Tag: Kia EV5
Despite Tesla Dip, Australia Over 14% Plugin Penetration
Combining the numbers for plugin electric vehicles (PHEV plus BEV) gives Australia a penetration rate of 14.5% for March, a significant increase over last month. New Zealand numbers have been stuck at 7.3 %. That’s a long way down from the highs of 2023 when EVs comprised almost 25% of … [continued]
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Waiting for the Aussie Boom!
I must admit that looking at the monthly stats can be a little discouraging sometimes. The Australian EV penetration rate has dropped yet again in February 2025. The only bright spot seems to be the BYD PHEV Shark. Is there an Aussie Boom on the horizon? The BYD Shark is … [continued]
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Geely EX5 Preview
Although it is two weeks to the official launch, Majella and I were able to take a preview look at the new Geely EX5. The Geely name means “auspicious” or “propitious” in Chinese. Our friendly sales rep even let my granddaughters have a play with the car. Sadly, we were … [continued]
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Xpeng G6 — More Tech Than a Tesla
Xpeng launched in Australia in Sydney two months ago. The cars are now making their way into the deep north, and lo and behold, one showed up at our coffee, cake and EVs morning and we had the opportunity to have a good gawk. Marc (the new owner) was proud … [continued]
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Kia EV5 Makes An Impact Down Under
Trying to catch up with all the new electric vehicles hitting the market, we dropped into the local Kia dealership to check out the Kia EV5 — which has only been on the market in Australia for the past few months. During that time, it appears the car has made … [continued]
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