EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

Mercedes-Benz’s new EQE is the luxury brand’s all-electric E-Class alternative. As Benz’s fleet transitions to full electrification (2030 is the current target), the stalwart E-Class as we know it is on borrowed time. The high voltage battery gets a separate and class-leading ten-year, 250,000km warranty.

Mercedes 95

Mercedes Range Re-Charge Charging 95

EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

It’s mind-blowing, if not quite in the re-wire brain territory of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. Very cool and ideal to charge phones, your laptop, coffee machine, widescreen TV or even bar fridge. The Kia can handle 230kW charge speed, but I’ve no ultra rapid charger within 70km of my home, so 50kW it is. The ton is up in 3.5

Kia 91

Kia Electric Vehicles Vehicles Re-Charge 91

EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

None of this quartet is cheap, but all are towards the value end of the EV market. The $6000 Plus pack brings a panoramic sunroof, full power operation of the front seats, heated rear seats and wireless phone charging. Dual digital displays also dominate the dash, while there’s smart key entry, navigation and wireless phone charging.

Kia 91

Kia Hyundai Australia Tesla 91

EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 Price: $87,800 ($90,700 with seven-seat option) plus on-roads Range: 371km Max charge rate: 100kW Boot space: 130L (seven seats); 465L (rear row folded) If we swerve people movers, the Benz EQB mid-size SUV is the only fully electric seven-seater on sale in Australia. You can drive one away for a whisker under $100k.

Kia 105

Kia Hyundai Mercedes Tesla 105