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Seven day test: 2025 Cupra Formentor PHEV. One for the tribe

EV Central

From April 1 2025, it, like every other plug-in hybrid (PHEV), will no longer be considered a zero or low emissions vehicle under fringe benefits tax (FBT) law. In recent years, many PHEV sales have been on account of this money saver through a novated lease. 2025 Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition PHEV.

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Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced

EV Central

The Ford Ranger PHEV has just gone on sale ahead of first deliveries in July. The rechargeable Ranger will cost between $3150 and $5150 more than the V6-powered dual-cabs that currently sits at the top of the brands workhorse ute range. READ MORE: Has the BYD Shark 6 already been dethroned?

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London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities

Green Car Congress

Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)

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2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV review: plus-sized plug-in dual cab on Aussie soil

EV Central

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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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

Drive Electric NZ

In this guide, we help you familiarise yourself with the terms BEV, HEV, PHEV, and ICEV and understand the pros and cons of each vehicle type. . Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. BEVs are better for the planet , emitting 80% less Co2 than an equivalent petrol vehicle in New Zealand.

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2025 BYD Shark 6 review: Can the first PHEV ute take the workhorse fight to the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux?

EV Central

BYD Shark 6 has a turbo petrol engine and two electric motors. So instead of being limited to about 80km of range – it can be recharged from a home wallbox in about 4.5 The Shark 6 looks set to become the first plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) ute to hit the market when first deliveries kick off in December. There’s also a 1.5-litre

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2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda’s electric upmarket gamble

EV Central

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. Just saying… What do you get in the Mazda CX-60 PHEV?

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