EV Central

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Pictures and first details of the all-new Renault Twingo EV have been released ahead of its 2026 debut with the French car-maker announcing that the small hatch will be reincarnated as the brand’s most affordable EV yet. 2 and at least two affordable rivals from the Hyundai and Kia. The post Cheaper than a BYD Dolphin or MG4!

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The Kia Soul was the one that got away for Australians. With that horror show of a Blue Oval mini SUV trouncing the Soul’s 485 sales that year, no wonder Kia Australia pulled it after a decade of trying. Driving the Kia Soul EV So what did we miss out on? And it was our own stupid damn fault. Its EV credentials are solid.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Toyota showed off a concept car called the EPU (or electric pick-up) alongside an electric version of the LandCruiser. Both were way-off concept cars but show the brand is serious (eventually) about protecting its ute patch. Kia Tasman An artist’s render of Kia’s ute. There will also be an EV version in 2026.

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Green Cars News

MAY 23, 2012

Kia revealed prices of the new cee’d this week. Starting from £14,395, it’s not as cheap as the old one, but it has a lot more equipment and it’s a much better car. Sounds like a good deal to me. Particularly as it’s much more efficient than before too: the 1.6-litre litre petrol engine looks an [.].

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Car design has become increasingly uniform this past decade, so it’s refreshing to see something genuinely different. ” Local pricing isn’t locked in either, but we know the first on sale here will be top-spec Techniq AWD versions on 20-inch wheels: the Ioniq 5 equivalent is $77,500 before on-roads. Distinctive.

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Before Tesla, they were seen as nerdy golf carts, far from usable as “real cars.” In short, the GMC Hummer EV is meant to make electric cars badass in the public eye. In short, the GMC Hummer EV is meant to make electric cars badass in the public eye. Ditto the smaller H3, priced to be the sales leader.

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

Snaring a Kia EV6 GT for test is like scoring F1 race day pit passes. Demand for these rapid electric GTs is off the charts, so car folk look at you wondering how many brown envelopes were handed over so you could jump the queue. Our more grown-up review of the flagship Kia EV is here. Feels a big car. Adjust seats.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Toyota’s delayed BZ4X electric car can be owned, when it arrives in February 2024 , by buying outright or through an all-encompassing lease deal. Its price still hasn’t been announced, but most expect the entry-level 150kW/265Nm single motor FWD (with 516km range) to cost over $70,000. But why is Toyota doing this?

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Instead, it was more about dipping a toe in the electrified water and getting the Kia dealer network ready or the EV onslaught. So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV.

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EV Central

JULY 2, 2023

The Kia EV9 electric SUV is the latest in the expanding EV-branded family of electric cars. With all that in mind, read on for our Kia EV9 review. While it’s not cheap, the EV9 comes loaded with equipment and technology to help justify a circa-$100K starting price when it arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. READ MORE: Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Think iX3, but smaller.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A new government and a change in mindset made 2022 a significant year for electric cars. The Model Y is not the best driving EV of 2022 (it’s still comfortably outdone by the Kia EV6 and the Tesla Model 3 is nicer to drive, too) or the most daring (I’d stick the Genesis GV60 high on that list). Toby Hagon: Tesla Model Y.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

Model 3 vs EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Ioniq 5: There’s a sub-$80K sweet spot in the electric car market – and it’s not relying on price alone to tempt buyers. Then there’s Kia’s EV6 , the first ground-up electric car from the Korean brand. Kia EV6 Polestar 2 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N is here to challenge everything you once thought about electric cars. Just the single Ioniq 5 N model from launch (first deliveries are expected in early 2024), priced at $111,000 plus on-roads, or roughly $120,000 drive-away. This would be typical of most track sessions with a petrol performance car, really.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

For many, it’s the primary barrier preventing an electric car commitment. 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. Prices are correct at time of writing. Range anxiety.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 24, 2023

Six thousand 1988 dollars were worth about $15,822 in today's money, according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics , just below the MSRP of the cheapest new car available here now. In 1988, American car shoppers could choose among a dozen new cars priced below that figure. So, let's talk about price.

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Charged EVs

JUNE 2, 2023

Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. Ford, Hyundai, Kia, and GM will all launch vehicles into that segment over the next couple of years. 4 users include quicker access to car control functions and illumination for certain haptic slider controls. 4s sold in Canada.

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EV Central

AUGUST 29, 2023

Toyota’s BZ4X electric SUV won’t arrive in Australian showrooms until February 2024 as the car giant’s first full EV suffers yet another delay. The price Toyota will ask for its first battery-electric offering remains a mystery, although Hanley has previously warned: “It’s not going to be cheap.”

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EV Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

Australia’s electric vehicle ranks are only getting more and more crowded, with new options seemingly arriving daily from the big prestige marques like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, as well as more mainstream brands like Kia. The price is high compared to its ICE siblings, but the amount of equipment on offer is exceptional.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2024

After spending a brief amount of time behind the wheel of a base LE model and sportier XSE trim, it’s clear the Camry probably isn’t in danger of losing its place as the best selling car in the U.S. This is despite the fact the Koreans, both Hyundai and Kia, have just refreshed their midsize offerings, the Sonata and K5. anytime soon.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Sales of electric cars almost tripled in 2023 and Aussies had more models than ever to choose from. 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. Toyota, Volkswagen and Subaru are chief among them.

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EV Central

MARCH 8, 2023

Electric cars are getting more popular. Here’s the complete guide on buying an EV – and everything you should be ready for when you take delivery of your first electric car. 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.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Priced from $155,338 before on-roads, it’s the reserve of well-to-do large families and “professional transfer businesses” with solid budgets. The EQV’s not cheap, but lately every new car price announcement – prestige brand; EV or combustion – has us thinking the same thing.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2023

So, it was definitely time for us to publish a review of a car that’s grabbed our attention – and yours too, judging by the sales numbers – and explain what’s going on here. No new electric vehicle sold in Australia is cheap, but the BYD Atto 3 is definitely among the most affordable. So happy new year and here’s the BYD Atto 3!

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: Every electric ute and pick-up coming soon! It won’t be cheap, but Audi’s e-Tron GT and its more potent RS e-Tron GT sibling promise big performance. Priced from $82,900 before on-road costs, the iX1 also offers a claimed 438km of WLTP range. READ MORE: Best EVs of 2022.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

In the car game, these are called “conquest” sales, which make them sound very Game of Thrones. Straight up, at $127,800, the GV70 Electrified does not sound cheap, but it is packed with gear and doesn’t charge you umpteen thousands in optional extras. Genesis GV70 Electrified.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

It isn’t cheap, though – check the Toyota website to see the costs for your own circumstances. But it’s cheap for the first five years, at $180 per visit. Standard is LED exterior lighting, 20-inch wheels, keyless entry and push-button start, a 12.3-inch

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

In the UK, only 14 percent of drivers plan to purchase an EV as their next car. A 2022 CarGurus survey found that 35 percent of new car buyers expressed an interest in purchasing a hybrid, but only 13 percent eventually did. EVs ain’t cheap Price is another EV purchase risk that is comparable to EV range.

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EV Central

AUGUST 19, 2023

What’s the worst car you’ve driven? If you furnish a car with fancy materials, features and tech so it looks the goods on the website and in the showroom, many gullible folk are blinded by the glitter and sign on the dotted line without even test driving. Ergo, the Seres 3 price shocks me next to these rivals.

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EV Central

AUGUST 23, 2023

This setup is shared with dual motor versions of the (much cheaper) Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Kia EV6. On entering the car, this orb glows like an intricately weaved electrical hob (if you choose orange/red as your ambient light). Turn the car on and this entertaining sphere rolls around to reveal your drive-by-wire gear selector.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Australians are increasingly considering an EV as their next family car, but just how practical is the current crop on our market, and do they represent good value for money? Not cheap, but there still feels like decent value here. Service intervals are annual or every 25,000km, and aren’t cheap for an EV.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

” my neighbour asks, his eyebrow-raised glare locked on my seven-seat Kia EV9 GT-Line. ” He curses something blasphemous, shakes his head… “For a bloody Kia?” A mid-spec EV9 Earth is around $120,000 in the traffic, while the entry-level Air is a comparatively cheap $107,000.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 23, 2023

Originating as an offshoot of Detroit’s street racing scene, Woodward Avenue went from being a locale famous for lavish homes to one known for car dealerships, aftermarket part shops, and catching a whiff of burnt rubber.& When selected, the car will warn you that you’re not supposed to drive something this loud on public roads.

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