EV Central

JANUARY 1, 2025

With plug-in hybrid sales on the rise in Australia, Lexus has welcomed the NX450h+ PHEV back on sale Down Under for the first time since March 2023 when a stop sale was placed on the popular SUV. The 450h+ arrives back with PHEV sale sup 100 per cent in 2024, albeit off a small base. The post PHEV boost! Lexus NX 450h+.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

more than half of auto executives involved in the survey feel that battery electric vehicles will have the same driving range as their petrol-fueled equivalents within 6 years.”. Volkswagen (at number one) and BMW are the only two providers from ‘mature’ economies in the list of top 10 fastest growers. Winners and losers.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

The 2024 BYD Shark has been revealed without camouflage, with the plug-in petrol dual cab’s launch timing now officially revealed. But in the lead-up to that event, BYD has given us our first proper look at its PHEV ute, with the Shark pictured off-road as part of the promotion for its launch. Fuel economy is quoted at 7.8L/100km,

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EV Central

JUNE 8, 2024

This catch-all allows them to make it sound like, by 2030, there will be a huge number of proper and actual zero-emission EVs on the road, when what they are actually including are hybrids and plug-in hybrids, which, let’s be honest, still use their petrol-burning combustion engines a lot, and sometimes almost all of the time. I think not.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

This enables frequent use of LU and allows the engine to run on low revs for best fuel economy. Our PowerPulse technology is designed to deliver a distinct performance boost to our diesel engine, while the T8 Twin Engine petrol plug-in hybrid will deliver around 410 hp and a pure electric range of around 50 km.

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EV Central

JANUARY 27, 2023

Enter Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV, and a chance to establish, at least from my personal point of view, whether a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle really is the bridge many Australians need to get over before adopting a fully EV lifestyle (which might, for some people, only arrive when an electric SUV with a 1000km battery eventuates).

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EV Central

JUNE 22, 2022

Featuring a five-door body on moderately raised ride height that sits the 408 between traditional passenger cars and SUVs, the 408 will come with an orthodox petrol ICE , two rechargeable plug-in hybrid ( PHEV ) choices and in pure electric form as well. No range or fuel economy numbers have yet been claimed for the 408 PHEVs.

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Drive Electric NZ

JANUARY 23, 2024

The RUC exemption for light BEVs and PHEVs will end on 31 March 2024 and a special sub-category of fees to cover PHEVs has been created. BEV and PHEV owners will be required to purchase RUC on or after 1 April 2024. Aotearoa New Zealand spends $8‒$9 billion a year on imported petrol and diesel.

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EV Central

JUNE 26, 2023

In what might be called the normal, or even old world, I would have been very happy to drive a large, luxurious and family friendly SUV for 24 weeks and walk away at the end of it with a fuel- economy figure of just 7.0 But in the case of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV I just spent six months living with? litres per 100km.

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EV Central

JULY 23, 2023

The plug-in hybrid version of its new Tonale small SUV has gone on sale in Australia, priced from a chunky $77,500 before on-roads for the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV. The price puts the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 in line with full electric small SUV rivals such as the Volvo XC40 Pure Electric ($73,990) or Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 ($81,700).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen unveiled the first model publicly shown based on the MQB: the Cross Coupé all-wheel-drive (AWD) plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV). To ensure a uniform mounting position of all engines in the MQB, engineers rotated the cylinder head of the petrol engine. Earlier post. ). SEAT Mii and ŠKODA Citigo.

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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? So what about fuel economy? So think about that for a minute. So what’s not to like? When the 1.5-litre No question.

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Drive Electric NZ

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It could also increase costs to the economy by between $900m and $3.5b, mainly from importing more fossil fuel. What this research shows is that there are costs associated with doing so, both to the economy and to emissions. The clear implication is that we need an alternative form of EV incentive. “A MtCO2e out to 2030. ●

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Small SUV segment model – which is available in both petrol and plug-in hybrid format – is available from $31,990 plus on-road costs with the Aspire PHEV all-wheel drive version on test retailing from $51,740 + ORC (or close to $15,000 more than the petrol-powered derivative).

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EV Central

DECEMBER 30, 2024

It primarily does that via a clever PHEV system, which subordinates the petrol engine to its two electric motors to try and make it run on electricity as much as possible. The Shark can truly go outback, just take some jerry cans of petrol with you. It is an exceptional drive, has a lovely cabin and acres of space.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

litre turbo-petrol engine combined with two e-motors, a nine-speed wet multi-plate clutch auto and all-wheel drive. Not that AMG hypes that too much, instead focussing on the high performance benefits of its PHEV. And what of the powertrains fuel economy? But this time its revolution not evolution. Out goes the old 4.0-litre

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

But it is that PHEV technology that really does make the Shark a bit special. litre turbo-petrol engine, is the key to its thrusty nature. litre twin-turbo petrol V6, but its faster, too, with a very believable claim of 5.7 Having not one but two electric motors, one for each axle, and a large 30kWh battery, attached to the 1.5-litre

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Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2025

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. So just what do you get for your money? seconds in improvement of 0.2

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

But it is that PHEV technology that really does make the Shark a bit special. litre turbo-petrol engine, is the key to its thrusty nature. litre twin-turbo petrol V6, but its faster, too, with a very believable claim of 5.7 Having not one but two electric motors, one for each axle, and a large 30kWh battery, attached to the 1.5-litre

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Push EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

Plugless hybrids (HEVs) did better than PHEVs, growing their share from a year ago (6.1% Petrol-only vehicles saw their lowest share in modern history, taking just 1% of the market. Outlook Norway’s economy is escaping some of the worst of the fate of other European neighbours. from 2.7%). growth in 2023.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 21, 2024

As a result, less fuel is burnt, and the fuel economy improves. Plug-in-hybrid While the aforementioned hybrids only charge their batteries internally, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) charge their batteries both internally and externally. PHEVs can run as electric vehicles in cities, significantly reducing tailpipe pollution.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

10 February 2025 Read next The Automotive Update: Could PHEV sales continue after 2035 in the EU? This comes at the cost of traditional petrol and diesel engines in their ranges, and registration figures. Petrol falls from grace Both HEVs and MHEVs ended the month very close to petrols total. percentage points (pp).

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Push EVs

MAY 6, 2023

comprised full battery electrics (BEVs) at 12.9%, and plugin hybrids (PHEVs) at 8.2%. We can see that BEVs are still growing decently, whilst PHEVs are sliding. PHEVs only grew volume by 6% YoY (to 10,878 units), trailing broader market growth, and thus losing share. April’s combined plugin result of 21.1%

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 2, 2024

01 October 2024 Read next BMW records growth as Tesla slips in European EV market 30 September 2024 Read next The economy behind large batteries in electric vehicles – is bigger better? This was followed by plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) at 63.1 days and petrol vehicles at 66.4 Then came diesel models (50.2%) and PHEVs (47.6%).

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Push EVs

APRIL 14, 2023

BEV grew share slightly, but PHEVs lost half their share YoY, due to recent policy changes. plugin hybrids (PHEVs). PHEVs — which lost the entire Umweltbonus incentive from January 1st — saw sales hit harder, thus the almost halving of share YoY. Germany’s plugin electric vehicles took 21.6% year on year. comprised 15.7%

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Plug-in hybrids ( PHEVs ) have seen a more negative performance. Spain has become a strong sales destination for PHEVs. In October’s Monthly Market Update , used-PHEV supply increased by nearly 130% year on year. The PHEV market is expected to remain dynamic.

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EV Central

APRIL 11, 2024

Australia finally gets a petrol-electric hybrid 4×4 dual-cab ute mid-year when the GWM Cannon Alpha launches. More seriously, BYD is expected to introduce the first plug-in electric ute to Australia before the end of 2024 while the PHEV Ranger arrives in 2025. The Raptor puts out 292kW/583Nm from its V6 turbo-petrol engine.

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Push EVs

MARCH 10, 2023

plugin hybrids (PHEVs). The YoY fall in share of plugins reflects the temporary bounce back of petrol-powertrain volumes YoY (from 23,952 to 32.331 units). This is likely due to dealers wanting to clear a backlog of “old” petrol-car stocks ahead of the new licence plate arriving in March. February’s 22.9% a year ago.

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Push EVs

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

plugin hybrids (PHEVs). For example, petrol-only vehicles (with relatively high CO2 emissions) are now taxed much higher in Norway. That’s the reason why there was a December rush of 2,503 petrol-only units, whilst January saw just 36 units, roughly two orders of magnitude less! January’s bestseller was the Volkswagen ID.Buzz.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2025

While BEVs struggled, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) improved by 44.9% Petrols pain Once again, hybrids led Frances automotive market in the monthly figures. Petrols struggles continued in December. Decembers result was the 10 th consecutive month, and 11 th of the year, to see a petrol decline. This meant PHEVs took just 3.5%

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Puzzling PHEV performance Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) suffered a 3.2% PHEVs were the fastest-growing powertrain across the first 10 months of 2024. PHEVs were the fastest-growing powertrain across the first 10 months of 2024. Combining BEV and PHEV volumes, the plug-in market surged 14.1% It accounted for 18.1%

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Push EVs

JULY 12, 2023

plugin hybrids (PHEVs). We can see that BEVs have grown well whilst PHEVs have slightly declined. Regarding volumes, BEVs grew by 33% YoY to 10,956 units, while PHEV declined by 5% to 5,798 units. The Swedish economy is experiencing just 0.6% June’s result saw EVs take 59.2% combined share, which comprised 38.7%

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Push EVs

APRIL 7, 2023

plugin hybrids (PHEVs). It terms of volumes, BEVs were up nearly 38% YoY, while PHEVs were down by some 19%. Petrol-only vehicles, and HEVs, were essentially flat YoY, and diesels were down by over a third. Petrol-only vehicles, and HEVs, were essentially flat YoY, and diesels were down by over a third. comprised 41.6%

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Push EVs

JULY 10, 2023

plugin hybrids (PHEVs). In terms of volumes, BEVs grew 52% YoY to 33,279 units — a new record — while PHEVs grew 50% to 17,969. YoY), with both Petrol share (35.8%) and Diesel share (9.3%) hitting record lows. June’s combined plugin result of 26.9% comprised 17.4% full electrics (BEVs), and 9.4% in June (from 54.6%

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Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2024

Therefore, as our core strategy, we have not exited any powertrain, and continue to have petrol engines, diesels, and for markets with specific regulatory requirements, we also have PHEVs, and HEVs. For India, our prognosis is that with a combination of diesel, petrol and EVs, we will continue to maintain our market leadership.

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Get Electric Vehicle

JUNE 5, 2023

The fossil fuels are highly significant in the global economy. 1 liter of Petrol emits 2.3 Electric vehicles are classified into Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV). Carbon dioxide emission of Autogas is around 15% less than that of petrol. #9

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Push EVs

MARCH 11, 2023

plugin hybrids (PHEVs). BEVs have grown share modestly, but PHEVs have lost significantly. Overall auto market volume growth came on the back of sales growth of HEVs, BEVs, and Petrols. BEVs grew volume by 14.7%, and Petrols by 8.9%. February’s 21.5% combined plugin result comprised 15.7% battery electrics (BEVs), and 5.8%

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