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. The passion of the BYD owners is immense,” he added. They claim 1.1L/100km

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 14, 2024

BYD ’s new upmarket Yangwang brand has revealed its third production car: a 1,000hp plus luxury saloon aimed at performance variants of the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE. BYD U7 styling The styling of the U7 adopts cues already seen on the U9, including C-shaped headlamp graphics, structured flanks and full-width tail-lights.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Hyundai is set to embark on an experiment that will see it radically slash the cost of its cheapest EV in Europe when its new Hyundai Casper arrives before the end of this year. To ensure the Casper SUV succeeds, Hyundai hasn’t simply binned its petrol 1.0-litre litre and slotted in a battery-electric powertrain.

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EV Central

MAY 8, 2023

The first ground-up EV from the Chinese-owned British brand – the MG ZS electric SUV is build on the architecture of a petrol vehicle – the MG4 could be a major player at the entry-level end of the EV market. In Australia the MG4’s official starting price is identical to the MG ZS EV, at $44,990 before on-road costs.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Well you’re in luck, my friend, for not only are we getting the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark utes in PHEV form in a couple of months, GWM has locked in a plug-in version of its Cannon Alpha pickup for Australia, complete with 110km of EV range. Have you been waiting with bated breath for plug-in hybrid dual cabs?

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EV Central

JUNE 10, 2024

This would see it challenge the GWM Ora ($35,990 drive away), BYD Dolphin ($36,890), MG4 ($39,990 drive-away) and MG ZS EV ($39,990 drive away) as Australia’s cheapest EV. 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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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Less attention is given to the ramifications of having a space-saver spare (or no spare at all), the cost of the annual (or six-monthly) service, cost of replacing those cool 20-inch tyres and the 98RON petrol that must be syphoned by the wallet before being poured into the fuel tank each week. See details in this review.

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My Energi

JULY 3, 2024

Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, is touring the UK in a BYD Seal to demonstrate the real-world suitability of public charging infrastructure. Some models now boast a range of more than 450 miles [1] – far higher than their petrol or diesel equivalent.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2022

Further, lithium supply issues won’t necessarily mean a drastic rise in the cost of EVs in the short run—automakers could compensate elsewhere on the production line and offer lower-quality interiors. Xi Jinping has facilitated the growth of the domestic EV market, causing Tesla to lose market share in China to BYD.

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EV Central

JUNE 16, 2024

Although it should be put into context that is takes just two minutes to fill a fast Porsche Panamera with enough petrol to cover 310km, which means the Lotus takes five times longer to top-up. This offers thermal performance well beyond many of its rivals, helping keep its cells chilled even during extreme charging. 50,000 price hack!

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor and a battery pack. The most obvious is how much it will cost, something Ford says will be announced closer to its 2025 delivery date. Ford is in the final stages of developing the PHEV system, which will pair a 2.3-litre

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EV Central

AUGUST 22, 2024

READ MORE: MG4 EV hatch upsized to become stylish MG S5 SUV as cut-price BYD Atto 3 rival No pics have been released on how MG plans to upgrade the MG ZS’ cabin, but from earlier spy shots we know there will be an interior dominated by a larger infotainment system and a sportier squared-off multi-function steering wheel.

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Push EVs

JANUARY 5, 2023

Petrol vehicles also saw a relative sales surge ahead of increased emissions taxes. PHEV’s relatively low share was not due to their fall in volume, rather that the volume of BEVs and petrol vehicles were much higher than usual. Petrol vehicle volumes were 4x to 5x recent seasonal norms. The first is a weight tax of 12.5

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Mitsubishi Triton to target BYD Ute and Ford Ranger with all-new plug-in hybrid system Australia’s cheapest electric car? And now Mitsubishi Australia has confirmed work has begun on a new large SUV, though it won’t yet be drawn on exactly what it will be called. READ MORE: Confirmed! “But that is a continuum.

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EV Central

JANUARY 31, 2023

READ MORE: Toyota bZ family to expand beyond bZ4X However, Toyota Australia vice president of sales and marketing Sean Hanley has again warned the bZ4X won’t be cheap in a sign that suggests it will be priced north of $70,000 before on-road costs. Battery electric cars are expensive, don’t kid yourself,” says Hanley. “If

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EV Central

JANUARY 22, 2024

The global auto giant Stellantis has done a deal with a French battery-maker to secure fresh sodium-ion battery technology for its future EVs that could see electric cars finally undercut petrol cars on purchase price. READ MORE: Range anxiety solved? But one thing is for sure, Stellantis better be quick.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Australian arm of the Korean auto giant wants increased reward for selling zero emissions vehicles in the form of ‘super credits’ so it can keep cheaper C02-emitting petrol and hybrid models in its showrooms longer. READ MORE: Could a tiny $30,000 2024 Hyundai Casper electric SUV challenge the BYD Dolphin and MG4 in Australia?

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Drive Electric

MAY 1, 2023

Drive Electric analysis done in March showed the reduction in emissions of vehicles imported since the policy came into effect will save more than 2m tonnes of emissions over the lives of those vehicles, and $100m a year in petrol and diesel. For those who do move to EV, they will find their running costs substantially lower.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s most affordable electric car. Its natural EV rivals are the GWM Ora and MG4 , but the Dolphin also competes with many petrol-powered hatchbacks. BYD Dolphin Dynamic Value The most affordable BYD Dolphin is badged as the Dolphin Dynamic, priced from $38,890 plus on-road costs.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

It’s included as standard and replicates the sound of an Abarth petrol engine through the brand’s signature Record Monza exhaust. A normal Fiat 500e is a few grand cheaper at $52,500 before costs, while the larger BYD Dolphin is yours from $38,890, the GWM Ora $39,990 and MG4 $38,990. Is the price right?

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

Pricing for the highly-anticipated BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV will start at $48,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level front-wheel drive Dynamic. READ MORE: BYD Shark attack! 2024 BYD Sealion 6. 2024 BYD Sealion 6. What is the 2024 BYD Sealion 6? litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

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Push EVs

JULY 12, 2023

All of the overall auto market’s 9% YoY volume growth came from growth in plugins, leaving combined plugless vehicles with a volume drop, albeit with some shift in weighting from diesel to petrol. The BYD Atto 3 saw its highest volume since the initial big splash in December, with 302 units in June, and 11th place.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

BYD ute BYD ute patent shows what the EV ute will look like BYD is the biggest threat to Tesla globally and it’s also shaping up to give the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger something to worry about with a new ute. The much-hyped BYD ute is due in 2024 and it’s already been leaked in online patent images.

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

Firstly, it lands the Chinese maker in Australia’s biggest sales segment and, as a plug-in hybrid , it is BYD’s first ICE-powered , CO2-emitting vehicle to go on sale here following the launch of three BEVs since 2022 – the Atto 3 , Dolphin and Shark. 2024 BYD Sealion 6 cockpit. 2024 BYD Sealion 6 has comprehensive infotainment.

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EV Central

JANUARY 12, 2024

It’s an electric car range that starts with a circa-$40,000 budget buy and extends all the way to a dual e-motor hot hatch that comes in just under $60,000 before on-road costs. Maybe the Chery Omoda 5 BEV will get somewhere near it … but probably not given the petrol versions start at about $35K. It’s also a ground-up EV design.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 12, 2024

Suzuki eWX-based EV for India Drawing on lessons learned from the Wagon R EV project that did not meet technical and cost targets, Maruti Suzuki has begun work on an all-new EV architecture for compact vehicles codenamed K-EV. The Creta EV rival’s platform is codenamed YY8, and has been derived from the Toyota 40PL global platform.

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

This reflects how the sector is struggling to adapt, put off by cost, a perceived lack of range and an absence of a van-specific public charging network. After eight months, BYD (100%), Peugeot (13.3%), Nissan (13.0%) and Maxus (12.7%) were the only manufacturers on track to meet the minimum 10% sales share target under the 2024 ZEV mandate.

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Push EVs

MAY 9, 2023

All other powertrains lost volume YoY, with petrol-only vehicles at their 2nd lowest volume of the modern era (just 112 units), and 3rd lowest share ever, just 1.25% of the auto market. In my view, the remaining few percent will still depend on new BEVs in the affordable sub-compact class (BYD Seagull anyone?), to 7,471 units.

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Baua Electric

JULY 10, 2024

Other challenges on the manufacturing front, development cost, government policies also exist. According to market research firm TrendForce’s recent report from February this year, Chinese manufacturers hold three of the top five spots for global market share – with BYD at 17%, GAC Aion at 5.2% and SAIC-GM-Wuling at 4.9%.

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Push EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

Petrol-only vehicles saw their lowest share in modern history, taking just 1% of the market. So overall, the long term running cost advantages of plugin vehicles remain attractive, relative to ICE vehicles. Overall, HEVs have been on a long term decline since mid 2020. The past 6 months have seen BEVs take more than 83% of auto sales.

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Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 4, 2023

MG Motor India followed with 344 units and BYD India with 175 units. Domestic EV industry revenue growth can be attributed to increased product availability, higher petrol, diesel and CNG prices, government subsidies and SOPs offered as part of FAME II.

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EV Central

MARCH 19, 2024

Measuring in at around 4100mm long the Epiq will be shorter than the Yeti but offer lots more interior space thanks to the lack of petrol engine or transmission. A production version of the Vision 7S will follow along with an even cheaper EV that will cost less than €20,000 ($A33,000) that will rival the inbound Renault Twingo EV.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 20, 2024

And my structural costs are such that I can make a profit with the numbers that I gave you. Did we make the mistake of taking petrol out? Because at the end of the day, we want to control the international market, because in China, except for BYD, nobody makes money. I want the volumes to come naturally and organically.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 17, 2024

Skoda not only leads Europe’s largest car maker Volkswagen Group’s operations in India, it also steers the low-cost vehicle architecture projects, for both internal combustion engines (ICEs) and electric vehicles (EVs). In this context, Zellmer’s frequent trips underline the country’s importance for future growth.

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Green Cars News

MAY 26, 2009

German carmaker, Volkswagen has signed an agreement with Chinese car and battery manufacturer, BYD (Build Your Dreams) to collaborate over the development of electric and hybrid cars. Particularly for the Chinese market, potential partners such as BYD could support us in quickly expanding our activities.”.

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2024

I could drive-away a Tesla Model 3 RWD (513km range) for around $66,000, while Chinese SUV rivals like the BYD Atto 3 and MG4 offer better specs for less. As this e-2008 is an EV adapted to the platform of an ICE vehicle (the petrol 2008 SUV), packaging isn’t as smart as a dedicated EV platform’s.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

You can, in the genuinely sexy shape of the Peugeot e-2008 — the all-electric version of the brand’s impressive ICE-powered small SUV, having done away with the petrol motor in favour of a small-ish battery and a front-mounted electric motor. What does the Peugeot e-2008 cost and what features do you get?

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