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. A better-equipped all-wheel-drive’s $74,900 plus charges, so you’re looking at around $70,000 and $79,000 respectively to drive-away. Perhaps predictably, the BZ4X is pragmatism personified.

Toyota

EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. Kia Niro EV GT-Line is capped at around 100kW for charging. The Niro has the industry standard CCS combo plug that utilises the Type 2 system for slower AC charging. That AC charging can be done at up to 11kW, allowing for a full charge in about 6.5

Kia

EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

While Europe gets e-Power technology filtered across its model ranges, Nissan in Australia has opted to debut the tech on its two most expensive trim levels, the Ti and Ti-L. You can get into a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid for $40,550, but Nissan does say it will look to expand the tech across cheaper trim levels in the future.

Nissan

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. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines.

Hyundai

EV Central

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Tesla has confirmed it will revive the Model 3 Performance in the first half of 2024 – but it will be a whole lot faster, more focused and high tech than the original that surfaced globally in 2017. Expect much bigger brakes, better tyres and possibly some form of body kit.

Australia

EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

It’s mind-blowing, if not quite in the re-wire brain territory of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S. If you want to keep the tyre mobility kit and power cable bags in the boot, this also eats into space. Very cool and ideal to charge phones, your laptop, coffee machine, widescreen TV or even bar fridge. That’s daft acceleration.

Kia

EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

The $6000 Plus pack brings a panoramic sunroof, full power operation of the front seats, heated rear seats and wireless phone charging. Dual digital displays also dominate the dash, while there’s smart key entry, navigation and wireless phone charging. From there, it’s a step up to the Korean contenders, starting with the EV6.

Kia

Baua Electric

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The top-of-the-range Solterra Touring variant obviously scores more kit than its lesser stablemate, including pleather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, 20-inch alloys, wireless phone charging pad, eight-way powered front seat adjustment, advanced park assist, and a 10-speaker harman/kardon sound. inch instrument panel and a 12.3-inch

Toyota

Baua Electric

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The top-of-the-range Solterra Touring variant obviously scores more kit than its lesser stablemate, including pleather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, 20-inch alloys, wireless phone charging pad, eight-way powered front seat adjustment, advanced park assist, and a 10-speaker harman/kardon sound. inch instrument panel and a 12.3-inch

Toyota

Baua Electric

MARCH 10, 2025

Further back, its disappointing to note there is still no spare wheel, just an inflation kit stowed under the cargo floor. Body movement is evident here, giving the driver a sense that they’re along for the ride and no longer steering the car. inch infotainment array with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Hybrid

Baua Electric

OCTOBER 21, 2024

2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz We charged the ID.Buzz, too, with Level 2 charging that flexed its 11-kw onboard charger, and with some DC fast-charging. VW says that DC fast charging at up to 200 kw enables a 10-80% charge in as little as 26 minutes. in AWD form). in AWD form).

Minivan

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

How Real, How Soon, and What Must Happen Next,” which concludes the costs of creating an automotive market dominated by electric and hybrid cars are prohibitively high for the foreseeable future – as high as $49 billion for Europe alone (along with another $21 billion for battery-charging infrastructure). Volt will survive and prosper,” G.M.’s

Volt

Plug In India

MAY 3, 2022

I asked her about start-ups that she has liked, She talked of Bolt, which is setting up charging stations for two wheelers using 15 A plug points. There is a quick charge station, which does end of the line rejection. The air filtration unit also cools the air to 22 degree C before it is re-circulated in the painting area.

Manufacturer

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

He envisioned “hundreds of thousands” of charging spots, as well as a number of stations where drained batteries could be exchanged for fresh ones. Charge, drain, repeat is extremely inefficient. We definitely need an urban charging grid if the electric car is to find a place in town, where it’s needed most.

Grid

EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. And if we’re guessing, we reckon it could be called the Ranger Lightning (see above). Audi RS e-Tron GT. Likely to arrive in Australia late in 2021.

Electric Cars

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Finally, in a first-of-its-kind partnership in the United States, Mitsubishi announced a strategic alliance with Oregon to develop an electric car charging infrastructure in the state. None of the new electric cars are planning to use old-tech lead acid batteries. If you charge with solar, is way less. — Larry 4.

Oregon

Cars That Think

MAY 23, 2023

So you may remember in some Spectrum ‘s editorial meetings when we were deciding if a tech story was for us or not, that literally, we would often ask, “Where is the moving electron? and these ions are charged particles. Do you know how cells assume an electrical identity that may actually be in charge of the cell fate that they meet?

IDEA

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. Posted by: canderson | Apr 13, 2009 5:02:50 PM The EV1 gave drivers 80 miles on a charge. Wired Home Subscribe Sections Cars 2.0 Interesting in any case.

Volt

EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A sweetener from the get-go are six years of free public charging (Chargefox), six years scheduled servicing and six years roadside assist. Standard kit is generous. For the same money the wagon with Launch Edition kit looks the pick. What is charging like for the Audi Q8 55 e-tron? inch infotainment screen, 12.3-inch

Audi

EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Boon for buyers of the new RWD Long Range is its larger battery can charge up to 205kW rather than the entry-level’s 135kW. For DC charging, that sees a 10-80% boost drop from 34 minutes to 28 minutes. I’ve chatted to enough Tech Bros and the like to grasp straight-line speed is bloody important to many EV buyers.

Motoring

EV Central

AUGUST 23, 2023

The charge port door also electrically rises with a gentle tap, while the GV60 can self-park using the smartkey. There’s a household socket under the rear seats (I plugged the Nespresso machine in here), and another on the charge cable, ideal for things like an electric bike. A tech too far? A brace of 12.3-inch

All-Electric

EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 Price: $87,800 ($90,700 with seven-seat option) plus on-roads Range: 371km Max charge rate: 100kW Boot space: 130L (seven seats); 465L (rear row folded) If we swerve people movers, the Benz EQB mid-size SUV is the only fully electric seven-seater on sale in Australia. Tech goodies include twin 12.3-inch

Kia

EV Central

FEBRUARY 17, 2024

This range-topping Kia EV9 GT-Line’s RRP is $121,000, then adds quite ridiculous $18,000 (in Queensland) on-road charges, pushing the bill to $139,000 drive-away. If you’re planning on hauling, the dual motor GT-Line and Earth grades manage an impressive 2500kg tow capacity. The sooner this tech gets sidelined the better.

Kia

EV Central

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

The outputs actually suit the Deepal well – it’s not lightning fast, but it’s not stodgy either – but the EV tech is a bit of a letdown. It can take 7kW or 11kW AC charging, and both mean an overnight charge at home. Honestly, they’re bonkers. SCORE: 3.5/5

SUV

Cars That Think

JUNE 22, 2025

The camera’s focal plane consists of 189 4K-by-4K charge-coupled devices grouped into 21 “rafts.” 4:20: Not quite, and then there’s maintaining it, re-silvering. 5:08: Really crucial bits of kit. 8:31: balancing sensor tech with physical limits. 3:05: Well, it was a really crucial early decision. 3:28: No way.

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