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Mazda Australia’s embracing PHEVs, but is it too late?

EV Central

Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are polarising things. This, it appears, is of mighty appeal to Mazda Australia as it embarks on a potential plug-in onslaught, starting with its CX-60 PHEV in the first half of 2023. Mazda CX-60 PHEV, due here in the first half of 2023, put could be priced up to $80,000. seconds 0-100kmh time.

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Beijing show: Mazda6 replacement confirmed, it’s named EZ-6 and it’s going electric!

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The Mazda6 is currently offered for sale in Australia only with ICE powertrains. While little technical detail has been revealed, Mazda has claimed the EZ-6 BEV will have a driving range of approximately 600 km, while the PHEV is expected to achieve over 1000km of driving range on a single tank of fuel. 2025 Mazda EZ-6 interior.

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It’s a buyers’ market! Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y dominate  rapidly growing used EV sales in Australia

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Sales of EVs grew by an impressive 13.1 per cent while PHEVs grew by 8.9 According to stats compiled for the report by AutoGrab, which specialises in automotive industry data analytics, there were 4771 EVs offered for sale in March 2024 and 1393 sold. Just 297 PHEVs were offered for sale in March 2024 with 147 sold.

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Plug-in 2024 Audi Q8 to arrive later this year

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Audi Australia has announced the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its 2024 Q8 SUV arrives in the fourth quarter of 2023, priced from $148,375 before on-roads. Available in a single model grade, the Q8 60 TFSI e will be the latest PHEV to boost the luxury brand’s electrified portfolio. What are the Q8 PHEV’s specifications?

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

And I’m one those million since they’re counting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as full battery electrics. Here’s the top 10 and their sales (and links to our latest reviews/news): Tesla Model 3 EV – 67,262. Toyota Prius Prime PHEV – 14,275. Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV – 7,988. Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV – 4,427.

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Jeep reveals Recon, Wagoneer S and Avenger EVs; on-sale from 2023

EV Central

A new large SUV codenamed the Wagoneer S isn’t trail-rated but still has its own brand of potent performance, boasting a 447kW dual-motor drivetrain, a 0-97km/h (60mph) acceleration time of just 3.5 No timeframe was put on the delivery of the Wagoneer PHEV. It will sell four BEVs in both markets by 2025, as well as PHEVs.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. The volume lead is the new Volkswagen ID4, which we’ve spent enough time in to truly appreciate, but pricey models from Porsche and Audi are selling solidly as well. There’s a new badge in town.