EV Central

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

BYD has confirmed its next entrant into the Australian market will be a plug-in hybrid wagon arriving in early 2024 that will enter the huge and lucrative SUV segment to take on the likes of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. BYD Seal pricing undercuts Tesla Model 3 by more than $10k! 2024 BYD Song Plus DM-i.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. Local BYD importer Luke Todd has confirmed the deal is done and examples of the 880kW heavy duty off-roader could roll into local showrooms as soon as late 2025. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Stellantis-backed Leapmotor has pulled the drapes off what’s set to become its best-selling model yet, the small Leapmotor B10 SUV that’s set to be on sale globally by late 2025. litre petrol engine as a generator for long range driving. The post 2025 Leapmotor B10 – is this Australia’s cheapest electric SUV?

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 10, 2024

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 11 Oct 2024, 10:20 AM The BYD Emax 7, an all-electric SUV, offers a range of 530 km and fast charging capabilities. … The BYD Emax 7, an all-electric SUV, offers a range of 530 km and fast charging capabilities. The Emax 7 is a fully electric SUV, whereas the Invicto is a hybrid MPV.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

According to Automotive News , Hyundai is plotting to introduce a specially adapted battery-electric version of the small combustion-powered Hyundai Casper SUV it already sells in South Korea. To ensure the Casper SUV succeeds, Hyundai hasn’t simply binned its petrol 1.0-litre Read more: An electric Hyundai Casper?

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EV Central

JULY 31, 2024

Half of all mid-sized sedans/wagons/hatches are now EV BYD Seal Performance EVs are now the dominant force in the mid-sized passenger car market, which includes some big names such as the Mazda6, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3-Series. Large electric SUVs are picking up pace 2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV. That means 49.5

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

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. Almost 50 per cent of all Toyota sales in 2024 are petrol-electric led by the RAV4 SUV. It has been highly successful with its hybrid focus. Telsa Model Y. “We

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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. When it arrives it will also meet the demands of Aussie ute buyers, say BYD’s local bosses. BYD Ute in official spy shots.

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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. The passion of the BYD owners is immense,” he added.

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2024

Leapmotor has revealed full detail of its new flagship 2025 Leapmotor C16 family SUV that could offer a cut-price seven-seat SUV option for budget-conscious Australian buyers if its co-owner Stellantis decides to import it. litre petrol-electric hybrid that features both a rear-mounted electric motor and 28.4kWh battery.

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The upcoming BYD electric ute is about to touch down in Australia. The yet to be revealed new EV pickup truck will embark on a local engineering development drive within weeks – and around the same time the new BYD Seal arrives to tackle the Tesla Model 3 – ahead of its planned 2024 arrival.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 12, 2024

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 12 Oct 2024, 14:07 PM BYD's eMax 7 is a unique all-electric MPV offering a range of up to 530 km, while the Suzuki Invicto, a hybrid, excels in long-distance travel with a fuel economy of 23.4 Read more The Suzuki Invicto and the BYD eMax 7 are two very different MPVs at heart. liter petrol engine.

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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

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Suzuki Vitara is being reinvented in 2025 as an all-electric rival to the BYD Atto3, MG ZS EV and the Hyundai Kona Electric. To beat them all the Japanese car-maker says its small SUV will offer unmatched space, a 400km range and real off-road prowess. It could land in Aussie dealerships as soon as early 2026.

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EV Central

JUNE 10, 2024

Hyundai has revealed its new sub-compact electric SUV will be called Inster, with promised range up to 355km on the WLTP test cycle. 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.

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EV Central

APRIL 3, 2024

For instance, up to three current Toyota Yaris petrol-hybrid small hatch models are more expensive to drive-away, depending on the state you live in. The MG4 is now the second cheapest EV on-sale in Australia alongside the MG ZS Excite SUV, which is also $39,990 drive-away.

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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. We want them to be empowered to have the freedom to drive a SUV or a hatch, which is why we are offering both the MG4 51kWh Excite and ZS EV Excite at under $40k drive away.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The new year has welcomed a new electric-vehicle heavyweight, with Chinese brand BYD outselling EV giant Tesla in Australia for the first time in January. But BYD claimed the crown in January, fuelled by the arrival of the Seal, and supported by its Atto 3 and Dolphin EVs. BYD calls the technology DM-i, or Dual Motor Intelligence.

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EV Central

APRIL 2, 2024

Local executives say the numbers don’t currently add up on the Ora Sport that was expected to sell from about $60,000, popping it squarely in the crosshairs of the hot-selling Tesla Model 3 and its closest rival, the BYD Seal. We will consider the EV SUV and the Ora Sport is still under study.”

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The Tesla Model Y now has a direct rival from Chinese challenger BYD. BYD’s Australian distributor already has a medium SUV – known as the Seal U overseas – headed our way in the first half of 2024 , but it will only be a plug-in petrol-electric hybrid initially at least. 2024 BYD Sea Lion 07.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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! MY22 Haval H6 GT The GWM Haval H6GT will rival the BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid when it arrives in the first quarter of 2025. four-cylinder turbo petrol drinks at a rate of 9.3L/100km.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if I told you that you could secure a European electric SUV for less than $60k, with any and every feature you might want or need, and with essentially no wait time for delivery? But it looks like less of a bargain when you pit it against the Tesla Model 3 RWD ($61,900), MG ZS EV Long Range ($55,990), or BYD Atto 3 ($48,011).

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EV Central

OCTOBER 30, 2023

BYD says it respects, but doesn’t fear, dual-cab stalwarts like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger as the Chinese brand readies its “best-in-class” ute for launch in Australia. litre turbo-petrol engine with four electric motors – one at each wheel – to produce 880kW and 1280Nm. The U8 pairs a 2.0-litre

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EV Central

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The new Mitsubishi Triton is joining the petrol-electric plug-in hybrid rush alongside the 2024 BYD ute and 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. The new PHEV set-up is required because the existing design is for vehicles such as the Outlander SUV with transverse engines and light off-road loads. “The The post Confirmed!

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EV Central

AUGUST 22, 2024

Posting the first image of the all-new second-generation MG ZS HEV to its social media channels, we get our first glimpse of the electrified top-selling small SUV that looks like it will abandon the current car’s anonymous styling for a sharper design shared with the latest MG HS and smaller MG3 hatch. The post First look!

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

Hyundai Motor will launch the Creta N Line SUV on March 11, expanding its N Line portfolio to three including the i20 and Venue. It has already shared several details about the Creta N Line SUV, which will join the likes of i20 hatchback and Venue sub-compact SUV in the carmaker’s N Line fleet.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Volvo has overhauled its 10-year-old XC90 to ensure it lives on in the electric age alongside its state-of-the-art battery-powered EX90 seven-seat SUV. To ensure it is futureproofed, the seven-seat Swedish SUV switches to a full range of electrified engines that include two mild-hybrids and a new flagship plug-in hybrid.

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2023

The Ford Puma EV will be coming to Australia in 2024, adding a new compact SUV to the affordable end of the electric car market. The Puma EV looks set to compete with the BYD Atto 3, GWM Ora, MG4 and Fiat 500e in the circa-$50,000 price bracket.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Innova HyCross, which has the highest demand among all Toyota cars on offer including the MPV’s petrol-only version, has witnessed waiting period of up to 12 months in recent times. The price of the petrol-only HyCross starts from ₹ 19.77 Also watch BYD eMax 7 review: Is this the electric Innova India needed?

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EV Central

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Razor-edged pricing for Kia’s electric EV5 medium SUV will continue with the incoming EV3 and EV4 , but the policy could also end the Kia Niro electric vehicle’s time in Australia. READ MORE: Kia EV3 small SUV coming in 2025 with 600km range – and looks magnificent READ MORE: Kia’s 15 new EVs coming in the next three years.

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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. So it’s not totally opposed to the concept of low-slung traditional large passenger cars finding space in the showroom alongside its multiplying range of CX- SUVs and the BT-50 ute. 2025 Mazda EZ-6.

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EV Central

JULY 14, 2024

A reborn Mitsubishi Pajero has firmed as a near certainty, with Mitsubishi in Australia and Japan confirming that work had begun on a new and as-yet-unnamed large SUV, which was closely followed my the brand’s American arm trademarking the nameplate “Montero”, which is what the Pajero was called in the States.

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Baua Electric

JULY 13, 2024

Tata Curvv SUV Coupe will be offered with diesel, petrol and ICE powertrain. Tata will launch the Curvv with petrol, diesel and electric powertrain. The new SUV Coupe will be placed between the Nexon and the Harrier in the lineup. The new SUV Coupe will be placed between the Nexon and the Harrier in the lineup.

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2024

As tested, our e-2008 GT small SUV is over $67,000 to drive-away in Queensland. You’re a smart little SUV. This SUV is small for such money, and I’m struggling to see how it’ll work as our family car. 2024 Peugeot e-2008 GT – small SUV, small boot. Here’s what a week living with it revealed.

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EV Central

MARCH 19, 2024

READ MORE: Skoda Vision 7S concept previews 2026 electric SUV READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq Coupe revealed, vRS performance version locked in READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq iV has 5 models, up to 510km EV range If it gets to Australia, Chinese budget leaders suchn as the MYD Dolphin and MG4 will be the targets. 2 and the Cupra Raval. 2025 Skoda Epiq.

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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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