EV Central

JUNE 8, 2024

Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes You might have noticed, and I certainly have, that the car company execs have stopped talking about electric vehicles, and begun describing the Australian car market of the near future using such vague and nebulous terms as “electrified” now that a New Vehicles Emissions Standard looms.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. So just how far can you travel between charges? Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive and Performance versions don’t go as far, but they’re still impressive.

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2023

The Tesla Model Y is already the top-selling prestige SUV on the market, which isn’t a bad effort since until now it has only been available in a single model and only arrived in the country in the second half of 2022. But now there’s another model in the Tesla electric SUV stable, in the form of the Model Y Performance.

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Baua Electric

JULY 1, 2024

We’re just as eager to find out as you are. Audi A6 E-Tron Concept – 2021 Shanghai auto show Audi A6 E-Tron A midsize luxury sedan, the A6 E-Tron will square off against the aged Tesla Model S, in single- and dual-motor editions. 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron Audi Q6 E-Tron With a battery pack of 94.4

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2023

There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, of course, as well as dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and on-board nav, a powered boot and a 14-speaker Meridian surround sound system. Kia EVT GT versus Tesla Model Y Performance: 0-100km/h and performance times We’re scoring this one to the Kia EV6 GT. 60-100km/h 1.74

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

Its short overhangs, “one-bow line” profile and stretched wheelbase take some getting used to, while a strange shut line from the A-pillar – part of a sealed bonnet – and external flap to re-fill the windscreen washer reservoir don’t help. Its EQ owners simply weren’t using it very much, apparently.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

2024 BMW i5 eDrive40 Touring For Touring lovers and SUV rejectors, the big-bummed i5’s arrival shows there’s life in the wagon format yet. Maximum DC charging’s 205kW, while Aussie customers score a five-year complimentary subscription to the Chargefox public charger network.

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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.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Not just because I’d like a bit more range, and a shorter charging time, but because, as I’ve opined before, most of the current options are a little unattractive. According to the ABS, the average Australian drives just over 33 kilometres each day, and EV owner surveys suggest most charge at home, often several times a week.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2014

For example, the CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced at Auto Shanghai 2013, is also based off the MQB architecture, but featured a transverse-mounted turbocharged direct-injection (TSI) 220 kW (295 hp) 3.0L The Golf GTE and Audi A3 e-tron. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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Baua Electric

MAY 29, 2023

On Might 24, Nio introduced its 2nd past ES6 SUV, and the deliveries began within the night of the similar occasion. The pre-orders are legitimate till July 31, next which they’re mechanically refunded if unclaimed. Shao Jun from Automotive Enthusiasts says the pre-order cancellation charge is ready 10%.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Late to the party on EV incentives and decent charging infrastructure, only in the past two years have EV sales really made a dent in the Australian market. Official electric range of 320km is wildly optimistic and it’s a pretty joyless steer, but here’s a small SUV with warranty to tempt you into EV life.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Driving Passion Assuaged Here The 2023 Maserati Grecale luxury SUV comes in three models. The Grecale is Maserati’s first entry in the super competitive premium compact SUV class, where it faces new and well-established competition. seconds, there is surprising and pleasant efficiency and power from this 4,178-pound five-passenger SUV.

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Current EV

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Since its launch in 2003, close to 600,000 BMW X3s have been sold through 2019 in the United States alone, which proves its incredible popularity in the SUV crossover segment. In today’s world, with SUVs and Crossovers totally dominating the automotive market, BMW offers a wide variety of models to choose from. Bottom line?

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 3, 2021

note: We’re republishing this article because it’s a good reminder of how technology timelines can slip and yet things are clearly moving forward. Tesla, Volvo, Mercedes (Daimler), BMW, Audi, GM, Ford, Nissan, Toyota and others are now delivering cars with some of these features and developing cars with all of these.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

We’re focused on the customers’ most critical issue—smaller packaging. To address this trend and help our customers to achieve their fuel economy and emissions goals, we’re developing new alloys, manufacturing processes and original valve designs to meet their needs. Audi will replace the 3.6-liter

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Audi e-tron GT. If you’re on the lookout for an all-electric sports saloon to set your pulse racing, say hello to Audi’s new e-tron GT. A stunning car which is as near to a sure-fire hit as you can get, the GT’s 90 kWh battery will be capable of covering almost 250 miles on a single charge. Battery size: 90 kWh. Mercedes EQA.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Until recently, the four main modular toolkits (modularen Baukästen) of the Group were: the MQB (transverse, driven by the Volkswagen brand); the MLB (longitudinal, driven by the Audi brand); the MSB (standard drive, driven by Porsche); and the NSF (New Small Family). The charging will improve. Earlier post.) —Christian Senger.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

Fritz Henderson, GM’s President and CEO: “ We had a couple of Audi and BMW customers sit in an Equinox and say ‘this vehicle should be priced well above what it is’—Chevrolet should blow people away for what they get for their money. ”. Re-badging is a sensitive topic with the OEMs and their desire to highlight the differences among brands.

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Charged EVs

JANUARY 5, 2024

One’s a three-row midsize SUV under $60,000; the other’s a compact hatchback that starts in the mid-30s. We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Now we’ve driven both.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. These include, but are not limited to: A national public and private charging infrastructure plan and associated investment; The transition of the public sector fleet; Supportive policies to transition private sector fleets (e.g. Committee Secretariat. Wellington.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

One’s a three-row midsize SUV under $60,000; the other’s a compact hatchback that starts in the mid-30s. We’re not holding our breath for that mythical $30,000 Chevrolet Equinox EV, but we figured retail versions of Chevy’s Silverado EV pickup truck and Blazer EV SUV would have reached the market by now. Now we’ve driven both.

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Teslarati

APRIL 27, 2022

While LFP cells use cheaper materials, and while they could be consistently charged fully without much degradation, they tend to be larger, heavier, and generally hold less energy than nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) cells. EV startup Fisker, for one, noted that it is planning on using LFP batteries for its lower-range SUVs.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Audi’s simply named e-tron SUV was the luxury brand’s first EV toe in the water, but what to do when your expanding electric vehicle line-up all feature that e-tron badge? Then introduce a new large SUV with more familiar Q8 nameplate, and bung 55 e-tron after it to signify this as the brand’s flagship electric SUV.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

The three leading new options to re-supply our autos with energy are charging at home, battery swap stations and fast charge stations. The method that should seem most natural is charging at home. Hit the jump for a comparison that includes plenty of pics and video.

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Blink Charging

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Vehicles must not exceed an MSRP of $80,000 for vans, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and pickup trucks; or $55,000 for all other vehicles. The affected models include the Audi Q5 TFSI e Quattro PHEV, BMW 330e sedan, BMW X5 xDrive45e SUV, Genesis GV70 Electrified SUV, and Volvo S60 PHEV.

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EV Central

AUGUST 23, 2023

For a relatively new brand to our shores, Genesis dropping a compact electric SUV at well over $100,000 on the road is a confident flex. The charge port door also electrically rises with a gentle tap, while the GV60 can self-park using the smartkey. Not what we’ve come to expect from dedicated EV-platform cars. A brace of 12.3-inch

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EV Central

OCTOBER 9, 2024

We’re now into 2024’s final quarter, so let’s look at the sales winners and losers so far for the year. BYD’s Seal sedan (5308 sales year-to-date) and Atto 3 SUV (4926) are third and fourth on the list, and with the BYD Dolphin in seventh (1740), the Chinese brand has shifted almost 12,000 units already this year.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Volvo has unveiled its EX90 large SUV, a pure electric replacement for the seven-seat XC90. Capable of 250kW charging in ideal conditions, Volvo says the battery can charge from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in under 30 minutes. 2024 Volvo EX90 seven-seat electric SUV with 14.5-inch They’re not going to be cheap.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Audi Volkswagen-owned company exploring PHEVs Metroproject Quattro Sub-compact PHEV Concept Car shown October 2007; PHEV of A1 Sportback under consideration Bright Automotive For-profit spin off from Rocky Mountain Institute designing lightweight PHEVs, successor to RMIs 1990s "Hypercar" concept. Everything is on the table."

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