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NIO begins delivery of updated ES8 smart electric flagship SUV

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NIO has officially started deliveries of its 2020 ES8, the flagship model from its smart electric vehicle range. As of 31 March 2020, with cumulative deliveries of 20,675, the ES8 was the only Chinese model in the top ten sales chart for the luxury SUV class. seconds and NEDC extended range of up to 580 km (360 miles).

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Leap into the unknown! 2025 Leapmotor C10 slashes entry price for medium electric SUVs $10,000 below Tesla Model Y and Kia EV5

EV Central

The Chinese newcomer Leapmotor has reset the pricing floor in the medium electric SUV segment with the Tesla Model Y-fighting C10 well under $50,000 before on-road costs. On-sale in Australia in November, the C10 range kicks off with the $45,888 Style and then proceeds to the $49,888 Design. 2025 Leapmotor C10.

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2023 GWM Ora Extended Range review: How does the new budget-priced five-door hatch stack up against Australia’s cheapest electric cars?

EV Central

2023 GWM Ora Extended Range review : How does the new budget-priced five-door hatch stack up against Australia’s cheapest electric cars?The The Chinese-made five-door hatchback sells from about $40,000, providing a budget way into an EV. The Extended Range gets a higher energy density ternary or NMC battery.

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Is the Volvo ES90 a sedan, fastback or SUV? Swedish shape-shifter is out to beat the BMW i5 and Audi A6 e-tron with 700km range

EV Central

Instead, the high-riding new Volvo is designed to blend a sedan, SUV and five-door fastback. And when it arrives in Australia later this year it will spearhead the brand’s latest technology, while blending 500kW of power with a 700km range. Range is also a highlight of the new ES90. READ MORE: Volvo toughens up!

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Stellantis-Leapmotor eSUV details revealed in sales license for China

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Stellantis-Leapmotor C16 SUV details were leaked after the companies filed for a sales license with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The C16 SUV will be a mid-to-large SUV with two powertrain variants: battery electric vehicle (BEV) and extended-range electric vehicle (EREV).

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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

EV Central

Kia has unveiled its EV3 compact SUV ahead of a confirmed Australian arrival in 2025. 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.

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Bargain hunting? The seven best used EVs under $40,000 in 2025

EV Central

Best range hero EV: Hyundai Kona Electric (2019-22) from $26,000 2021 Hyundai Kona Electric Highlander. Range anxietys a barrier stopping people jumping into EV ownership. But Hyundai is here to allay your fears, with the Kona small SUVs range a sizeable 449km, but just as importantly, trustworthy too. Solid buying.

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