EV Central

JULY 10, 2023

GWM has joined the electric vehicle price fight, slashing the price of its Ora battery electric small car by $4000 to reset it below the magic $40,000 mark. The new $39,990 price for the Ora Standard Range pitches it head-to-head with the $38,890 BYD Dolphin and the $39,990 MG4 Excite 51 , as China’s EV price war heats up.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 15, 2024

Second-ranked Australia last May entered a compact with the US to ensure reliable supplies of such critical minerals, with Canberra in October putting A$ 2 billion ($ 1.3 The global lithium industry is so interwoven with Chinese capital now that it’s going to be impossible to unpick. Even in Canada, Chinese money has been crucial.

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EV Central

MAY 8, 2023

The hotly anticipated MG4 all-electric hatchback will be priced from $44,990 in Australia when it arrives around August or September 2023. However, the MG4 appears to be arriving in Australia with a price premium compared with other parts of the world, including Europe. It is priced from $47,990 plus on-road costs.

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EV Central

MAY 14, 2024

The 2024 BYD Shark has been launched at an event in Mexico City, with full details released on how the Chinese car giant plans to beat the likes of the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-MAX. Both are recorded on the more lenient Chinese NEDC test cycle. inch infotainment system that offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The 2024 LDV eDeliver 7 all-electric delivery van has landed in Australia and instantly become one of the most affordable ways for companies to go electric as it is priced from $59,990 plus on-roads for registered ABN holders. The cheapest LDV variant is priced from the headline $59,990 and comes with the 5.0m-long

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Facing multi-billion dollar annual losses from its electric vehicle product roll-out, Ford has revealed it is going to build its own ground-up smaller and cheaper EVs to tackle the Tesla Model 2 and Chinese brands head-on. In Australia that charge is led by the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora. “We have to fix this problem.

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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. READ MORE: Give us a plug!

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EV Central

MARCH 30, 2024

So you’re trying to figure out what this chrome-laden Chinese 4×4 is doing here right? But the GWM Tank 500 might also be the start of the future for large and highly capable off-road 4×4 wagons so widely liked in Australia. 2024 GWM Tank 500 Ultra price and equipment Okay, some background. tonne behemoth is anathema.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 18, 2022

To be distributed in Australia by independent BLK Auto, JAC has already commenced sales here with the N55EV electric van and will follow with the turbo diesel T9 Hunter dual cab ute in mid-2023. The future of JAC is EV,” declared Jason Pecotic, the managing director of BLK Auto. 2023 JAC T9 Hunter pick-up. “We 2023 JAC JS6 SUV.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

New-build solar project costs are expected to fall by another 20% by 2030 due to lower module prices and an oversupply from China. This makes distributed solar 12% cheaper on average than residential power prices, unlocking substantial potential for rooftop solar.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 10, 2024

The move comes as Kia looks to fend off low-cost Chinese automakers like BYD. Kia expects to cover most segments with prices between $25,000 and $80,000. The company already unveiled the EV5 in China with starting prices from $20,000 (149,800 yuan). In Australia, it will start at around $46,000 (AUD 70,000).

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Baua Electric

JULY 4, 2023

The Chinese language spouse of Volkswagen and Basic Motors, which didn’t give additional main points at the plant plans, mentioned it had bought 530,000 gadgets in another country within the first quarter, an building up of 40 p.c The state-owned Chinese language automaker estimated its in another country gross sales may just exceed 1.2

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

While no specific timeline was provided, the anonymous sources noted that the brand would be introducing three electric SUVs and two sedans to the Chinese market in the near future as part of a blitz to electrify. Volvo Australia currently plans to achieve full electrification by 2026.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

In the last three months of the year, the Chinese automaker overtook Tesla as the largest global EV maker as it expanded the brand. It also recently launched new models in Europe, Mexico, Australia, India, and others. However, the starting price is over $150,000 (1,098,000 RMB). billion (31 billion yuan) in net income.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. The new EVs are part of Kia’s wide-ranging lineup covering nearly all segments with prices between $30,000 and $80,000. In Australia, it’s expected to start at around $46,000 (AUD 70,000).

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. The new EVs are part of Kia’s wide-ranging lineup covering nearly all segments with prices between $30,000 and $80,000. In Australia, it’s expected to start at around $46,000 (AUD 70,000).

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Will it come to Australia? In some form possibly , especially since Tesla reduced the external dimensions of the Cybertruck, making it more likely for export markets such as Australia. Tesla previously took $150 refundable pre-orders in Australia, but it has since stopped taking them. There will also be an EV version in 2026.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2018

With an increasing amount of Li-ion battery raw material refining and processing centred in China, and it being front-and-center of Li-ion demand growth, Chinese Li-ion value chain participants have turned to Australia, Africa and South America to secure the feedstock necessary for their downstream requirements.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The never-ending roll-out of new Chinese electric vehicles continues. Some of them are whacky, some impressive, but all are of potential interest to Australia as Chinese manufacturers consider sales programs down under. Deliveries are claimed to begin in 12 months in China with pricing starting at 1.3 Chery GENE.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 30, 2022

The demand for Model 3 and Model Y vehicles is outstanding, considering both cars are still priced as premium vehicles. Both Tesla cars are also more expensive than some of their rivals in the mainstream auto market. . Giga Shanghai’s role as Tesla’s primary vehicle export hub would likely continue in the near future.

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EV Central

MAY 9, 2024

Galaxy is the 15 month-old sub-brand of Geely Auto, which in turn is a division of the gigantic Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, which owns or has a share of Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr and Lynk & Co among others. It is priced from around $26,000 in China. Geely Galaxy E5 interior. Overall range is claimed to be up to 1370km.

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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. 2024 MG MG3 interior.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The survey’s results are being thrown into the mix in Australia at a time when debate heightens about the future of internal; combustion engine son Australian roads. The government will issue a discussion paper on emissions strategy for auto industry comment and response this month. About 1000 Australians were surveyed.

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2024

Looking every inch a baby EV9 , it’s set to be priced around $50,000 to challenge the Tesla Model 3 , BYD Atto 3 , MG4 and ever-expanding electric opposition. Kia Australia would only confirm it would “launch in Australia in 2025,” but the above timings hint it would be early next year. Safety tech looks deep.

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EV Central

JUNE 15, 2024

The worthy counter-argument is it is electrified and as we have already covered separately here , its $24,490 drive-away price means it’s now the cheapest new vehicle sold in Australia that provides any form of electric assistance to its driving wheels. And maybe it’s the logical downsizing limit for Australia.

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EV Central

MARCH 14, 2024

That’s the goal of little known Chinese electric car specialist Leapmotor, which could launch in Australia as soon as late 2024. But while ambitions are laudable if not always achievable, the potential for Leapmotor in Australia will be strengthened with the backing of auto giant Stellantis and its local market knowledge.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2024

Until now, at least… And while the GWM Tank 500 must earn a lot of trust before it’s considered a bona fide bush-bashing equivalent to one of Toyota’s strongest-ever selling ‘fourbies’, the Chinese model’s arrival is one that Toyota and its ilk should indeed pay attention to – the segment is no longer a monopoly.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The brand, these days part of the multi-national auto-industry giant Stellantis, claims no-one else in the business will complete the transition so quickly. First deliveries of Tonale PHEV will reach European markets very early next year, but it won’t reach Australia until the fourth quarter of 2023.

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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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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. The flagship Premium all-wheel drive will be priced from $52,990 plus ORCs. “At the moment the EV segment is nine per cent of sales in Australia.

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2024

Smart vehicles were sold in Australia from 2003 until 2015 when the brand was axed following poor sales of its sole model, the ForTwo city car, but now it’s hoped by execs that the availability of two small all-electric SUVs will see the brand flourish Down Under. In Germany the Smart #1 is priced from €37,490 ($A61,200).

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The LDV eT60 will become the first electric ute on sale in Australia when it arrives in dealerships in November as part of three-pronged EV attack from the Chinese brand. It’s brand transformational in terms of elevating our status,” says Dinesh Chinnappa, General Manager of LDV Australia. LDV eT60 electric ute.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

CRU analysts observe that lithium prices have steadily declined since the end of Q1, finally crashing through the $10/kg LCE mark at the end of July. While many are forecasting long-run prices for lithium in the mid-teens LCE, citing refinery bottlenecks and the potential for ramp-up delays in the mining and refining sector, CRU disagrees.

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Baua Electric

MAY 14, 2024

The new JV, named “Leapmotor International,” will expand to sell Chinese EVs in Europe this fall, with additional markets to follow. billion stake in Chinese OEM Leapmotor. Today’s event is merely a confirmation of a launch we’ve been expecting for quite some time. We now have our answer. Source: Leapmotor International Leapmotor Intl.

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EV Central

MARCH 10, 2023

MG has started its campaign to become a big player in the EV space by bringing three MG4 electric hatchbacks to Australia months before the cars arrive in dealerships. The circa-$40,000 Chinese-made MG4 is a potential game changer for MG, which until now has only offered the MG ZS EV in the booming electric car market.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 4, 2024

The Atto-3 SUV / Source: BYD Europe After recently reducing prices of its refreshed Han and Tang models , Build Your Dreams (BYD) just launched a new version of its top-selling EV Yuan Plus – known as the Atto 3 in overseas markets – to $16,644 in China, making it one of the lowest-priced EVs out there.

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Plug In India

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In this week’s episode we will talk about the Chinese EV maker - BYD or Build Your Dreams. Another interesting observation is that BYD is the only company in the world who’s EV’s have reached price parity with their ICE cars. BYD is also betting big in the UK, Singapore, Australia, and NZ.

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