My Energi

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

40 i (40 kWh) – Cheap to run, cheap to buy, the Renault Zoe is the perfect all-rounder. It might sound obvious, but the latest models have been designed to far outperform their petrol and diesel predecessors. Currently less than 4% of EV breakdowns are linked to running out of charge.”. Renault ZOE Z.E.40

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Its 64kWh batterys charge speed is up to 100kW using public DC stations. Its also the easiest EV to live with when public charging the Tesla Supercharger network bests the rest, and you can still charge it at other public chargers. Sounds appealing for an entry into EV life, but many struggle to manage 100km between charges.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The test itself was simple, as it only involved fully charging the vehicles and running them until they ran out of battery. ‘s lineup of vehicles was interesting as it included 11 new electric cars and one nine-year-old Tesla Model S with over 250,000 miles on the odometer. The efficiency of each vehicle in the test was then evaluated.

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EV Central

MARCH 29, 2025

The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvos petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin its an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. So, should the Volvo EX90 be on your shopping list? Score: 3.8/5

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EV Central

MARCH 23, 2025

That means a 15-80 per cent charge takes less than 15 minutes. On-track, drivers should have full-power for at least two laps thats about how long most track day fans spend driving their petrol-powered supercar for. Range is decent. 2027 Renault 5 Turbo 3E. 2027 Renault 5 Turbo 3E. seconds and a top speed of 270km/h.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

2025 Mazda CX-80 PHEV: Price and equipment Plug-in power in the CX-80 is available in the Touring ($75,000), GT ($82,000), and the flagship Azami ($87,200) trim levels – none of which are particularly cheap. inch screen for the driver, leather seats that are heated up front, sunshades, an auto-opening boot and wireless device charging.

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My Energi

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

For all the media hype around people potentially switching back to petrol or ditching the thought of an EV, it is important to remember that this is still very much a supply-constrained market. Domestic solar makes EV adoption even more of a no-brainer, with the marginal cost of charging being as low as zero when the sun is shining.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It shares an all-new platform with the purely petrol Outlander version. litre combustion petrol engine allied with twin electric motors, a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack and all-wheel-drive. For a plug-in hybrid it is, but those prices are some $15,000 more than the equivalent Outlander petrol versions. Is it good value?

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EV Central

JANUARY 13, 2025

Bold three-row Hyundai Ioniq 9 blends luxury, space and advanced EV tech but the big Korean wont come cheap Sold alongside the petrol, turbo-diesel and LPG engines that are offered globally, the new EV version will also be available alongside the existing Staria Hybrid that was launched back in February 2024.

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EV Central

MARCH 8, 2023

EV range is optimistic The brochure of an EV typically spruiks how far it will go on a charge. READ MORE: How far will be EV drive on a charge? Many EVs recommend you don’t use the whole battery capacity Many electric cars allow you to set the maximum charge rate at 80 or 90 percent. Don’t ever expect it to go that far.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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EV Central

MARCH 9, 2024

The five-seat mid-sized SUV has the segment-dominating Tesla Model Y vaguely in its crosshairs, although it could also provide an EV tempter against petrol-powered fare – including the Subaru Forester. Charging can be done at up to 150kW at a DC outlet for a 0-80 percent charge in about half an hour. And it’s respectably quiet.

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Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 12, 2022

However, most insurance providers make the process as easy as it would be to insure your petrol-powered car. Ask about covering charging equipment. Are EV Battery and Charging Equipment Covered By Insurance? EV coverage can vary for each provider.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

So just how far can you travel between charges? 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. 2023 Cupra Born. kWh battery for solid range.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

READ MORE: Nissan and Mitsubishi micro EVs are the cheap electric cars we need. Charging tech is unchanged compared to the Fiat 500e. The CCS Combined charge port can take up to 85kW from a DC fast charger, better than many other of the small EVs sold in Europe. It’ll top the Fiat Nuova 500e line-up.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It steers like a proper car, its pleasantly silent most of the time thanks to its seamless plug-in hybrid technology – unlike every other ute in history – it doesnt feel overly cheap or horribly nasty inside, its spacious in the rear and comfortable in the front, and, for a ute, it doesnt even ride too badly.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It steers like a proper car, its pleasantly silent most of the time thanks to its seamless plug-in hybrid technology – unlike every other ute in history – it doesnt feel overly cheap or horribly nasty inside, its spacious in the rear and comfortable in the front, and, for a ute, it doesnt even ride too badly.

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EV Central

JULY 20, 2024

The XPower has 140kW maximum DC charging and 6.6kW AC charging. It delivers bang for your straight-line buck that makes it look downright cheap when you consider a Porsche 911 Carrera is 0.3 there’s no spare tyre and your smartphone will go flying out of the shallow charging pad when accelerating and cornering at speed.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

litre turbo-petrol engine combined with two e-motors, a nine-speed wet multi-plate clutch auto and all-wheel drive. Like the car itself, they’re not cheap. litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol Motors: 1 front and 1 rear Combined outputs: 500kW/1020Nm AC charging: 3.7kW DC charging: N/A 0-100km/h: 3.5 SCORE: 3.5/5

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Measuring 4275mm long, the latest eVitara is 100mm lengthier than the current petrol-powered Vitara. It’s the latter set-up that should be capable of covering up to 402km on a single charge. Marking the first time Suzuki has ever mass-produced an EV, the new 2025 Suzuki eVitara has yet to be confirmed for Australia.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2025

While its taken a while to make its way Down Under, our Q4s get an 82kWh battery (up from the original cars 77kWh) and the ability to charge at up to 175kW. And, like the Porsche, the Q6s 800V electrical architecture allows for charging at up to 270kW, making it among the fastest charging EVs on the road. second 0-100km/h dash.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

But whereas the EV6 is based on a dedicated EV architecture, the Niro relies on an ICE platform to allow for the petrol engine for the hybrid model. But even as a hybrid the Niro doesn’t come particularly cheap. Kia Niro EV GT-Line is capped at around 100kW for charging. Our estimation is based on Kia’s charge time claims.

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Green Charging

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

We do not want to waste money on cheap, low-quality commodities. You can charge an EV at home, work, or a public charging location. At home, where it is the easiest, involves using a standard EV plug to charge the car. Many users may opt to simply charge from a standard 3 pin plug socket. We want to save money.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors, providing about 100km of EV range as well as the ability to travel further on petrol. The most powerful F-150 Lightning will have up to 433kW and 1051Nm and be capable of faster acceleration than any petrol-powered F-150 before it.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

A Type 2 CCS plug on a five-metre cable and domestic socket charging cable are included, but Benz no longer offers a complimentary Chargefox public charging subscription. Charge cable bags in the boot eat into space, and no frunk due to that sealed bonnet also give the competition a space advantage. What don’t you get?

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

It won’t be cheap, but Audi’s e-Tron GT and its more potent RS e-Tron GT sibling promise big performance. But it’s what’s beneath the skin that promises to tempt plenty of people out of the big-powered petrol engines that have dominated at this end of the market. Audi e-Tron GT quattro. It arrives early in the year. BYD Dolphin.

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EV Central

JULY 26, 2024

It’s long been the pinnacle of luxury and now Rolls-Royce has begun its journey shunning petrol in favour of electricity. It’s not cheap No prizes for guessing the Rolls-Royce Spectre ain’t cheap. As for charging, it’ll take up to 22kW of AC charge for a full charge in 5.5 But no Rolls-Royce is.

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Baua Electric

JULY 29, 2024

Not only has the fan favourite grown – becoming far more family friendly in the process – it now offers more choice than before with greater personalisation options, various model grades and the option of turbocharged petrol or electric motivation. The turbo-petrol JCW now accelerates from standstill to 100km/h in 5.4 Win-win.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 24, 2024

Over 20 contenders vie within the SUV Large under $80K segment, ranging from the cheap and cheerful to the suave and sophisticated. litre V6 petrol engine and paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. It is powered by Nissan’s VQ35DD-series 3.5-litre LED fog lights, roof rails, and a powered tailgate.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

You can, in the genuinely sexy shape of the Peugeot e-2008 — the all-electric version of the brand’s impressive ICE-powered small SUV, having done away with the petrol motor in favour of a small-ish battery and a front-mounted electric motor. What is charging like for the Peugeot e-2008?

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

So is the 296 GTB the perfect solution for those who want the fun and fury of a highly strung Italian sports car powered by petrol, but with the dual persona of being able to soak up some EV silence? Ferrari 296 GTB price and equipment Its the old story that if you have to ask Yep, the 296 aint cheap. to four hours. Score: 4.5/5

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EV Central

AUGUST 9, 2023

Very cool and ideal to charge phones, your laptop, coffee machine, widescreen TV or even bar fridge. The Kia can handle 230kW charge speed, but I’ve no ultra rapid charger within 70km of my home, so 50kW it is. Importantly, I’m back to 100% charge and 376km range. Opportunities galore. Some fun back roads?

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My Energi

AUGUST 18, 2023

It might sound obvious, but the latest models have been designed to far outperform their petrol and diesel predecessors. The EVs of today, which include those on our list, have excellent ranges, impressive durability and are cheap to maintain thanks to fewer moving parts. But what about the elephant in the room?

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

In the US, diesel never had the same traction, due the abundance of cheap gas. Petrol-burning engines are soon to see the same fate. If you’re an electric vehicle owner, charge up your car at home with rooftop solar panels. Now, with electrification firmly taking hold, diesel engine development has all but ceased in Europe.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

None of this quartet is cheap, but all are towards the value end of the EV market. The $6000 Plus pack brings a panoramic sunroof, full power operation of the front seats, heated rear seats and wireless phone charging. Dual digital displays also dominate the dash, while there’s smart key entry, navigation and wireless phone charging.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Much has been achieved through fakery – ‘petrol’ engine note and gear shifts included – but there’s been no reason to hide this. This would be typical of most track sessions with a petrol performance car, really. Quoted charge speed is 350kW, but our previous tests suggest under 250kW is more realistic.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

Although such vehicles are more environmentally friendly than their petrol counterparts, there is a greener option that many governments seem to have overlooked: the electric bicycle. Some 800,000 are also sold each year in South East Asia, he says, where they replace the noisy and smelly petrol scooters that are ubiquitous in many places.

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