Cheap Connect Re-Charge SUV 
EV Central
MAY 23, 2024
Kia has unveiled its EV3 compact SUV ahead of a confirmed Australian arrival in 2025. That includes a WLTP range up to 600km, V2L charging, a near-30-inch widescreen display, AI assistant, OTA updates, streaming services, advanced driver aids and the ability to personalise the dash and infotainment through the Kia Connect Store.
EV Central
OCTOBER 4, 2022
Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines.
EV Central
JULY 7, 2022
So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. The compact SUV sits under the EV6 from a pricing perspective. But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. The GT-Line also gets Kia’s first telematics system, known as Kia Connect. But it’s spacious by compact SUV standards.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
inch digital screens Wired Apple CarPlay/Android Auto Wireless phone charging Bluelink connected services Over-The-Air (OTA) software updates Positively, and unlike the Ioniq 5 Epiq, no digital side mirrors for this hottest of Ioniqs. Quoted charge speed is 350kW, but our previous tests suggest under 250kW is more realistic.
EV Central
JANUARY 3, 2023
And in case you’re wondering what BYD stands for, it’s Build Your Dreams, something spelled out on the back of the Atto 3. No new electric vehicle sold in Australia is cheap, but the BYD Atto 3 is definitely among the most affordable. BYD Atto 3 boot is sizeable for a compact SUV.
EV Central
JULY 10, 2022
None of this quartet is cheap, but all are towards the value end of the EV market. There are also 19-inch wheels and Polestar Connect that can automatically direct emergency services to the vehicle after a crash. Dual digital displays also dominate the dash, while there’s smart key entry, navigation and wireless phone charging.
EV Central
AUGUST 23, 2023
For a relatively new brand to our shores, Genesis dropping a compact electric SUV at well over $100,000 on the road is a confident flex. The charge port door also electrically rises with a gentle tap, while the GV60 can self-park using the smartkey. Not what we’ve come to expect from dedicated EV-platform cars. A brace of 12.3-inch
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