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Why the massive influx of Chinese EVs will end in tears | Opinion

EV Central

READ MORE: Omoda and Jaecoo the latest new Chinese brands to take on BYD and GWM READ MORE: IM Motors locked in for Australian arrival as MG’s luxury arm READ MORE: Hating on Chinese EVs? Then before I reached home, MG released a statement saying its premium IM Motors was locked in for Australia this year too. Bloody hell.

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Tesla details plan for increased Model Y pricing stability in Australia

Teslarati

A Tesla executive managing the Australian and surrounding markets has detailed the company’s plans to move away from rapid pricing changes with the arrival of the new Model Y, especially as electric vehicle (EV) competition from other Chinese automakers arrives in Australia and surrounding markets.

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Sad news for big families: Tesla Model Y seven-seat unlikely for Australia – for now anyway

EV Central

The Tesla Model Y is unlikely to make the seven-seat family car leap in Australia at least not for a few years. Its not built at our Chinese factory, confirmed Drew when asked by EV Central why we dont get the Model Y seven-seater. Its a shame, because it would add to the appeal of what is already a very popular EV.

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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia

EV Central

When you think EVs in Australia, youre really thinking two brands, at least at the moment Tesla, which started the movement here and maintains a healthy sales lead. The entry-level car nabs all-LED lighting, 19-inch alloys, a glass roof with a shade and a powered boot. All the active safety stuff is present, and theres nine airbags.

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XPeng M03 and P7+ electric sedans confirmed for Melbourne motor show: But which one will go on-sale in Australia?

EV Central

Emerging Chinese star XPeng will display both a Mona M03 medium hatchback and P7+ large family sedan at the Melbourne motor show as it assesses whether to sell either or both in Australia. The P7+ is a full-size sedan that Xpeng claimed received more than 30,000 orders during the day of its Chinese launch last November.

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Now that’a a BIG statement! MG promises IM Motors electric luxury IM5 and IM6 will be the most “advanced cars anyone will be able to buy in Australia this year”.

EV Central

MG is launching its IM Motors electric luxury sub-brand in Australia with two models, five variants and rhetoric thats super-heated even by the standards of auto industry marketing spiel. READ MORE: MG-owned IM Motors locked-in for Australia in 2025 with IM5 electric saloon and IM6 SUV READ MORE: Scooped in Melbourne!

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Outed! Secret new XPeng G7 SUV revealed in China. It could be in Australia soon to fight the Tesla Model Y and tempt family SUV buyers out of their Toyota Klugers

EV Central

XPeng dropped some official pics of the super-secrret new SUV in China last week, just before the release of pics via the Chinese governments Ministry of Industry and Information (MIIT) as part of its pre-sale homologation process. This could be crucial for the brand’s continuing breakthrough in Australia. READ MORE: Model rush!