The Driven EV News

AUGUST 27, 2024

The post New electric SUV from Chinese brand Leapmotor spotted testing in Australia appeared first on The Driven. First Australian sightings of Leapmotor C10 electric SUV captured in Melbourne, hinting at expected launch in 2024.

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Tesla's EV market share in Australia has dropped below 50 pct in the latest month, as lower cost Chinese brands gain market share. The post Tesla share of Australia EV market falls below 50 pct as Chinese brands make their marque appeared first on The Driven. Includes sales data for all models.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 16, 2024

Australia is enjoying an EV price war as Chinese brands lead the charge against Tesla, which could be pushed into finally producing a lower-price, lower-spec vehicle that competes at the lower end The post China versus Tesla: Why Australia is enjoying an electric vehicle price war appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2022

Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Group (MCHG) will increase the production capacity of natural graphite anode material from 2,000 tons/year to 12,000 tons/year at its Chinese subsidiary Qingdao Anode Kasei and affiliated company Qingdao Lingda Kasei. The production line is scheduled to start operation in the first half of fiscal 2023.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Watch out BYD Sealion 6, theres a Chinese plug-in hybrid rival coming in March 2025 intending to capitalise on your success. Yes, a record is looming but only just READ MORE: 2024 BYD Sealion 6 PHEV review: Is this the new Chinese medium SUV that knocks over the Toyota RAV4 hybrid? It could also have a PHEV variant.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 8, 2024

Another major Chinese EV brand to enter the Australian market, with Xpeng to deliver its first electric SUV later this year. The post China’s XPeng to land first electric vehicles in Australia this year appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 25, 2024

One of the newest EV brands in Australia quietly launches website with model specs ahead of imminent launch. The post Chinese EV brand Zeekr quietly launches Australian website ahead of electric arrivals appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

While EV enthusiasts in Australia and New Zealand might be holding out for a Rivian or a Ford F-150 Lightning, they may have to make do with the Chinese LDV T60 EV (eT60) instead. The vehicle is available for order in New Zealand now and should be launched late this year or early next year […].

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

BYD and its local distributor EV Direct confirm major expansion to overtake Tesla and help propel the Chinese EV maker into the top-5 best-selling brands in Australia. The post BYD plans to overtake Tesla and become top 5 car brand in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Hyundai Australia says it has electric vehicles in its pipeline that will help lower the price gap between it and models like the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora as it vows to retake its leadership position in the EV space. We used to be a leader in EVs, and now we’re in the middle of the pile. I think there’s opportunity for us.”

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EV Central

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The never-ending roll-out of new Chinese electric vehicles continues. Some of them are whacky, some impressive, but all are of potential interest to Australia as Chinese manufacturers consider sales programs down under. Ora is the electric vehicle brand of the large private Chinese auto maker Great Wall Motor (GWM).

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Chinese car manufacturer Chery has confirmed it will launch the electric version of the Omoda 5 in Australia by mid-2024, its first EV in the local market. The post China’s Chery to release its first EV into Australia market mid year appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 15, 2024

Chinese EV company Zeekr says price of its new compact luxury Zeekr X electric SUV will start below $60,000 before on-road costs for base rear-wheel drive variants and below $70,000… The post Zeekr X starting price pitched under $60,000 as new China EV brand enters Australia market appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2021

Australia-based Walkabout Resources, an Africa-focused energy minerals developer, announced that its Tanzania Lindi Jumbo flake graphite project had progressed into the construction phase, with the CRDB-approved Independent Project Manager completing site visits and bulk earthmoving contractor TNR commencing mobilization.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

BYD unveils the Seal performance electric sedan in Australia for the first time, but pricing details still kept quiet. The post BYD Seal first impressions: Chinese car giant’s new performance EV appeared first on The Driven. Here are our initial impressions.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The EV story of the year is the expansion of Chinese electric vehicle companies across the world. The latest chapter in that story is XPENG setting up a big new headquarters in Australia. XPENG launched the G6 in Australia a few. It’s the first XPENG center in the Southern Hemisphere.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 30, 2021

Australia-based Lynas Rare Earths Limited entered into an agreement with the US Government to build a commercial Light Rare Earths separation plant in the United States, through a wholly owned subsidiary, Lynas USA LLC.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 23, 2021

China’s trade war with Australia, which has coincided with industrial expansions this year, has led to a coal shortage, which fuels much of China’s electricity supply. Restrictions in Inner Mongolia have exacerbated graphitization capacity constraints, which began in early 2021, driving up synthetic anode production costs.

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EV Central

MAY 14, 2024

The Chinese electrified vehicle maker Leapmotor will launch in Australia in late 2024 as part of an international expansion backed by global auto giant Stellantis. How many of them would come to Australia remains to be seen. In Australia Stellantis itself currently sells Abarth, Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Jeep. Leapmotor T03.

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EV Central

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Tesla Model Y continues to lead the electric car surge in Australia, finishing fourth outright on the sales ladder in July. According to the official VFACTS figures, there were 3330 examples of the battery electric SUV sold in Australia last month. Tesla’s tally is obviously the key to the 385.4 For the year they have a 7.35

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InsideEVs

MAY 5, 2024

Electric utes when, though?

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Another new electric SUV to land in Australia in 2024, thanks to Changan Deepal partnership with a renowned automotive distributor. The post New Chinese brand Deepal to launch electric SUV under new Australian distributor appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

MAY 9, 2024

It’s shaping up to be a Geely-fest as Zeekr will go on-sale in Australia this year while Lynk & Co is also expected in 2025. The post 2025 Geely Galaxy E5 revealed: Meet the latest electric Chinese Tesla Model Y fighter coming to Australia appeared first on EV Central. Geely Galaxy E5 interior.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2024

Incoming Chinese electric brand XPeng has made its Australian public debut and confirmed its second and third model’s to launch locally will be the large G9 SUV and X9 people-mover. But unlike the similarly sized (4915mm) Leapmotor C16 expected in Australia in 2025, does not have a third row of seats. 2025 XPeng M03. The X9 is 5.3

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EV Central

JULY 18, 2024

Incoming Chinese premium electric brand Zeekr has confirmed its intention to bring the new 7X T esla Model Y fighter to Australia. Teased last week in camouflage and uncovered this week, the 7X could be in Australia as soon as 2025. Definitely on the radar,” Zeekr Australia marketing chied Andrew Haurissa told EV Central.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 18, 2022

The strategic initiative will be implemented by Australian Lithium Alliance Pty Limited (ALA), a wholly owned subsidiary of EVM, through joint ventures and off-take agreements as an alternative to Chinese companies that currently dominate the purchase of spodumene concentrate from Australia to supply chemicals processing companies in China.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 18, 2024

However, the Chinese automaker doesn’t believe it will affect sales in Australia. The Chinese automaker is planning to “aggressively” grow its market share in Australia, starting with the Shark 6. The company doesn’t see the BYD Shark 6’s payload and towing capacity as a drawback or obstacle to sales growth in Australia.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2024

But while the first Deepal model to come to Australia, the S07 electric SUV, is sharply priced overseas, local importer Inchcape says it won’t be the cheapest electric SUV in the market. READ MORE: Fancy another Chinese takeway? And for that you can expect a long list of standard equipment in the S07.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Another new electric SUV to land in Australia in 2024, thanks to Changan Deepal partnership with a renowned automotive distributor. The post New Chinese brand Deepak to launch electric SUV under new Australian distributor appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

AUGUST 19, 2024

Chinese car-maker Zeekr has announced its all-new 2025 Zeekr 007 takes just 10.5 And with the 007’s SUV equivalent, the 7X, now confirmed for Australia, it’s an odds-on bet that the technology will arrive with it in 2025. READ MORE: Revealed! Zeekr will cover its cars with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2023

The majority of spodumene is mined in Australia where it is processed into spodumene concentrate. Both the Australian and the Chinese electricity grids are highly dependent on fossil fuels with a large amount of coal power. This concentrate is then shipped to China where it is processed into lithium hydroxide.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

On the eve of its Australian relaunch, the Chinese auto maker Chery Automobile has revealed a massive rollout of 23 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The first battery electric Chery to arrive in Australia will be the Omoda 5 compact SUV in 2024. Obviously, we will introduce those new models to Australia in the coming years.”.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 19, 2024

XPeng has opened its doors in Australia and revealed an aggressive model roll-out and sales plan for the next three years. The emerging Chinese electric brand launches in Australia with only the G6 medium SUV, but by the end of 2026 should have expanded to a five model line-up. It is not expected to go on-sale in Australia.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The flagship dual-motor Zeerk X AWD, meanwhile, is priced from $64,900 – a considerably $6390 cheaper than its Swedish-Chinese sibling. How much is the 2024 Zeekr X?

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2024

And it could be in Australia soon because the first vehicle it will be fitted to is the new Geely Galaxy E5 SUV that is expected to be on-sale here as soon as 2025. The Aegis Short Blade battery as it is dubbed by the Chinese car giant, is also claimed to lead the class for charging speed and safety. 2025 Geely Galaxy E5.

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EV Central

JUNE 17, 2024

BYD’s Australian importer has declared itself ready and able to withstand the pressure of more than a dozen new Chinese brands arriving in Australia keen to emulate its sales and steal its market share. Since then the Chinese brand has added the Dolphin mini-car , Seal sedan and Sealion plug-in hybrid medium SUV.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Australia’s mania for SUVs and utes is threatening the chances of the handsome new Mazda EZ-6 large sedan coming to Australia. Actually a five-door liftback rather than a traditional four-door, the EZ-6 is a co-production between Mazda and its Chinese partner Changan. 2025 Mazda EZ-6. The sedan market is not where consumers are.

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