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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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That includes a WLTP range up to 600km, V2L charging, a near-30-inch widescreen display, AI assistant, OTA updates, streaming services, advanced driver aids and the ability to personalise the dash and infotainment through the Kia Connect Store. Kia confirmed a dual motor GT version would be available in future, but gave no specific timing.

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Seres 3: Why this Chinese SUV is the worst EV I’ve driven

EV Central

As a motoring writer, this is the question we’re most asked after what’s the best you’ve driven. It’s a Hyundai Kona-sized small SUV with a 120kW/300Nm single electric motor up front, 52kWh (useable) battery, 18kWh/100km energy use and a claimed 329km range (WLTP). But cracks soon show.

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Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024

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In range-topping Twin Motor Performance guise it boasts dual electric motors with 380kW/910Nm and up to 600km range from its 111kWh (107kW useable) battery. Capable of 250kW charging in ideal conditions, Volvo says the battery can charge from 10 to 80 per cent capacity in under 30 minutes. second 0-100km/h time.

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2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Electric Microbus for North America appears, at last

Charged EVs

Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. It’s longer than the one sold in Europe, has a genuine third row of seats, a larger battery and a more powerful motor, and available all-wheel drive. Whatever it is, it won’t be cheap Defining the ID.Buzz as a vehicle is difficult.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

Car design has become increasingly uniform this past decade, so it’s refreshing to see something genuinely different. Even if you’re not taken by its looks, the Ioniq 6’s range makes headlines. When the RWD version on 18-inch wheels arrives it will offer 614km (WLTP) between charges. Distinctive. Challenging.

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The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz

EV Central

For families, the bottom line is usually more important than dual motor acceleration or fancy seat trim that kids just wipe muck over anyway. Not cheap, but there still feels like decent value here. Maximum charge rate’s a fair 100kW, and a bonus is three years free charging on the Chargefox network.

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Nissan and Endesa collaborating to deliver vehicle-to-grid systems to market

Green Car Congress

Nissan and Endesa, an Enel Group subsidiary, signed an agreement at the Geneva International Motor Show pledging to work together to deliver a mass-market V2G system and an innovative business model designed to leverage this technology. Designing and evaluating potential affordable energy and mobility pack offers.

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