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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. Based on the Geely Electric Architecture (GEA), the E5 has a single e-motor reported to produce 160kW, while the specifications of the LFP battery pack have not been released. Geely Galaxy E5 interior.

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EV Central

JULY 17, 2023

The electric van segment is lighting up in Australia and the French brand Peugeot is throwing accelerant on the fire. No pricing or spec details for the e-Expert have been released as yet by Peugeot Australia, but if the e-Partner is any guide then it’s going to be the priciest model by some margin.

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EV Central

JULY 23, 2023

The plug-in hybrid version of its new Tonale small SUV has gone on sale in Australia, priced from a chunky $77,500 before on-roads for the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV. The price puts the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 in line with full electric small SUV rivals such as the Volvo XC40 Pure Electric ($73,990) or Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 ($81,700).

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Australia’s EV options are ever-increasing, not least in the talent-packed sub-$100,000 arena. Telsa Model Y Performance – $91,400 Tesla Model Y Performance – not pretty, but a superb all-rounder Australia’s best-selling EV – by miles – for good reason. seconds, and it’s a playful big thing.

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EV Central

JUNE 23, 2024

Fiat has pulled the drapes off its long-awaited next-generation 2025 Fiat Grande Panda that could become one of Australia’s most affordable battery-electric SUVs when it lands here next year. 2024 Fiat 500e review: Is this pint-sized electric vehicle worth the price premium over the GWM Ora and MG4 Excite? 2024 Fiat Grande Panda.

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JULY 28, 2022

Chery has been in Australia before, with the brand launching several years ago under a local distribution agreement, attempting to make a name for itself with cut-price petrol-powered cars, including what was then this country’s cheapest new car.

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JUNE 15, 2024

In other words it can’t actually run on electricity alone, only assist its petrol engine. In fact, it’s outright one of the cheapest new vehicles you can now buy in Australia. 2024 Suzuki Swift Hybrid price and equipment There are four models in the fourth-generation Suzuki Swift line-up. So we’re gonna cover it.

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2024

The Australian electric car price battle has been supercharged by dramatic permanent MG discounts for the MG4 compact hatch and MG ZS EV compact SUV. MG has effectively excised on-road costs, declaring all models in both ranges national drive-away at their current prices or lower. But MG has since clarified that.

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EV Central

MAY 24, 2023

The eighth-generation BMW 5 Series will touch down in Australia with two all-electric variants — and just a single petrol-powered model — with the German brand literally doubling-down on its EV future. BMW says it will launch to 100km/h in 6.0secs, and push on to a flying top speed of 193km/h.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

MG Motor Australia has revealed how it will reconquer the light-car segment Down Under following the launch of the all-new third-generation MG3 at the Geneva motor show. Speaking of size, along with the price hike you now get more for your money with the MG3 growing in size in almost all directions. Top speed is 170km/h.

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

About 30 new EVs will make it to Australia in 2030, widening the choices and technology available to buyers. There are also some big brands that have so far not dabbled in the EV space in Australia readying their first battery electric models. Like the larger iX3, it shares a body and architecture with the petrol-powered models.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

At this stage, BYD Australia is yet to confirm if its first local petrol-fuelled model will be joined by a pure electric version as well. BYD Seal pricing undercuts Tesla Model 3 by more than $10k! Todd expressed typical confidence BYD’s move from pure electric to PHEV in Australia would be greeted positively by buyers.

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EV Central

APRIL 24, 2024

That very symbol of petrol-driven excess the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has gone electric. 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. Great question. 2024 Mercedes-Benz G580 interior.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Nissan X-Trail e-Power hybrid SUV has been revealed – and it’s coming to Australia early in 2023. As the covers were ripped off the latest addition to the expanding e-Power family, Nissan Australia confirmed it plans to initially sell only dual-motor all-wheel drive versions of the innovative hybrid mid-sized SUV.

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EV Central

MAY 8, 2023

The hotly anticipated MG4 all-electric hatchback will be priced from $44,990 in Australia when it arrives around August or September 2023. However, the MG4 appears to be arriving in Australia with a price premium compared with other parts of the world, including Europe. It is priced from $47,990 plus on-road costs.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

The expansion by BYD in Australia from pure electric vehicles into CO2-emitting internal combustion engined plug-ins led by the Sealion 6 SUV will not trigger a major backlash from the Chinese company’s growing band of existing EV owners or put off potential EV buyers. I don’t expect that [negative response],” he told EV Central. 100km and 1.4L/100km

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EV Central

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The electric version of the Volkswagen Kombi is coming to Australia in 2024 – and two examples have already hit the road. 5 as brand confirms three-model EV play in Australia READ MORE: ID.4 The company says by 2028 it will be selling more EVs in Australia than vehicles powered by petrol or diesel engines. 4 revealed.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Mazda’s new three-row SUV, the premium-buyer-focused CX-90, will land in Australia without a plug-in hybrid option, with the brand instead opting for a pair of six-cylinder engines – one petrol and one diesel – instead of the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, at launch. “We will add that powertrain probably in 2024 or beyond.

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EV Central

MARCH 25, 2023

READ MORE: The electric year ahead: every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: Complete guide to rebates, discounts and incentives when buying an EV in Australia The HR-V was overhauled in 2022 and includes a hybrid option, while an all-new CR-V is expected as soon as late 2023 and will also include a petrol-electric option.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor and a battery pack. Clearly it will carry a price premium, although exactly how much that premium will be remains to be seen. Ford is in the final stages of developing the PHEV system, which will pair a 2.3-litre

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2024

The battery electric Chevrolet Silverado EV full-size pick-up is not under consideration for Australia sale. The shock news was confirmed to EV Central at this month’s 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD launch by Jess Bala, Managing Director of Chevrolet’s local outpost GM Australia and New Zealand. Price is also a factor.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Audi Q4 e-Tron Audi Q4 50 e-tron quattro The Q4 e-Tron is set to become the most affordable EV for the luxury brand, with the 210kW/545Nm rear-wheel drive 45 model priced from $88,300 plus on-road costs. The 250kW/679Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive e-Tron 55 Quattro is pricier, at $108,500 plus on-roads. BYD ute BYD ute patent.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. The Yangwang isn’t the next BYD headed for Australia.

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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

APRIL 17, 2024

On-sale from July, the Omoda E5 will be the first battery electric model brought into Australia by Chery since it launched here in early 2023. We’ll price it competitively enough that we’ll get more than our fair share [of sales].” READ MORE: Chery on top? 2024 Chery Omoda E5 interior. 2024 Chery Omoda E5 interior. Both get a 12.3-inch

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EV Central

MAY 16, 2024

The BYD Shark is odds-on to hit Aussie dealerships late in 2024 and looks set to come with a razor sharp price tag aimed at shaking up the booming ute segment. We’re pushing to get the right spec for Australia,” said Smitherman. Shark is being built around Australia,” said Todd of the bold newcomer. 2024 BYD Shark.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

A plug-in hybrid version of the new Lexus RX will soon join the fifth-generation large luxury SUV range being launched now in Australia. Lexus Australia couldn’t include the RX 450h+ PHEV as part of its launch range because supply preference was given to markets with mandated emissions limits. 2023 Lexus model range. It employs a 2.5-litre

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EV Central

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Mercedes-Benz EQE has gone on sale in Australia with three model variants priced from $134,900 before on-road costs. That price is for the EQE300, which gets a single electric motor powering the rear wheels and making 180kW and 550Nm. It’s claimed to reach 100km/h in 7.3 It lowers the 0-100km/h time to 6.3

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

It’s headed for Australia, too. The Abarth will arrive late in 2023 confirms Stellantis Australia spokesperson Tracie Stoltenburg. Stellantis Australia confirmed back in mid-2022 that the Nuova 500e would come to Australia. It’ll top the Fiat Nuova 500e line-up.

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EV Central

JULY 24, 2023

An expansion into electric vehicles is intended to recharge interest in Peugeot, with the brand preparing to launch the Peugeot e-208 and e-2008 in Australia. We believe that one variant will be stronger for us than having both electric and petrol,” said Peugeot Australia managing director Kate Gillis. “We 2023 Peugeot e-2008.

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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. All five members of its new small car family set to make their debut over the next four years.

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EV Central

JUNE 10, 2024

Unconfirmed but likely to arrive in Australia next year, the Inster would shake up our entry-level EV market if it lands with an expected price around $35,000, possibly lower. The Inster shares dimensions and much of its design with the petrol-powered Hyundai Casper, a model sold in Korea since 2021.

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

2024 BYD Sealion 6 price and equipment Okay, so if you are wondering what the Sealion 6 is, until very recently it was to be known as the Seal U in Australia. We’ve previously covered that issue off, why EVDirect is taking the punt on PHEVs and dived in detail into the Sealion 6 pricing and specification.

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EV Central

JUNE 23, 2024

The new line-up sees eight of 17 Tucson variants available in Australia coming with hybrid power, but no word on if we’ll received the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) available in other markets. litre turbo petrol, six-speed auto, e-motor and small lithium-ion battery that’s thought to have a capacity around 1.49kWh.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

When asked what car you drive, what price being able to say “ Scorpionissimaaaa …” in your finest faux Italian? Abarth Australia demands you hand over $60,500 for the privilege, and for that you get this 500e limited edition , the first full electric model in Abarth’s history. Is the price right?

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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. It’s still going to be plenty more expensive than the current Macan’s starting price. All pricing is plus on-road costs. The bad news? READ MORE: Game-changer!

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EV Central

MARCH 6, 2023

And this means there won’t be a huge gap between the arrival of the petrol-powered and plug-in versions of the small SUV from Korea. And this is the one Australia will get. The European standard range Kona EV has a 48kWh battery and a 115kW motor driving its front wheels. There will be standard and long-range versions.

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