Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2015

(EDI), a developer of plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) technologies spanning light- to heavy-duty classes ( earlier post ), has developed a new energy plug-in hybrid electric SUV for the Asian marketplace. The vehicle is a full-size Chinese SUV with a 2.4-liter EDI’s New Energy PHEV SUV.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Watch out BYD Sealion 6, theres a Chinese plug-in hybrid rival coming in March 2025 intending to capitalise on your success. Its called the Jaecoo J7 PHEV SHS and it will be part of the export-focussed subsidiary of Cherys Australian launch line-up in March 2025. 2025 Jaecoo J7 PHEV. 2025 Jaecoo J7 PHEV interior.

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EV Central

JANUARY 21, 2025

While BYD is doubling down on plug-in hybrids in Australia, its primary PHEV rival Mitsubishi is pulling the plug. BYD has announced a new cheaper Essential version of the top-selling Sealion 6 medium SUV priced at $42,990 plus on-road costs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. In 2024, PHEV sales in Australia grew 100.2

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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. It’s a significant arrival for a couple of reasons. 2024 BYD Sealion 6 cockpit.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 5, 2012

plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) in China by a greater than five-to-one margin during the forecast period, as the incentives and consumer demand in the country favor emissions-free driving. The Chinese government initially overestimated consumer demand for electric vehicles, and has made adjustments to its incentive policies.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Results from a study by a team from Carnegie Mellon University, Ford and Drexel University suggest that Chinese consumers are more receptive to adopting battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) than their American counterparts, regardless of subsidies. Low-range PHEVs compete most strongly against their gasoline counterparts in both countries.

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EV Central

JULY 28, 2022

Chery will be the next Chinese brand to attempt to disrupt the Australian auto market, with the car maker following established brands like MG and Great Wall – as well as newcomers like BYD – to our market with the Chery Omoda 5 PHEV.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2016

Consumers will soon be able to purchase electric vehicles with 200 miles of range for less than $40,000, almost half the price of the long range EVs available today. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) will do well in unit sales, accounting for 740,000 of 1.5 BYD will lose PHEV lead in 2019. million plug-in vehicles.

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EV Central

MARCH 2, 2025

Emerging Chinese star XPeng will display both a Mona M03 medium hatchback and P7+ large family sedan at the Melbourne motor show as it assesses whether to sell either or both in Australia. The P7+ is a full-size sedan that Xpeng claimed received more than 30,000 orders during the day of its Chinese launch last November. 2025 XPeng P7+.

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EV Central

MARCH 6, 2025

Ticket prices range from $20 for Sunday to $60 for a three-day pass. All-new 2025 Audi A6 e-tron shaping up as serious Benz EQE and BMW i5 rival when it arrives in Australia in 2025 Cupra Tavascan: Tesla Model Y Juniper undercut on price again! Ford Ranger PHEV: Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! 4: Volkswagen ID.4

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2015

BYD has begun taking pre-orders for the Tang plug-in hybrid SUV ( earlier post ) in China with a starting price of 300,000 RMB (US$48,306) before EV incentives. BYD said that China has waited a long time for a PHEV Sport Utility Vehicle. These will also have Dual-Mode PHEV powertrains. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 4, 2019

German manufacturers (OEMs) are increasingly focusing on full battery-electric vehicles for the compact and small car segments, while full electrification of mid-size vehicles and partial electrification (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, or PHEV) of SUVs continue to progress. Both German and American vehicles belong in the high-price segment.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 18, 2012

As a result, production plans for EVs and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) for the next 4-5 years are being slashed. Anderman projects a global EV/PHEV 2016 market at around 0.6% Conversely, those of HEVs are in line with plans. million units in 2012 to about 4.1 million in 2020; and. —Thomas F.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Another week another Chinese electric SUV designed to tackle the Tesla Model Y. it was one of the many start-up Chinese EV makers with little success or profile until the global auto giant Stellantis bought in and announced plans to take Leapmotor global. But given the price (we did mention that right?), Only time will tell.

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EV Central

JANUARY 13, 2025

The 2025 BYD Sealion 7 will feature highly competitive pricing that’s been promised to start below $60,000 as the Chinese brand leaves no stone unturned to ensure it has what it takes to steal sales from the Tesla Model Y. BYD wins the race to price an EV under $30,000 in Australia. BYD sold 4.27 But who knows?

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EV Central

DECEMBER 10, 2024

While many members of the local auto industry want the exemption – which applies to vehicles priced under the luxury car tax purchased on a novated lease to be extended, it now seems a forlorn hope. The exemption will continue on for EVs indefinitely, but the April1 2025 cut-off for PHEVs seems destined to stay in place.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 15, 2024

Chinese automaker BYD (Build Your Dreams) doesn’t currently sell vehicles in the U.S., The Shark PHEV pickup will be sold globally for a starting price of around $53,400, though the world’s largest truck market will have to sit by and watch. but it’s coming awfully close to our borders.

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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. 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2025

Jaecoo is yet another new brand to add to the mix of mostly Chinese newcomers trying to carve itself a slice of the new-car market. 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. Gluey steering, tempting pricing.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Power and Associates estimates combined global sales of hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs), plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles (PHEVs) and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) will total 5.2 Global HEV, PHEV and BEV sales in 2010 are forecasted to total 954,500 vehicles, or 2.2% million units in 2020, or some 7.3% million units (about 5.5%

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Stand by Australia, Chinese giant GWM could soon unleash a plug-in hybrid attack on our market through its Haval, Tank and Cannon (ute) brands. Stop that eye-rolling and tutting at the back, those who regard PHEVs as a sad halfway house on the way to battery electric. A PHEV onslaught is also likely simply due to availability.

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CN EV Post

MAY 10, 2024

They are in China releasing new vehicles before they even release them here and they are an American Company and they offer them at lower prices etc. Why shouldn’t Chinese automakers have the same privileges. I personally love the style and tech on a lot of the Chinese EVs especially the Avatr brand!

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EV Central

JUNE 1, 2024

This Chinese luxury 4×4 weighs in at a morbidly obese 3110kg, is longer than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, and, thanks to its twin-turbo V6 petrol/electric motor combo, delivers a beastly 386kW and 800Nm. China’s GWM set to launch raft of PHEV Haval, Tank and Cannon models in Australia. 2024 GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T PHEV.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Instead, it has announced an increased swing toward plug-in hybrids , confirming this morning in a media statement that the Transit Custom PHEV will be coming to Australia in 2025. It will join the much-anticipated PHEV version of the Ranger ute in Ford Australia’s 2025 line-up. 2025 Ford Transit Custom PHEV.

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EV Central

JUNE 17, 2024

BYD’s Australian importer has declared itself ready and able to withstand the pressure of more than a dozen new Chinese brands arriving in Australia keen to emulate its sales and steal its market share. Since then the Chinese brand has added the Dolphin mini-car , Seal sedan and Sealion plug-in hybrid medium SUV.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

Around 40% of Chinese and 37% of Brazilian manufacturers and suppliers are investing the largest proportion of their powertrain resources in ICE optimization, according to the survey. It seems that a lack of infrastructure, high purchase prices and limited driving range are deterring consumers from embracing e-vehicles on a large scale.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

seconds, while the big battery provides for a Chinese CLTC-verified 630km range. 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).

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EV Central

APRIL 6, 2025

The vehicle that could replace the MG4 as the Chinese brands top-selling electric vehicle and therefore become one of Australia top-selling EVs has made its local debut. Well launch it at a very competitive price. MG4 pricing currently starts at $36,990 drive-away for the entry-level Excite 51, but it changes often. Potentially.

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EV Central

MAY 9, 2024

It will go on-sale in China in the next month or two priced from about 150,000 yuan ($32,000) Geely has still to release much information about the Galaxy E5, but courtesy of China’s MIIT we know it is 4615mm long, 1901mm wide, 1670mm high and has a 2750mm wheelbase. It is priced from around $26,000 in China.

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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. While no pricing has been announced, it would be logical to suggest it would be priced above the Omoda 5 ICE range that tops out at $41,490 drive-away. The post Chery on top?

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EV Central

JANUARY 23, 2025

While the single-motor will cover around 570km, the dual-motor variant should drive as far as 740km on a charge, although both figures have been recorded on the more lenient Chinese test cycles.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The slow-selling BYD Dolphin electric hatchback appears set for a further price dive and equipment upgrade, while the prospects of its even smaller relation the Dolphin Mini coming to Australia are diminishing. Priced from $36,890 plus on-road costs, the Dolphin is averaging just under 200 sales per month in 2024. 2024 MG4. “It

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 1, 2021

If you track the history of Volvo, the Swedish (now Chinese-owned) company was famous for decades for its safe, solid, boxy sedans and wagons. My Savile Gray Metallic tester had the Inscription trim, which base prices at $69,750 before shipping ($995). News: Mazda Intros the MX-30 EV & Promises PHEV Variants.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2025

They will look to achieve this through lower prices, discounting and rolling out new models. Meeting the lower EU emissions target will require a major increase in EV sales and may create a price war supported by lower lithium costs. Other Chinese vehicle manufacturers are also weighing up European expansions. million units.

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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. 2023 GWM Tank 500 PHEV. The post New Chinese EV caught testing in Australia ahead of 2023 launch appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2025

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. But there was a launch special that reduced the price to $33,990 drive-away and now on the MG website its $32,990 drive-away. MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite. MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

By 2022, the Chinese market is expected to account for half of global sales—almost 1.5 LMC Automotive also estimates that the biggest winners will be PHEVs, with sales jumping 195% from 2016 to 2019 before reaching 3.3 As a result PHEVs will represent around 60% of combined global sales for PHEVs, BEVs and EREVs.

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