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With the range starting at $56,770 drive-away for the base front-drive Air Standard Range, we tested the mid-spec $68,990 drive-away Earth with its larger 88.1kWh battery, 500km of claimed WLTP range, all-wheel drive and various other extra equipment. Inside, there are dual screens, a feeling of rock-solid build quality and a decent mix of materials.
Space in the back is also good, with a sliding second row, and there’s a decent 513-litre boot – no doubt helped by the lack of any spare wheel. While it has two electric motors, ‘just’ 230kW and 480Nm is on offer – something actually sensible. You get the security and added usability of all-wheel drive with acceleration more than sufficient for the people who will be buying this vehicle.
Price/as tested: $64,770/$68,990 (driveaway)
Drive: 2 x electric motors, 88.1kWh lithium-ion phosphate battery
Power: 230kW
Torque: 480Nm
Transmission: Single-speed reduction gear
Weight: 2198kg
L/W/H/WB: 4615/1875/1715/2750mm
Tyres: Kumho Solus HS63 EV 235/35R19
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*Price and estimated tax savings based on the following assumptions: (1) living in NSW 2000, (2) salary: $120,000 gross p.a., (3) travelling 15,000 kms p.a., (4) lease term: 5-years, and (5) salary sacrifice using Employee Contribution Method (ECM) and FBT Exempt Method for Electric Car Discount eligible EVs. Images shown may not be the exact car that the calculations have been based on. All figures quoted include budgets for finance, charging and/or fuel, servicing, tyres, maintenance, Vero by Suncorp comprehensive motor insurance, Hydro Platinum Pack and re-registration over the period of the lease. Vehicle residual, as set by Australian Taxation Office, is payable at the end of lease term. The exact residual amount will be specified in your vehicle quote.
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