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Nov 18, 2024

BYD Shark 6: Australia’s First Off-Road-Ready PHEV Ute

Aussies love utes, we even rewrote the lyrics of “Jingle Bells” and put “a rusty Holden Ute” in it. But let’s be honest: for most Aussies, the dream isn’t a rusty ute anymore. It’s a shiny new one, ready to...

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Mar 29, 2024

What is a XIAOMI SU7?

Xiaomi, the renowned Chinese smartphone maker, has unveiled its first electric vehicle, the SU7. With a price tag starting from RMB215,900 (=AUD45,800), Xiaomi has what it takes to upset the status quo of stylish EVs such as Porsche and Tesla. The...

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Feb 28, 2024

Why hydrogen car is NOT going to work?

In the ongoing struggle against climate change, two promising alternatives to traditional ICE vehicles have garnered significant attention: hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). The debate surrounding these technologies is vibrant and complex, as each possesses distinct...

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Dec 20, 2023

Driving an EV in New Zealand is Easy & Enjoyable (part 2-2)

In the last blog Raymond shared his exciting driving & charging experience in Auckland and Napier, let’s continue his EV road trip in NZ. 4th day - Wellington Raymond discovered during the roadtrip that he doesn't need to undergo a...

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Dec 13, 2023

Driving an EV in New Zealand is Easy & Enjoyable (part 2-1)

iEV’s co-founder Raymond had a one-week holiday in New Zealand recently, and without doubt he booked a Tesla from Europcar at Auckland International Airport. The travel itinerary unfolded as follows: spending the initial two days in Auckland, followed by a...

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Dec 02, 2023

How to Choose Replacement Tyres for EVs

Tyres are not the most exciting parts on EVs, but they could be quite expensive at the time of replacement. The need for tyre replacement typically arises in two scenarios: 1. There is a puncture in the tyre and it...

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Nov 20, 2023

Is it worthwhile to sign up the Night-Saver electricity plan for home solar owners?

This year quite a few energy companies have introduced Night Saver EV Plan to the public, including AGL, OVO Energy, Simply Energy etc. Most of the EV plans offer 8c per kWh rate for off-peak charging between 12pm – 6am....

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Nov 13, 2023

When can we buy EVs under A$30,000 in Australia?

Not long ago medias were still talking about when EV prices in Australia could drop below A$50,000 before government incentives. In October 2023, The BYD Dolphin became Australia’s cheapest EV, undercutting the most affordable MG 4 by just $100 at...

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Nov 07, 2023

Model Y or Atto 3 is still not big enough? Here are two new models of bigger EVs for large families!

According to data from carexpert.com.au, The top seven EVs sold in Australia are: Tesla Model Y and Model 3, BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, Volvo XC40, Polestar 2, and Volvo C40. However, none of those models have 6-seaters for a large family.

Good news is that iEV team has found two new models that could meet your demand: Denza D9 and Li-L9.

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