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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

RACV annual survey says cheapest to own EV in Australia costs little more than the average monthly cost of a small petrol SUV, and also ranks cheapest to charge. The post The cheapest EV to own and run in Australia, and cheapest to charge appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Stellantis-backed Leapmotor has pulled the drapes off what’s set to become its best-selling model yet, the small Leapmotor B10 SUV that’s set to be on sale globally by late 2025. litre petrol engine as a generator for long range driving. platform offers or if its will only come with the slower charging 400-volt electronics.

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

The whirlwind that is BYD’s Australian journey has dropped yet another model on local shores, the Sealion 6 medium SUV. litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery. and safety equipment and vehicle-to-load charging. It’s a significant arrival for a couple of reasons. Even karaoke!

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EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. The Outlander PHEV’s on the larger end of the mid-size SUV segment, allowing a third row of seats for super-breeders. It shares an all-new platform with the purely petrol Outlander version.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

Pricing for the highly-anticipated BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV will start at $48,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level front-wheel drive Dynamic. “This segment [medium SUV] is a 200,000 sales-plus segment. Medium SUV is the biggest new vehicle segment in Australia today. litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

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EV Central

JANUARY 23, 2025

Smart has responded to the global slowdown of EV sales by announcing that it will roll out a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid version of its inbound flagship Smart#5 SUV that has been confirmed for Australia. While fuel-use figures for the Smart are yet to be confirmed, the identical powertrain in the Galaxy 7 EM-I uses a claimed 3.8L/100km.

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EV Central

JUNE 16, 2024

The all-new 2024 Lotus Emeya is officially one of the quickest EVs to charge. During the record charging, the Lotus Emeya recorded a peak charging speed of 402kW using a 400kW DC charger before settling down to an impressive 331kW average. Lotus Emeya can charge from 10-80 per cent in 14 minutes, with a charging peak of 402kW.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Toyota has taken covers off its electric bZ Concept compact SUV, looking near production ready and primed to be an EV version of the next-generation C-HR. Revealed at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the bZ Concept joins the Tesla-fighting bZ3 electric sedan revealed last month and bZ4X electric SUV due on-sale in Australia in 2023.

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EV Central

MAY 4, 2024

2024 BMW iX2 price and equipment The iX2 is part of the X2 compact SUV family, which is itself a sportier looking version of the X1. 2024 BMW iX2 price and equipment The iX2 is part of the X2 compact SUV family, which is itself a sportier looking version of the X1. The X2 is available with petrol propulsion, which we’ve tested.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The petrol is dead and whispers of killing the Golden Goose get louder. Its an SUV company that also sells bloody good performance cars many people want but cant afford. The Macan and larger Cayenne SUVs do the heavy sales lifting and profit pulling, making up three-quarters of all Porsches shifted in Australia. Hello, gamble.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

But Hyundai is here to allay your fears, with the Kona small SUVs range a sizeable 449km, but just as importantly, trustworthy too. Its 64kWh batterys charge speed is up to 100kW using public DC stations. Even Standard Range models offer an excellent 470km between charges, proving how far ahead of the game Tesla has been for so long.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2025

…Read More The second generation model of the SUV is expected to make its debut in the country by the second half of 2025. he compact SUV, which has been a strong contender in its segment, is set to undergo a major design overhaul along with a host of feature upgrades. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024 , Best SUVs in India.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 19, 2024

litre turbo petrol engine tuned for 134 bhp and 230 Nm of peak torque, while the 2.0-litre The petrol variants on the 2 Series GC are now more expensive by ₹ 40,000, while the diesel is dearer by ₹ 50,000. The X1 gets a 1.5-litre litre diesel churns out 147 bhp and 360 Nm of peak torque.

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Polestar has released the first details of its pioneering next-generation battery technology that will close the gap between recharging an EV and filling a combustion car with petrol. The key to the significant gain in charging speed is a new Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) tech developed by Israel-based battery pioneer StoreDot.

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EV Central

JANUARY 1, 2025

With plug-in hybrid sales on the rise in Australia, Lexus has welcomed the NX450h+ PHEV back on sale Down Under for the first time since March 2023 when a stop sale was placed on the popular SUV. For that money you get an SUV that shares a platform and powertrain with the Toyota RAV4 PHEV not offered Down Under. Lexus NX 450h+.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8. That means the U8 will be potentially $100,000-plus more expensive the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol large SUV stalwarts. The maximum DC fast charge rate is 110kW.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

And it’s not just the hulking, squared-off, bulky yet brutally handsome exterior of the new Santa Fe, either, there’s a distinct sense that this large SUV – now also a HEV with no diesel or V6 engine options available so far – is trying to ape the premium off-roading brand in the interior as well. And one so pleasant inside.

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EV Central

MARCH 9, 2023

Speaking at the debut of its new streamlined EV production process it calls “X-in-1”, the brand said development work was underway for an e-Power solution for its large SUVs and commercial vehicles. The e-Power system pairs a petrol engine with an electric motor and battery, but the ICE component never drives the wheels.

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EV Central

APRIL 15, 2024

Alfa Romeo has unwrapped its all-new Milano, its first all-electric car and third SUV. Created to replace both the old MiTo and Giulietta hatch, it will sit beneath the current Tonale SUV. Like the Giulietta hatch, the small SUV will feature a pair of hidden rear door handles that are tucked away within the rear C-pillars.

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EV Central

JULY 6, 2024

The mid-sized SUV is arguably the start of the main game for the fledgling EV brand. READ MORE: Polestar 4 mid-sized SUV now on sale with big EV targets in its crosshairs READ MORE: Polestar’s plan to survive and thrive: Carving a space in the EV world READ MORE: Battery breakthrough! It makes for an upmarket cabin. Score: 3.5/5

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2025

Today, 70 per cent of all Minis sold in this country can be amusingly described as SUVs. Aussie pricing and timing revealed for first hot JCW EV Mini hatch and JCW Aceman SUV READ MORE: Quickest Mini ever outed could the 2025 Mini Cooper JCW E be the most fun EVer? So, too, Mini is no longer what it was – literally mini.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

READ MORE: Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV price and equipment Its fair to suggest Mercedes-AMG was an originator of very high performance SUVs a couple of decades ago. 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV. 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV.

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EV Central

JUNE 10, 2024

Hyundai has revealed its new sub-compact electric SUV will be called Inster, with promised range up to 355km on the WLTP test cycle. The Inster shares dimensions and much of its design with the petrol-powered Hyundai Casper, a model sold in Korea since 2021. But the Inster’s SUV shape means it is 90mm taller at 1575mm high.

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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. There’s also a 7.0-inch

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

So instead it’s hybrid and EV tech for Kia’s new entry-level electrified SUV. The compact SUV sits under the EV6 from a pricing perspective. 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. Basics : EV, SUV, 5 seats, FWD.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Nissan X-Trail e-Power hybrid SUV has been revealed – and it’s coming to Australia early in 2023. As the covers were ripped off the latest addition to the expanding e-Power family, Nissan Australia confirmed it plans to initially sell only dual-motor all-wheel drive versions of the innovative hybrid mid-sized SUV.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 17, 2025

The Tata Nexon has remained one of the best sellers in the sub compact SUV segment. lakh, for the petrol manual transmission option. Meanwhile, the petrol automatic option is priced at 13.50 Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024 , Best SUVs in India. lakh, ex-showroom. …Read More The 2025 Tata Nexon starts at 7.99

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EV Central

APRIL 27, 2024

The Porsche Macan is a whole lot more than just another fast SUV. Except that the Macan is a big player in the prestige mid-sized SUV category. And Porsche is expecting to sell at least as many of the new Macan EVs as the old petrol-powered ones. 2024 Porsche Macan price and equipment Here’s where it gets interesting.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The British luxury brand has revealed the full-size electric SUV has begun final testing ahead of its launch next year. Based on the same Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA) platform as the current petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid Range Rovers, the luxury SUV brand has yet to announce how powerful the new EV is.

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EV Central

MARCH 26, 2024

Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel! To help accelerate the transition, the Government has also announced it will provide $60 million to boost EV charging at Australian auto dealerships, under the Driving the Nation fund. The Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid will arrive in 2025.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2025

litre naturally aspirated MPI petrol engine The Hyundai Creta N Line made its global debut in India in March 2024. litre turbocharged petrol unit that churns out 160 PS and 253 Nm of torque. litre naturally aspirated MPI petrol engine. In India, the sporty SUV has a base price of 16.82 But is it even a N Line?

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Dzire will be offered with both petrol and CNG powertrains. litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated Z Series petrol engine that also powers the new Maruti Swift hatchback. Maruti Suzuki Dzire petrol mileage According to Maruti Suzuki, the new Dzire will offer more mileage than its predecessor.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

While sales of pure electric vehicles have been increasingly slowly and steadily in Australia in 2024, petrol-electric hybrids have become the next big thing. Which helps explain why the Chinese brand GWM Haval has doubled down on hybrids in its compact Jolion SUV line-up by adding petrol-electric models and cutting prices.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2023

A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. Price and features BMW hasn’t hesitated to come out confidently with the pricing of the iX1, setting it higher than the starting point of any of its luxury compact SUV opposition at $84,900 plus on-road costs.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Another day, another large SUV from Mazda. So, is it a smarter choice than an all-electric SUV? inch screen for the driver, leather seats that are heated up front, sunshades, an auto-opening boot and wireless device charging. litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with an electric motor for a total 241kW and 500Nm.

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2025

Effectively the slightly posher arm of Chery (another brand some may not be familiar with), the Jaecoo brand has kicked off with the J7, a mid-sized five-seat SUV. While its available with pure petrol propulsion, a new plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) version – marketed as SHS, or super hybrid system – allows EV-only running.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2021

By adopting 100% electric motor drive with e-POWER on the new electrified Qashqai, customers can enjoy the benefits of EV driving, without the consideration of range or access to charging infrastructure. This charged energy is then supplied during Idling Stop, Coasting Stop (CVT versions only) and Torque Assist.

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