EV Central

JANUARY 26, 2024

Even though it’s been designed to be a dedicated EV platform, the new architecture can still home a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain, if needed, while the highly flexible platform is also said to be compatible with front-, rear- or all-wheel drive powertrains.

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Push EVs

APRIL 7, 2023

The Tesla Model Y was the overall best selling vehicle of any kind, taking 10.6% Petrol-only vehicles, and HEVs, were essentially flat YoY, and diesels were down by over a third. Petrol share looks set to regularly slide under 20% in Q3 or Q4 this year. year on year. BEVs alone took 41.6% of the market, up from 31.8% PushEVs.

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2023

The decision to discontinue the Escape mid-sized SUV in Australia – in both petrol and plug-in hybrid forms – leaves Ford without a competitor in the second biggest segment in Australia (utes are number one). It’s also seeing increasing volume from some electric models, something led by the Tesla Model Y.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 6, 2021

Reasons for this substantial 2021 increase in EV numbers include: The UK government’s recent announcement that sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will end by 2030 (and sales of plug-in hybrids will end by 2035) has already focused people’s minds on EVs. The figure does not include plug-in hybrids (PHEVs).

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EV Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Hyundai has vowed to add electrified models of one type or another across its model line in Australia and the Kona is the second to go petrol-electric hybrid after the far more expensive Santa Fe large SUV that starts at $63,000. litre petrol Kona is now priced at $32,000, a rise of almost 19 per cent compared to its predecessor.

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Push EVs

JULY 12, 2023

The Tesla Model Y was June’s best selling vehicle. All of the overall auto market’s 9% YoY volume growth came from growth in plugins, leaving combined plugless vehicles with a volume drop, albeit with some shift in weighting from diesel to petrol. 4, and the Kia EV6 took third. June’s result saw EVs take 59.2% a year ago.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2024

In contrast, petrol cars performed almost as well as they did before the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the strong performance of its electric models (the MG 4 was the fourth most-registered electric car in February), petrol models were the main driver of growth for the manufacturer.

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EV Central

AUGUST 5, 2023

It is the first of four SUV models it is launching to the world based on a new platform with all-new engines and featuring Mazda’s first petrol-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain. It’s the same story for the mild-hybrid inline six-cylinder turbo-petrol (G40e) and turbo-diesel (D50e) CX-60s as well. 2024 Mazda CX-60 Azami.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tesla Cybertruck Tesla Cybertruck The top of the pile when it comes to attention, the Cybertruck just about broke the internet when Tesla design chief Franz von Holzhausen broke two of its windows during the global unveil late in 2019. Kia Tasman An artist’s render of Kia’s ute.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 3, 2021

share in November, with Petrol at just 2.3% Norway, the world’s leading market in the electric vehicle transition, saw plugins take 91.2% share in November, up from 79.9% a year ago. Non-hybridized combustion vehicles saw a record low of under 5.1%

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Legacy diesels and plugless hybrids continued to stagnate below 20% share, with petrol taking a breath at just under 37% share, before its next dive. November saw France, Europe’s second largest auto market, hit a record 23.5% plugin electric vehicle share, up from 14.8% share a year ago.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Petrol share was down to a record low of 36.0% France, Europe’s second largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicle share climb to a new record 22.9% in September, almost twice the 11.8% share seen a year ago. from almost 44% a year ago. Diesel share remained below 20% for the third month in a […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 1, 2021

year-on-year, resulting in a larger share than any other powertrain, at 32.9%, ahead of petrol’s 27.2%. September 2021 saw Sweden’s plugin electric vehicle market overtake that of plugless powertrains for the first time, gaining 53.9% share of new sales. Full electrics (BEVs) rapidly grew their share 2.6x

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2023

While details haven’t been released about the important new model – Ford has only showed a shadowy silhouette – the Puma BEV is expected to utilise the architecture of the petrol-powered models that will continue alongside it. The electric Explorer is a car designed to compete with the Tesla Model Y , Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5.

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Drive Electric

MAY 22, 2023

The main difference between EVs and petrol or diesel cars (ICEVs)vehicles is how they are powered. For example, Tesla has multiple service centres nationwide which provide repairs and maintenance services specifically for Tesla owners. Why are EV repairs different from regular cars?

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EV Central

AUGUST 15, 2023

Unlike a petrol engine that prefers some heat in the system and fluids to be flowing, the EQE53 is ready to rumble from the outset. Besides, the motor temps came up swiftly. And while there’s the distinctive AMG styling tweaks – including a toothy grille – we were somehow left wanting more visual anger.

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EV Info

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Norway also lets EV use bus lanes and special parking bays making ownership more beneficial than ICE in the city, Norway plans to outlaw pure Petrol or Diesel vehicles in 2025 – the country with the earliest ICE free deadline and 5 years before the UK’s deadline. 17 Kia e-Niro Electric car 1 674 1.51 Cliff edge.

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Push EVs

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Petrols were flat YoY in January, but are also on a slide over the long term. UK’s leading BEV brands January saw Tesla at the low-ebb of their logistics cycle, so the Volkswagen brand had a chance to take the lead spot on the UK BEV market. Others seeing gains were Kia, taking 5th (from 16th in December), and Hyundai (8th, from 14th).

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Push EVs

JANUARY 9, 2023

The Tesla Model Y was the UK’s overall 3rd best selling vehicle in 2022, and the top seller in December. For petrol-only vehicles, 2022 saw 42.3% Expect petrol’s rate of decline to accelerate in the coming years, once diesel sales have effectively ended. Behind Tesla, the Volkswagen brand (mainly the ID.3 year on year.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 28, 2023

It gives an indication of the thinking of the Japanese brand that has been late to the electric-car party, watching as rivals such as Tesla, BYD, Polestar, Hyundai and Kia snap up fast-growing demand for vehicles only powered by electrons.

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EV Central

MARCH 26, 2023

If there is one thing the popularity of Tesla proves it’s that the shift to electric vehicles has created the opportunity for new automotive brands to enter the fray. Ceer Motors It might seem weird that a petrol-chemical kingdom like Saudi Arabia would want to get into EV manufacturing but that’s exactly what is happening with Ceer Motors.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Its natural EV rivals are the GWM Ora and MG4 , but the Dolphin also competes with many petrol-powered hatchbacks. 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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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

The new breed of challengers aims to tempt buyers away from the unofficial EV king – the Tesla Model 3 – by offering a more tempting proposition. Our first combatant is the Tesla Model 3. Granted, the recently-arrived Tesla Model Y makes just as much sense, but it wasn’t available as we were pulling this test together.

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

Snaring a Kia EV6 GT for test is like scoring F1 race day pit passes. Our more grown-up review of the flagship Kia EV is here. Our more grown-up review of the flagship Kia EV is here. There’s something far more reassuring when getting in the $72,590 Kia EV6 Air and seeing 528km range remaining. 2023 Kia EV6 GT – 3.5

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 14, 2022

Take the incredibly popular Kia E-Niro 2 for example. In a Tesla , you can even set charging limits for those batteries. The RAC Foundation reports it currently costs – on average – around £80 to fill up a vehicle with petrol or diesel (based on a 55 litre fuel tank). With the 64kWh battery, it does 0-62mph in 7.5s.

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EV Sales

JANUARY 14, 2021

Outside this Top 20, a reference to the 318 registrations of the hatchback desguised as crossover Kia Xceed PHEV, so it seems this crossover between a Crossover and a Hatchback ( a CCUV - Crossover Crossover Utility Vehicle?!? ) With the 2020 plugin share firm in the two-digit region, expect this market to be disrupted further next year.

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

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Here you’ll find superb all-rounders from Hyundai, Tesla and Kia, plus entry-level versions from premium players like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. Read more: EVCentral’s Tesla Model Y Performance v Model Y RWD test Read more: EVCentral’s Kia EV6 GT vs Tesla Model Y Performance test 3.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Much has been achieved through fakery – ‘petrol’ engine note and gear shifts included – but there’s been no reason to hide this. This would be typical of most track sessions with a petrol performance car, really. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N I’m happy to report there’s three big ticks awarded.

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Teslarati

APRIL 5, 2022

The Tesla Model Y beat out its sibling electric vehicle, the Model 3, in the United Kingdom’s automotive sales figures for March. The UK’s Tesla presence will likely expand in the coming months and years, especially as the automaker’s newest factory, which is located in Germany, is now active.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 17, 2024

There are also speculative reports of Tata Passenger Electric Mobility looking to list on the stock exchanges, given the attractive valuations EV makers like Tesla, Rivian and VinFast have enjoyed around the world (despite the reality checks they were given recently, with valuations correcting).

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EV Central

MARCH 7, 2024

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. It won’t win many design awards, but it’s easier on the eye than the computer mouse-like Tesla Model Y. Hyundai and Kia should take note.

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EV Central

AUGUST 15, 2022

Charging a Tesla is now faster thanks to the latest Superchargers – and we’ve tested it. We headed to the new V3 Supercharger at Kirrawee in the south of Sydney in the new Tesla Model Y. The location is Kirrawee is one of the first of the latest generation Tesla Superchargers (Superchargers being Tesla’s bespoke fast chargers).

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EV Sales

JANUARY 5, 2021

Looking at the remaining fuel sales in December, HEVs clocked 9% share, versus 5% a year ago, while petrol lost 26 % market share(!), But it wasn't the only BEV to shine, as the Tesla Model 3 ended the month in 3rd, thanks to the expected end-of-quarter high tide. Looking at last month Best Sellers, the VW ID.3 Pl Model Sales 1 VW ID.3

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The Tesla Model Y now has a direct rival from Chinese challenger BYD. BYD’s Australian distributor already has a medium SUV – known as the Seal U overseas – headed our way in the first half of 2024 , but it will only be a plug-in petrol-electric hybrid initially at least. Meet the Sea Lion 07. architecture.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

BMW iX – ground-up battery electric vehicle promises to take the luxury fight to Tesla. BMW i4 – the i4 is BMW’s answer to the Tesla Model 3 and promises lashings of BMW sportiness. Hyundai Ioniq 6 – Tesla look out, because the Ioniq 6 sedan that will be revealed in 2021 promises big things.

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EV Central

AUGUST 7, 2022

Car makers including Ford, Volkswagen, Audi, Kia and Hyundai have pinpointed a lack of CO2 standards as the main reason they can’t get more EVs into Australia. They argue that countries with penalties for selling petrol and diesel vehicles can offset those penalties by selling an EV.

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