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. While it’s not cheap, the EV9 comes loaded with equipment and technology to help justify a circa-$100K starting price when it arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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EV Central

MARCH 7, 2024

Toyota’s debut EV is firmly middle-of-the-road in terms of price, size, range, performance, charge speed and features. 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. Hyundai and Kia should take note.

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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 READ MORE: Electric car price war for Australia’s cheapest EV! Pricing starts at about $41,000 drive-away, depending on what state or territory you’re buying it in.

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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. Both prices are before on-road costs. READ MORE: Is Toyota’s BZ4X lease plan a stroke of genius, and are Tesla, Kia, Hyundai and others missing a trick?

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

2024 BYD Sealion 6 price and equipment Okay, so if you are wondering what the Sealion 6 is, until very recently it was to be known as the Seal U in Australia. We’ve previously covered that issue off, why EVDirect is taking the punt on PHEVs and dived in detail into the Sealion 6 pricing and specification. 2024 BYD Sealion 6 cockpit.

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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. But the price is high, the equipment content is lower than the cheaper petrol Partner range and load carrying also takes a hit. 2023 Peugeot e-Partner.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 21, 2024

Even so, it’s a tall ask this time around, with pricing having risen about 35 per cent for the C-HR range, thus positioning it in a different spot to the first-gen model. There’s a space-saver in the GXL, but the others have a tyre repair kit. The post 2024 Toyota C-HR Review appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Much like the Lexus approach, it undercuts the Germans by giving you the all-you-can-eat option, which makes its price look more reasonable. You’d expect to get all the gear at that price, but in his case you’re getting the fruit plus an electric powertrain, for which you normally expect to pay a lot extra. Genesis GV70 Electrified.

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EV Central

JULY 21, 2023

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. Read on… READ MORE: Electric price war! Beneath the boot is a tyre repair kit (there’s no spare). Does it live up to the marketing hype?

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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. Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Kia EV6 Air, Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD, Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

Even better, Ford Australia recently slashed the price of the Mustang Mach-E range by up to $7000 making it a worthwhile consideration against all-electric rivals like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (from $69,900 plus on-road costs), the Kia EV6 (from $72,590 +ORC) and the Tesla Model Y (from $69,300 +ORC).

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Genesis GV60 Performance AWD review: The launch of the Genesis GV60 compact SUV is proof of the Hyundai-owned Korean luxury brand’s commitment to an electric future. There are two GV60 models, the $103,700-plus-on-road-costs GV60 AWD and the GV60 Performance AWD at $110,700 we’re sampling here (both prices plus on-road costs).

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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. The iX1’s pricing means it just scrapes in under the luxury car tax threshold, but you can forget about state-based rebates or the federal FBT exemption.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

For the Toyota model there are some spec differences besides just the added rear electric motor for the AWD variant to help justify its sizable price jump including a surround-view camera system, semi-autonomous parking, and a kick sensor for the electric boot but both have an array of great goodies for the money.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

Pricing for the highly-anticipated BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV will start at $48,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level front-wheel drive Dynamic. The flagship Premium all-wheel drive will be priced from $52,990 plus ORCs. How does it compare on price? Pricing starts at $63,500 plus ORCs for the RWD base model.

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EV Central

JUNE 21, 2022

While its most direct natural competitors are the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 , it will also fight for EV interest from the Polestar 2 and Tesla’s own Model 3. It’s proved an instant hit from the moment Tesla started taking orders on June 10, to the point where a price rise was implemented seven days later. Charging the Tesla Model Y.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Nevertheless, technical executives and engineers from Korea and from the Hyundai-Kia America technical center in the US were on hand to provide market and technical background. Hyundai is on its second-generation of Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima hybrids. Hyundai intends to be competitive both with fuel economy and sticker price.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Nevertheless, technical executives and engineers from Korea and from the Hyundai-Kia America technical center in the US were on hand to provide market and technical background. Hyundai is on its second-generation of Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima hybrids. Hyundai intends to be competitive both with fuel economy and sticker price.

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EV Central

JULY 21, 2023

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. Read on… READ MORE: Electric price war! Beneath the boot is a tyre repair kit (there’s no spare). Does it live up to the marketing hype?

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EV Central

OCTOBER 25, 2022

That includes the Mercedes-Benz EQA , Tesla Model 3 , Polestar 2, Kia EV6 , Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Volvo’s own XC40 EV. The Volvo C40 Recharge is priced from $74,990 before on-road costs. As with the XC40, the C40 has some underfloor boot storage (there’s a tyre repair kit in lieu of a spare wheel) and a small binnacle under the bonnet.

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Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

But the news gets even better as the Bolt’s starting price has been reduced $5,000 from the equivalent 2021 model. Additional safety features are a tire pressure monitoring system, a tire inflator kit, keyless push button on/off and OnStar. There are two 2022 Bolt models, with these base prices including the $995 destination charge.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Get all the latest EV news and reviews delivered to your inbox with our weekly newsletter. Audi e-Tron S – triple motor version of the regular e-Tron arrives early in 2022 priced from $165,600 (plus on-roads), delivering more performance and slicker dynamics. Expect circa-$50K pricing. Subscribe now!

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 8, 2021

Our ‘real world’ range comes in at 265 miles, which is 55 miles more than the similarly-priced Tesla Model 3 Standard Plus. Most practical – Kia Soul EV. Bold and funky, the all-electric 2020 Kia Soul enjoyed an update this year which along with some other improvements, enhanced the battery capacity to 64 kWh. Kia Soul EV.

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Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Pricing and Warranties. There are 10 different 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe models to choose from, ranging in base price from $28,185 to $46,545. These prices, before any optional items, depend on the engine, drive system and trim level. These prices, before any optional items, depend on the engine, drive system and trim level.

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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. French carmaker Citreon has already reacted by reducing the price of their E-C4, in ‘Shine Plus’ trim, to bring the entire range under the £35,000 limit. A cut-price sibling of the Volkwagen E-UP!

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EV Central

AUGUST 23, 2023

This setup is shared with dual motor versions of the (much cheaper) Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Kia EV6. There’s the cost issue… Our Genesis GV60 Performance review can be found here , but this GV60 Lux is the $7000 cheaper pick for those who don’t need their luxury small SUV to hit 100km/h in four seconds flat.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Options are very limited for super-breeders needing more than five seats – although the Kia EV9 due late in 2023 will provide a tantalising option – but a huge advantage of going EV (if built on an electric vehicle-only platform) is roomier and smarter interior packaging compared to petrol and diesel vehicles.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

” my neighbour asks, his eyebrow-raised glare locked on my seven-seat Kia EV9 GT-Line. ” He curses something blasphemous, shakes his head… “For a bloody Kia?” Ergo, Kia missed out on $20k as he bought the cheaper EV9 Earth instead. “What’s one of them worth, then?”

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