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Look out LandCruiser, Patrol, Range Rover, Benz, BMW: Huge, powerful, pricey BYD Yangwang U8 SUV confirmed for Australia

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The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. Local BYD importer Luke Todd has confirmed the deal is done and examples of the 880kW heavy duty off-roader could roll into local showrooms as soon as late 2025. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8. 2023 Yangwang U8.

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2025 Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid confirmed for Australia: Toyota HiLux rival scores seriously potent powertrain as electric utes power in

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litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor and a battery pack. Ford is in the final stages of developing the PHEV system, which will pair a 2.3-litre

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2024 BYD Sealion 6: Everything you need to know about BYD’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia

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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. READ MORE: BYD Shark attack! 2024 BYD Sealion 6. 2024 BYD Sealion 6. What is the 2024 BYD Sealion 6? litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

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2024 BYD Sealion 6 PHEV review: Is this the new Chinese medium SUV that knocks over the Toyota RAV4 hybrid?

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Firstly, it lands the Chinese maker in Australia’s biggest sales segment and, as a plug-in hybrid , it is BYD’s first ICE-powered , CO2-emitting vehicle to go on sale here following the launch of three BEVs since 2022 – the Atto 3 , Dolphin and Shark. 2024 BYD Sealion 6 cockpit. 2024 BYD Sealion 6 has comprehensive infotainment.

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Too little, too late? Why the Toyota HiLux EV concept only shows how far the brand is behind Tesla and BYD

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In response, Toyota points to the thousands of petrol-electric hybrids it has sold here and overseas. Toyota wasn’t able to share motor type or outputs, battery size, chemistry or recharging speed. Why the Toyota HiLux EV concept only shows how far the brand is behind Tesla and BYD appeared first on EV Central. But that’s 2024.

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Australia’s best-selling EVs: Are they worth it?

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BYD Atto 3 BYD Atto 3 It may be an EV newcomer in Australia but BYD is huge in the electric car world, especially in its homeland of China. The BYD Atto 3 is a compact SUV that liberates generous interior space courtesy of its flat-floor design. The cabin is high quality and well equipped.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

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Kia EV6 Air 520km: Genesis Electrified G80, $145,000 Another long-legged limo, the Genesis Electrified G80 is the Korean brand’s flagship with a huge price leap over the petrol version, but excellent luxe and kit to compensate. The 363km range means a few recharging stops between Sydney and Melbourne too.