EV Central

DECEMBER 30, 2023

‘EV values plummet’ has been a regular headline in overseas media this year, as electric car resale values tumble in major markets like the US and UK. America and Europe have more mature EV markets than us, meaning thousands of pre-loved electric cars have popped up on their used car classifieds. Now we’re talking.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 5, 2024

The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona is a Detroit anomaly: it’s a passenger car in an age of trucks and SUVs, it’s battery-electric when U.S. The world’s “only” electric muscle car? Dodge bills the Charger as “the world’s first and only electric muscle car.” Dodge says the EVs that replace them will be just as noisy.

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Drive Electric

MAY 22, 2023

As more people choose to own Electric Vehicles (EVs) in New Zealand, it’s important for drivers to understand how and where to access reliable, efficient, EV-specific repair and maintenance services. How do I find a qualified mechanic to repair my electric vehicle in NZ? Why are EV repairs different from regular cars?

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Plug In India

JANUARY 5, 2022

By Abhishek & Kamlesh ​ In this episode of Electric Car watch, we will talk about Hyundai's sudden announcements regarding EV plans for India and if they can retain their market share in India by 2030. Launching an imported CKD kit in India was never a long term solution. There are two reasons. And Hyundai has to be prepared.

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Electric Auto Association

APRIL 22, 2021

Interest In EVs accelerates in Ohio BY TIM BENFORD: PRESIDENT OF DRIVE ELECTRIC DAYTON, PAST VICE-PRESIDENT OF ELECTRIC AUTO ASSOCIATION. We also had two private Kia Soul EV s on display and a Nissan LEAF. Jeffrey Pizza of White Allen Euro Group with Porsch Taycan.

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Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

Two themes emerged from the 2022 Chicago Auto Show: special edition vehicles and those powered by some sort of electricity. The special edition vehicles included trucks and SUVs sporting an array of accessories and trim kits, while cars and SUVs using electricity are continuing to grow more dominant by the day. BMW iX M60.

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

Snaring a Kia EV6 GT for test is like scoring F1 race day pit passes. Demand for these rapid electric GTs is off the charts, so car folk look at you wondering how many brown envelopes were handed over so you could jump the queue. Our more grown-up review of the flagship Kia EV is here. Where’s my electric control?

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

Kia has revealed much more about its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy for providing modular vehicles for last-mile delivery and other uses, potentially around the globe. They’ll be a growing and important piece as Kia targets sales of 1.6 Kia PBV Concepts EVs that look beyond the skateboard platform?

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Instead, it was more about dipping a toe in the electrified water and getting the Kia dealer network ready or the EV onslaught. So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s most affordable electric car. READ MORE: Electric car price war! That’s important because it makes it a viable well-specified alternative to petrol-powered hatchbacks such as the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia Cerato and Hyundai i30. That’s the car we’ve tested here.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 25, 2024

The other necessary piece, the V2H Enablement Kit, costs $5,600 and includes an inverter, a grid disconnect switch, and the 12-volt dark-start battery necessary to move the contactors in the case of a power outage. It’s good for charging at 19.2 kw AC, while discharge power from the unit is DC and peaks at 9.6

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Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

The 2022 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) is powered by a 2.5-liter That number jumps to 105 MPGe, or miles per gallon equivalent, when combining electricity and gasoline. MPGe is a measurement of how far a car can travel, electrically, on the same amount of energy as is contained in 1 gallon of gasoline.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 8, 2024

Kia has returned to the world’s leading electronics show CES after a five-year hiatus and with a bang. Kia’s PBV business will initially be based around the introduction of an all-new, modular vehicle, previewed by the Kia Concept PV5.

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EV Central

JULY 2, 2023

The Kia EV9 electric SUV is the latest in the expanding EV-branded family of electric cars. With all that in mind, read on for our Kia EV9 review. Price and features The Kia EV9 represents a giant leap for the Korean brand. It will instantly catapult Kia into the luxury SUV air occupied by big name luxury brands.

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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. Kia EV6 Polestar 2 Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. READ MORE: Every electric ute and pick-up coming soon! READ MORE: Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. V12 engine meets electric power for F1 pace. Subscribe now!

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Very closely related to the Ioniq 5 crossover SUV and Kia EV6 , it rides on the same E-GMP architecture, has the same 400V/800V ultra-fast charging capability, same (in Long Range guise) 77.4kWh battery and same 239kW/605Nm from its twin motors. That could be a coffee machine, fridge, electric bicycle, anything. Challenging angle?

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

For many, it’s the primary barrier preventing an electric car commitment. Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. Range anxiety. So just how far can you travel between charges?

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 13, 2024

Hyundai is expanding its “N” performance line with the new electric Ioniq 5 N, which will land as a 2025 model. It’s also around $5,000 more than the Kia EV6 GT, the closest rival to the Ioniq 5 N. The automaker recently priced the hot EV, making it the most expensive vehicle in its lineup in the United States.

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EV Central

JULY 21, 2023

The MG4 is the first electric car from the value-focused brand to be built on a dedicated EV architecture. The all-electric five-door hatchback is also one of the most affordable electric cars on the market, with prices starting at around $41,000 drive-away for the MG4 51 Excite tested here. It makes 125kW and 250Nm.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Market leader Toyota has launched its first electric vehicle in Australia, the bZ4X SUV, and priced it just $600 higher than the entry-level Tesla Model Y. READ MORE: Is Toyota’s BZ4X lease plan a stroke of genius, and are Tesla, Kia, Hyundai and others missing a trick? Both prices are before on-road costs.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 8, 2021

Unless, perhaps, you love electric vehicles (EVs). Last year was a wonderful time in the land of electric, environmentally-friendly motoring. More models, more interest, more availability and over 108,000 pure electric vehicles registered in the UK! Most practical – Kia Soul EV. seconds.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Hyundai has begun the US sales rollout of its Ioniq line of electrified vehicles, which come in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric variants. The Ioniq Hybrid boasts the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg) for a non-plug-in vehicle and the Ioniq Electric is the industry’s most efficient EV (136 mpge). Earlier post.)

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EV Central

JULY 29, 2023

2023 GWM Ora Extended Range review : How does the new budget-priced five-door hatch stack up against Australia’s cheapest electric cars?The The GWM Ora is one of the most affordable electric cars on the market. READ MORE: Electric car price war for Australia’s cheapest EV! There’s a 10.25-inch

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EV Central

JULY 21, 2023

The MG4 is the first electric car from the value-focused brand to be built on a dedicated EV architecture. The all-electric five-door hatchback is also one of the most affordable electric cars on the market, with prices starting at around $41,000 drive-away for the MG4 51 Excite tested here. It makes 125kW and 250Nm.

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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. litre four-cylinder turbo to electric propulsion.

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EV Central

JULY 26, 2023

EV Central’s 2023 Peugeot e-Partner review: The Peugeot e-Partner compact electric van adds another contender to the small but growing light commercial EV segment. It’s also the first battery electric model from the French brand in Australia, with three more EVs due before the end of 2024, including the larger e-Expert medium van.

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EV Central

MARCH 7, 2024

Barry went electric, didn’t he? 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. Hyundai and Kia should take note. Seen Toyota’s new ad? Bearded Baz is fair dinkum Aussie.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 22, 2009

earlier post ) has completed testing of an electric vehicle (EV) conversion solution on Kia’s “Morning” car model. The converted Kia achieved speeds of 100 mph and a range of 150 miles on a single charge, going from zero to sixty mph in six seconds. The price of the kit is $20,000 with a 16kWh power pack.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

2024 BYD Seal U rebranded BYD Sealion 6 ahead of Australian debut READ MORE: Beijing show: Stunning BYD Ocean-M is a rear-drive electric hot hatch based on an all-new platform It follows three BYD battery electric vehicles into the Aussie market – the Atto 3 , Dolphin and Seal – and will be followed by the BYD Shark PHEV ute before the end of 2024.

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EV Central

AUGUST 24, 2022

The Electrified G80 has the same 800V electrical system as the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 , with maximum charging capacity of 350kW. Similar in size to a BMW 5 Series or Mercedes E-Class (or soon-arriving EQE ), the Electrified G80 joins the Porsche Taycan as Australia’s only full electric large passenger cars.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

The latter shares the same powertrain as the base car, and of course includes more kit, while the pricier again GR Sport – from an ambitious $54,990 +ORC – features a more powerful hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. There’s a space-saver in the GXL, but the others have a tyre repair kit. The GXL and Koba variants run a 1.8-litre

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

But a desire to separate its identity from the electric Seal sedan prompted the change. But you won’t find a spare tyre, just a repair kit. The powertrain wants to run in electric-only (series hybrid mode) as much as possible, but the driver can choose parallel mode so the engine is on call, chiming in when more power is required.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2023

EV Central’s BMW iX1 review: It’s drifting into ancient history now but BMW was a real battery electric vehicle trendsetter when it launched the i3 back in 2013. iX1 tyres are not run-flats and there is no spare, only a repair kit and tyre pressure monitoring. Only a less than convincing electric-assist steering tune disappoints.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Affordable 259-Mile All-Electric Driving Range. Refreshed inside and out, the 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV continues to be the best-selling electric car for Chevrolet and parent General Motors. The 2022 Chevrolet Bolt with a 259-mile driving range from a 150-kilowatt electric motor that drives the front wheels. Better than ever.

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Drive EV

MARCH 19, 2021

In the statement OZEV said the grant is now updated to “target less expensive models and reflect a greater range of affordable vehicles available, allowing the scheme’s funding to go further and help more people make the switch to an electric vehicle. Here are 5 great electric cars that are still eligible for the £2,500 grant.

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