EV Central

JULY 7, 2023

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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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. Our experts rank the best electric cars on sale costing between $80,000 and $100,000.

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EV Central

AUGUST 2, 2023

The PHEV slots into the sleek-reared Q8 range between the $135,100 petrol-powered 55 TFSI and $168,800 performance-orientated SQ8 TFSI. Natural plug-in rivals include the Range Rover Velar PHEV (from $132,800), BMW X5 50e ($149,990), Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Coupe ($161,600) and Volvo XC90 Recharge Ultimate PHEV ($125,990).

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Here’s a list of every EV on sale today in Australia, how far they’ll go and how much they cost to buy before on-road charges, or before any rebates, discounts or incentives are applied. Volvo C40 Recharge 420km: GWM Ora Extended Range, $48,490 The GWM Ora is Australia’s cheapest new EV , but offers just 310km range.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

O’Brien highlighted the case of the RAV4 EV, on which Toyota pitched a huge marketing and sales effort equivalent to $9,000 per unit including an attractive lease payment. However, sales did not exceed several hundred units in total. Tags: Hybrid cars The Green Piece Toyota Volvo hybrid plug-in. Faye Sunderland.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2023

percent of all vehicle sales in 2022 – although in 2023 the numbers are already growing. Polestar 2 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor There’s plenty of Volvo beneath the skin of the Polestar 2 , the first EV from a company planning to muscle in on the turf occupied by Tesla. Vehicles powered solely by electricity accounted for just 3.1

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. It’ll be on sale in 2025, possibly as the A9 e-Tron. Chevrolet Bolt EUV – SUV version of Bolt hatchback on sale in America but unlikely in Australia. Expect to see it Down Under in 2023.

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APRIL 21, 2009

GM has announced plans for public sales in 2010, and almost every carmaker now says it will sell PHEVs or highway-speed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) sometime after 2010. Committed to sales of 10,000 or more vehicles in late 2010, with increasing production in 2011. Expected deposits in 2009 and first sales in CA in 2010.

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Green Cars News

MAY 20, 2013

Let''s face it: electric cars can''t refuel from empty to full quite as quickly as petrol ones. But because most electric cars on sale today can easily drive between 60 and 80 miles on a full charge -and recharge at night when you''re asleep- it''s not usually a problem. Volvo Weekly Column'

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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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