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2025 Volkswagen ID.3 upgraded again ahead of Aussie launch: Includes more power, faster charging and enhanced tech

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inch touchscreen as standard. Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX electric super-van landing in Australia in 2025 READ MORE: Volkswagen ID.Roc name registered in Australia. This allows it to be charged at up to 175kW and slashes charging times in colder climates. Like other recent Volkswagens, the VW ID.3 3 features the larger 12.9-inch

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Hyundai Tucson hybrid arrives, but priced higher than dominant rival Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

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The new line-up sees eight of 17 Tucson variants available in Australia coming with hybrid power, but no word on if we’ll received the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) available in other markets. The 2025 Hyundai Tucson is now on sale, upgraded with hybrid powertrains as the Korean brand embraces electrification to slash emissions. litre hybrid.

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2024 BYD Sealion 6: Everything you need to know about BYD’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia

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The Sealion 6 is the first ICE -powered and CO2-emitting vehicle to be sold by the Chinese brand in Australia and is expected to be its top seller. China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia! “At the moment the EV segment is nine per cent of sales in Australia.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

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The only cars available to test were AWD Techniqs with 20-inch wheels – same as the first batch coming to Australia. We don’t know if the Ioniq 6 will introduce remote connectivity – allowing activating climate control or checking the charge status from your phone – as found in Teslas, for example.

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

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READ MORE: The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz READ MORE: Can the Model Y outsell the HiLux and Ranger? iX1 tyres are not run-flats and there is no spare, only a repair kit and tyre pressure monitoring.

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Fast 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S arrives with Tesla Model Y-humbling performance – but here’s how long Australians have to wait to buy one

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inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment, a lower screen for the climate control, plus a fourth 10.25-inch Standard kit is likely to include a panoramic roof, synthetic leather seats that are heated and cooled and a 19-speaker McIntosh sound system. Within, there’s twin-12.3-inch

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Punchy pricing for 2024 Polestar 4 as EV brand refuses to engage in price war with Tesla

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Currently, the cheapest Tesla Model Y is priced from $72,300 (plus ORCs) in Australia, with the Long Range version costing $78,400, while the most expensive Model Y Performance weighs in at $96,700. In Australia premium paint costs ($1750) that rises to a hefty $2300 for the Snow white or Gold finish.

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