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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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. READ MORE: Explained: Whats really going on with EV sales in 2024. The Sealion 6 has played a huge role in doubling the sales of PHEVs in Australia to just over 20,000 year-on-year to the end of November.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Chinese EV sales through to July totalled 696,000 this year, an impressive 41.5% There are two main reasons for this, the analysts suggested: Shrinking automotive sales: the accumulated auto sales in China have dropped by 11.5% The real driver of lower lithium demand, according to CRU, has been disappointing BEV uptake.

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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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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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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2011

China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) has signed binding agreements for LNG supply from and a 15% equity interest in Australia Pacific LNG, a joint venture between Origin Energy and ConocoPhillips, on completion for a net consideration of US$1.5 The Sale and Purchase Agreement, worth an estimated A$90 billion (US$96.6

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2010

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus Corporation (MFTBC) has begun sales of Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid trucks in Hong Kong. MFTBC is taking orders for the truck in Hong Kong through Universal Cars Limited (UCL), the Mitsubishi Fuso distributor in the Chinese special administrative region.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 13, 2023

As electric vehicle sales continue to grow, we now expect the lithium demand to reach almost 1.5 With our lithium project in Australia in construction, we expect to be producing spodumene from the Mt. In response to this high demand, some of 2023 sales volumes were brought forward and delivered during the last months of 2022.

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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’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. Geely Galaxy E5 interior. Geely Galaxy L7.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2018

China is stepping up its pursuit of control of the lithium supply chain, underpinned by the rapid growth of its lithium-ion battery industry building on agressive policy surrounding electric vehicle sales, according to metals and mining consultancy Roskill.

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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 also revealed TrueEV had a P7 scissor door sedan in its possession, however the Tesla Model S rival is not confirmed for Australian sale.

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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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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. They are expected on-sale in 2026.

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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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Teslarati

OCTOBER 18, 2024

However, the Chinese automaker doesn’t believe it will affect sales in Australia. Australian car sales in 2022 revealed that the average ute had a payload of 900+kg. The Chinese automaker is planning to “aggressively” grow its market share in Australia, starting with the Shark 6.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Australia-based Syrah Resources has successfully produced uncoated battery grade spherical graphite, using natural flake graphite from its Balama Graphite & Vanadium Project in Mozambique. The International Energy Agency (IEA) 2013 has forecast annual sales of electric vehicles (EVs) of nearly 6 million units by 2020.

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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. The sedan market is not where consumers are. 2025 Mazda EZ-6.

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Teslarati

JULY 5, 2023

The Tesla Model Y has become a top-selling car in Iceland and Australia. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y became the second best-selling car in Australia, beating the Ford Ranger ute. Tesla sold approximately 5,560 Model Y units during Q2 2023, coming in second after the Toyota Hi-Lux ute with 6,142 unit sales. BEVs made up 7.4%

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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. “I read… that there are 70 brands represented in a market that’s at best 1.2m (sales). for the next three years.

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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

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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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 post BYD Shark heading to Australia in October appeared first on TESLARATI.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Chinese mega-brand BYD’s Australian importer is planning to open up a new front in its ambitious campaign to top Aussie sales by launching into commercial vehicles. It has always had a bus division and in Australia it’s been moderately successful. It will go on-sale in right-hand drive UK in 2025. 2025 BYD E-Vali.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Thought to refer to the small BYD Yuan Up already on sale in China, it’s understood local bosses are locking in the the small SUV to sit below the Current Atto 3 SUV in BYD’s Australian line-up. BYD model rush to see Tang seven-seat SUV, Ocean M GT hot hatch and Sealion 7 firm for Australia in 2025 READ MORE: Dolphin dive!

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

While the local testing isn’t as comprehensive as that undertaken by Kia, Ford and Toyota in developing utes locally, it’s indicative of the increasing importance of the Australian market for Chinese brands as America and Europe impose steep tariffs to protect their respective automotive industries. litre four-cylinder turbo diesel.

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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. Chery withdrew from Australia after an unsuccessful partnership with importer Ateco Automotive between 2011 and 2016 and relaunched with the Omoda 5 in early 2023. The two SUVs are both ICE-powered.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Australia-based Carbon Energy signed its first. international technology license agreement with Chinese coal giant Shanxi Coal. Transportation and Sales Group (Shanxi Coal), to be its exclusive underground coal gasification (UCG) technology partner for the Shanxi Province.

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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. 2024 MG4. “It

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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.

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2024

Chinese car-making giant BYD has released its first official pictures of the all-new mid-size ute that will challenge the best-selling Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger when it lands in Australia later this year. BYD will also soon launch an all-electric version of the new pick-up that will be on sale as soon as 2025. metres wide.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Tesla and BYD are the top selling electric cars in Australia and the world – and that doesn’t look like changing any time soon. 3 electric hatchback – a car due in Australia in 2024 – is “basically non-existent”. UBS also believes Chinese brands have an advantage over rivals in the speed they can bring cars to market.

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EV Central

APRIL 21, 2024

BYD has outlined a stunningly ambitious new model roll-out and sales growth plan in Australia. Essentially, the Chinese electrified vehicle specialist wants double sales each year to reach 100,000 sales per annum in 2026 in Australia on the back of up to five new model launches each year. BYD Seal U.

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Stand by Australia, Chinese giant GWM could soon unleash a plug-in hybrid attack on our market through its Haval, Tank and Cannon (ute) brands. Car brands, GWM included, are acutely aware of next year’s introduction of strict NVES emissions regulations coming to Australia. There are reasons here. There, it’s called a Poer.

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2024

Smart vehicles were sold in Australia from 2003 until 2015 when the brand was axed following poor sales of its sole model, the ForTwo city car, but now it’s hoped by execs that the availability of two small all-electric SUVs will see the brand flourish Down Under. ” The post The smartest electric car buy?

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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. And surprise, surprise, the first model is an SUV named the Onvo L60 designed to steal sales from the Tesla Model Y. 2024 Onvo L60. 2024 Onvo L60 launch. ” Lovely.

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