Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2010

The journey data gathered is already showing that the current generation of vehicles are cheap to run as well as being comparable to petrol and diesel vehicles for speed, ease of use and daily journey distance. million (US$11.9-million) million) year-long Government scheme. The average charge time per i-MiEV vehicle is two hours.

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EV Central

MARCH 29, 2025

The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvos petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin its an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. Kicking off the range is the Plus Twin Motor, which lists at $124,990.

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EV Central

MAY 31, 2025

The newly arrived version of GWMs largest ute now comes with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that can run purely on electricity but with the backup of a petrol engine for added thrust and long distance touring. But the petrol-electric drivetrain is the real appeal of the Cannon Alpha PHEV. GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has a 14.6-inch

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Hence Benzs tuning arm is in the process of replacing traditional V8s with plug-in hybrids. litre turbo-petrol engine combined with two e-motors, a nine-speed wet multi-plate clutch auto and all-wheel drive. Like the car itself, they’re not cheap. But this time its revolution not evolution. Out goes the old 4.0-litre

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Another negative is its DC charging port is the Japanese CHAdeMO plug, which isnt always found at public stations. There are range extender versions with a little two-cylinder petrol engine, but city dwellers should target the full EV. We once ran one from full to completely empty, and it managed a perfectly as-claimed 450km.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A quick search on Auto Trader brings up more than 8,500 results for used BEVs and nearly 7,000 results for used plug-in hybrids, spanning 33 manufacturers and hundreds of models – from hatchbacks and hybrids to coupes and convertibles. 40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder.

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2025

But does its cheap price – from $45,888 before on-roads – equate to decent value? Leapmotor is a box fresh Chinese brand on our shores, marketed by auto giant Stellantis (Jeep, Peugeot, RAM, etc.), and lands with the C10 medium SUV. A Malaysian TikToker provides the answer. Tesla Model Y rival? Not on this first try. inch effort.

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My Energi

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

For all the media hype around people potentially switching back to petrol or ditching the thought of an EV, it is important to remember that this is still very much a supply-constrained market. By the end of 2022, more than 1.1 The SMMT forecasts that the next 1.1 million will be registered in the next two years, with more than 2.2

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 16, 2009

CO 2 conversion to hydrocarbons over catalysts has been known for several decades but has been shown very little research and development attention, as other technologies have been much cheaper and efficient in yielding cheap oil. Earlier post.). Scott Shaw. Earlier post.).

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Mitsubishi does plug-in hybrids (like in the Outlander ), Toyota does conventional hybrids (like the RAV4 ), and Nissan does e-Power. And that means it’s not cheap. This is Nissan’s take on an electrified, but not full EV, future. What does the Nissan X-Trail e-Power cost? What do you get in the Nissan X-Trail e-Power?

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EV Central

MARCH 8, 2023

It doesn’t matter if you plug your EV into a charger that supplies more power than your car can accept, the car will sort it out. Equally, if you plug it into a 350kW charger, the car may not be capable of accepting that much charging power. AC/DC EV charging In the brochure you may have noticed mentions of AC and DC charging.

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EV Central

MARCH 9, 2024

The five-seat mid-sized SUV has the segment-dominating Tesla Model Y vaguely in its crosshairs, although it could also provide an EV tempter against petrol-powered fare – including the Subaru Forester. But good luck finding a plug out here! Subarus are known for being a little bit adventurous – except this one’s an EV.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It steers like a proper car, its pleasantly silent most of the time thanks to its seamless plug-in hybrid technology – unlike every other ute in history – it doesnt feel overly cheap or horribly nasty inside, its spacious in the rear and comfortable in the front, and, for a ute, it doesnt even ride too badly.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It steers like a proper car, its pleasantly silent most of the time thanks to its seamless plug-in hybrid technology – unlike every other ute in history – it doesnt feel overly cheap or horribly nasty inside, its spacious in the rear and comfortable in the front, and, for a ute, it doesnt even ride too badly.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MARCH 16, 2025

Like Fuel Stations – Like fueling a diesel tractor at a petrol pump, fast charging enables users to charge rapidly and get back on the road. Benefits of Home Charging Convenient – Owners can simply plug in when they arrive home and do not require special fuelling arrangements done in advance.

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EV Central

APRIL 30, 2025

Mitsubishi has announced its updated 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid will be treated to an Australian-specific suspension and steering tune. litre four-cylinder petrol engine that’s combined with a CVT carries over unchanged, while the flagship GSR trim is dropped temporarily. READ MORE: Shock! No, this is not April 1!

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EV Central

MAY 12, 2025

In my daft, nostalgic brain a Mini should cost peanuts, have a tiny petrol motor, weigh as much as a Coke can (and the crash resistance: Ed), have three pedals and gear stick, and be built by a chap called Reg in Oxford, England. Neither is cheap. Its the patriotic purist in me. Which, incidentally, are still made in Oxford.

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EV Central

JULY 20, 2024

2024 MG MG4 XPower review: In all the hoo-hah about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N , Tesla Model 3 Performance and Kia EV6 GT , the fourth member of the battery electric go-fast family has been a little bit forgotten. So here’s a reminder for you folks. The XPower ticks all the boxes. 2024 MG4 XPower. It will cost you $59,990 drive-away. 2024 MG4 XPower.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

Whereas the original Niro was available as a regular hybrid , a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and a battery electric vehicle (EV), the new model does without the PHEV option. But whereas the EV6 is based on a dedicated EV architecture, the Niro relies on an ICE platform to allow for the petrol engine for the hybrid model. inches in diameter.

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EV Central

JUNE 13, 2025

Hyundai’s cheapest EV, the Inster , isn’t at cheap as some. But it makes up for it with a big personality – and the most efficient EV running we’ve ever experienced. The all-electric newcomer is bursting with look-at-me styling and backs it up with some fun driving dynamics. But there are no airbags in the rear.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

The Ferrari 296 GTB is the brands latest plug-in hybrid and also the first Ferrari-badged car to use a V6. So is the 296 GTB the perfect solution for those who want the fun and fury of a highly strung Italian sports car powered by petrol, but with the dual persona of being able to soak up some EV silence? Well, a partial EV, anyway.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The BYD ute will kick off with a plug-in hybrid system that pairs a 1.5-litre litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The BYD ute will kick off with a plug-in hybrid system that pairs a 1.5-litre

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My Energi

AUGUST 18, 2023

1] Used plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) also grew in popularity, with sales up 11%. Indeed, as a percentage of total used car sales, plug-in vehicles comprise less than 2% of transactions. It might sound obvious, but the latest models have been designed to far outperform their petrol and diesel predecessors. In short, no.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2025

Sales of EVs took a breather in 2024. But an influx of new models in 2025 looks set to propel Australian electric car sales to new heights. As well as familiar big name brands bolstering their EV offerings a raft of new brands is set to significantly increase the cars we have on offer. Here are all the new EVs you can expect in Australia in 2025.

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EV Central

JULY 26, 2024

It’s long been the pinnacle of luxury and now Rolls-Royce has begun its journey shunning petrol in favour of electricity. By the end of the decade every Rolls-Royce isn’t that leaves the famous Goodwood factory will be powered solely by electrons. The Rolls-Royce Spectre is the first of its kind. inch central infotainment screen.

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Green Charging

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

We do not want to waste money on cheap, low-quality commodities. At home, where it is the easiest, involves using a standard EV plug to charge the car. Many users may opt to simply charge from a standard 3 pin plug socket. DC fast chargers also vary in prices depending on the plug type. Why cheaper? We want to save money.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

A Type 2 CCS plug on a five-metre cable and domestic socket charging cable are included, but Benz no longer offers a complimentary Chargefox public charging subscription. Electric range (WLTP) is strong: 508km, 462km and 435km respectively. In the metal it very much looks a compact alternative to its big brother EQS. What don’t you get?

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Due in the second quarter, the BYD Seal U is available globally as a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) and a fully electric model. The first of the BYD utes will be a plug-in hybrid that mates a 1.5-litre The first of the BYD utes will be a plug-in hybrid that mates a 1.5-litre Toyota, Volkswagen and Subaru are chief among them.

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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. Model 3 vs EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Ioniq 5: There’s a sub-$80K sweet spot in the electric car market – and it’s not relying on price alone to tempt buyers. That’s something we wanted to anaylse with this exclusive four-way test. Sure, there are cheaper options.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

You can, in the genuinely sexy shape of the Peugeot e-2008 — the all-electric version of the brand’s impressive ICE-powered small SUV, having done away with the petrol motor in favour of a small-ish battery and a front-mounted electric motor. So, how does it stack up against its very solid competition? But it’s not necessarily a bad thing.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Much has been achieved through fakery – ‘petrol’ engine note and gear shifts included – but there’s been no reason to hide this. This would be typical of most track sessions with a petrol performance car, really. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N I’m happy to report there’s three big ticks awarded.

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

This report covers some of the quirkier, real-life findings our family experienced over seven days of EV6 GT life. That’s what they call this colour. There’s something far more reassuring when getting in the $72,590 Kia EV6 Air and seeing 528km range remaining. Adjust seats. Where’s my electric control? That’s daft acceleration. The ton is up in 3.5

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Unlike the recently launched Genesis GV60 – which is built on a bespoke EV architecture – the GV70 Electrified takes the familiar underpinnings of a GV70 running on petrol or diesel and adapts them to EV life. When a new player in the market, like Genesis, comes along, it really has to focus on body snatching.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 17, 2009

The company is currently focusing on plans to plug the gap between the current market and a future when electric cars hit the mainstream, by converting Lotus Elises and Volkswagen (VW) Golfs to electric power. Mobility Management Diverse Links Right menu Not logged in Username Password Not registered? Forgot your password?

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2022

Not cheap, but it ups the racy ambience. Pity the Porsche Taycan buyer, if you can. Not only is the waiting list so long they’ll struggle to get in one before 2023, but the range is so exhaustive it’s terribly hard to decide which one to pick. Porsche will tell you this new Taycan GTS is an antidote for any procrastinators.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Now, people are used to cellphone subscription plans and plugging the phone into the wall at night, Mr. Thesen reasoned, so a switch to electric cars would also be manageable. Analysts are sanguine about this kind of thing becoming more common — someday. In effect, cars would be acting like tiny power stations. We will own the battery.

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2025

From April 1 2025, it, like every other plug-in hybrid (PHEV), will no longer be considered a zero or low emissions vehicle under fringe benefits tax (FBT) law. Its driven Aussies into plug-in hybrids if theyre not prepared to go full EV. litre turbo four-cylinder petrol allied with an electric motor and 10.9kWh battery.

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