EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The BYD Tang seven-seat SUV and Seal 06 GT electric hot hatch are surprise candidates to join the Sealion 7 SUV as BYD’s Australian distributor plans at last five new model launches in 2025. The latest update to one of BYD’s most long-standing names, the Tang SUV, is a strong candidate to be the seven-seat SUV coming to Australia.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Out of the 110,000 vehicles sold in Australia in September 2023, 10.6% The Tesla Model Y was once again the highest selling BEV and SUV, and third overall, coming in just behind […] came with a plug. Approximately 8% of these (8,821 units sold) were battery electric and 2% (1,264 units sold) were plugin hybrid EVs.

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

The whirlwind that is BYD’s Australian journey has dropped yet another model on local shores, the Sealion 6 medium SUV. But Australians have shown little interest in PHEVs up to now, preferring plugless hybrids and pure BEVs … if they are interested in electrification at all. It’s a significant arrival for a couple of reasons.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Volvo’s industry-leading commitment to go fully electric in Australia by 2026 is no more. We are fully committed to the strategy [of going fully electric],” Volvo Car Australia managing director Stephen Connor told EV Central. Coming to Australia in January 2025. READ MORE: Boot it! Volvo XC90 update. 2024 Volvo EX30. “We

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EV Central

JUNE 22, 2022

Peugeot has confirmed its new Tesla Model 3-sized 408 coupe-crossover is headed to Australia and electrification appears certain to be a part of the local model lineup. How many of these drivetrains come to Australia when the 408 launches here in 2023 is yet to be confirmed. “It 2023 Peugeot 408 is a crossover coupe with an SUV look.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are polarising things. This, it appears, is of mighty appeal to Mazda Australia as it embarks on a potential plug-in onslaught, starting with its CX-60 PHEV in the first half of 2023. Mazda CX-60 PHEV, due here in the first half of 2023, put could be priced up to $80,000. seconds 0-100kmh time.

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EV Central

AUGUST 5, 2023

2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda has been telling us for years it wants to be a premium brand. The CX-60 medium SUV is proof of that in the metal. It is the first of four SUV models it is launching to the world based on a new platform with all-new engines and featuring Mazda’s first petrol-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain.

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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. Not right away, at least. Mercedes-Benz GLC400e.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Revealed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle execs at last week’s Amarok dual-cab 4×4 ute global preview drive in South Africa, the PHEV is set to use a Ford powertrain in line with the collaboration under which the new VW ute was developed alongside the Ford Ranger. Its first BEV in Australia will be the ID.4

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EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2023

While BYD has given the thumbs up for the outrageous Yangwang U8 SUV to come to Australia by the end of 2025, it’s thumbs down for the U9 hypercar. The U9 was revealed at the same times as the U8 SUV in early 2023 when BYD launched the Yangwang luxury brand. 2023 BYD Yangwang U9 supercar. 2023 BYD Yangwang U9 supercar.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Many will be bound for Australia as Chery has publicly declared a wildly ambitious target to sell 75,000 vehicles per annum in Australia by 2027 (to put that in perspective, if it achieved those lofty figures it would make Chery the third best selling brand in Australia). E0Y is an SUV that is also expected to get Exeed badging.

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EV Central

JUNE 1, 2024

China’s GWM set to launch raft of PHEV Haval, Tank and Cannon models in Australia. 2024 GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T PHEV. In China, the PHEV-only Tank 700 Hi4-T starts at 428,000 yuan ($91,300) for the entry level. 2024 Tank 700 Hi-4T Limited Edition PHEV. 2024 GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T PHEV.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The first PHEV from Australia’s second biggest automotive brand attracts a $12,500 premium over the six-cylinder petrol engine that is expected to account for almost half of all sales for the new “Mazda Premium” model. Mazda CX-60 PHEV. PHEV the CX-60 hero. The CX-60 PHEV teams a 2.5-litre seconds to top 100km/h.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Luxury brand Bentley’s transition to an all-electric line-up begins in Australia in November when its first plug-in hybrid EV arrives. The Flying Spur plug-in hybrid sedan , priced from $479,100 (plus on-road costs), will be followed within 12 months by a PHEV version of the Bentayga SUV. But there are outside factors as well.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

The electrified 2025 Mazda CX-80 has been priced from a family-friendly $54,950 (before on-road costs) – $5600 less than the most affordable version of the smaller two-row CX-60 SUV. In Australia the CX-80 is available with the Pure as a G40e while in Touring, GT and Azami it offers all three engine choices. READ MORE: Look out, China?

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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

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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EV Central

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The days of diesel being a force in Australia’s always-booming dual-cab ute market appear to be coming to an end, with two household-name utes to switch to plug-in hybrid petrol power in their next generations, joining the top-selling Ford Ranger in the switch to electrified power. Which is in discussion,” Mr Cartier says.

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EV Central

MARCH 25, 2023

Peugeot will enter the highly competitive Australian battery electric SUV segment in the third quarter of 2023. “The 2008 has a powerful and distinctive style and now the addition of an Electric Vehicle variant, this will certainly strengthen the appeal of our small SUV range,” said Kate Gillis, Managing Director of Peugeot Australia.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Ford is in the final stages of developing the PHEV system, which will pair a 2.3-litre Of course, the big appeal with a PHEV is also having access to traditional refuelling networks, something that will allow the hybrid to match the diesel-powered utes for driving flexibility, towing and reaching remote locations.

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EV Central

JUNE 8, 2024

Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes You might have noticed, and I certainly have, that the car company execs have stopped talking about electric vehicles, and begun describing the Australian car market of the near future using such vague and nebulous terms as “electrified” now that a New Vehicles Emissions Standard looms.

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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. Joining the new entry Fang Cheng Bao was also a larger flagship Bao 8 SUV that was being shown off in near production-guise.

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EV Central

MAY 9, 2024

The covers have come off the latest Chinse electric SUV headed for Aussie shores to tackle the Tesla Model Y. 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. 1905mm wide, 1685mm high five-seat SUV with a 2785mm wheelbase. Meanwhile, the L7 is a 4.7m

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

GWM Australia has announced it has pulled the trigger on a raft of all-new vehicles to arrive in 2025 including at least two new advanced plug-in hybrids. The H6 SUV will be updated and arrive in quarter two with a hybrid option and almost certainly a PHEV as well. READ MORE: Hybrid SUV price attack! 2025 Haval H7.

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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. 4 quick spin: First Australian drive of electric SUV READ MORE: Early mark for VW ID.4 5 as brand confirms three-model EV play in Australia READ MORE: ID.4 READ MORE: Volkswagen ID.4 4 revealed.

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2024

The appearance of the EZ-6 ends the expectation Mazda would kill of the 6 due to declining interest in sedans and wagons and the rise of SUVs. The original Mazda6 launched in Australia in 2002 and the current third generation in 2012, with a significant update in 2018. It does offer the new CX-60 as a PHEV. 2025 Mazda EZ-6.

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EV Central

JULY 20, 2022

Cupra will sell a single highly-specified version of the Born electric hatchback in Australia from early 2023. Visiting executives from the Volkswagen-owned brand have also confirmed Australia will get the upcoming Tavascan and UrbanRebel EVs as the company looks to snare a 5 percent share of the growing electric car market.

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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. It won’t be at launch.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The just-landed EV newcomer – that is part of the Geely Group that is also in charge of Volvo and Polestar – is also readying its first plug-in hybrid that plans to take the luxury SUV fight to Range Rover. Its third model confirmed for Australia is the 7X Tesla Model Y fighter that will arrive in 2025.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Toyota has taken covers off its electric bZ Concept compact SUV, looking near production ready and primed to be an EV version of the next-generation C-HR. Revealed at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the bZ Concept joins the Tesla-fighting bZ3 electric sedan revealed last month and bZ4X electric SUV due on-sale in Australia in 2023.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Mitsubishi says work has begun on a new large SUV that would likely ditch diesel and lean on the company’s plug-in hybrid know-how, which could also mean the triumphant return of one of the brand’s most iconic nameplates. READ MORE: Confirmed! “Let me say multiple powertrains are under study,” Mr Westcott said.

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EV Central

APRIL 9, 2024

The Japanese luxury brand Lexus reckons it is finally getting on-top of its stuttering petrol-electric plug-in hybrid roll-out in Australia. got into a situation where the customer waiting times were far too long and therefore we paused any further order intake,” explained Lexus Australia Chief executive John Pappas.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

4, the Q4 e-Tron will be available in a regular SUV body style or a sleeker Sportback, each with a 77kWh battery. Due in the second quarter, the BYD Seal U is available globally as a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) and a fully electric model. Sharing its architecture with the Volkswagen ID.3 BYD Seal U BYD Seal U. GWM Ora Sport GWM Ora Sport.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

When the Z9 GT rocks up it’s thought the EN and PHEV might be offered in Pre and Max trim, with the PHEV getting an exclusive Ultra model grade. The Z9 GT PHEV, meanwhile, it priced from 334,800-414,800 yuan ($A68,000-$A84,000). That can still hurtle from 0-100km/h in just 3.6 Equipment across all three is generous.

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EV Central

JULY 31, 2024

That’ll be the Porsche Panamera, which is available with a plug-in hybrid (although only one of the 30 first-half sales was a PHEV). They include the Land Rover Discovery (273), Lexus LX (256), Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen (224) and another large luxury seven-seat SUV rival in the Mercedes-Benz EQS (68). And the top seller in the class?

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