EV Central

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Australia is hitting the brakes on PHEV – plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – sales. There’s an all-new model of the big-selling GLC on the way, but this time the medium-size SUV line-up won’t include a PHEV version for Australia. The decision reflects weak demand for PHEVs in Australia.

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EV Central

APRIL 24, 2024

SsangYong Australia has announced it will launch its all-new Torres SUV in Australia this July, with the all-electric EVX model arriving a little later in the fourth quarter of 2024. As well as spacious, the new SsangYong SUV gets high-levels of standard equipment. 2024 SsangYong Torres EVX.

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EV Central

APRIL 24, 2024

Unveiled at both the Beijing show and in a star-studded affair in Los Angeles, the G580 with EQ Technology (yep that’s its name) is expected to make it to Australia before the end of 2024. Considering the ICE version is only available as a $400,000 (approx) Mercedes-AMG G63 in Australia these days, it will be lots. Great question.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2024

Voracious Chinese auto giant Geely has announced the all-new 2024 Galaxy E5 electric SUV will spearhead its fledgling new brand’s global expansion including to Australia. They’ll join established Geely group brands Volvo and Polestar in Australia. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV.

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2024

In the past Rivian has publicly declared its intention to export to Australia but has not given any updates when the brand will eventually rock up here. Competing with other locally converted EV mine vehicles, Toyota itself is now said to be developing its own battery-electric LandCruiser 70 Series and HiLux commercial vehicles.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The 2024 Lucid Gravity has been pencilled in for an unveiling at the upcoming LA motor show on November 16, providing new powerful seven-seat opposition to the likes of large battery-powered SUVs like the Tesla Model X, BMW iX and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV. The post Better than a Tesla Model X?

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2024

Hot on the heels of the Isuzu D-Max EV, Toyota has now announced it too is pushing its Toyota HiLux REVO BEV into production at its factory in Thailand – and the battery-electric ute could be heading to Australia. It hopes that 50 per cent of all the new battery-powered Toyota HiLux REVO BEV it will make will be sold locally.

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EV Central

JUNE 13, 2024

Pre-orders for the 2024 MG Cyberster are now being taken in Australia ahead of the electric sports car’s fourth quarter arrival – but it won’t be cheap. There could be a more affordable variant down the line,” MG Australia senior product and strategy manager Akshat Abuja told EV Central.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Fiat has ignored this week’s Geneva motor show and instead gone it alone revealing five all-new radical concepts including a battery-powered ute that it hopes will forge a new path to success in markets such as Australia. The post Pick me up!

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EV Central

JUNE 24, 2024

The all-electric 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior will be offered with a new Veloce variant that boosts power from 177kW to more than 207kW in a bid to challenge tnew breed battery-powered hot hatchbacks ncluding the Alpine A290, Abarth 500e and Cupra Born. 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

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EV Central

APRIL 22, 2024

If you’ve been a bit gobsmacked by the rise in price of the new Porsche Macan EV compared to its ICE predecessor, we’ve got a good news/bad news story for you. The good news is there is a cheaper entry-level variant of the new Macan on the way. The bad news? In other words, it’s essentially a done deal.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The battery-powered Polestar 6 roadster has been heralded a huge success after the first batch of 500 cars were snapped up following its official debut in the US. The former is expected to arrive locally in late 2024, around the same time the latter could make its global debut, according to authoritative US publication Automotive News.

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EV Central

APRIL 19, 2024

Now featuring a proper grille, in place of the out-going car’s plastic fascia, the new EQS also sports a proper bonnet-mounted three-pointed star for the first time, just like the flagship combustion-powered limo. More good news is the jaw-dropping full-width Hyperscreen dash becomes standard for all Australian models.

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EV Central

MARCH 3, 2024

A new family of electric Toyota LandCruiser wagons could be on-sale in Australia as soon as 2026. Previewed by the LandCruiser Se prototype unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show last October, the new ‘soft-roader’ LandCruiser is a “work in progress” according to a senior Toyota engineer. READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel!

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EV Central

JUNE 20, 2024

Other changes include new premium Continental tyres and revised ‘BYD’ lettering, while Cosmos Black paint has been added to the options list that can be combined with either a black or dark blue interior. BYD’s sales decline is out of step with Australia’s overall EV numbers. EVs in demand!

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EV Central

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Mitsubishi Australia has announced it has launched a new case study that could open the door to the introduction of a new category of electric cars that could cost around $10,000 less than Australia’s current cheapest EV. The post Australia’s cheapest electric car?

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EV Central

MARCH 24, 2024

Radical Renault 5 electric hatch warming for Australia as Tesla rival after Geneva It’s not known if the ultimate aim of the new deal is to also help Honda roll out a new family of affordable electric cars, but originally the brand declared that from now until 2030 it will launch 30 new EVs.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Set to be introduced next year on the RAM 1500, the new Ramcharger powertrain includes a large 92kWh battery pack and a pair of dual motors that, combined, produce a punchy 494kW and 833Nm of torque. Those figures mean it is more powerful than the incoming battery-powered RAM 1500 REV, which generates 488kW and 800Nm.

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EV Central

MAY 30, 2024

In a recent interview with US industry journal Automotive News , Toyota North America’s CEO Ted Ogawa said that the carmaker wanted a ‘baby HiLux’ to rival the strong-selling Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz and hinted that such a ute could be battery-powered. READ MORE: Electric HiLux incoming!

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Spanish performance brand Cupra has revealed its all-new 2024 Cupra Born VZ that it has created to be its new flagship performance EV. That’s more power and torque than the current petrol-fed Volkswagen Golf R (235kW/400Nm) but some way off other hot new EV hatchbacks like the 320kW/660Nm MG4 XPower.

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EV Central

JUNE 4, 2024

Jeep has finally unwrapped its 2025 Jeep Wagoneer S after months of teasing its battery-powered alternative to the Tesla Model Y Performance and combustion-powered Range Rover Sport. The good news is it looks as good as the concept, and the bad is that Australians can’t buy one until 2026.

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EV Central

JANUARY 23, 2024

Set to be available with both all-electric power and traditional combustion power, the battery-powered versions will carry the Daytona nameplate that still resonates with diehard muscle car fans. As well as the advanced EV power, the Charger will also be offered with traditional petrol power – but it won’t be a V8.

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EV Central

JANUARY 24, 2024

Snapped testing by CocheSpias and roadcar19 , the all-new battery-powered MINI Electric rival draws influence from the brand’s iconic back catalogue, referencing cars like the Aurelia, Delta and Stratos.

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 18, 2024

However, it’s estimated to be another three years before refinement takes place and the materials can be adapted for use in battery powered products — including all-electric vehicles. From Automotive News : But the Thacker Pass project remains complex. It has received a conditional $2.3

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EV Central

APRIL 1, 2024

Battery-powered pick-up and SUV-maker Rivian is progressing with its plans to launch a faster more extreme Rivian R1X that will rival both the Tesla Cybertruck and the rumoured Ford F-150 Lightning Raptor. Created to be a new high-performance flagship for the brand, the faster Rivian R1 X will sit above both the Rivian R1T and R1S SUV.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The new technical alliance, announced late last week, follows a 2022 announcement that both would work together to make electric cars. As part of the new arrangement Volkswagen components will be integrated into Mahindra’s incoming battery-powered SUVs that will be built on its own INGLO architecture.

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EV Central

JANUARY 25, 2024

The all-new Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear concept has been unleashed, revealing the Blue Oval is plotting a faster all-electric Ford F-150 Raptor. READ MORE: 2025 Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid confirmed for Australia Next Nissan Patrol going electric? Picking up where the SuperVan 4.2,

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EV Central

JANUARY 21, 2024

For those who just can’t get enough performance, the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N NPX1 concept has been unwrapped at the Tokyo Auto Salon previewing a whole raft of new upgrades for the fast battery-powered SUV. If so, expect the 0-100km/h sprint of 3.4 seconds to tumble further into hypercar territory. 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Not only that it’s battery-powered and more luxurious than its flagship XC90 SUV. READ MORE: Volvo EX30 small electric SUV revealed, pricing confirmed for Australia ahead of late 2023 arrival READ MORE: Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024 READ MORE: Volvo C40 Recharge Pure Electric review 2024 Volvo EM90. 2024 Volvo EM90.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2024

Set to be offered with either a single motor or with dual-motors to provide all-wheel drive, the ES90 will be powered by a large 111kWh battery that should provide for a range of more than 600km with the rear-wheel drive long-range version. The current ICE-powered Volvo S90.

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EV Central

APRIL 1, 2024

MINI Australia has announced that when it introduces the all-new next-generation electric MINI it will be priced from an incredible $10,895 less than the current generation of the all-electric hatch. Meanwhile the new flagship Cooper SE Flavoured will cost $58,990, around $5895 less than the old single-model line-up. seconds.

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EV Central

MARCH 4, 2024

Priced from less than €25,000 ($41,500) in Europe, the retro Renault 5 E-Tech Electric has already been locked in for a launch in Australia, although timing has yet to be announced. The result is the smaller 40kWh battery weighs in at 240kg, while the bigger 52kWh battery tips the scale at 300kg. 2025 Renault 5 interior.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Widely seen as a French fight back against the influx of cheap Chinese imports in Europe, when it lands the next-gen Renault Twingo is primed to cost less than €20,000 ($A33,000) before subsidies – around $5000 cheaper than the current BYD Dolphin in Australia. 2 and at least two affordable rivals from the Hyundai and Kia.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The Subaru Solterra’s pricing now starts from $69,990 plus on-road costs, instead of the $77,990 the Japanese car-maker was originally planning to charge for its battery-electric mid-size SUV. 2024 Toyota bZ4X.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Now you can upgrade your experience with a groundbreaking new SwapSolar ecosystem from BLUETTI , offering the world’s first LFP-powered MultiCooler portable fridge and ice maker with the AC180T hot-swappable battery power station. Gearing up for a road trip or outdoor adventure?

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EV Central

AUGUST 24, 2022

The recipe includes pure battery power, reasonable range, sleeping for two or four, and embarrassingly daft (sorry, fun lifestyley) model names. The eagerly-awaited modern-day Kombi-like ID.Buzz – potentially hitting Australia by 2024 – should ultimately have an all-electric ID.California camper van variant.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2023

But clearly many of these vehicles are intended for production and some of them will come to Australia. No longer in Australia, but Daihatsu is still an innovator. A future electric truck shown in Tokyo as both a flat bed and a cargo van, has an external power function to enable it to be used as a mobile shop.

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