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2025 Hyundai Inster review: the $40k city SUV challenge to the MG4, GWM Ora and BYD Dolphin

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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. As I write, the MG ZS EV is on the road for $34,990; GWM Ora at $35,990, BYD Dolphin about $39,000 and MG4 about $40,000. seconds and WLTP range of 305km.

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Now that’s a price cut! GWM Ora smashes MG4, BYD Dolphin and threatens entry-level ICE with $35K drive-away pricing

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The MG4 is now the second cheapest EV on-sale in Australia alongside the MG ZS Excite SUV, which is also $39,990 drive-away. GWM has also slashed pricing for the rest of the Ora range (see below), and the company says this is a permanent change and not a promotional discount as had been previously applied.

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Electric vehicle price war! GWM Ora versus BYD Dolphin and MG4 Excite 51 in battle for Australia’s best (and cheapest) EV

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The new $39,990 price for the Ora Standard Range pitches it head-to-head with the $38,890 BYD Dolphin and the $39,990 MG4 Excite 51 , as China’s EV price war heats up. All these prices are plus on-road costs but before rebates or deductions. BYD has publicly claimed more than 1000 expressions of interest.

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BYD takes 20% of Japan’s EV imports in January after launching just last year

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BYD continues its dominant overseas expansion after accounting for over 20% of Japan’s EV imports last month. After launching just last year, BYD is already making its presence known as Japan lags behind the auto industry’s shift to electric. Of the 1,186 electric cars imported into the nation, BYD accounted for 217 of them.

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

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Hyundai Australia has smartened up its small electric SUV with the addition of a new Hyundai Kona Electric N-Line and N-Line Premium. They will be priced from $62,000 and $71,000 (plus on-road costs) respectively, with both cars available now. READ MORE: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review: Sell your Tesla, sell your Taycan!

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Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are proving affordable EVs are in demand

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Ford is moving inventory after slashing prices by up to $8,100 on its best-selling electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E , last month. In February, sales of the electric SUV surged 64% year over year. CEO Jim Farley said the automaker is developing a low-cost EV platform to keep up with Tesla and low-cost Chinese automakers.

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Is this Kia’s Tesla and BYD beater at last? New Kia EV3 electric SUV to cost from $50,000 and deliver 600km in range in Australia

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Kia has unveiled its EV3 compact SUV ahead of a confirmed Australian arrival in 2025. 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. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – similar in size to Kia’s popular Seltos small SUV.

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