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2024 BYD Seal U confirmed for Australia: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Nissan X-Trail e-Power on notice as plug-in hybrid SUV nears

EV Central

BYD has confirmed its first plug-in hybrid model in Australia will be the Seal U, with the petrol-electric SUV now just months away from arrival. BYD is the most exciting automotive brand in the world, we have huge plans for 2024 and our product portfolio. litre petrol engine with a 18.3kWh battery and a 145kW electric motor.

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Now that’s a price cut! GWM Ora smashes MG4, BYD Dolphin and threatens entry-level ICE with $35K drive-away pricing

EV Central

The MG4 is now the second cheapest EV on-sale in Australia alongside the MG ZS Excite SUV, which is also $39,990 drive-away. The Ora has lagged behind the MG4 and BYD Dolphin in the sales race and this move is clearly intended to react to the MG change and provide a boost.

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GWM Ora Sport on ice, but sleek high-performance EV could still get the tick of approval as a sporty rival to Tesla, BYD

EV Central

Local executives say the numbers don’t currently add up on the Ora Sport that was expected to sell from about $60,000, popping it squarely in the crosshairs of the hot-selling Tesla Model 3 and its closest rival, the BYD Seal. We will consider the EV SUV and the Ora Sport is still under study.”

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2024 Mitsubishi EK X review: First Aussie drive of the cuddly kei car that could become Australia’s cheapest EV

EV Central

Mitsubishi’s sudden interest in bringing the EK X down under is driven, at least in large part, by our impending new emissions laws , and a need for it to offer some zero-emission vehicles next to the big SUVs and utes in its local showrooms. READ MORE: Is this Australia’s first $30K electric car? You have to remember that tastes change.

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Hyundai Creta N Line vs Creta SUV: Key differences

Baua Electric

Hyundai Motor will launch the Creta N Line SUV on March 11, expanding its N Line portfolio to three including the i20 and Venue. It has already shared several details about the Creta N Line SUV, which will join the likes of i20 hatchback and Venue sub-compact SUV in the carmaker’s N Line fleet.

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Confirmed! Mitsubishi Triton to target BYD Ute and Ford Ranger with all-new plug-in hybrid system

EV Central

The new Mitsubishi Triton is joining the petrol-electric plug-in hybrid rush alongside the 2024 BYD ute and 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. The new PHEV set-up is required because the existing design is for vehicles such as the Outlander SUV with transverse engines and light off-road loads. 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. The post Confirmed!

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MG unveils new ZS EV and cuts price to match BYD Atto 3, long-range on cards

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The post MG unveils new ZS EV and cuts price to match BYD Atto 3, long-range on cards appeared first on The Driven. MG drops ZS EV price by $2,000, says long-range battery on cards, and we take it for a drive.

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