Remove Kia Remove Kits Remove Petrol Remove Toyota
article thumbnail

REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

Drive Electric

The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. Instead, they often come with a tyre repair kit or a sealant that can temporarily fix a flat tyre. In this article, we will explore what happens to old EV batteries in New Zealand and why it’s essential to dispose of them properly.

article thumbnail

2024 BYD Dolphin Dynamic review: Australia’s cheapest electric car provides an EV alternative to the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 and Kia Cerato

EV Central

Priced from about $40,000, it is a small hatchback about the size of a Toyota Corolla or Hyundai i30. Its natural EV rivals are the GWM Ora and MG4 , but the Dolphin also competes with many petrol-powered hatchbacks. BYD is also working on a sportier BYD Dolphin Sport with flared wheel arches, stickier tyres and an aggressive body kit.

BYD 103
article thumbnail

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

EV Central

Seen Toyota’s new ad? “Because it’s a… Toyota,” he states. 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. READ MORE: Want a 2024 Toyota BZ4X on a full service lease?

Toyota 111
article thumbnail

2024 Toyota C-HR Review

Baua Electric

Overview TOYOTA says the second-generation C-HR offers buyers who don’t want or need the practicality of a Corolla Cross an alternative option in the small SUV segment. litre four-cylinder petrol-electric powertrain, which is paired to a continuously variable transmission and front-wheel drive. The GXL and Koba variants run a 1.8-litre

Toyota 52
article thumbnail

Maruti Fronx tops new UV sales in FY24, new SUVs aplenty in FY25 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

While there were a number of launches of refreshed SUVs and MPVs as also variants, FY2024 saw the launch of seven all-new products – three from Maruti Suzuki (Fronx, Jimny and Invicto), and one each from Hyundai (Exter), Honda (Elevate), Toyota Kirloskar Motor (Rumion) and Citroen India (C3 Aircross). turbo-petrol.

SUV 52
article thumbnail

Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

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. Kia Niro EV GT-Line interior. Kia Niro EV GT-Line serves up decent cabin space.

Kia 92
article thumbnail

New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

General Motor eCrate conversion kits – by late 2021 GM plans to offer battery and motor kits for classic cars, allowing an easy EV conversion. Kia e-Niro – Kia is expected to confirm it will begin going electric in Australia in 2021 and it’s the e-Niro set to lead the (err) charge.