Discover EV

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

With a comprehensive update across the whole Mégane family, comes the new E-TECH Plug-in hybrid giving buyers the chance to sample an electric driving experience with the back-up of a 1.6-litre litre petrol engine. More than seven million Renault Mégane models have been sold worldwide since it hit our roads in 1995.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Mitsubishi says work has begun on a new large SUV that would likely ditch diesel and lean on the company’s plug-in hybrid know-how, which could also mean the triumphant return of one of the brand’s most iconic nameplates. So there may be an evolution of mild-hybrid, plug-in hybrid and even BEV in that mix.”

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EV Central

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The new Mitsubishi Triton is joining the petrol-electric plug-in hybrid rush alongside the 2024 BYD ute and 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. The P2 system incorporates a 48v electric traction motor and related tech as a module between an existing engine and transmission and allows pure electric driving via a disconnect clutch.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Ford Ranger is set to go electric, starting with a plug-in hybrid EV version in early 2025. 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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Plug In India

APRIL 14, 2021

Video : ​Electric Scooter vs Petrol Scooter : Benefits for India Air Pollution An electric scooter runs on an electric motor which consumers power from a charged battery. Where as a petrol scooter emits a combination of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and particulate matter. Ultimately petrol scooters are unsustainable.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2024

Instead of a conventional plug-in hybrid setup, the 911 hybrid will harness the engine’s power and energy recuperated during braking to charge its high-voltage battery. liter twin-turbo six-cylinder petrol engine will drive the rear wheels, while an electric motor will power the front wheels. Reports suggest that a 3.0-liter

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EV Central

JUNE 26, 2023

At EV Central , we have spoken to people who’ve driven tens of thousands of kilometres in an Outlander PHEV and barely visited a fuel station (in fact, one only did so because the petrol in his tank was getting stale). And if you don’t have to plug in your car, because a PHEV set up makes it possible, will you? I’m just a bit lazy.

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EV Central

JULY 28, 2022

Chery has been in Australia before, with the brand launching several years ago under a local distribution agreement, attempting to make a name for itself with cut-price petrol-powered cars, including what was then this country’s cheapest new car.

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

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. litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery.

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EV Central

MAY 6, 2024

The news comes as the Japanese brand also confirmed plans to introduce more hybrid models across its existing line-up in response to increasing customer preference for petrol-electric vehicles. Last year sales of regular hybrids (excluding plug-in hybrids) accounted for 8.1 2025 Sony Honda Afeela sedan. per cent of sales.

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EV Central

MAY 20, 2024

And the details of the plugless petrol-electric hybrid’s performance are worth listening to as Porsche claims a Porsche 911 GTS Hybrid was almost nine seconds faster around the Nurburgring in testing. series 2025 Porsche 911 ahead of its May 28 debut. 2024 Porsche 911 Hybrid. Not testing at the Nurburgring!

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EV Central

MAY 4, 2024

There are also tyre pressure sensors, two charging cables (one to plug into a regular powerpoint, the other a type 2 to type 2 cable) and a 12-month subscription to the Chargefox network. The X2 is available with petrol propulsion, which we’ve tested. The iX2 has a suitably soothing ride while also delivering on athleticism.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Mitsubishi does plug-in hybrids (like in the Outlander ), Toyota does conventional hybrids (like the RAV4 ), and Nissan does e-Power. While Europe gets e-Power technology filtered across its model ranges, Nissan in Australia has opted to debut the tech on its two most expensive trim levels, the Ti and Ti-L. inch head-up display.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2024

While the ultimate goal remains steady on battery electric vehicles, hybrid cars are bridging the gap between pure EVs and fossil fuel-propelled models that run on petrol or diesel. There are different types of hybrid powertrain technology available in the market, which include micro hybrid, mild hybrid, full hybrid and plug-in hybrid.

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2023

Audi is re-introducing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Australian line-up from mid-2023 in the form of the Q5 55 TFSI e luxury medium SUV. litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine mated with a 105kW/350Nm electric motor integrated into the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for a combined output of 270kW and 500Nm.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Expect a 10-80 percent charge to take around 25 minutes and for a quick five-minute plug-in to add up to 100km when conditions are optimal. Quite the opposite with Land Rover saying the new electric SUV will be the quietest most refined Range Rover in its history thanks to active noise cancellation tech and a specially developed soundscape.

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EV Central

MAY 28, 2024

Porsche’s iconic 911 is about to get a whole lot quicker thanks to electricity as part of a major model update that introduces revised styling, more tech and a hybrid system. Prices exclusive of on-road costs Hybrid, the Porsche way In true Porsche style, the new hybrid tech is different to anything on the market. prices 992.2

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EV Central

DECEMBER 6, 2022

However, whereas the Amarok has ICE versions that are currently the only option, Sulc says an EV wagon would not be joined by a petrol or diesel variant. The new Volkswagen Amarok will initially be offered with petrol and diesel engines, but an EV version is coming around 2027. “In However, it will be smaller than the 2.3-litre

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EV Central

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Alfa Romeo has announced its Tonale petrol-electric hybrid compact SUV will arrive in Australia in February 2023 priced from $49,900 plus on-road costs. litre turbo-petrol engine mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission with an inbuilt electric motor fed by a 48v 0.8kWh lithium-ion battery. The Tonale is powered by a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

APRIL 15, 2024

The new Milano’s infotainment features the car-maker’s latest tech including real-time traffic and a battery and driving style monitor that helps the nav provide a route that includes charging stops along the way, removing range anxiety. READ MORE: Mamma Mia! 2025 Alfa Romeo Milano shows off new shield. Both are customisable.

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Plug In Partners

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

H ere's the Mazda story thanks to Autocar: Mazda plans Volt rival Autocar August 28, 2008 Autocar has learned that Mazda engineers are hard at work trying to develop a rival to the Chevrolet Volt – a car which uses a petrol engine to charge a battery pack which powers the wheels via an electric motor.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Speaking to EV Central from the Tokyo Motor Show, EVDirect’s Luke Todd says the new ute’s powertrain, range and a party trick he calls “tradie mode” will elevate it to the top of the field when the plug-in hybrid dual-cab launches. litre turbo-petrol engine, pointing to smaller power outputs for the dual-cab.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The new Mazda CX-60 plug-in hybrid EV will sell from $72,300 before on-road costs when it arrives in Australian dealerships from June 2023 – and it has its eyes on the world’s biggest luxury brands. litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 100kW electric motor. The big question is whether Australians want plug-in hybrids.

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EV Central

AUGUST 5, 2023

It is the first of four SUV models it is launching to the world based on a new platform with all-new engines and featuring Mazda’s first petrol-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain. There are nine Mazda CX-60 models, three of which are plug-in hybrid. The PHEV prefers 95 RON petrol and claims a miserly 2.1L/100km.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2021

This technology allows electric vehicles to charge their batteries or be powered directly, while being driven, and would allow vehicles with demanding duty cycles to switch from petrol or diesel to being electric. With wireless technology you wouldn’t have to remember to plug in your vehicle at home, and it’s always topped off.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

After all, according to the latest vehicle registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), [1] more than 23,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 8,900 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) were sold across the UK in October 2023 alone – six times the number of diesel cars (5,261). But why is this relevant?

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Audi RS models – performance flagships set to pick up plug-in hybrid tech as early as 2021. Don’t hold your breath for Australia… Chrysler luxury EV – now part of Stellantis, Chrysler has big EV plans, including a high-tech luxury EV that was previewed as a concept. Audi RS e-Tron GT. Promised by 2025.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Due in the second quarter, the BYD Seal U is available globally as a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) and a fully electric model. The first of the BYD utes will be a plug-in hybrid that mates a 1.5-litre Renault Megane e-Tech 2024 Renault Megane E-Tech. Style is a big part of the appeal when it comes to the Megane e-Tech.

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EV Central

JANUARY 23, 2023

The flagship of a flagship, the i7 sits at the tippy top of the BMW 7 Series range (there’s also a petrol-powered mild-hybrid variant), combining all the luxe limousine trappings you expect with an all-electric powertrain for the first time. Plugging it in at home will take… well longer. Up front, there is a 14.9-inch No Walllbox?

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EV Central

MAY 22, 2023

This means the Australian market 500e will be very well equipped with infotainment and driver-assist tech. Inside Though the 500e is slightly larger all over than the petrol-burning Fiat 500. Charging The 500e’s charging tech is a strength. Despite the resemblance the two are not related.

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My Electric Car

AUGUST 25, 2019

While the uptake of electric vehicles around the world has been gaining traction, some countries have been quicker to adopt the new tech than others. A little extra cash in your pocket might help you make a decision, especially if your only objection is the cost of exchanging your petrol model for a new, electric one.

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EV Central

JULY 20, 2022

The Leon and Formentor are available with a plug-in hybrid EV system that combines a 1.4-litre When we establish ourselves as a plug-in hybrid and electric brand I think that is also something that fits to Australia because the projections for electric mobility here are positive.”. Focus on performance, design. They made a huge step.”.

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EV Central

MARCH 7, 2024

This again keeps the drive petrol-like ‘normal’ but it’s a trick missed not coming to a complete stop when off the throttle. The latter point makes the BZ4X AWD with its impressive off-road tech and decent 212mm ground clearance a challenging sell. Shame there’s no one-pedal driving in town.

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My Electric Car

NOVEMBER 16, 2019

Plug and forget – takes all of ten seconds and no smelly petrol stations to contend with and so much cheaper to fuel (around a quarter to a third the cost of petrol for equivalent distance). There is no going back where this type of modern electric tech is concerned. Any downsides?

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Hyundai RN22e electric prototype scythes past petrol-powered N offerings at The Bend, South Australia. We were given about 10 minutes on track, as was another journalist following us, then the prototype was plugged in. Again, we’re promised better cooling and tech will improve things further down the track. Track charging.

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EV Info

AUGUST 26, 2021

More than a quarter (26.0%) of all cars made in July were either battery electric (BEV), plug in hybrid (PHEV) or hybrid electric (HEV), their highest share on record, and meaning that UK car factories have turned out 126,757 of these important products since the start of the year. Petrol and Diesel combined take 52%.

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Drive Electric

MARCH 25, 2021

That’s why the UK Government has banned the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030. This is cleaner and better for the environment than producing petrol and diesel. This will allow the grid to draw renewable energy from cars and vans which are plugged in, with their batteries replenished when energy is cleaner at off-peak times.

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