EV Central

MARCH 21, 2025

From $64,990 before on-roads, or $67,990 plus charges for our range-topping Tribe Edition, the Formentor VZe medium SUV plays in the Tesla Model Y ballpark. litre turbo four-cylinder petrol allied with an electric motor and 10.9kWh battery. And with a facelifted model due later this year, it makes the current Formentor a tougher sell.

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EV Central

MARCH 16, 2025

Already confirmed for the right-hand drive UK market, the C-HR+ is a look-alike for the petrol C-HR sold in Australia already, but is actually a ground-up all-new EV Offered with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive powertrains, the headline news is Toyota’s latest SUV will be capable of covering up to 600km on a single charge.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

READ MORE: 2024 GWM Tank 700 PHEV review: 385kW/800Nm 4×4 LandCruiser rival READ MORE: GWM set to launch raft of PHEV Haval, Tank and Cannon models Anyway, just before announcing the Cannon Alpha PHEV would land here late in Q1 of 2025, GWM offered EVCentral a quick test drive in a pre-production left-hand-drive version.

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EV Central

MARCH 15, 2025

Between the front seats is a new illuminated Jewellery Box with cupholders and a wireless charging tray. litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol Motors: 1 synchronous, integrated into transmisison Combined Outputs: 220kW/450Nm AC charging: 11kW Type 2 plug 0-100km/h 6.2 inch and 12.3-inch inch as standard). 100km (ADR) Powertrain: 2.0-litre

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EV Central

MARCH 8, 2025

LFP is less energy dense than NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt/lithium-ion) but it is much happier being DC fast-charged to 100 per cent than NMC. However, the LFP chemistry and the EV5s 400-volt electric architecture both contribute to a mediocre claimed 140kW maximum fast-charging rate. Right, enough of the theory, lets get into it.

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Baua Electric

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Cargo space on petrol models ranges from 570-1700 litres while the PHEV ranges from 460-1600 litres. For starters, there is a choice of two petrol (with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance) and one plug-in hybrid drivelines, all with standard all-wheel drive. The newest X3 is available from $86,100 – $128,900 plus on-road costs.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

It also reviews government policies in a number of OECD countries as well as a selection of non-OECD economies. Green cars” can be defined as vehicles that use alternative fuels (other than petrol or diesel) and/or alternative types of propulsion (other than the conventional ICE).

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Electric Vehicles India

APRIL 6, 2021

Ather 450X customer review. In this customer review, we have an Ather 450X electric scooter. The owner of this 450X approached us for sharing his experience which is surprising because we are planning for this electric scooter review. So let us know more about this scooter in the Ather 450X customer review. About 450X.

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Polestar has released the first details of its pioneering next-generation battery technology that will close the gap between recharging an EV and filling a combustion car with petrol. The key to the significant gain in charging speed is a new Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) tech developed by Israel-based battery pioneer StoreDot.

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2025

While its available with pure petrol propulsion, a new plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) version – marketed as SHS, or super hybrid system – allows EV-only running. 2025 Jaecoo J7 SHS price and equipment The Jaecoo J7 comes in a range of petrol-only models starting from $34,990 drive-away. Under the bonnet is a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

MARCH 7, 2025

Audi lands Q4 and Q6 EVs with more PHEVs and hybrids to follow as it challenges Benz and BMW READ MORE: 2025 Audi Q4 Review: A best-seller in Europe, but can this prestige mid-size SUV win Aussie hearts? Charging time for an Audi EV is also down by a significant 30 per cent. I hope thats cleared it up. READ MORE: The fightback begins!

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EV Central

DECEMBER 7, 2024

READ MORE: Kia EV9 review: Why you should buy the entry-level Air, not the pricier ones READ MORE: The VW ID. Buzz GTX hot MPV locked in for Australia Its biggest negative has been the petrol 3.5-litre litre four-cylinder turbo-diesels has been the less thirsty but pricier alternative, but now, finally, a petrol-electric hybrids here.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It shares an all-new platform with the purely petrol Outlander version. litre combustion petrol engine allied with twin electric motors, a 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack and all-wheel-drive. For a plug-in hybrid it is, but those prices are some $15,000 more than the equivalent Outlander petrol versions. Is it good value?

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery. and safety equipment and vehicle-to-load charging. The petrol engine primarily acts as a range extender, so it is mostly droning away in a steady state in the background no matter what your left foot is doing. Even karaoke! 2024 BYD Sealion 6.

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EV Central

APRIL 27, 2024

And Porsche is expecting to sell at least as many of the new Macan EVs as the old petrol-powered ones. The all-electric Macan is a whole lot more expensive than the petrol model it will replace late in 2024. 2024 Porsche Macan price and equipment Here’s where it gets interesting. Porsche Macan Turbo. Score: 4.5/5 Score: 4.5/5

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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. 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. The PHEV prefers 95 RON petrol and claims a miserly 2.1L/100km.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

BYD Shark 6 has a turbo petrol engine and two electric motors. 2025 BYD Shark 6 PHEV ute: What we think While compelling EV utes are on the way, for now a PHEV allows owners to do their everyday driving solely on electricity but with the back-up of petrol for longer journeys and maximum thrust. There’s also a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

JANUARY 23, 2023

The flagship of a flagship, the i7 sits at the tippy top of the BMW 7 Series range (there’s also a petrol-powered mild-hybrid variant), combining all the luxe limousine trappings you expect with an all-electric powertrain for the first time. Read on for our BMW i7 review. What does the BMW i7 cost? No Walllbox?

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EV Central

MAY 4, 2024

The “i” denotes electric, so that’s the model we’re focussing on in this review. There are also tyre pressure sensors, two charging cables (one to plug into a regular powerpoint, the other a type 2 to type 2 cable) and a 12-month subscription to the Chargefox network. The X2 is available with petrol propulsion, which we’ve tested.

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EV Central

AUGUST 3, 2024

Mini John Cooper Works E PROtotype previews electric hot hatch READ MORE: Mini Cooper Electric’s retro heaven cabin ushers in game-changing tech It’s the entry point to the Mini range, although in EV guise it’s a very different beast to the almost identical one sitting alongside it in the dealership, powered by petrol.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

inch screen for the driver, leather seats that are heated up front, sunshades, an auto-opening boot and wireless device charging. litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with an electric motor for a total 241kW and 500Nm. turbo-petrol alone is definitely enough to keep the CX-80 moving. The Touring gets a 10.25-inch Score: 3.5/5

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

While sales of pure electric vehicles have been increasingly slowly and steadily in Australia in 2024, petrol-electric hybrids have become the next big thing. Which helps explain why the Chinese brand GWM Haval has doubled down on hybrids in its compact Jolion SUV line-up by adding petrol-electric models and cutting prices.

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EV Central

JUNE 28, 2024

2024 Tesla Cybertruck review: First drive of the garish, childish, outlandish truck that Elon built 2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year But that’s not all that’s new. Can plug-in hybrid supercars rival screaming petrol V8s and V10s? You bloody bet they can.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Weve done countless road reviews where claimed range is comically overly-optimistic, but our Kona Electric tests have always resulted in impressive truth-telling. Its 64kWh batterys charge speed is up to 100kW using public DC stations. Sounds appealing for an entry into EV life, but many struggle to manage 100km between charges.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The petrol is dead and whispers of killing the Golden Goose get louder. This new second-generation Macan is purely electric, accompanied by price rises roughly $30,000 over retired petrol equivalents. Similar-sized competition is fierce, and not only from the Macans petrol-powered predecessor. The Porsche Macan has gone full EV.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2022

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. But whereas the EV6 is based on a dedicated EV architecture, the Niro relies on an ICE platform to allow for the petrol engine for the hybrid model. Kia Niro EV GT-Line is capped at around 100kW for charging. Kia Niro EV review: Verdict.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 16, 2024

READ MORE: Bigger BYD Shark electrified ute could shake up market dominated by Ford, Chevrolet and Ram READ MORE: 2025 BYD Shark 6 review: Can the first PHEV ute take the workhorse fight to the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux? 100km with the battery state of charge above 25 per cent and 7.9 2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium. When the 1.5-litre

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EV Central

MARCH 7, 2024

Toyota’s debut EV is firmly middle-of-the-road in terms of price, size, range, performance, charge speed and features. A better-equipped all-wheel-drive’s $74,900 plus charges, so you’re looking at around $70,000 and $79,000 respectively to drive-away. READ MORE: Want a 2024 Toyota BZ4X on a full service lease?

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EV Central

MARCH 30, 2024

Instead of being diesel like virtually all its rivals, the Tank 500 is electrified via a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range review: One of Australia’s cheapest electric cars tested READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: It’s got the Poer! Dominating the dashboard are a 14.6-inch

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EV Central

OCTOBER 19, 2024

READ MORE: BYD Sealion 7 upgrades battery ahead of 2025 Aussie debut READ MORE: Facelifted BYD to get 800V charging, redesigned interior READ MORE: BYD Seal Performance review: Quickest BYD takes on Tesla Model 3 The mid-sized SUV that’s due in Australia in 2025 is an all-electric sibling to the Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid EV.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Its natural EV rivals are the GWM Ora and MG4 , but the Dolphin also competes with many petrol-powered hatchbacks. That’s important because it makes it a viable well-specified alternative to petrol-powered hatchbacks such as the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia Cerato and Hyundai i30. Public DC charging can be done at up to 60kW.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

The battery pack can be fast charged at up to 144kW DC and recharged at up 10 11kW AC. seconds The post 2024 MG Cyberster review: Does this sexy two-seat roadster have the goods to take on Porsche and BMW? The Cyberster is the closest the modern Chinese-owned MG has come to reviving its sports car heritage. MG Cyberster.

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EV Central

JULY 20, 2024

2024 MG MG4 XPower review: In all the hoo-hah about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N , Tesla Model 3 Performance and Kia EV6 GT , the fourth member of the battery electric go-fast family has been a little bit forgotten. The XPower has 140kW maximum DC charging and 6.6kW AC charging. So here’s a reminder for you folks. Score: 3.0/5

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EV Central

AUGUST 10, 2024

READ MORE: BMW iX1 xDrive 30 review READ MORE: BMW iX2: Is this the EV bargain of the year? Consider that you can have the admittedly smaller Mini Countryman, built on the same platform, from $49,990 pus on-roads, albeit with one of those dirty old petrol engines, and it really does feel like a lot. Can charge both ways.

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EV Central

JULY 26, 2023

EV Central’s 2023 Peugeot e-Partner review: The Peugeot e-Partner compact electric van adds another contender to the small but growing light commercial EV segment. But the price is high, the equipment content is lower than the cheaper petrol Partner range and load carrying also takes a hit. Petrol models are rated up to 1037kg.

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EV Central

JUNE 21, 2022

As the Model 3 has done, the Model Y is also poised to tempt buyers from traditional petrol- and diesel-powered SUVs. Charging the Tesla Model Y. That’s smaller than most rivals, but the car – while nuggety, at 1909kg – is lighter than most rivals, adding to its efficiency and charging speed. AC charging : 11kW, Type 2 plug.

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