EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder. It might sound obvious, but the latest models have been designed to far outperform their petrol and diesel predecessors. You can pick up an SUV, saloon or estate that’ll keep on going for another decade. Renault ZOE Z.E.40

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MARCH 27, 2024

The final diesel-powered model was an XC90, a large SUV with a turbocharged inline 2-liter four-cylinder engine, which rolled off its production line yesterday in Torslanda, Sweden. In the US, diesel never had the same traction, due the abundance of cheap gas. Petrol-burning engines are soon to see the same fate.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

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 most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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My Energi

AUGUST 18, 2023

It might sound obvious, but the latest models have been designed to far outperform their petrol and diesel predecessors. The EVs of today, which include those on our list, have excellent ranges, impressive durability and are cheap to maintain thanks to fewer moving parts. Need something a little bigger for motorway journeys?

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Whether it’s the Pick Up concept or SUV, all five Fiat EVs are heavily inspired by the styling of the original Panda 4×4 (1983-1992) that was penned by legendary Italian stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro. Fiat Concept SUV. That explains the rugby ball-shaped displays, steering wheel and roof on the Mega Panda. Fiat Concept Camper.

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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 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. Basics : EV, SUV, 5 seats, FWD.

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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

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards.

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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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EV Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Toyota’s launched its first EV in Australia, the $66,000 BZ4X medium SUV landing with a slightly cheaper price than expected. Regardless, that’s still $26,000 over the cheapest petrol Toyota RAV4. But boy it ain’t 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

JANUARY 2, 2023

It won’t be cheap, but Audi’s e-Tron GT and its more potent RS e-Tron GT sibling promise big performance. But it’s what’s beneath the skin that promises to tempt plenty of people out of the big-powered petrol engines that have dominated at this end of the market. Audi e-Tron GT quattro. It arrives early in the year. BYD Dolphin.

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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

JANUARY 15, 2024

Kia EV9 Earth – $106,500 Kia EV9 The long-awaited Kia EV9 has at last landed in Australia, with the sizeable three-row, seven-seat SUV putting family friendly electric motoring squarely on the table. It’s big, boxy and stuffed full of tech, and — in its flagship GT-Line grade — is faster than most petrol-powered hot hatches.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

4, the Q4 e-Tron will be available in a regular SUV body style or a sleeker Sportback, each with a 77kWh battery. It’s the former that will show up first but the latter is more interesting because as a mid-sized SUV it would provide more firepower against the Tesla Model Y. Sharing its architecture with the Volkswagen ID.3

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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 said, I stand by my belief I’d be happier with a comfier, rangier EV6 Air and then buy a fun petrol toy with the money saved.

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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. With our comical current petrol prices, a decent Taycan inclusion is a three-year Chargefox subscription. 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS.

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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. Against mid-sized SUVs from Hyundai and Kia the Model Y makes more sense. But it loses points for its lack of gear in its base guise and the compromises of starting with a platform that was designed for petrol. Sure, there are cheaper options.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

It’s supercar fast, yes, but it won’t give you the satisfying tingles of a petrol-powered AMG great. They may not look cheap on paper, but you really don’t feel hard done by thanks to the sumptuous interiors and drive quality. The imminent arrival of the EQE SUV version. That said, 3.5 seconds (3.3

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

You know, the small SUV we panned at its July 2021 launch for its “poor value proposition” Our review , in short, suggested you’d be almost out of your mind to buy one. A petrol MX-30 Astina’s over $46,000 drive-away. I think you should buy a Mazda MX-30 Electric … and I’ve not even been drinking.

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Cars That Think

JANUARY 23, 2023

EVs ain’t cheap Price is another EV purchase risk that is comparable to EV range. It is true that there are some EVs that will soon appear in the competitive price range of ICE vehicles like the low-end GM EV Equinox SUV presently priced around $30,000 with a 280-mile range. A Tesla caught up in a mudslide in Silverado Canyon, Calif.,

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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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EV Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

A mid-spec EV9 Earth is around $120,000 in the traffic, while the entry-level Air is a comparatively cheap $107,000. You could buy an EV9 Air, then something like a petrol Kia Cerato hatch as a second car with the money saved. For you NSW lot, it’s $140,200. The Earth, meanwhile, trumps all with 512km range.

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