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Volvo XC40 Recharge and Polestar 2: EV cousins offer different takes on “premium”

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Volvo and its Chinese parent Geely are very serious about selling cars that plug in. In 2019, Volvo launched the XC40 compact crossover, a boxy but stylish compact SUV with a 2.0-liter In 2019, Volvo launched the XC40 compact crossover, a boxy but stylish compact SUV with a 2.0-liter Volvo’s first EV.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

EV Central

Hyundai Kona Electric 472km: Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo, $283,000 The adventurous Taycan, the Cross Turismo , has SUV-like plastic body add-ons, wagon-esque rear, more cabin space and higher ground clearance, plus 93.4 Not cheap, but a 95kWh battery, 446km range and 150kW DC fast charging are wins. kWh battery for solid range.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

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. READ MORE: EV calendar: Every new electric car arriving in 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027 READ MORE: Every electric ute and pick-up coming soon!

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Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024

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Volvo has unveiled its EX90 large SUV, a pure electric replacement for the seven-seat XC90. In range-topping Twin Motor Performance guise it boasts dual electric motors with 380kW/910Nm and up to 600km range from its 111kWh (107kW useable) battery. 2024 Volvo EX90 seven-seat electric SUV with 14.5-inch

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The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz

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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. Its 66.5kWh battery is good for 371km range.

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