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BYD’s Mega break-through! Mighty 1MW charger reduces EV recharging time to the same as a full tank of petrol

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According to the worlds largest electrified car-maker, the new Megawatt Flash Charger supports 10C charging and is capable of adding as much as 400km of range in just five minutes the equivalent of 2km every second. BYD is now believed to be on track for a full charge (0-100 per cent) in less than six minutes.

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2025 BYD Atto 3 Premium review: Price drop makes Tesla-fighting electric SUV even more appealing

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The updated Atto 3 also arrives as a flurry of new compact SUVs line up to call Australia home. And, of course, the Atto 3 now represents solid value against hybrid and petrol SUVs from Toyota, Mazda, Nissan and others. While performance is modest by EV standards the Atto 3 is zippier than most of its petrol-powered rivals.

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2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite Review: Updates to this affordable SUV means the battery now stays charged, but it still left us feeling a little flat

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In the old days (last year), the MG ZS compact SUV was cheap and cheerful rental fleet fodder, but now its meant to be something that appeals beyond its price. litre petrol motor for repowering the 1.83kWh battery pack. litre petrol engine was left to push the 1390kg (tare) Excite along. It changes a lot. MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite.

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Skoda Kodiaq SUV to launch soon: Key changes expected

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The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq has been unveiled in India, The new-gen Kodiaq is larger in dimensions in comparison to its predecessor, Skoda is all set to launch the second generation Kodiaq SUV in India soon. The Czech auto giant currently offers two SUVs – the Kylaq and Kushaq. Skoda will continue to offer the 2.0-litre

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Shift aside Range Rover, look out Rolls-Royce: Zeekr 9X is China’s new uber SUV, complete with 42,242 laser engravings

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The Geely-owned brand unveiled the opulent large SUV as a signal to the likes of Range Rover and even Rolls-Royce that it plans to tread on their rarefied turf. The petrol engine makes 205kW and can extend the driving range for journeys beyond a few hundred kilometres. When it comes time to charge the 9X uses a 900V DC charging system.

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2025 GWM Haval H6GT PHEV Review: New plug-in hybrid packs in the value and EV range to make life tough for BYD Sealion 6, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

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The mid-sized five-seat SUV can cover up to 180km on electricity before reverting to its petrol engine. READ MORE: GWM PHEV frenzy: Haval H6GT, Cannon Alpha ute and H6 to target Toyota READ MORE: Hybrid SUV attack! Haval also sells a regular H6 with a more traditional SUV shape, a broader model range and sharper pricing.

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2025 Volvo EX90 review : Sizeable seven-seat electric SUV delivers on space in spades

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The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvos petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin its an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. So, should the Volvo EX90 be on your shopping list?

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