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 Niro has seating for five in what is officially a compact SUV body. But it’s spacious by compact SUV standards.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if I told you that you could secure a European electric SUV for less than $60k, with any and every feature you might want or need, and with essentially no wait time for delivery? The brand positions its e-2008 as a city-friendly SUV, which it certainly is. What is powering the Peugeot e-2008? But it’s also no long-distance tourer.

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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. They’re a big improvement on the Ioniq 5’s slightly cheap looking and feeling doors.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Mercedes-AMG EQS53 575km: BMW iX M60, $222,900 With 455kW and 1100Nm on tap, the iX M60 is the first electric SUV to receive the hallowed BMW ‘M’ treatment. Damn good range from its whopping 112kWh battery too. Damn good range from its whopping 112kWh battery too. kWh battery for solid range. kWh battery for solid range.

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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. built Atlas 3-row SUV, a vehicle large enough that North America will be its single largest market. Whatever it is, it won’t be cheap Defining the ID.Buzz as a vehicle is difficult. Then VW launched the U.S.-built So the U.S.

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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Now, with the GV70 Electrified it steps into a new and important sales battlefield, the world of premium SUVs that are also EVs. 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. Ride and handling.

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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. It’s also by far the largest, utilising the 800-Volt E-GMP architecture in a large SUV body designed to accommodate up to seven people. It will instantly catapult Kia into the luxury SUV air occupied by big name luxury brands.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Other members of the family will be a shooting brake-style wagon that should resemble the Concept CLA Class, plus two SUVs. Their WLTP standard driving range will be “more than 750km” Adding 400km of range will take only 15 minutes, it’s claimed (when connected to a powerful DC fast charger, obviously).

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

Overview FIRST times can be awkward but thankfully, Toyota’s first electric vehicle – the new bZ4X SUV – comes across as a pretty confident first go at the whole EV thing. It isn’t cheap, though – check the Toyota website to see the costs for your own circumstances. Choose FWD, and the 0-100km/h time is 7.5

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Benz says the people mover’s 110kW DC charging capacity allows top-ups from 10 to 80 percent in approximately 45 minutes when using a rapid charger. The EQV’s not cheap, but lately every new car price announcement – prestige brand; EV or combustion – has us thinking the same thing. Value versus its rivals?

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Same for the door rests, although the too-thin recycled material door cards feel too cheap for this price car. Besides, with not-cheap 275/35R21 Pirelli P-Zero tyres wrapping 21-inch forged aluminium wheels, I’d be in no rush to burn them up. Nothing says performance playtime quite like one of these.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2023

No new electric vehicle sold in Australia is cheap, but the BYD Atto 3 is definitely among the most affordable. It’s a compact SUV similar in size to a Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30 or Toyota Corolla Cross. BYD Atto 3 boot is sizeable for a compact SUV. Basics: EV, 5 seats, 5 doors, small SUV, FWD. Price: $51,011.35

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EV Central

AUGUST 19, 2023

The Seres 3 SUV. Beyond that, it was the Seres 3’s poor drive experience, unresolved technology features, its failure to accept DC charge without explanation and bunny hop-inducing regeneration that has landed it top on my Wall of Shame. No, I’d not heard of one either. It’s either Arctic blizzard or nothing at all.

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2022

The full Taycan range now stretches to eight, the quasi-wagon/SUV Cross Turismo in its 4, 4S and Turbo also available. Not cheap, but it ups the racy ambience. DC charging : 270kW, CCS combo plug. Alas, unlike other markets, we’re not receiving a GTS version of it. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS. 0-100km/h : 3.7

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

Striking thing, this electric SUV-cum-wagon. I bet the brakes would take a pasting, and those 21-inch Michelin Pilot Sport 4s aren’t going to be cheap to replace after a few track sessions. That’s what they call this colour. It’s an extra $3295, but this matte hero hue is peak ‘look at me!’ You first notice its fat rear arches.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

For those who do need a rapid charge, Mercedes claims the EQE adds 250km driving range in 15 minutes using a DC ultra-rapid charger, thanks to a 170kW charge rate. They may not look cheap on paper, but you really don’t feel hard done by thanks to the sumptuous interiors and drive quality. Ride and handling Very traditional Benzy.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

None of this quartet is cheap, but all are towards the value end of the EV market. For those hitting the road for a big drive it’s the DC fast charging that is the key metric – and that’s where the Kia and Hyundai fight back. Against mid-sized SUVs from Hyundai and Kia the Model Y makes more sense. hours (Tesla), 7.0

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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. Handling and balance are impressive without the GV60 ever feeling properly fun, and it doesn’t take much for this heavy (2160kg) SUV to get its tyres tweeting.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

We’ll limit our top five to under $100,000 – no small sum, but these days families have had to make peace with combustion SUVs, dual-cab utes and people movers costing $60,000 and upwards. Not cheap, but there still feels like decent value here. Budget is, of course, a huge factor.

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