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First pictures of Hyundai’s Inster compact electric SUV. Could this be Australia’s cheapest EV?

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Hyundai has revealed its new sub-compact electric SUV will be called Inster, with promised range up to 355km on the WLTP test cycle. The Inster shares dimensions and much of its design with the petrol-powered Hyundai Casper, a model sold in Korea since 2021. Pixel graphics make up the EV’s turn signals and tail lamps.

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Iain Curry’s best electric car of 2023: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

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The Queensland heatwave and festive poolside cocktails have triggered my fun side, ensuring the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N is my pick of 2023’s EVs. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N being naughty. It’s over double the price of the highest-spec petrol-powered Hyundai i30N: a seriously good value benchmark hot hatch.

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Should you rent an EV for a family holiday?

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Rent a petrol or diesel car for your holidays. In many places, electric cars are cheaper to rent than equivalent petrol cars. And as Europcar says on its website: Save on Petrol! Best of all, I’d rented a Hyundai Kona Electric : an EV I like very much. ” If you read no further, heed this advice.

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Skoda reveals $40,000 Epiq entry-level electric SUV launching in 2025

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But it’s yet to be confirmed and also faces potential naming issues because Hyundai uses the Epiq badge with its electric Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 models. Measuring in at around 4100mm long the Epiq will be shorter than the Yeti but offer lots more interior space thanks to the lack of petrol engine or transmission. 2025 Skoda Epiq.

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Genesis Electrified G80 review: Big limousine goes electric

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Now the most opulent vehicle from the Hyundai-owned luxury brand on offer in Australia is available as an all-electric model that evolves its limousine DNA. Fresh wheels, bumpers and grille give the Electrified G80 a smoother aerodynamic profile as well as creating some visual differentiation from the petrol versions.

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Is It Economical to Convert ICE Car to Electric Car Using Conversion Kit

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Lower Fuel Expenses Electric cars often incur reduced fuel costs since electricity is usually less expensive than petrol or diesel. Conversion kits are categorised as either AC (alternating current) or DC (direct current) depending on the type of motor they employ. Although DC kits are less priced, they might not be as effective.

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Electric Cars in India 2021

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Especially from the last 2 years, India’s electric vehicle sales are increasing even faster than petrol prices. The car can be charged in 45 min with dc fast charger and 13 hrs with a slow charger. Hyundai Kona EV. Hyundai Kona EV is the first long-range electric car launched in India. Electric Cars in India list .

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