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Get smart: New Smart #1 and #3 SUVs to beat BMW iX1 and Volvo EX30 on price

EV Central

When Smart returns to Australia this September, the brand’s Smart #1 and Smart #3 vehicles will be priced below both the BMW iX1 and Volvo EX30 with which it has much in common. Enhancing the sporty feel, Brabus versions get a body kit, large 20-inch alloy wheels and red brake calipers.

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2024 Volkswagen Touareg Review

Baua Electric

And while Volkswagen isn’t a luxury brand in the same way as Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis, Lexus or Volvo, make no mistake – this is a luxury SUV with more of a mainstream starting price. The regen’ system and engine can replenish the battery pack if you want or you can recharge at up to 7.2kW AC. This update?

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Spoiler alert: Sporty Hyundai Kona Electric N-Line priced in Tesla territory for Australia

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Priced $4000 and $3000 more than the Kona Electric Extended Range, the Hyundai Kona Electric N-Line and N-Line Premium both get the punchier 150kW/255Nm front-drive powertrain and larger 64.8kWh battery. READ MORE: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review: Sell your Tesla, sell your Taycan! 2025 Kona Electric N-Line interior.

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2024 Smart #1 and #3 review: Re-born brand delivers compelling Volvo EX30, Tesla and BYD rival

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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. 2024 Smart #1 Brabus.

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Road Test: 2022 Lincoln Corsair PHEV Grand Touring AWD

Clean Fleet Report

There is a sixth mode of Preserve, which saves the battery charge for later use. When driving, the regenerative system converts kinetic energy into electric energy and stores it in the battery when applying the brakes or coasting. kWh lithium-ion battery is replenished by plugging into a charger or wall outlet. Level 2 240V 3.5

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

EV Central

EV Central’s BMW iX1 review: It’s drifting into ancient history now but BMW was a real battery electric vehicle trendsetter when it launched the i3 back in 2013. 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.

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Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric review

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Volvo has some of the most aggressive goals when it comes to brand-wide electrification, and the new C40 Recharge is a big step in its electric charge towards zero emissions. Its official name is the Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric, and it’s available as either a single motor or dual motor (the latter is called the Twin).