EV Central

MARCH 6, 2023

Hyundai has released full details about the new Kona Electric. READ MORE: Hyundai Kona N set to drop ICE for EV The all-new and noticeably larger Kona EV is scheduled to arrive in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2023, just months after the purely ICE-powered version. And this is the one Australia will get.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Ford Ranger is set to go electric, starting with a plug-in hybrid EV version in early 2025. Ford this week confirmed one of its worst kept secrets: that the country’s top selling four-wheel drive and second best selling ute will soon get electric assistance within 18 months.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Lexus’ smallest and most affordable model ever has been confirmed for Australia, with the Toyota Yaris Cross-based LBX to touch down in the first half of 2024. It looks, feels and drives like a Lexus should,” says Lexus Australia boss John Pappas. And we do mean affordable.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Australia is hitting the brakes on PHEV – plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – sales. There’s an all-new model of the big-selling GLC on the way, but this time the medium-size SUV line-up won’t include a PHEV version for Australia. Not right away, at least. Mercedes-Benz GLC400e.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Local conversion to right-hand drive could be the way the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pick-up truck makes it on-sale in Australia. What we know is in Australia we are going to see a greater level of [EV] adoption.” Birkic said further investigation into Lightning for Australia “will come in the fullness time”.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2023

Mitsubishi has pulled the covers off the vehicle that essentially previews its all-electric dual-cab future, unveiling the Triton 1 pickup truck at the Bangkok International Motor Show. The post Is this a window into the Mitsubishi Triton’s all-electric future in Australia? appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

MARCH 25, 2023

Honda will launch yet another rival for the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid mid-2023. But while Toyota spreads hybrids throughout its RAV4 line-up and is shifting away from conventional petrol-only ICE drivetrains across its line-up, Honda is restricting its ZR-V hybrid to be the flagship of the range. 2023 Honda ZR-V interior. litre engine.

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EV Central

APRIL 15, 2024

BYD’s incoming ute has been capture without camouflage, giving us our first proper look at what the plug-in hybrid dual-cab will be bringing to the fight against the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. The post Meet BYD’s first ute: Chinese brand’s plug-in hybrid dual-cab caught without camouflage appeared first on EV Central.

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Teslarati

MARCH 2, 2023

The Tesla Model 3 remains one of the top-selling electric vehicles in Australia, based on sale numbers for February 2023. Tesla sold approximately 2,671 Model 3 vehicles last month, leading electric vehicle sales in Australia. The Tesla Model 3 was the third highest-selling model of all the cars sold in the country.

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EV Central

JULY 3, 2023

There are a host of Hyundai hybrids coming soon, with the brand to soon have a hybrid option in its three most popular SUVs as it targets the success of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The brand already has the Santa Fe Hybrid in its stable, and the all-new Kona will introduce a petrol-hybrid model by the end of 2023.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

On the eve of its Australian relaunch, the Chinese auto maker Chery Automobile has revealed a massive rollout of 23 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The first battery electric Chery to arrive in Australia will be the Omoda 5 compact SUV in 2024. 2023 Chery Omoda 5.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It’s a scoop pic of the new GWM Ora Good Cat battery electric car testing undisguised in Melbourne. 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 Ora Good Cat. as it looks on show in China.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2023

While BYD has given the thumbs up for the outrageous Yangwang U8 SUV to come to Australia by the end of 2025, it’s thumbs down for the U9 hypercar. More predictably but no less appealingly, the classically styled two-door coupe is a quad-motor 820kW electric supercar that is claimed to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.0 The post Denied!

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

But let’s let Sean speak for himself here: “[Battery electric vehicles] make sense right now in places like Norway where most energy is renewable and incomes are high but Australia is not Europe,” he said. “In Toyota’s market share has been dropping in Australia and the electric vehicle market share has been growing.”

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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. The Chinese plugless series/parallel hybrid will boast more torque than the Ford Ranger Raptor super-ute and – crucially – a full 3500kg braked towing capacity. READ MORE: Now that’s a price cut!

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EV Central

JULY 8, 2023

Hyundai says deliveries of its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 will at last pick up pace this year, with the trickle of supply to improve as the brand plans to get “aggressive” in the electric vehicle space in Australia. READ MORE: This is big!

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2023

It means Nissan’s e-Power tech has fallen below the the $50k barrier for the first time in Australia, but still positions the electrified powertrain solution above the cheapest Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, which starts at $40,550 for the GX Hybrid. Unlike a Toyota hybrid, Nissan’s e-Power solution sees a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

APRIL 9, 2024

The Japanese luxury brand Lexus reckons it is finally getting on-top of its stuttering petrol-electric plug-in hybrid roll-out in Australia. got into a situation where the customer waiting times were far too long and therefore we paused any further order intake,” explained Lexus Australia Chief executive John Pappas.

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2023

Audi is re-introducing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Australian line-up from mid-2023 in the form of the Q5 55 TFSI e luxury medium SUV. Quattro all-wheel drive is standard. The claimed range on electric power courtesy of the 14.4kWh (net) lithium-ion battery is 55km for the wagon and 53km for the Sportback.

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EV Central

MAY 6, 2024

The plug-in hybrid version of the 4×4 ute will rock up next year using the same PHEV 2.0-litre Unlike them, we’re not yet sure if the Gladiator 4xe will make it to Australia. litre Pentastar V6 (209kW/347Nm) that powers the Jeep ute in Australia to be replaced by a smaller 2.0-litre READ MORE: Avenger assemble!

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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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EV Central

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. A far cry from the affordable battery electric vehicles led by the Atto 3 with which BYD has established in Australia, the plug-in hybrid Yangwang’s Chinese price converts to about $240,000 here. The Yangwang isn’t the next BYD headed for Australia.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2024

South Korean automaker Kia has started production on its all-electric EV5 SUV for export in China, with the first markets targeted being Thailand and Australia, with Australia’s price expected to undercut Tesla’s Model Y. Kia’s top seller in Australia is the Sportage hybrid SUV with around 15,000 sales.

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EV Central

MARCH 13, 2024

Toyota has continued the electrification of its Australian model line-up, announcing it will now only take orders for petrol-electric versions of its popular Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks. And the dominant Australia new vehicle sales leader has predicted its entire line-up could go hybrid. READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel!

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Electric Vehicles India

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Australia unveiled its new EV policy. Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the federal government’s new electric vehicle strategy to encourage people to buy electric vehicles. Read further to know more about Australia new EV policy. . Australia new EV policy.

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EV Central

JUNE 22, 2022

Peugeot has confirmed its new Tesla Model 3-sized 408 coupe-crossover is headed to Australia and electrification appears certain to be a part of the local model lineup. How many of these drivetrains come to Australia when the 408 launches here in 2023 is yet to be confirmed. “It Both plug-in hybrids employ a 1.6-litre

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2024

Voracious Chinese auto giant Geely has announced the all-new 2024 Galaxy E5 electric SUV will spearhead its fledgling new brand’s global expansion including to Australia. They’ll join established Geely group brands Volvo and Polestar in Australia. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Mazda’s new three-row SUV, the premium-buyer-focused CX-90, will land in Australia without a plug-in hybrid option, with the brand instead opting for a pair of six-cylinder engines – one petrol and one diesel – instead of the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, at launch. “We will add that powertrain probably in 2024 or beyond.

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EV Central

APRIL 26, 2024

Forget the multi-million-dollar Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar and its real F1 engine because if you’re looking for the quickest Benz of all time you’ll need the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance that will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2025. READ MORE: Beijing show: Benz rips the covers off 432kW 3.0-tonne

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Teslarati

JANUARY 4, 2024

Australia’s automotive sector saw a stellar 2023, with new vehicle deliveries rising 12.5% Amidst this growth, the Tesla Model Y proved to be a strong force in the country’s electric vehicle segment. Tesla saw its Australia sales reach 46,116 units in 2023, effectively beating BYD, which sold 12,438 units during the year.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

A plug-in hybrid version of the new Lexus RX will soon join the fifth-generation large luxury SUV range being launched now in Australia. Lexus Australia couldn’t include the RX 450h+ PHEV as part of its launch range because supply preference was given to markets with mandated emissions limits. It employs a 2.5-litre

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Teslarati

MAY 8, 2024

The BYD Shark was pitted against electric vehicles like the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 Lightning. However, the BYD shark will be a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with the Asian automaker’s DMO (Dual-Mode Super Hybrid All-Terrain Off-Road Platform) technology).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Didi Chuxing (DiDi), the world’s leading mobile transportation platform, will launch Latin America’s first shared electric vehicle (EV) fleet through its app in Mexico, as the company further invests in sustainable transportation innovations in the region. 200 EVs are exclusive for DiDi drivers. 200 EVs are exclusive for DiDi drivers.

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EV Central

APRIL 21, 2024

BYD has outlined a stunningly ambitious new model roll-out and sales growth plan in Australia. Essentially, the Chinese electrified vehicle specialist wants double sales each year to reach 100,000 sales per annum in 2026 in Australia on the back of up to five new model launches each year. READ MORE: Wanted for Australia!

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

MG Motor Australia has revealed how it will reconquer the light-car segment Down Under following the launch of the all-new third-generation MG3 at the Geneva motor show. Speaking of size, along with the price hike you now get more for your money with the MG3 growing in size in almost all directions. 100km (WLTP). 2024 MG MG3.

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EV Central

MARCH 10, 2024

But the LBX’s selling point is that it will be the only small SUV sold by a premium brand in Australia. Whichever LBX you buy all versions come with the same 1.5-litre litre three-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid that pushes out a combined 100kW and is matched with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

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Teslarati

MAY 15, 2024

BYD unveiled its plug-in hybrid electric pickup truck in Mexico on May 14, 2024. However, the Chinese automaker has plans to expand BYD Shark sales in North America and Australia. BYD’s hybrid pickup truck has been pitted against popular brands, including the Ford F-150 lineup, Ram 1500, and Toyota Hilux.

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