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EV Central
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Toyota has taken covers off its electric bZ Concept compact SUV, looking near production ready and primed to be an EV version of the next-generation C-HR. Revealed at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the bZ Concept joins the Tesla-fighting bZ3 electric sedan revealed last month and bZ4X electric SUV due on-sale in Australia in 2023.
Baua Electric
APRIL 20, 2024
Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced auto manufacturers to re-evaluate their strategies and focus on profitable markets rather than throw good money after bad ones. SUVs lead the charge At the joint press briefing, Nissan and Renault both announced the development of four new products between the two brands.
EV Central
JULY 4, 2023
Sure, it’d be a gamble fraught with charging uncertainty. But Europe’s embraced EVs faster and more enthusiastically than we Aussies, so surely the charging infrastructure is more commonplace, reliable, cheaper and efficient? A stuck charging cable. Holiday days planned around EV charging. Charging is Easy!
EV Central
JANUARY 19, 2023
Audi is re-introducing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Australian line-up from mid-2023 in the form of the Q5 55 TFSI e luxury medium SUV. It can be charged at up to 7.2kW AC for a full charge in around 2.5 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e. 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e. Both versions will come with a 195kW/370Nm 2.0-litre
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.
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. Quoted charge speed is 350kW, but our previous tests suggest under 250kW is more realistic.
EV Central
JULY 10, 2022
Despite no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity – something available on the three rivals – Tesla’s in-house connectivity does a remarkably good job of interacting with a phone, even integrating a calendar and dishing up one of the tastiest navigation systems we’ve experienced. inch touchscreen has Android Automotive embedded.
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