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EV Central
MAY 1, 2024
Stand by Australia, Chinese giant GWM could soon unleash a plug-in hybrid attack on our market through its Haval, Tank and Cannon (ute) brands. Stop that eye-rolling and tutting at the back, those who regard PHEVs as a sad halfway house on the way to battery electric. A PHEV onslaught is also likely simply due to availability.
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. But in the lead-up to that event, BYD has given us our first proper look at its PHEV ute, with the Shark pictured off-road as part of the promotion for its launch.
EV Central
OCTOBER 30, 2023
BYD says it respects, but doesn’t fear, dual-cab stalwarts like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger as the Chinese brand readies its “best-in-class” ute for launch in Australia. litre turbo-petrol engine with four electric motors – one at each wheel – to produce 880kW and 1280Nm. The U8 pairs a 2.0-litre
EV Central
MAY 15, 2024
The Sealion 6 is the first ICE -powered and CO2-emitting vehicle to be sold by the Chinese brand in Australia and is expected to be its top seller. China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia! Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. litre four-cylinder petrol engine.
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. While the 2.4-litre 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha.
EV Central
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. Aston Martin DBX PHEV and EV – electrified versions of AM’s first SUV on the cards. No surprises there are promises of big performance for a PHEV due late in 2022 or early 2023.
EV Central
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Pecotic, a China auto industry veteran, has had a previous stint with JAC when it briefly sold a diesel truck here a decade ago, as well as WMC (Foton) utes and MG, which is part of Chinese manufacturing giant SAIC. litre turbo-petrol engine. JAC is the latest Chinese brand to reveal extensive Aussie plans.
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