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 confirmed for Australia is Smart, which should arrive with two models, the Smart #1 and Smart #3. inch touchscreen, an 8.8-inch

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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. And what about Australia? Super-cheap Dacia Spring electric SUV is going right-hand drive, but will it come to Australia as a Renault?

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

EVCentral’s Korean Casper test Developed to an ultra-low price of “less than €20,000” ($A33,000), Hyundai hopes the Casper EV will democratise electric cars in Europe, while fending off the new wave of cheap electric cars from the likes of MG and BYD. litre and slotted in a battery-electric powertrain.

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EV Central

AUGUST 21, 2023

READ MORE: India’s Mahindra plans Aussie electric vehicle assault with batteries from China’s BYD READ MORE: There is one cheap Chinese electric vehicle that’s not quite there yet…. The post China’s Tesla Model 3 Performance fighter arrives in Australia: AWD BYD Seal preps for launch in Sydney appeared first on EV Central.

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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. Europe receives the Inster late in 2024, and Hyundai’s targeting a 25,000 Euro price there, translating to exactly $40,000. On first sample it feels fair value at that price.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

CRU analysts observe that lithium prices have steadily declined since the end of Q1, finally crashing through the $10/kg LCE mark at the end of July. While many are forecasting long-run prices for lithium in the mid-teens LCE, citing refinery bottlenecks and the potential for ramp-up delays in the mining and refining sector, CRU disagrees.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Pricing and Australian specification has yet to be announced, but in China the Z9 GT EV costs 354,800 yuan ($A73,500) for the Pro model and 384,800 yuan ($A80,000) for the Max. The Z9 GT PHEV, meanwhile, it priced from 334,800-414,800 yuan ($A68,000-$A84,000). Top models are said to come with not one but two onboard fridges.

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2024

Looking every inch a baby EV9 , it’s set to be priced around $50,000 to challenge the Tesla Model 3 , BYD Atto 3 , MG4 and ever-expanding electric opposition. Kia Australia would only confirm it would “launch in Australia in 2025,” but the above timings hint it would be early next year.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 30, 2023

But will Australia follow suit? As saturation strikes it becomes a buyer’s market and prices fall accordingly. Here are the used EVs you can buy in Australia for under $50,000. These tiny i-MiEVs were the first EVs on sale in Australia in 2010. The range extender hybrid i3s are basically the same price.

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EV Central

JULY 31, 2024

Australia has a new cheapest EV, with MG announcing seriously competitive pricing for its MG ZS Excite that undercuts its core Chinese rivals in the BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora. There is a catch, however, with the pricing in place only for the month of August at this point. READ MORE: The 2025 MG Cyberster lands 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. Prices are correct at time of writing. 625km: BMW i7 xDrive60, $297,900 Australia’s reigning range champion with a price to match.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Audi Q4 e-Tron Audi Q4 50 e-tron quattro The Q4 e-Tron is set to become the most affordable EV for the luxury brand, with the 210kW/545Nm rear-wheel drive 45 model priced from $88,300 plus on-road costs. Known as the Lightning Cat overseas, the sleek five-door from Chinese maker GWM is yet to be definitively confirmed for Australia.

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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

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. Priced from $82,900 before on-road costs, the iX1 also offers a claimed 438km of WLTP range.

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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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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

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. And maybe it’s the logical downsizing limit for Australia. SCORE: 4.0/5

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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. seconds But there is some pricing relief around the corner for the Cyberster.

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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. . Let’s start with the eDeliver 9 which arrives in three body styles, with pricing starting from $99,990 for the cab chassis, $116,537 for the LWB MR, and $118,836 for the LWB HR. All those prices are before on-road costs.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2021

I'd read about such friction-drive arrangements and had followed the work of a cyclist in Australia known as Kepler who had devised a clever articulated mount that allows the motor to retract from the wheel when not applying power. He'd been selling kits for his mount in small numbers.

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EV Central

AUGUST 5, 2024

MG Australia has introduced a market-leading 10-year/250,000km warranty across its line-up that includes the all-electric MG4 and MG ZS EV. It’s an aggressive move sure to bolster consumer confidence in the Chinese MG brand, and raise eyebrows amongst its low-price competitors. “We are listening to our customers.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2018

BNEF predicts that lithium-ion battery prices, already down by nearly 80% per megawatt-hour since 2010, will continue to tumble as electric vehicle manufacturing builds up through the 2020s. Coal emerges as the biggest loser in the long run. —Elena Giannakopoulou, head of energy economics at BNEF.

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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. The price is high compared to its ICE siblings, but the amount of equipment on offer is exceptional.

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2021

I'd read about such friction-drive arrangements and had followed the work of a cyclist in Australia known as Kepler who had devised a clever articulated mount that allows the motor to retract from the wheel when not applying power. He'd been selling kits for his mount in small numbers.

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EV Central

MARCH 6, 2023

3 small electric hatchback that is schedule to launch in Australia in early 2024 has been revealed. The update pays particular attention to the cheap and plasticky interior and glitchy software of the original ID.3 But it is scheduled to be the third Volkswagen BEV to arrive in Australia after the ID.4 However, the ID.3’s

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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

JUNE 18, 2024

Just two months ago reports on several newswires suggested the cheap Tesla Model 2 had been shelved. “Obviously we’ve got some new products that we’re working on, under the covers, and I think these are going to be pretty special,” Musk said. “I I think people may think ‘oh it’s not going to be that amazing’, but just wait… it will be.”

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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

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

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In fact, Australia is the only market to get the CX-60, CX-70, CX-90 and this CX-80, probably because they’re all so similar they can’t help but step on the other’s toes. Mazda’s capped-price servicing will see you pay a total $2676 for your services over the first five years. Another day, another large SUV from Mazda. Score: 3.5/5

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EV Central

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. PRICE AND FEATURES How much is this go-fast (or go-faster) MG4 XPower? Score: 3.5/5

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Widely seen as a French fight back against the influx of cheap Chinese imports in Europe, when it lands the next-gen Renault Twingo is primed to cost less than €20,000 ($A33,000) before subsidies – around $5000 cheaper than the current BYD Dolphin in Australia. 2 and at least two affordable rivals from the Hyundai and Kia.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 12, 2024

It’s a brand synonymous with celebrities and pop culture and now Cadillac is back in Australia after more than half a century. 2024 Cadillac Lyriq price and equipment The Cadillac Lyriq is available as a Luxury or Sport, each sharing the same list of equipment. Cadillac Lyriq pricing starts at $117,000.

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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. Price and features The Kia EV9 represents a giant leap for the Korean brand. However, that’s a combo it looks like Australia won’t initially get.

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EV Central

MARCH 8, 2023

There are some EV-specific plans that offer very cheap off-peak rates, sometimes below 10c per kWh, bringing that charging price down to around $5. Others offer cheap rates during the day to take advantage of excess solar energy in the grid. So an average EV with a 60kWh battery pack should cost between $9 and $24 to charge.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

New-build solar project costs are expected to fall by another 20% by 2030 due to lower module prices and an oversupply from China. This makes distributed solar 12% cheaper on average than residential power prices, unlocking substantial potential for rooftop solar.

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