EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

Whereas the original Niro was available as a regular hybrid , a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and a battery electric vehicle (EV), the new model does without the PHEV option. 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. Range : 460km (WLTP).

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

For many, it’s the primary barrier preventing an electric car commitment. 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. Range anxiety. So just how far can you travel between charges?

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EV Central

MARCH 7, 2024

Toyota’s our largest brand by a distance, and while late to market with its first full EV, the BZ4X’s arrival validates the electric car revolution to many a sceptic. 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.

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Drive EV

MARCH 19, 2021

For too long the price difference between petrol and electric models is has been too high, in some cases up to £10,000. This move by the government may see this gap narrow as car brands aim to make their models eligible for the grant. Here are 5 great electric cars that are still eligible for the £2,500 grant.

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Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

We said, ‘Let’s take a British farm vehicle and turn it into a luxury SUV for the American market,’ ” Wallace recounts during my tour of E.C.D.’s Born Free or “ Daktari ”—a typical SUV buyer might run screaming after five minutes in this crude, jouncy beast. liter petrol engine. After every beer, it sounded like a better idea.”.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Sales of electric cars almost tripled in 2023 and Aussies had more models than ever to choose from. As well as new models from heavy EV hitters such as Tesla, BYD, Polestar and Volvo, there will be a raft of traditional brands jumping on board the electric car race. Toyota, Volkswagen and Subaru are chief among them.

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EV Central

JUNE 21, 2022

Effectively an SUV version of the Model 3 that is by far the top selling EV in Australia, the mid-sized Model Y has been eagerly awaited as electric car interest grows. As the Model 3 has done, the Model Y is also poised to tempt buyers from traditional petrol- and diesel-powered SUVs. seconds to reach 100km/h.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

Model 3 vs EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Ioniq 5: There’s a sub-$80K sweet spot in the electric car market – and it’s not relying on price alone to tempt buyers. Then there’s Kia’s EV6 , the first ground-up electric car from the Korean brand. It’s an unbranded system designed in-house by Tesla, but it’s a quality bit of audio kit.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Volkswagen CEO says "Future belongs to electric cars," has gained German government support for development. However," he continued, "If carmakers decide not to take advantage of this offer, AFS Trinity intends to raise the funds to begin modifying existing hybrids or manufacture its own 150 mpg SUVs and, eventually, 250 mpg sedans.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Australians are increasingly considering an EV as their next family car, but just how practical is the current crop on our market, and do they represent good value for money? That said, despite being classified a compact SUV, it’s impressively roomy inside with seating for five. Budget is, of course, a huge factor.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The Volt is, and always has been, more than than an electric car. Lutz, who retired earlier this year, called the car Detroits "moon shot" and an attempt to wrest the mantle of innovation back from the Japanese. GM will leapfrog Toyota and Honda by providing an electric car to the masses by the end of next year.

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