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SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

If there’s one surefire way to know when a brand is feeling comfortable in Australia, it’s when they turn their attention to homegrown special editions meant to appeal to our love of performance, whether that’s on or off the road. Think Nissan with its Warrior by Premcar program. Perceptions are difficult things to change.

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EV Central

AUGUST 21, 2024

Finally – belatedly – we have one of Australia’s top five car brands delivering a budget small EV. Unsurprisingly it’s Hyundai, launching its Inster city crossover SUV into Aussie hands early in 2025 with a target price – Hyundai Australia says – around $40,000. It’s about bloody time.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Will it come to Australia? In some form possibly , especially since Tesla reduced the external dimensions of the Cybertruck, making it more likely for export markets such as Australia. Tesla previously took $150 refundable pre-orders in Australia, but it has since stopped taking them.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 31, 2023

An all-new PHEV system is being developed for the new Triton, which debuts in Australia with an orthodox turbo-diesel engine next February. Mitsubishi Motors are researching and developing such a system, but at this moment launching time is not decided yet.” 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. “In

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We bleated away like blind sheep, buying Ford EcoSports at twice the rate we did Souls in 2019, the last year it was sold in Australia. With that horror show of a Blue Oval mini SUV trouncing the Soul’s 485 sales that year, no wonder Kia Australia pulled it after a decade of trying. second time to 100km/h.

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EV Central

JULY 30, 2024

Motivating the introduction of new lower pricing across the board is Renault Australia’s announcement that the original promotional pricing had driven an influx of orders. The post Cheap as frites: Renault Megane E-Tech adopts cheaper pricing in bid to turnaround Aussie fortunes appeared first on EV Central.

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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. An Ioniq 5 with the same battery and motor travels only 507km due to its blockier 0.29

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EV Central

JUNE 9, 2024

Suzuki Australia has announced that it is ready to launch its first-ever electric car Down Under but it says its first all-electric offering won’t be a sub-$40,000 hatchback. If so, expect a decent 500+km range from a 60kWh battery and a single e-motor. It won’t be a volume-seller.”

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2024

Kia Australia would only confirm it would “launch in Australia in 2025,” but the above timings hint it would be early next year. It will be offered with a standard range 58.3kWh battery or as a long range with hulking (for a small SUV) 81.4kWh battery. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9.

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EV Central

JULY 3, 2024

Fresh from its assault on Australia’s entry-level EV space, a new wave of Chinese manufacturers will now attack more premium players, placing a target on the back of brands like BMW, Audi and Lexus. Also available is a single-motor “Long Range” version, which drops the power output to 200kW, but ups the range to 450kms.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Fiat has ignored this week’s Geneva motor show and instead gone it alone revealing five all-new radical concepts including a battery-powered ute that it hopes will forge a new path to success in markets such as Australia. The post Pick me up!

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EV Central

JUNE 26, 2024

Hyundai has confirmed its electric Inster city SUV is coming to Australia in early 2025, with a likely sub-$40,000 price tag. Unveiled today at Korea’s Busan International Mobility Show, the funky five-door four-seat baby SUV is offered with either a 42kWh 305km-range or 49kWh 355km-range battery option. The post Look out MG, BYD, Ora!

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It’s headed for Australia, too. The Abarth will arrive late in 2023 confirms Stellantis Australia spokesperson Tracie Stoltenburg. READ MORE: Nissan and Mitsubishi micro EVs are the cheap electric cars we need. Stellantis Australia confirmed back in mid-2022 that the Nuova 500e would come to Australia.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Europe’s most affordable EV the 2024 Dacia Spring SUV is now available in right-hand drive, which means there’s a chance it could be coming to Australia as a Renault. That said, the tiny 26.8kWh battery keeps total kerb weight down to just 984kg – just 6kg more than before, promising for a nimble, agile drive. 2024 Dacia Spring.

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EV Central

JULY 18, 2024

Incoming Chinese premium electric brand Zeekr has confirmed its intention to bring the new 7X T esla Model Y fighter to Australia. Teased last week in camouflage and uncovered this week, the 7X could be in Australia as soon as 2025. Definitely on the radar,” Zeekr Australia marketing chied Andrew Haurissa told EV Central.

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JUNE 15, 2024

The worthy counter-argument is it is electrified and as we have already covered separately here , its $24,490 drive-away price means it’s now the cheapest new vehicle sold in Australia that provides any form of electric assistance to its driving wheels. In fact, it’s outright one of the cheapest new vehicles you can now buy in Australia.

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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. We’ve chosen the rangiest model available in the line-up, including those where a larger battery is available.

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EV Central

JUNE 24, 2023

Toyota’s accelerated global roll-out of battery electric vehicles seems certain to benefit Australia where the Toyota electric ute could be on-sale as soon as 2024. Australia’s number one selling car brand will launch its first BEV in October or November when the bZ4X medium SUV – a rival for the dominant Tesla Model Y – goes on-sale.

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

About 30 new EVs will make it to Australia in 2030, widening the choices and technology available to buyers. There are also some big brands that have so far not dabbled in the EV space in Australia readying their first battery electric models. A single electric motor driving the front wheels promises modest performance.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

The 250kW/679Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive e-Tron 55 Quattro is pricier, at $108,500 plus on-roads. 4, the Q4 e-Tron will be available in a regular SUV body style or a sleeker Sportback, each with a 77kWh battery. There’s already a single motor option with a dual-motor version in the works. BYD Seal U BYD Seal U.

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EV Central

JUNE 13, 2024

Pre-orders for the 2024 MG Cyberster are now being taken in Australia ahead of the electric sports car’s fourth quarter arrival – but it won’t be cheap. MG Cyberster has a roof that folds in 15 seconds and uses two electric motors to blast to 100km/h in 3.2 That cheaper, less powerful version is hotly tipped to arrive later.

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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. READ MORE: Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. Abarth Nuova 500e – high-performance version of the electric Fiat 500 promises pocket rocket thrills, and it’s due in Australia late in 2023.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Both models use a 62kWh (useable) battery, have a single rear mounted motor good for 200kW and 343Nm, and offer range between 425km and 455km. There are also hot Brabus versions of each, which feature body kits, racy microfibre suede trim and an additional electric motor over the front end. 2024 Smart #1 Brabus.

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EV Central

JANUARY 15, 2024

Australia’s electric vehicle ranks are only getting more and more crowded, with new options seemingly arriving daily from the big prestige marques like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi, as well as more mainstream brands like Kia. It helps that the GV60 drives nicely too, courtesy of a dual e-motor powertrain that makes 234kW and 605Nm.

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EV Central

AUGUST 29, 2023

Toyota Australia’s VP of sales and marketing, Sean Hanley, confirmed the BZ4X’s delay at a brand showcase this week. The price Toyota will ask for its first battery-electric offering remains a mystery, although Hanley has previously warned: “It’s not going to be cheap.”

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EV Central

JUNE 28, 2024

But it’s the all-electric E-Tourneo that could make more sense as Australia heads towards stricter emissions standards and more EVs. Ford E-Tourneo: the all-electric people mover could be a game changer in Australia. It will clearly cost more than the regular Tourneo, which in Australia kicks off at $65,990 plus on-road costs.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

LDV has announced the prices of its trio of new electric models – and they’re not cheap. . The battery pack underneath means there’s also no room for a spare tyre, with a repair kit in its place. LDV Australia defends the big price tag by pointing out the eT60 gets a large battery.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Toyota’s launched its first EV in Australia, the $66,000 BZ4X medium SUV landing with a slightly cheaper price than expected. Toyota Australia’s introduced its first full service lease deal , supplying you a new BZ4X, registration, insurance, service, tyre replacement, roadside assist and connectivity subscriptions.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Mitsubishi Australia has announced it has launched a new case study that could open the door to the introduction of a new category of electric cars that could cost around $10,000 less than Australia’s current cheapest EV. The post Australia’s cheapest electric car?

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EV Central

JULY 2, 2023

While it’s not cheap, the EV9 comes loaded with equipment and technology to help justify a circa-$100K starting price when it arrives in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2023. It will get the smaller of the two available battery packs (with 76.1kWh of capacity) and get a single electric motor driving the rear wheels.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

Tesla Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive, Kia EV6 Air, Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD, Polestar 2 Single Motor Long Range. In each instance we’ve chosen the most affordable options using a single electric motor for propulsion, although in the case of the Polestar it had options fitted. Our car also had a bigger battery, which adds $5000.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

4 will be on sale in Australia by the end of 2023 – and we’ve driven it in Australia. Volkswagen Australia has two ID.4s 4s in Australia for evaluation. 5 as brand confirms three-model EV play in Australia READ MORE: ID.4 5, which will also arrive in Australia late in 2023. The Volkswagen ID.4 4 revealed.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The top selling brand has been caught flat-footed in the EV race and in 2023 we will see the arrival of the company’s first battery electric vehicle, the bZ4X. It’s not due to reach Australia until late 2023, but I drove it at its international media launch in Spain in early 2022. Stephen Corby: BMW i4.

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JULY 7, 2022

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Australia received the Niro very late in its model cycle and it was never intended to be a stayer. While brief, the original Niro’s fleeting lifespan also helped Kia Australia better understand the EV market and what consumers want.

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JULY 20, 2024

2024 MG MG4 XPower review: In all the hoo-hah about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N , Tesla Model 3 Performance and Kia EV6 GT , the fourth member of the battery electric go-fast family has been a little bit forgotten. seconds via dual e-motor all-wheel drive. Does anyone know why this car doesn’t get the bigger 77kWh battery?

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This Full-Service Lease option is a first for Toyota Australia. Its price still hasn’t been announced, but most expect the entry-level 150kW/265Nm single motor FWD (with 516km range) to cost over $70,000. The lease bundle is, Toyota says: “a hassle-free alternative for battery electric vehicle intenders.”

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