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2024 Volvo EX30 review: Bargain prestige small SUV shines across the board as a genuine rival for Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3

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Volvo’s EX30 is the fastest vehicle the marque’s ever produced, yet somehow doubles as a sensible, economical small SUV costing a smidge over $70,000 in its highest spec. Size-wise it’s a stubby holder shorter than a Hyundai Kona EV small SUV, and it’s indeed a compact looking thing in the metal.

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2023 Kia Niro GT-Line review: Kia’s small SUV EV put to the seven-day family test

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It’s a more sober and rational small family SUV boasting decent cabin space, long electric range, fast charging, premium features and smart tech. Kia asks $66,590 plus on-roads for the entry-level Niro S EV (about $70,600 drive-away), while our test Niro GT-Line EV is $72,360 plus charges, or some $76,500 drive away.

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VW unveils Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid concept SUV at Detroit show; 70 mpge; previewing 7-seater SUV in 2016

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Volkswagen is unveiling a five-seater Cross Coupe GTE plug-in hybrid at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit as a preview to its new seven-seater mid-size SUV due to enter production at the end of 2016. The GTE acronym generally applies to all sporty Volkswagen models with a high-tech plug-in hybrid drivetrain.

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2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Why driving Toyota’s first electric car on dirt is like chucking a Giraffe in a pool … Really

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EV Central plugged in to find out. The Model Y will travel further, though, claiming 533km between charges, compared to the Toyota’s 411km. While its set up for DC fast charging, it’s limited to 150kW. There’s also dual-zone climate, a 12.3-inch Or is the bZ4X too little, too late? SCORE: 3.7/5

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2024 Toyota BZ4X FWD review: The Captain Sensible alternative to a Tesla Model Y

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Toyota’s debut EV is firmly middle-of-the-road in terms of price, size, range, performance, charge speed and features. In the medium SUV EV space, rivals include our runaway best-seller Tesla Model Y , but also the more visually-striking Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6. inch infotainment, dual zone climate and a power tailgate.

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2024 Peugeot e-2008 review: Is this affordable European electric SUV a true rival to the Tesla Model Y and BYD Atto 3?

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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 charging like for the Peugeot e-2008?

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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As tested, our e-2008 GT small SUV is over $67,000 to drive-away in Queensland. You’re a smart little SUV. This SUV is small for such money, and I’m struggling to see how it’ll work as our family car. Day 3 – Home charging 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Little things adding personality.

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