EV Central

AUGUST 21, 2024

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. READ MORE: 10 reasons why you should buy the Hyundai Inster, and 3 why you shouldn’t. Here’s where Hyundai has an advantage.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Funny looking thing, the Hyundai Ioniq 6. We sampled Hyundai’s new Ioniq 6 ‘Electrified Streamliner’ (not a sedan, Hyundai insists) in South Korea ahead of its early 2023 Australian arrival. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 has incredible drag coefficient of 0.21. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6. Distinctive.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Or VW and its Amarok work with Walkinshaw, or Kia and Hyundai’s dedication to local ride and handling programs. 2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ previewed ahead of Q4 touchdown, but will the budget-friendly SUV outclass the Hyundai Kona? Again, that’s supercar-levels of performance, delivered via a relatively cheap, city-friendly EV.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

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. You’ll pay similar for a Tesla Model 3/Y, Renault Megane E-Tech, Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro Electric, but you’re in a pricier realm than the likes of a BYD Atto 3 or MG4.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Genesis – a brand described by its spokespeople as “audacious and distinctively Korean” – is to Hyundai what Lexus is to Toyota, which means that it’s after Lexus customers, but also the German premium marques such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Oh, and lots of people stepping up from Hyundais, obviously.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 7, 2024

It isn’t cheap, though – check the Toyota website to see the costs for your own circumstances. No spare wheel, though – just a tyre repair kit. But it’s cheap for the first five years, at $180 per visit.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2023

Not cheap, but there still feels like decent value here. Service intervals are annual or every 25,000km, and aren’t cheap for an EV. inch displays, sat-nav, dual-zone climate, wireless phone charging and a traditional powerpoint positioned below the backseat to power anything from your laptop to a portable espresso machine.

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