The Driven EV News

JUNE 4, 2024

EV sales see a rise with over 8,000 electric cars sold in Australia in May, but with BYD and other Chinese car makers eating into Tesla's dominant market share. The post Price war helps electric vehicle sales rebound in May, as BYD eats into Tesla market share appeared first on The Driven.

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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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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. Deliveries are claimed to begin in 12 months in China with pricing starting at 1.3 Chery GENE.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It’s one of two examples of the Chinese compact five-door hatch that are currently in Australia being evaluated ahead of the brand’s launch under the GWM Ora banner around April 2023. It’s evidence on World EV Day that Australia is an emerging part of the electric car scene with more electric models expected to launch here in 2023.

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EV Central

JULY 28, 2022

Chery will be the next Chinese brand to attempt to disrupt the Australian auto market, with the car maker following established brands like MG and Great Wall – as well as newcomers like BYD – to our market with the Chery Omoda 5 PHEV. The post Chinese brand Chery to launch Omoda 5 PHEV in Australia appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Pricing for Europe hasn’t been released yet either. What it would be positioned at if it came to Australia would be critical to its success. Watch out MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona Electric and BYD Atto 3 if it gets the green light for Australia! The post Meet the cut-price EV Toyota Australia desperately needs!

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2024

The 2025 Zeekr X has been priced below its Volvo EX30 sibling ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms later this month, as the new Geely-owned brand positions itself to steal sales from the best-selling Tesla Model Y. How much is the 2024 Zeekr X?

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The 2025 Zeekr 009 all-electric minivan will be priced from $135,900 in Australia when deliveries begin in the coming weeks. Priced $24,900 less than the cheapest petrol-electric Lexus LM, competition is heating up in the emerging luxury people-mover class. READ MORE Revealed! The post How much?

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Teslarati

MAY 31, 2024

Ford recently slashed its electric vehicle (EV) prices in Australia by up to AUD$15,000 for some units. Ford EV price cuts follow a trend in Australia right now , where automakers are reducing EV prices left and right. The car manufacturer reduced the price of its all-electric van by $15,000.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Even though it’s stuck at the back of the sales pack, Toyota Australia continues to insist there will be no price cuts to boost interest in the bZ4X. The first battery electric vehicle sold by Toyota in Australia is priced above the entry-point for mid-size electric SUVs and is paying for it with slow sales.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2022

However, Benchmark points out, known domestic Chinese spodumene and other hard rock resources are low-quality, a key reason why there has been an increasing reliance by Chinese converters on Australia for supply instead. As a result it’s unlikely that lithium prices will drop back down to previous lows, Benchmark said.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Australia-based Syrah Resources has completed a bankable feasibility study (BFS) for expansion of its natural graphite AAM facility in Vidalia, Louisiana, as it continues to execute its strategy of becoming the first vertically integrated producer of natural graphite AAM (advanced anode material) outside of China.

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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. Clarke said it was too soon to discuss G9 spec and pricing. However, it is expected to start under the mid-50K entry-level pricing for the Model Y.

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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? The one piece of the value equation we’re yet to learn about is pricing.

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EV Central

JULY 23, 2024

The MG Cyberster has officially landed in Australia ahead of its launch here in Q4 this year, and it’s brought good news with it, with the Chinese brand shaving $20k off its expected price window. If it was based on traditional technology, you have to pay triple the price, but electric makes this possible.

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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. It is priced from around $26,000 in China. The post 2025 Geely Galaxy E5 revealed: Meet the latest electric Chinese Tesla Model Y fighter coming to Australia appeared first on EV Central.

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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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EV Central

APRIL 10, 2023

Tesla has added the Model Y Long Range dual motor all-wheel drive to its Australian line-up and reduced the price of the Rear-Wheel Drive in the mid-sized SUV range. Priced from $81,900 plus on-road costs, the mid-spec version of Australia’s top-selling electric SUV is available for delivery from May to June.

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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

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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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. BYD is expected to price the Shark 6 competitively, compared to competitors like Ford and Toyota.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Australia’s top-selling car maker says the influx of new Chinese brands is causing our car market to feel “crowded” – and will lead to new-car deals for shoppers. Peugeot was another reacting, slashing circa-$25k off its e-2008 in May, though stock quickly sold out at that price.

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EV Central

MARCH 14, 2024

That’s the goal of little known Chinese electric car specialist Leapmotor, which could launch in Australia as soon as late 2024. But while ambitions are laudable if not always achievable, the potential for Leapmotor in Australia will be strengthened with the backing of auto giant Stellantis and its local market knowledge.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The Kia electric car countdown in Australia will not include the cheapest model it has yet previewed, the entry-level EV2. Kia already has the EV6 and EV9 on-sale in Australia – as well as the Niro – and will follow up with the EV5 medium SUV mid-year and the EV3 compact SUV as soon as 2024 and the EV4 sedan in 2025. 2024 Kia EV5.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2023

While the positive price environment during the year contributed to the record earnings that we published today, our long-term view of the lithium market, the investments we made in new capacity, the risk we took and the operational success, all of that well positioned us to benefit from the market conditions seen last year.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Built to take on the likes of the strong-selling MG ZS EV, in China the Atto 3 Up squeezes in the gap between the Dolphin hatch that sells here for $36,890 (plus on-road costs) and the larger Atto 3 that’s priced locally here from $44,490 (plus ORCs). 2025 BYD Yuan Up – aka BYD Atto 3 Up. It can launch from 0-100km/h in 7.9

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

The ambitious Chinese Chery brand will launch its first electric vehicle in Australia when the Omoda E5 SUV arrives mid-year. While no pricing has been announced, it would be logical to suggest it would be priced above the Omoda 5 ICE range that tops out at $41,490 drive-away. The two SUVs are both ICE-powered.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The BYD Shark plug-in hybrid pickup truck is heading to Australia in October, ahead of its competitors from Ford and Great Wall Motor (GWM). The 2025 BYD Shark in Australia will follow a similar name as its sibling, the Sealion 6 in Australia. The Shark 6 is priced is similar to the Ford ranger and Toyota HiLux.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

seconds, while the big battery provides for a Chinese CLTC-verified 630km range. Pricing and Australian specification has yet to be announced, but in China the Z9 GT EV costs 354,800 yuan ($A73,500) for the Pro model and 384,800 yuan ($A80,000) for the Max. That’s enough for a 0-100km/h launch of just 3.4

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EV Central

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Ford has axed plans to bring the battery electric Puma Gen-E compact SUV to Australia. Instead, it has announced an increased swing toward plug-in hybrids , confirming this morning in a media statement that the Transit Custom PHEV will be coming to Australia in 2025. The local announcement coincides with its reveal in Europe.

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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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Teslarati

JULY 5, 2023

The Tesla Model Y has become a top-selling car in Iceland and Australia. Tesla’s price tag, charging times, intelligent features, and Supercharger Network contribute to the brand’s popularity. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y became the second best-selling car in Australia, beating the Ford Ranger ute. BEVs made up 7.4%

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EV Central

JULY 22, 2024

Stand by for Hyundai to launch its cheapest and most expensive electric cars in Australia when the compact Inster and seven-seat Ioniq 9 arrive in early 2025. The Korean giant’s local boss has confirmed the fight is on to secure sub-$40,000 pricing for the Inster, which launched globally earlier this month. 2025 Hyundai Inster.

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2024

A family of brutal 4x4s including a Toyota LandCruiser rival along with a radical supercar have been added to Chinese electrified mega-brand BYD’s rapidly expanding new vehicle armoury and are wanted in Australia. When it arrives the Bao 3 will be priced from around 200,000 Chinese Yuan which equates to around $43,000 in our money.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The slow-selling BYD Dolphin electric hatchback appears set for a further price dive and equipment upgrade, while the prospects of its even smaller relation the Dolphin Mini coming to Australia are diminishing. Priced from $36,890 plus on-road costs, the Dolphin is averaging just under 200 sales per month in 2024. SUV and utes.

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EV Central

MAY 21, 2024

Rising Chinese car-maker Nio has launched Onvo, the first of two new electrified brands it has created to battle mainstream car-makers such as Tesla and Volkswagen. Priced from just $45,500 in China, the Onvo L60 costs 12 per cent less than the Model Y. As far back as 2021 Nio openly hinted at coming to Australia by 2025.

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