BEST EVS COMING TO AUSTRALIA: VOLVO EX30, KIA EV9, TOYOTA BZ4X, AND HYUNDAI IONIQ 5 N

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This CarsGuide newscast delves into the burgeoning EV market in Australia, discussing the tipping point for adoption and the key models arriving in late 2023. The hosts acknowledge the rapid sales growth but note that widespread adoption by mainstream consumers, beyond early adopters, is still some way off, citing prohibitive costs as a major barrier. While acknowledging the increasing affordability of EVs, particularly with the influx of Chinese brands and the used market, they highlight that prices still lag behind comparable petrol vehicles. The discussion touches on the evolving battery technology, with a mention of Toyota's potential solid-state battery breakthrough, raising the question of whether to buy now or wait. Looking ahead, the Volvo EX30 is praised for its potential to hit the sweet spot of price, range, and size, while the Kia EV9 is anticipated as a significant, large, seven/eight-seater electric SUV. The Toyota bZ4X and Ford Mustang Mach-E are also discussed, with some reservations about their pricing, availability, and performance relative to rivals. The overarching sentiment is that while the EV future is arriving, infrastructure and cost remain critical hurdles for mass adoption.