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Perth Now
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
CarExpert Choice winner: Best EV – Mid-Size SUV
The Tesla Model Y has been named Australia's best mid-size electric SUV in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out the BYD Sealion 7 and Volkswagen ID.4 for the title. The Model Y recently received a substantial update, significantly improving Australia's best-selling electric vehicle (EV). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Far from a modest mid-cycle update, Tesla has done enough to make the Model Y look and feel substantially different, and keep it above the fray – and this is perhaps the most competitive segment in the Australian EV market today. It still has the flashy technology but minimalist styling Tesla is known for, but the cabin is now a more appealing place to be and the ride is more comfortable. If rivals had finally caught up to the pre-update Model Y, Tesla has moved the goalposts again. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Winner – Tesla Model Y Finalist – BYD Sealion 7 Finalist – Volkswagen ID.4 MORE: Explore the Tesla Model Y showroom
7NEWS
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
CarExpert Choice winner: Best EV – Mid-Size SUV
The Tesla Model Y has been named Australia's best mid-size electric SUV in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice Awards. It beat out the BYD Sealion 7 and Volkswagen ID.4 for the title. The Model Y recently received a substantial update, significantly improving Australia's best-selling electric vehicle (EV). Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Far from a modest mid-cycle update, Tesla has done enough to make the Model Y look and feel substantially different, and keep it above the fray – and this is perhaps the most competitive segment in the Australian EV market today. It still has the flashy technology but minimalist styling Tesla is known for, but the cabin is now a more appealing place to be and the ride is more comfortable. If rivals had finally caught up to the pre-update Model Y, Tesla has moved the goalposts again. 2025 CarExpert Choice Best EV – Mid-Size SUV Winner – Tesla Model Y Finalist – BYD Sealion 7 Finalist – Volkswagen ID.4
Engadget
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Engadget
Nissan unveils the third-generation Leaf EV
Nissan has unveiled its third-generation Leaf EV with a completely new design. The 2026 model sheds the last vestiges of its original compact car body and leans fully into crossover SUV territory. The new look offers some design features that are commonly seen in the all-electric vehicle marketplace, allowing it to compete against other models in its class. These include available dual 14.3-inch displays, flush door handles for better aerodynamics, and liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries. The new Leaf is also the latest EV to adopt the NACS charging port after Tesla made it open-source in 2022. Since then, just about every major automaker from Ford to Mercedes has adopted the standard, with these brands getting access to Tesla's Supercharger network on a rolling basis. For added convenience, a J1772 port, the most common standard for Level 2 chargers, is included on the driver's-side fender. The Leaf's video announcement highlights bi-directional V2X technology that allows drivers to power their homes, send power to the grid, or provide power when camping, though details are sparse. In the same video, Nissan's head of global design, Alfonso Albaisa, explains the lengths the company went to in making the car as aerodynamic as possible in order to achieve the car's stated 300-mile range. The rear door handles, for instance, are built into the C-pillar, which could make for an awkward angle when trying to open the door with your hands full. The body of the Leaf has a chunky, SUV-like stance, with a wide front reminiscent of the Volkswagen ID.4. In the end, all these design choices helped the new Leaf reduce its drag coefficient by 10 percent from the previous generation. Nissan is also bringing the new Leaf's battery thermal management to par with other major EV brands , which will improve charging performance in cold weather . The car will capture wasted heat from the drive motor and the on-board charger, and use it to help warm the battery to its ideal temperature for charging. In frigid conditions it can also use the car's heat pump, and a dedicated battery heater to further maintain battery temperatures. Design easter eggs throughout the car pay homage to the brand's name by incorporating '2-3' iconography in the form of stripes, which are meant to represent the kanji writing of two and three in Japanese, pronounced 'ni' and 'san.' The new Leaf is built on a 75-kWh, liquid-cooled battery pack and packs a 214-horsepower electric motor. It will be offered in a wide variety of color options along with a slew of optional features like 19-inch wheels, dimming panoramic roof and 64-color ambient lighting. Built-in Google integrating Google Maps, Google Assistant and the Play Store into the Leaf is also an available option. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will be standard on the Leaf S and S+. Nissan says a cheaper 52-kWh version with a 174-horsepower motor will become available at a later date. This major redesign comes amid a turbulent last year for Nissan, culminating in its CEO stepping down after a failed merger with Honda . The automaker had previously gone through a downsizing last year as part of its mission to cut billions of dollars in costs. The 2026 Nissan Leaf will hit showrooms this fall, though pricing has yet to be announced. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
I Bought an EV: 5 Expenses I Wasn't Prepared For
Buying an electric vehicle sounds like a smart move. No more gas costs, reduced maintenance and some tax credits. However, there are hidden expenses that can catch new EV owners by surprise. GOBankingRates spoke to Marcus Griswold, founder of Calm Waters Group, who has been driving a Volkswagen ID.4 for two years now. He shared the expenses he wasn't prepared for after purchasing an EV. While he's still happy with his purchase, he has learned firsthand that going electric doesn't mean no expenses. Check Out: Read Next: Electric vehicles are way heavier than gas-powered cars due to their battery packs. This puts more pressure on the tires, wearing them out faster. Additionally, the instant torque delivery that makes EVs so fun to drive can be harsh on rubber. 'The one that hit me was the tires,' Griswold said. 'Before I replaced my front tires, they were starting to flake chunks of rubber within 17,000 miles.' This accelerated wear means EV owners need to replace tires more frequently, translating to hundreds of extra dollars in tire costs yearly. See More: You might think charging an electric car is cheaper than buying gas, but public charging costs can cost just as much and sometimes more, depending on where you are. 'In California, the cost to fill up a tank of gas is about the same cost I see to 'fill up' my battery,' Griswold noted. While Griswold didn't install a home charger, it's worth noting that many EV owners do, and it's not cheap. Installation can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. However, some utility companies are developing programs that support reduced costs for EV charger installation. 'I was offered either three free years of charging or a charger installation discount from VW,' said Griswold. EVs tend to be more expensive upfront, and insurance companies typically charge more premiums based on the vehicle value. 'Even though I received the rebate, my insurance and registration costs are higher,' Griswold said. While most EV batteries are built to last eight or more years, replacing one outside warranty can cost thousands of dollars. 'Fortunately I have not had to change my battery, but that's also looming in the background,' said Griswold. This burden affects many EV owners who find themselves constantly monitoring battery health and range, knowing that a major expense could be waiting down the road. More From GOBankingRates Mark Cuban Warns of 'Red Rural Recession' -- 4 States That Could Get Hit Hard Here's the Minimum Salary Required To Be Considered Upper Class in 2025 4 Affordable Car Brands You Won't Regret Buying in 2025 This article originally appeared on I Bought an EV: 5 Expenses I Wasn't Prepared For
RTÉ News
11-06-2025
- Automotive
- RTÉ News
New electric vehicles licensed in May up 12% on last year
New Central Statistics Office figures show a 12% increase in the number of electric cars licensed for the first time in May with new EVs increasing to 1,382 compared with 1,234 the same month in 2024. The CSO also reported growth in the licensing of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) which rose by 35% from 1,055 in May last year to 1,419 vehicles in May of this year. Comparing the first five months of the year, the CSO said the number of new electric cars licensed increased by 26% from 9,458 in 2024 to 11,877 in 2025. The number of new PHEVs licensed jumped by 74% from 6,300 to 10,988 over the same time period. Today's CSO figures show that the total number of new private cars licensed in May fell by 16% to 8,403 compared to the May 2024 figure of 10,055. But the number of used (imported) cars licensed increased by 10% to 6,144 from 5,592 over the same time. The CSO said the combined share of petrol and diesel cars among new private cars licensed from January to May has fallen to 44% compared to 56% the same time last year. In the first five months of 2025, 19,717 new cars licensed were petrol compared with 24,009 in the same time of 2024 - down 18%. Comparing the first five months of 2025 with 2024, the number of new diesel cars licensed fell by 26% to 12,485 from 16,772. Today's statistics also show that Volkswagen was the most popular make of new private car licensed in May at 1,405 vehicles, followed by Toyota (1,020), Hyundai (701), Kia (675) and Skoda (674). Together, these five makes represented 53% of all new private cars licensed in May, the CSO noted. Meanwhile, the most popular brand of new electric car licensed in May was the Hyundai Getz (104), followed by Volkswagen ID.4 (92), and Skoda Elroq (64).
