EV Central

MARCH 17, 2024

Chinese-owned MG is hatching a cheaper sibling to its current all-electric MG 4 that will share tech but be priced from less than €20,000 ($33,000) when it makes its debut in 2025. In-car tech should match the larger MG 3 with a seven-inch digital instrument cluster combined with a large 10.25-inch READ MORE: Park that Toyota Yaris!

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EV Central

JANUARY 13, 2025

Bold three-row Hyundai Ioniq 9 blends luxury, space and advanced EV tech but the big Korean wont come cheap Sold alongside the petrol, turbo-diesel and LPG engines that are offered globally, the new EV version will also be available alongside the existing Staria Hybrid that was launched back in February 2024.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The new Mitsubishi Triton is joining the petrol-electric plug-in hybrid rush alongside the 2024 BYD ute and 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. The P2 system incorporates a 48v electric traction motor and related tech as a module between an existing engine and transmission and allows pure electric driving via a disconnect clutch.

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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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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2025

But does its cheap price – from $45,888 before on-roads – equate to decent value? The dashboard is very minimalist, but something of a tech marvel. It presents very well inside for a medium electric SUV with over 400km range, and the inclusions and tech look excellent value for just over $50,000 drive-away.

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JANUARY 1, 2025

BYD is known for their electric powertrains, not so much for the ICEV tech. They do produce a lot of PHEVs, but that has more to do with the electric side of the powertrain and the flexibility it provides, rather than the ICE tech in them.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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. Based on F1 tech, it is power-focussed and able to cycle quickly and expel up to 150kW in 10 second bursts. But this time its revolution not evolution. SCORE: 3.5/5

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EV Central

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Yep, the sleek carbon-fibre two-seater utilises an electric motor teamed with petrol propulsion to create the radical McLaren W1 that has more power than an F1 car. Unsurprisingly, none of this tech and engineering excellence comes cheap, with the McLaren W1 priced from about £2 million in the UK.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

READ MORE: Nissan and Mitsubishi micro EVs are the cheap electric cars we need. Charging tech is unchanged compared to the Fiat 500e. It’ll have all the optional equipment, including a sound generator that mimics the exhaust note of petrol-burning Abarth engines of the past. It’ll top the Fiat Nuova 500e line-up.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2025

Theres also bold styling as part of the new EV direction and an anticipated influx of fresh tech to help the iX3 continue its sales success in the luxury class. With five seats and a tech-laden cabin the Sealion 7 looks set to shake up an increasingly busy mid-sized electric SUV segment. BYD Sealion 7 BYD Sealion 7. inch screens.

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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. But it’s the tech and comfort inside that could be a drawcard for the i7.

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EV Central

APRIL 30, 2025

litre four-cylinder petrol engine that’s combined with a CVT carries over unchanged, while the flagship GSR trim is dropped temporarily. No, this is not April 1! inch infotainment system that finally adds wireless Android Auto (wireless Apple CarPlay was already available). 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Sharing its basic layout and compact SUV body with the petrol-powered models that hit the market in 2023, the Chery Omoda 5 EV gets a unique front-end design that appears to improve aerodynamics. None of which will be cheap, the Polestar 3 is priced from $132,900 before on-roads. Renault Megane e-Tech 2024 Renault Megane E-Tech.

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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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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. 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. But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior.

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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. It all works effortlessly, nicely melding old school functionality with modern tech. It may sound gimmicky, but it works (Bentley uses the same tech) and makes for an incredible audio experience.

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Clean Car

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

They don’t care that its an end of line car with an older engine and a socket for a nokia 6310, its cheap and its better than what they are driving today. The pedants are methodical they start with a list of “must-have” attributes, such as it must have 7 seats, four-wheel drive and a towing capacity of 1600 kilos.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

inch infotainment screen with fingerprint scanner for personalised driver profiles is superb, and tech goodness comes with augmented reality navigation, Burmester 3D surround sound system, 360-degree camera and disco-like ambient lighting. Thankfully, the AMG 53 uses chrome vertical struts for better front end clout. Inside, a 12.8-inch

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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. It’s a huge challenge to create a performance EV to tug at the heart strings of enthusiast drivers, but through incredible tech and engineering Hyundai’s cracked it.

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EV Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

It’s big, boxy and stuffed full of tech, and — in its flagship GT-Line grade — is faster than most petrol-powered hot hatches. The Luxury is the cheaper of two RZ450e models, but that doesn’t actually make it cheap. But we reckon the mid-tier Earth might be the pick of the bunch. Maybe in the future.

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

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. You feel you’re in a special and exceptionally high-tech offering. Some fun back roads? Very much up for that. I set out and get amongst the twisties. Lovely attention to detail.

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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. Genesis GV70 Electrified: Value. One can only guess it’s there to keep you awake and lively on longer drives.

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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. It’s the most affordable, the briskest, the most efficient, has a sensible level of equipment – including the best tech across the car industry – and is fun to drive. Sure, there are cheaper options. It also mounts the most convincing case here.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

So, the used batteries are almost arbitrarily cheap since an arbitrarily large fraction of their cost of production can be loaded on their use in transportation. February 17, 2009 9:52 am Link Wireless transmission of electrical energy needs to be funded for effective liberty from petrol based fuel products to occur. — AH2 14.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. Don’t hold your breath for Australia… Chrysler luxury EV – now part of Stellantis, Chrysler has big EV plans, including a high-tech luxury EV that was previewed as a concept. Audi RS e-Tron GT.

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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. However, how long it takes to hit the break-even point depends on many factors , like the cost differential of a comparable ICE vehicle, depreciation, taxes, insurance costs, the cost of electricity/petrol in a region, whether charging takes place at home, etc.

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EV Central

JANUARY 29, 2025

2025 Renault 5 E-Tech – beauty in everyday things to boost our collective cheer. Because these Renault EVs are fun and beautiful and kinda cheap – and lots of folk are going to buy them. 2025 Renault 5 E-Tech cabin is a retro delight and rich with colour. 2025 Renault 4 E-Tech with electric lifestyle goodies.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Options are very limited for super-breeders needing more than five seats – although the Kia EV9 due late in 2023 will provide a tantalising option – but a huge advantage of going EV (if built on an electric vehicle-only platform) is roomier and smarter interior packaging compared to petrol and diesel vehicles.

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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. The sooner this tech gets sidelined the better. For you NSW lot, it’s $140,200.

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