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2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV pricing and specifications: Stylish plug-in hybrid comes at a price in Australia

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The price puts the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 in line with full electric small SUV rivals such as the Volvo XC40 Pure Electric ($73,990) or Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 ($81,700). litre four-cylinder petrol engine with six-speed auto gearbox over the front axle, with the rear axle utilising a 90kW/250Nm electric motor. Hardware is a 132kW 1.3-litre

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REPAIRING EVS IN NEW ZEALAND

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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.

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

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A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. That opposition includes the Lexus UX 300e, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Volvo XC40 and C40 and two of three models in the all-conquering Tesla Model Y line-up. That doesn’t make it a bad BEV, in fact unlike the i3 it might be very successful.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

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Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 528km: Kia EV6 Air RWD, $72,590 Cheapest Kia EV6 Air version also boasts the most possible kilometres thanks to its 77.4kWh Long Range battery – strong practicality, kit and standout charging capabilities ensure the waiting list is long. More range than the dual motor C40, but not quite as fun to drive.

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New EV electric car calendar

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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 Soul EV – as a petrol wagon the Soul received a luke warm reception in Australia, but with an all-electric drivetrain it promises so much more.

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

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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. The Polestar 3 shares its basic proportions with the upcoming Volvo EX90. Volvo EX30 Volvo EX30. Volvo EX90 2024 Volvo EX90.

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Seven-day test: Living with the 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT. Can it really challenge a Tesla Model Y or BYD Atto 3?

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I think about the new Hyundai Kona Electric (from around $60,000 drive away with 340km range) and fellow Euro Volvo EX30 (around $65,000 drive away, 480km range) and realise it’s a tough playground for my Frenchy to play in. A BYD Atto 3 or MG4 are much cheaper for similar kit and similar EV drive experience.

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