 3 – Home charging 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Little things adding personality.

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Forget the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora, buy a $40k Mazda MX-30 EV instead | Opinion

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You know, the small SUV we panned at its July 2021 launch for its “poor value proposition” Our review , in short, suggested you’d be almost out of your mind to buy one. It’s around $45,000 drive away and has 310km range, but you’re driving something that looks like a startled beetle.

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