EV Central

JULY 7, 2023

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. A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. 2023 BMW iX1 M Sport rear seat.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

BMW says that when its sixth-generation battery cell technology is introduced on its next-generation of EVs it will have the competition licked, including the leading electric car brand Tesla. Better still for buyers, they also cost half as much to make, which could translate to BMW EVs being cheaper to buy in the future.

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Teslarati

MARCH 18, 2023

Polestar has launched the Polestar 3 electric SUV in China and has slashed its starting price by roughly $29,000. The 3 is the brand’s first full-size SUV offering and is set to take on the Tesla Model X and the Rivian R1S in the world of large electric SUVs. What do you think of the article?

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EV Central

JANUARY 9, 2024

BYD, Tesla and MG accounted for 74 percent of a record 87,217 EVs sold in Australia in 2023. And 83 percent of those EVs were sourced from China, with brands such as Tesla, BYD, MG, Polestar, Volvo, GWM, LDV and BMW all sourcing electric cars from what is now the world’s biggest car manufacturer.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The Tesla Model Y now has a direct rival from Chinese challenger BYD. Revealed at the Guangzhou motor show, the Sea Lion 07 starts cheaper in China than the globe’s top selling battery electric vehicle, with a price range the equivalent of $42,600 to $55,400 (approx) Aussie dollars. 2024 BYD Sea Lion 07. 2024 BYD Sea Lion 07.

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EV Central

AUGUST 24, 2023

The Australian arm of the Swedish-Chinese electric car-maker Polestar has turned its back on Tesla as a rival, saying it won’t get into a discounting and pricing war with the EV market dominator. In recent times Tesla has cut rather than increased pricing and harbours ambitions to introduce cheaper EV model lines. “We Polestar 3.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

After topping Tesla in the final three months of 2023, BYD is starting the year off strong with EV sales rising another 50% in January. BYD EV sales momentum continues in January BYD sold 105,304 fully electric cars last month, up 48% from the 71,338 handed over last year. Production was only up 9% to 90,749 units.

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EV Central

MAY 10, 2024

Cadillac will be a “tier-one luxury brand” in Australia, with the incoming Lyriq EV to be followed by a fleet of a high-end electric vehicles that will target Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Lexus in our market. Range is expected to be in excess of 500kms on the WLTP cycle.

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My Electric Car

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, experienced a significant increase in EV sales in January, with sales growing nearly 50% compared to the same month last year. In January alone, BYD sold 105,304 fully electric cars, marking a 48% increase from the 71,338 vehicles sold in the previous year.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 9, 2023

Top-selling sedans at retail in China in Feb 2023 Ranking Model Feb 2023 Feb 2022 YoY 1 BYD Qin 30,540 24,501 24.6% 4 BYD Dolphin 22,682 8,561 164.9% 13 BYD Han 12,265 9,284 32.1% 4 BYD Qin 44,725 51,043 -12.4% 5 BYD Dolphin 40,264 19,163 110.1% 10 BMW 5 Series 25,737 35,444 -27.4% 8 NIO 12,157 6,131 98.3%

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Photo by Mikechie Esparagoza on Pexels.com Regulators hate them, saying all the popularity of massive, heavy SUVs runs counter to environmental targets. Paris even slapped some hefty fines on SUVs parking in the city. But European consumers are showing nothing but love for the SUV, in all shapes and sizes.

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Baua Electric

MAY 19, 2024

bound 2025 VW ID.Buzz electric vans , but pricing and EPA range might remain months away, closer to when these models are expected to arrive for first deliveries. Also, the 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid three-row SUV lineup earns up to 36 mpg, and it’s getting refreshed styling inside and out, without any price hike.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Primed to be introduced here in Australia’s as part of the brand’s relaunch, the Cadillac Optiq has been created to challenge the likes of the dominant Tesla Model Y, as well as more premium rivals like the BMW iX3 and the incoming Polestar 4. The post Who’s your Caddy?

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if I told you that you could secure a European electric SUV for less than $60k, with any and every feature you might want or need, and with essentially no wait time for delivery? The cabin of the Peugeot e-2008 How solid the price proposition is really comes down to where you position the Peugeot e-2008.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 30, 2024

In tandem with the handsome growth of the e-two-wheeler and e-three-wheeler segment, the electric passenger vehicle segment, which comprises cars, SUV and MPVs, has also registered record retail sales. In mid-January 2024, the company launched the new XUV400 Pro range , with prices starting from Rs 15.49 lakh, going up to Rs 17.49

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Baua Electric

MAY 14, 2024

A new all-electric luxury SUV is set to hit the market next year to compete with Tesla’s best-selling Model Y. Volvo is joining the luxury electric SUV market with its new EX60 launching next year. The new EX60 will rival premium models from Tesla, Porsche, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Check back for more details soon.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 2, 2024

The rise in sales of electric passenger vehicles is now quite apparent as in the growing number of green-number-plated cars, SUVs and MPVs seen on Indian roads. As per Vahan data as of March 3, 2024, a total of 79,443 electric cars, SUVs and MPVs (LMVs and LPVs) have been sold in the past 11 months (April 2023-February 2024).

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CN EV Post

APRIL 12, 2023

Automakers with highest retail sales in China in Mar 2023 Ranking Automaker Mar-23 Mar-22 YoY Share 1 BYD 192,289 103,229 86.3% 10 BMW Brilliance 58,320 42,623 36.8% Automakers with highest retail sales in China in Jan-Mar 2023 Ranking Automaker Jan-Mar 2023 Jan-Mar 2022 YoY Share 1 BYD 508,706 287,363 77.0%

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2023

Tesla Model 3 Tesla Model 3 The Tesla Model 3 is not just a top selling electric car it’s the top selling mid-sized car , blitzing everything from the Toyota Camry and Mazda6 to BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Performance also outdoes similarly-priced alternatives. It’s easy to see the appeal.

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Baua Electric

JULY 20, 2023

He underlined that the cause of it’s cooperation with BYD, Tesla and BMW. It sort of feels that the BYD Atto 3 used to be the principle explanation why for this transition. In October 2022, SIXT signed a long-term contract with BYD that extends to 2028. The BYD Atto 3 changed into to be had in Would possibly 2023.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Prices are correct at time of writing. 625km: BMW i7 xDrive60, $297,900 Australia’s reigning range champion with a price to match. 625km: BMW i7 xDrive60, $297,900 Australia’s reigning range champion with a price to match. The BMW i7 limo unashamedly has Rolls-Royce vibes , and includes a 31.3-inch

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

As well as new models from heavy EV hitters such as Tesla, BYD, Polestar and Volvo, there will be a raft of traditional brands jumping on board the electric car race. 4, the Q4 e-Tron will be available in a regular SUV body style or a sleeker Sportback, each with a 77kWh battery. BYD Seal U BYD Seal U.

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EV Central

JANUARY 12, 2023

It’s clear the premium price of EVs is less of an issue in the world of premium cars. And Polestar’s tally of 1524 cars was second best in the premium space, outdoing Volvo (1474), BMW, (1293), Mercedes-Benz (1166) and Mini (455). The SUV number isn’t quite as impressive but still shows there’s increasing EV interest.

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EV Central

JUNE 21, 2024

This year we’ve seen prestige EV prices slashed , mainly ex-demo models sitting at dealerships gathering dust rather than buyer interest. Home charging the 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT – combustion BMW looks confused by it all. Public charging a 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT – style versus a BYD? seconds not enough, anyway?

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EV Central

JUNE 16, 2024

50,000 price hack! This offers thermal performance well beyond many of its rivals, helping keep its cells chilled even during extreme charging.

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

The recently-arrived X1 compact SUV will soon spawn an EV sibling in the form of the BMW iX1. Priced from $82,900 before on-road costs, the iX1 also offers a claimed 438km of WLTP range. Priced from $82,900 before on-road costs, the iX1 also offers a claimed 438km of WLTP range. BYD Dolphin. BYD Dolphin.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The Model 3’s direct EV rivals include the Polestar 2 , Hyundai Ioniq 6 and BYD Seal , and it also steals some sales from the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4. You could also pop the BMW i4 into its competitor set. The Rear-Wheel Drive is the most affordable, priced at $61,900 plus on-road costs.

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EV Central

MAY 3, 2024

No longer is Beijing a shameful sideshow of copying designs from Ranger Rover and BMW (although there were still hints when you delved deeper), but rather fresh style with unique Chinese fingerprints. Drop this in showrooms with a sub-$60k price tag and prepare for loaded order books. Neta GT at the 2024 Beijing Motor Show.

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EV Central

JUNE 23, 2023

READ MORE: MG4 priced from $44,990 plus on-road costs as $3000 discounts offered on ZS EV READ MORE: Australia’s cheapest EV? The post Electric vehicle winners and losers: Volkswagen steps up as Toyota, Honda, Mazda and Nissan drop the ball – and Tesla and BYD run away with it | Opinion appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Polestar and BYD were two of the new EV brands that arrived during the year and brands as diverse as Volkswagen and GWM confirmed their intention to start selling electric vehicles here in 2023. Tesla briefly entered the list of top sellers, with the Model Y also topping the SUV sales charts in September. Bruce Newton: BYD Atto 3.

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2023

The Tesla Model Y continues to dominate sales of premium SUVs – and electric cars – with an unprecedented sales surge reported in the June 2023 vehicles sales figures. The Model Y accounted for 20 percent – one in five – of all mid-sized SUV sales.

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EV Central

MAY 17, 2024

China is firing up with a barrage of brands set to infiltrate Australia – Leapmotor, Xpeng, Zeekr, Lynk & Co among them – and relative newcomers such as BYD, Chery and GWM are forecasting big sales growth as more EVs head our way. Blame it on competition. But at least the brand is aiming high. Nothing like a stretch target!

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EV Central

JANUARY 22, 2024

The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price. What hasn’t been provided is a timeline for when we’ll first see sodium-ion powered Peugeots, Alfas or Opels.

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Push EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

Finally, another relative newcomer, the BMW iX1, has seen great progress, from its very first deliveries in December, climbing to 16th rank in Q1. After the untimely demise of the BMW i3, the iX1 is the most affordable BMW BEV on offer, and we should expect it to be the brand’s bestseller over the medium term.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Tesla reduced the price of its Model 3 earlier in 2023. The rest of the list – typical of Australian buying habits – was made up of SUVs and pickups. The Tesla Model Y SUV , meanwhile, shifted only 286 in January. This, of course, a reflection on availability rather than demand. Why the strong sales?

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The newly-arrived Tesla Model Y was also comfortably the country’s top selling mid-sized SUV priced over $60,000. Tesla reported 1017 Model Ys as being sold, making it the 12th best selling SUV on the market, outselling stalwarts such as the Honda CR-V (781), Subaru Forester (580), Kia Seltos (869) and Toyota C-HR (533) in the process.

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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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