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OCTOBER 17, 2024

Stellantis-backed Leapmotor has pulled the drapes off what’s set to become its best-selling model yet, the small Leapmotor B10 SUV that’s set to be on sale globally by late 2025. litre petrol engine as a generator for long range driving. Based on the all-new LEAP 3.5 appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

JULY 31, 2024

EV sales tell an interesting story about the car market, which has adjusted its pace of growth in 2024. Sales of electric cars continue to grow, but not in the triple-digit numbers we experienced throughout 2022 and 2023. We’ve delved through the sales figures to look for the trends and changes. That means 49.5

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EV Central

JUNE 23, 2024

Fiat has pulled the drapes off its long-awaited next-generation 2025 Fiat Grande Panda that could become one of Australia’s most affordable battery-electric SUVs when it lands here next year. litre three-cylinder petrol that will be blended with both a 21kW e-motor and a six-speed dual-clutch and small battery.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

Pricing for the highly-anticipated BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV will start at $48,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level front-wheel drive Dynamic. “At the moment the EV segment is nine per cent of sales in Australia. “This segment [medium SUV] is a 200,000 sales-plus segment. .

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EV Central

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Australian EV sales are on track for a new record in 2024 but the organisations in charge of collating the figures are playing some games with the numbers. READ MORE: 2024 EV sales: Tesla and BYD still on top READ MORE: Green light for electric vehicles! per cent drop in 4×4 ute sales – or the 30.7 percent for the year.

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

The whirlwind that is BYD’s Australian journey has dropped yet another model on local shores, the Sealion 6 medium SUV. With sales projected around 20,000 per annum, the local BYD distributor EVDirect has enormous expectations for the Sealion 6. litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery.

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MARCH 30, 2025

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line will come as a sportier avatar of the SUV. litre turbo petrol engine. The SUV was powered by a 2.0-litre litre TSI petrol engine, paired with a seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The SUV will go on sale in India alongside the Volkswagen Golf GTI. lakh (ex-showroom).

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EV Central

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The days of diesel being a force in Australia’s always-booming dual-cab ute market appear to be coming to an end, with two household-name utes to switch to plug-in hybrid petrol power in their next generations, joining the top-selling Ford Ranger in the switch to electrified power. Which is in discussion,” Mr Cartier says.

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2025

In recent years, many PHEV sales have been on account of this money saver through a novated lease. 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. Its driven Aussies into plug-in hybrids if theyre not prepared to go full EV.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 16, 2025

The auto giant is also working on a new petrol-powered SUV to replace the Macan. Also Read : Upcoming cars in India With the new strategy, Porsche will have four internal combustion engine-powered cars on sale in the next decade, including the 911. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024 , Best SUVs in India.

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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. Sales are up nearly 80 per cent year-on-year. It helps explain why Jolion has climbed to number three in the small SUV segment, behind only the Hyundai Kona and MG ZS.

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2024

Leapmotor has revealed full detail of its new flagship 2025 Leapmotor C16 family SUV that could offer a cut-price seven-seat SUV option for budget-conscious Australian buyers if its co-owner Stellantis decides to import it. litre petrol-electric hybrid that features both a rear-mounted electric motor and 28.4kWh battery.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Toyota has taken covers off its electric bZ Concept compact SUV, looking near production ready and primed to be an EV version of the next-generation C-HR. Revealed at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the bZ Concept joins the Tesla-fighting bZ3 electric sedan revealed last month and bZ4X electric SUV due on-sale in Australia in 2023.

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EV Central

JUNE 27, 2024

Back in March the new Prado was potentially coming to Australia as a petrol-electric hybrid “sooner rather than later”, but it now appears turbo-diesel will be the sole powertrain choice for the foreseeable future. That would not aid sales ambitions. The 250 Series launches in Australia in the third quarter of 2024.

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EV Central

JANUARY 23, 2025

Smart has responded to the global slowdown of EV sales by announcing that it will roll out a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid version of its inbound flagship Smart#5 SUV that has been confirmed for Australia.

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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. The post 2024 BYD Shark revealed: Plug-in petrol dual-cab wants to decimate diesel appeared first on EV Central. So that’s why we’re confident for best-in-class.”

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EV Central

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The petrol is dead and whispers of killing the Golden Goose get louder. Its an SUV company that also sells bloody good performance cars many people want but cant afford. The Macan and larger Cayenne SUVs do the heavy sales lifting and profit pulling, making up three-quarters of all Porsches shifted in Australia.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Ford has axed plans to bring the battery electric Puma Gen-E compact SUV to Australia. Ford has already axed the petrol-powered Puma in Australia, originally announcing in 2023 that the Gen-E would replace it. litre four-cylinder petrol engine paired with an 11.8kWh (useable) battery. 2025 Ford Transit Custom PHEV.

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2023

Ford has cracked the door wide open for the new Explorer EV to come to Australia following the decision to axe the Escape SUV locally. The post Ford Explorer EV firms as replacement for soon-to-be-discontinued Escape SUV appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2025

Today, 70 per cent of all Minis sold in this country can be amusingly described as SUVs. Aussie pricing and timing revealed for first hot JCW EV Mini hatch and JCW Aceman SUV READ MORE: Quickest Mini ever outed could the 2025 Mini Cooper JCW E be the most fun EVer? So, too, Mini is no longer what it was – literally mini.

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EV Central

MARCH 24, 2025

Previously, Volkswagen Group Audi said that it would roll out its last petrol-powered vehicle in 2026 and only sell battery-electric cars from 2032 onwards. It’s now thought the real date it might stop making petrol and diesel powered cars might be in 2035 when Europe bans all combustion vehicles, including hybrids.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The BYD Tang seven-seat SUV and Seal 06 GT electric hot hatch are surprise candidates to join the Sealion 7 SUV as BYD’s Australian distributor plans at last five new model launches in 2025. The latest update to one of BYD’s most long-standing names, the Tang SUV, is a strong candidate to be the seven-seat SUV coming to Australia.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

litre naturally aspirated petrol engine JSW MG Motor India will soon pull the plug on the 1.3-litre litre turbo petrol engine on the Astor SUV. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine. MG is yet to announce the discontinuation of the turbo petrol engine officially. litre NA petrol engines. MG Astor 1.3

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2024

litre four-cylinder turbo petrol with a large electric motor there’s no word on just how powerful the new electrified ute will be. BYD will also soon launch an all-electric version of the new pick-up that will be on sale as soon as 2025. BYD reveals plug-in ute headed for Aussie sale soon appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

MAY 4, 2024

BMW is pushing hard into the EV space, in turn crushing its traditional luxury rivals on Aussie sales. 2024 BMW iX2 price and equipment The iX2 is part of the X2 compact SUV family, which is itself a sportier looking version of the X1. The X2 is available with petrol propulsion, which we’ve tested. BMW iX2 xDrive30.

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EV Central

JANUARY 10, 2025

Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: Everything you need to know It looks far less impressive when you consider the stratospheric percentage growth for EVs over recent years. Many in the industry say its harder getting the mainstream to break their petrol/diesel habit.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Even though it’s stuck at the back of the sales pack, Toyota Australia continues to insist there will be no price cuts to boost interest in the bZ4X. The first battery electric vehicle sold by Toyota in Australia is priced above the entry-point for mid-size electric SUVs and is paying for it with slow sales. Telsa Model Y. “We

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

litre petrol motor that puts out 115 hp of power and 122 Nm of torque. battery that claims to provide a mileage of over 27 kmpl; Toyota Motor has hit a major sales milestone of delivering one lakh Urban Cruiser HyRyder SUVs since its launch back in 2022. The SUV comes at a starting price of ₹ 11.14 There is also a 177.6V

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2023

The Ford Puma EV will be coming to Australia in 2024, adding a new compact SUV to the affordable end of the electric car market. The post Ford Puma EV coming to Australia in 2024 as new affordable electric SUV appeared first on EV Central. We will be bringing in a BEV Puma.”

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EV Central

APRIL 15, 2024

Alfa Romeo has unwrapped its all-new Milano, its first all-electric car and third SUV. Created to replace both the old MiTo and Giulietta hatch, it will sit beneath the current Tonale SUV. Like the Giulietta hatch, the small SUV will feature a pair of hidden rear door handles that are tucked away within the rear C-pillars.

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MARCH 27, 2025

Citroen Basalt Dark Edition will come based on the top-spec trim of the coupe SUV. Citroen is gearing up for the launch of the Basalt Dark Edition in India, making it the first special edition for the coupe SUV. Citroen Basalt Dark Edition is expected to be an attempt from the OEM to boost sales of the SUV.

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EV Central

JULY 6, 2024

The mid-sized SUV is arguably the start of the main game for the fledgling EV brand. READ MORE: Polestar 4 mid-sized SUV now on sale with big EV targets in its crosshairs READ MORE: Polestar’s plan to survive and thrive: Carving a space in the EV world READ MORE: Battery breakthrough! It makes for an upmarket cabin. Score: 3.5/5

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Push EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

Overall auto volume was 19,366 units, up some 19% YoY, and the highest March sales since at least 2016 (though compensating from a hangover earlier in Q1). The Tesla Model Y broke all records, with the highest monthly sales of any vehicle in Norway’s history, with 7,445 units registered, and over 38% of the entire auto market.

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EV Central

MAY 13, 2024

Originally, the Seal U was going to be the nameplate here for the plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV rival for the Toyota RAV4 hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. A single speed transmission is listed for the both the Sealion 6 variants which is thought to be combined with a CVT to blend the petrol and electric powertrains.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Magnite SUV, which received a facelift in October this year, has almost single-handedly pulled Nissan’s sales in India over the years. Nissan Magnite 2024 SUV has been launched in India at a starting price of ₹5.99 The Magnite SUV has helped Japanese auto giant Nissan Motor to achieve a major sales milest one in India.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Nissan X-Trail e-Power hybrid SUV has been revealed – and it’s coming to Australia early in 2023. As the covers were ripped off the latest addition to the expanding e-Power family, Nissan Australia confirmed it plans to initially sell only dual-motor all-wheel drive versions of the innovative hybrid mid-sized SUV.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

But Hyundai is here to allay your fears, with the Kona small SUVs range a sizeable 449km, but just as importantly, trustworthy too. There are dozens of used Kona Electrics for sale from only $26,000, while Extended Range new generation examples (from 2021) cost from around $33,000. Solid buying.

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