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New Nissan LEAF will be in Australian showrooms from August priced from $49,990
The eagerly anticipated new Nissan LEAF will be in Australian showrooms from August, priced from $49,990 (MSRP)* plus on road costs. The new Nissan LEAF is the icon of Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the company’s vision to transform the way people drive and live. LEAF is the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, offering a premium electric driving…
Read full article >>Jaguar I-PACE has been voted ‘Car of the Year’ at the European Car of the Year Awards 2019
The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has been voted ‘Car of the Year’ at the European Car of the Year Awards 2019. This is the first time a Jaguar has won the coveted prize. The European Car of the Year jury comprises 60 motoring journalists from 23 countries, and the award recognises technical innovation, design, performance, efficiency…
Read full article >>MG is set to launch its very first battery electric vehicle in the UK this autumn
MG Motor UK is set to launch its very first battery electric vehicle in the UK this autumn with the arrival of the MG ZS electric SUV. With a full-sized boot and room for five, the MG ZS EV is the perfect car for people who want to go electric but also need the space…
Read full article >>Mercedes EQC is undergoing final tests in Sweden’s snowy landscapes
Shortly before its market launch, the EQC is undergoing final cold weather tests in Sweden. During these further winter trials in Arjeplog, Sweden, the engineers pay particular attention to the thermal management of the battery and interior, recharging in cold conditions and handling safety, traction and recuperation on ice and snow. After digital tests and…
Read full article >>BMW group sold over 140,000 electrified vehicles in 2018 including 25,000 in the USA
The BMW Group sold more than 140,000 electrified (battery-electric and plug-in hybrid) vehicles in 2018, thereby confirming its leading role in the field of electromobility. In total, 142,617 (+38.4%) electrified BMW and MINI vehicles were delivered to customers around the world last year. “Since launching the BMW i3 in 2013, the BMW Group has rapidly…
Read full article >>Nissan LEAF e+ announced with new powertrain giving additional power and a longer 458km range
Nissan today unveiled the Nissan LEAF e+, further broadening the appeal of the world’s best-selling electric car¹ by offering a new powertrain with additional power and range. The “e+” refers to the increased energy density of the model’s battery pack and the higher output of its powertrain. The new powertrain adds to the car’s range…
Read full article >>The INFINITI QX Inspiration SUV concept to be unveiled in Detroit on 14th January 2019
Previewing the brand’s electrified future, INFINITI will unveil its new QX Inspiration concept at the 2019 North American International Auto Show this month. The new concept represents INFINITI’s plans for high-performance electrified vehicles, offering complete range confidence, while signalling a new era for INFINITI design enabled by new technology. Infused with Japanese DNA, a refreshed…
Read full article >>Jaguar’s all-electric I-PACE earns five-star ANCAP safety rating
The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating, confirming it as one of the safest vehicles on the road. Jaguar’s first electric performance SUV scored 94% for adult occupant protection, 81% for child occupant protection and 77% for safety assist. I-PACE scored maximum points for both the side barrier impact and the…
Read full article >>Kia e-Niro wins two awards at the DrivingElectric Awards including the Car of the Year
Before it even hits the showrooms the all-new Kia e-Niro has won two DrivingElectric awards including the inaugural Electric Car of the Year award. The first all-electric crossover by Kia also picked up Best Compact Electric Car. Each category winner was decided by DrivingElectric’s judging panel who considered factors such as overall value for money,…
Read full article >>Retail giant Tesco & VW to roll out the UK’s largest retail network of EV chargers
Volkswagen and Tesco have announced the development of the largest UK retail electric vehicle charging network, powered by Pod Point. The world’s largest vehicle manufacturer and the UK’s largest fuel retailer will roll out more than 2,400 EV charging bays across 600 Tesco stores within the next three years. The charging bays will be based…
Read full article >>Hyundai Australia to offer the IONIQ with three different electrified powertrains
The 2019 Hyundai IONIQ has arrived as Hyundai’s first-ever green vehicle on sale in Australia, with a choice of three eco-friendly electrified powertrains wrapped in a striking fastback body. The flagship 2019 IONIQ Electric boasts a real-world, pure-electric range of 230km and the capability for charging its high-voltage lithium-ion polymer battery to 80 percent capacity…
Read full article >>All-electric Jaguar I-PACE SUV named BBC Top Gear Magazine EV Of The Year
The Jaguar I-PACE all-electric SUV has been named BBC TopGear Magazine EV of the Year, praised by the judges for being “blissfully peaceful, searingly quick and supremely stable.” I-PACE’s innovations and cutting-edge engineering have secured it 19 major awards globally since its launch on 1 March 2018, including German Car of the Year, Scottish Car…
Read full article >>Rivian launches world’s first Electric Adventure Vehicles™ with the debut of their R1T pickup
Rivian, a US based electric vehicle manufacturer, has released information about the first of its two Electric Adventure Vehicles™ the R1T™, an all-electric, 5-passenger pickup. The highly anticipated truck features a range of up to 400+ miles, a wading depth of 1 meter, and the performance and precise control of quad-motor AWD and has been…
Read full article >>Hyundai Kona electric tops ‘real range’ test for zero-emission cars
Hyundai Motor has achieved two top results in the first What Car? Real Range tests for electric cars. In the motoring magazine’s evaluation, which complements its ‘True MPG’ tests for petrol and diesel cars, the KONA Electric achieved a ‘real-world’ figure of 416 kilometres on a single charge – the longest driving range of any…
Read full article >>Hyundai reveals Solar Charging System technology to power future eco-friendly vehicles
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors have today announced plans to introduce solar charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. Electricity-generating solar panels will be incorporated into the roof or the hood of vehicles, and will support internal combustion, hybrid and battery electric vehicles with additional electrical power, increasing fuel efficiency and range. The solar…
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