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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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All models have dual motors for four-wheel drive capability and the F-150 Lightning sells from about US$50K (minus taxes and on-road costs), which is US$10K more than it launched at. Kia Tasman An artist’s render of Kia’s ute. Turns out that ute will be called the Kia Tasman and will launch in Australia in 2025.

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India stays No. 3 spot in global car sales but Japan fast closing the gap | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

” But if one were to include exports and small commercial vehicles and vans, Japan has a sizeable lead over India. Also, with the likes of Hyundai, Kia, Renault-Nissan and Volkswagen-Skoda upping the ante on exports, India is set to play a bigger global role in the years to come. in 2023 with volumes of 5.45

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

Charged EVs

Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. It’s been on sale in Europe for a year, as has the Cargo commercial-van variant. Ford, Hyundai, Kia, and GM will all launch vehicles into that segment over the next couple of years. and Canadian markets in the second half of next year.

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Benz’s $155k EQV electric people mover arrives

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The EQV’s not cheap, but lately every new car price announcement – prestige brand; EV or combustion – has us thinking the same thing. An eight-seat electric Mercedes-Benz people mover is available in the shape of the eVito Tourer – a more fleet-focused offering costing from $116,115 plus LCT and on-roads.

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New EV electric car calendar

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ACE-EV X1 Transformer – Australian-based start-up plans a small range of affordable EVs focused on light commercial duties. $5 It’ll be more expensive than a regular Transit but with lower running costs. Kia EV6 – 800V electrical architecture and radical new styling for Kia’s first ground-up EV.

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The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023

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It won’t be cheap, but Audi’s e-Tron GT and its more potent RS e-Tron GT sibling promise big performance. Even in regular e-Tron GT guise (at $181,700 before on-road costs) there’s up to 390kW/640Nm to play with. Priced from $82,900 before on-road costs, the iX1 also offers a claimed 438km of WLTP range. Kia EV6 GT.

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Convincing Consumers To Buy EVs

Cars That Think

One Bloomberg study found 341 miles was the average range desired, while Deloitte Consulting’s 2022 Global Automotive Consumer Study found US consumers want to be able to travel 518 miles on a fully charged battery in a BEV that costs $50,000 or less. EVs ain’t cheap Price is another EV purchase risk that is comparable to EV range.

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