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Should you rent an EV for a family holiday?

EV Central

Sure, it’d be a gamble fraught with charging uncertainty. But Europe’s embraced EVs faster and more enthusiastically than we Aussies, so surely the charging infrastructure is more commonplace, reliable, cheaper and efficient? A stuck charging cable. Holiday days planned around EV charging.

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Skoda reveals $40,000 Epiq entry-level electric SUV launching in 2025

EV Central

In Europe, it is intended to rival small EVs like the incoming Renault 4 and Fiat Panda. But it’s yet to be confirmed and also faces potential naming issues because Hyundai uses the Epiq badge with its electric Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 models. 2 and the Cupra Raval. 2025 Skoda Epiq interior. 2025 Skoda Epiq.

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Mazda Australia’s embracing PHEVs, but is it too late?

EV Central

Depending on who you talk to they’re the best of both worlds or the worst of both worlds. Positively put, they offer emissions-free electric driving most of the time, but a petrol engine backup when you need it – very handy, thanks. That maybe isn’t replicated as much in Europe and other places.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

No Australian plans yet, with the company focusing on America first then Europe. BMW M cars – they’re coming with hybrid drivetrains. Dacia Spring – Renault-owned budget brand aims to create the cheapest electric car on sale in Europe with the Spring. Soon, apparently.

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2023 Kia EV6 GT review: Mega-popular electric vehicle put to the seven-day test

EV Central

READ MORE: 2023 Kia EV9 review READ MORE: The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz Day 1: Look at Me EV Extrovert: 2023 Kia EV6 GT Moonscape. Importantly, I’m back to 100% charge and 376km range. Hyundai i30N.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Hyundai Partnering with Korean battery companies for hybrids. Ford spokesman in Wards Auto ) 6/9/06 "So, Mr. Ford is saying we’re looking into it. They will buy a car and rent or lease the battery and the cost of leasing the battery will be the same as, or less than, the cost theyre paying today for petrol. Red Herring ).

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