Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2018

Ford developed the Territory together with its joint venture partner, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC). The Territory is a breakthrough for Ford in China in terms of our ability to successfully compete with Chinese automakers for millions of customers that we do not currently serve. million in 2020, up from 10.8

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 5, 2023

Ford Motor Company is tweaking plans in China and seeking to turn around financial losses after five years of lackluster sales within the region. Ford has introduced new models specifically designed to cater to Chinese customers. So far, direct sales haven’t been a part of that. But it doesn’t appear to be for a lack of trying.

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EV Central

MARCH 30, 2024

So you’re trying to figure out what this chrome-laden Chinese 4×4 is doing here right? But the GWM Tank 500 might also be the start of the future for large and highly capable off-road 4×4 wagons so widely liked in Australia. GWM is a giant Chinese auto brand – GWM stands for Great Wall Motors.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 29, 2024

In the last three months of the year, the Chinese automaker overtook Tesla as the largest global EV maker as it expanded the brand. It also recently launched new models in Europe, Mexico, Australia, India, and others. It includes four electric motors for over 1,200 horsepower. billion (31 billion yuan) in net income.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

This, says the Chinese-owned Swedish brand, makes it easier to understand where its smallest EVs sit in its all-electric line-up that is currently also inhabited by its latest EX30 SUV, large EX90 SUVs and the China-only EM90 people-mover. Except, that is, if you’re looking to buy the cheaper combustion-powered XC40 SUV.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 11, 2024

1 is the first Chinese-made ship designed to carry domestic EVs overseas. First BYD ship sets sights on Europe to deliver EVs Marking a “new era” for Chinese vehicles, BYD’s first ship designed to carry EVs arrived at Yantai Port on January 9. 1 is the first vessel built by a Chinese shipyard designed for exporting domestic vehicles.

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EV Central

JANUARY 12, 2024

It isn’t the most gobsmackingly impressive electric vehicle I drove in 2023 and in some ways it’s very irritating, but add it all up and the MG4 take my vote as the best EV rolled out in Australia last year. And right now, that’s exactly what is needed – more EVs drivers and more affordable EVs for them to drive. MG4 Excite 51.

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2024

Smart vehicles were sold in Australia from 2003 until 2015 when the brand was axed following poor sales of its sole model, the ForTwo city car, but now it’s hoped by execs that the availability of two small all-electric SUVs will see the brand flourish Down Under. The latter with a single motor is said to cover up to 440km.

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2024

That’s the task BYD’s rival Chinese brand Chery has set its incoming Omoda E5 electric compact SUV. On-sale from July, the Omoda E5 will be the first battery electric model brought into Australia by Chery since it launched here in early 2023. Give the BYD Atto 3 something to think about! READ MORE: Chery on top? Both get a 12.3-inch

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EV Central

MARCH 13, 2023

Looking to China Key to the performance outputs is the Chinese owner’s manuals for the Model 3 and Model Y. Each has a section that shows exactly how much power the electric motors produce. A peak underneath the back of a Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive showing its electric motor designation is 3D7 Our findings may surprise you.

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EV Central

MAY 3, 2024

My 2024 Beijing Motor Show gets off to an inauspicious start. The transfer bus takes three hours to move 50km, finding our entry gate adds another 60 minutes, I’m asked for my passport before being allowed near a much needed toilet, and why the hell are riot police with perspex shields at a motor show? Chinese ones.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. READ MORE: Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. Abarth Nuova 500e – high-performance version of the electric Fiat 500 promises pocket rocket thrills, and it’s due in Australia late in 2023.

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EV Central

JUNE 13, 2024

Pre-orders for the 2024 MG Cyberster are now being taken in Australia ahead of the electric sports car’s fourth quarter arrival – but it won’t be cheap. An official WLTP range figure has yet to be released but on the more lenient Chinese CLTC test cycle the MG roadster can cover up to 579km on a single charge.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Primed to be introduced here in Australia’s as part of the brand’s relaunch, the Cadillac Optiq has been created to challenge the likes of the dominant Tesla Model Y, as well as more premium rivals like the BMW iX3 and the incoming Polestar 4. The post Who’s your Caddy?

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Plug In India

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In this week’s episode we will talk about the Chinese EV maker - BYD or Build Your Dreams. While some manufacturers like GM and Hyundai struggle with battery recalls and fire issues, BYD electric cars are safe and affordable. BYD recently showcased the affordable subcompact Dolphin electric car. The BYD e-platform 3.0

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EV Central

JANUARY 2, 2023

About 30 new EVs will make it to Australia in 2030, widening the choices and technology available to buyers. There are also some big brands that have so far not dabbled in the EV space in Australia readying their first battery electric models. A single electric motor driving the front wheels promises modest performance.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2023

A majority of the EVcentral writing staff acknowledged the compact Chinese battery electric vehicle for one positive reason or another. BYD is a new brand to Australia, but it’s by no means a new brand in its homeland of China. Short story is that the relative unknown in Australia is one of the top EV manufacturers in the world.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

Audi Q4 e-Tron Audi Q4 50 e-tron quattro The Q4 e-Tron is set to become the most affordable EV for the luxury brand, with the 210kW/545Nm rear-wheel drive 45 model priced from $88,300 plus on-road costs. The 250kW/679Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive e-Tron 55 Quattro is pricier, at $108,500 plus on-roads. BYD ute BYD ute patent.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Here’s a list of every EV on sale today in Australia, how far they’ll go and how much they cost to buy before on-road charges, or before any rebates, discounts or incentives are applied. 625km: BMW i7 xDrive60, $297,900 Australia’s reigning range champion with a price to match. Prices are correct at time of writing.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Europe’s most affordable EV the 2024 Dacia Spring SUV is now available in right-hand drive, which means there’s a chance it could be coming to Australia as a Renault. And what about Australia? Super-cheap Dacia Spring electric SUV is going right-hand drive, but will it come to Australia as a Renault?

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EV Central

AUGUST 12, 2023

It was the first new mass-market electric passenger car to be priced below $40,000 in Australia. The 2024 MG MG4 Essence 77 is the most expensive MG in Australia READ MORE: Electric price war! – on offer in Australia. The MG4 Essence 77 is alone in getting a 180kW/350Nm version of the e-motor that delivers a claimed 6.5

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EV Central

JULY 24, 2023

An expansion into electric vehicles is intended to recharge interest in Peugeot, with the brand preparing to launch the Peugeot e-208 and e-2008 in Australia. We believe that one variant will be stronger for us than having both electric and petrol,” said Peugeot Australia managing director Kate Gillis. “We 2023 Peugeot e-2008.

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EV Central

JUNE 20, 2024

Two years after its local release the 2024 BYD Atto 3 has been updated with enhanced tech, better tyres, new colour options and lower prices as the Chinese brand attempts to reverse its sales decline Down Under. Both use the same 150kW/310Nm single electric motor. EVs in demand! Motivation behind the cuts is a haemorrhaging of sales.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 28, 2022

The EV newcomer is largely unheard of but arrived with an affordable bang in the form of the Atto 3. It’s the first ‘affordable’ EV that’s not felt heavily compromised or compromising. Biggest EV surprise of 2022. The BYD Atto 3 was my biggest surprise of 2022. The EV I’m most looking forward to in 2023. Stephen Corby: BMW i4.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The GWM Ora has gone on sale in Australia priced from $44,490 drive-away – but only in the Northern Territory. Rather than establish Ora as its own brand, the Chinese manufacturing giant decided to bring it under the GWM banner, as it has done with its Haval SUVs and upcoming Tank off-road wagons.

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EV Central

JANUARY 31, 2024

The Polestar 4 electric SUV is now officially on sale in Australia and targeting the top-selling Tesla Model Y with aggressive pricing in the premium electric vehicle segment. Last year in Australia 36 per cent of the 168,213 prestige and luxury models sold were powered purely by electricity. inch central touchscreen and 10.2-inch

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EV Central

JANUARY 24, 2024

Kia’s cheapest EV-branded electric vehicle has been confirmed for a mid-year launch in Australia, with the EV5 to sit below the EV6 and EV9 in the brand’s lineup. That would significantly undercut its key competitor, the Tesla Model Y, which starts in Australia at $65,400. Single- and twin-motor variants are expected.

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EV Central

JUNE 21, 2023

The incoming BYD Dolphin will launch in Australia this year from $38,890, earning the Chinese brand the title of Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle. If that’s the case, expect the cheapest model to get a 44.9kWh battery and a single electric motor producing 70kW.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

Chinese car makers can undercut rivals in Europe because their production costs are heavily subsidised. The main export markets for these vehicles were Europe and countries in the Asia Pacific region, such as Thailand and Australia. China exported over 1.2 million EVs in 2023 In China, the number of new electric car sales reached 8.1

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EV Central

APRIL 6, 2024

In a world of increasingly affordable electric vehicles, that is bonkers money for a car this small. Chinese brands are now sub-$40k drive-away , and the mega-popular Tesla Model Y , which is a lot more car, is currently only $63,900. It sounds gimmicky, I know.

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EV Central

MAY 12, 2024

Looking like it will share overall styling cues with the EV9 flagship, the EV3 is yet to be confriemd for Australia. But if it does get here – we’re tipping 2025 – the EV3 will become the brand’s most affordable electric vehicle, with pricing tipped to kick off at around $50,000 plus on-roads.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The LDV eT60 is the first electric ute to go on sale in Australia. But Chinese manufacturer LDV – known as Maxus overseas – has beaten the competitors to the EV ute punch with the eT60. . There’s a single electric motor driving on the rear wheels of the LDV eT60. Motor : 1 rear 160kW/310Nm. 0-100km/h : NA.

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EV Central

JULY 29, 2023

2023 GWM Ora Extended Range review : How does the new budget-priced five-door hatch stack up against Australia’s cheapest electric cars?The The GWM Ora is one of the most affordable electric cars on the market. The Chinese-made five-door hatchback sells from about $40,000, providing a budget way into an EV.

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EV Central

JANUARY 12, 2023

Last year was a record for EV sales in Australia. READ MORE: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: Best EVs of 2022. Tesla’s 19,594 sales alone accounted for 59 percent of all EVs sold in Australia last year. Between them they accounted for 70 percent of the EVs sold in Australia in 2023. percent were EVs.

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EV Central

JULY 27, 2023

Today’s Polestar 2, as well as the Polestar 3 and 4 arriving in Australia next year, are all closely related to models made by Volvo and Geely. Volvo had been bought from Ford by big Chinese car maker Geely in 2010. This particular prototype has a single motor driving its rear wheels. Will prices reflect this, or not?

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 24, 2010

EN-V is a two-seat electric vehicle designed to alleviate concerns surrounding traffic congestion, parking availability, air quality and affordability for tomorrow’s cities. EN-V is propelled by electric motors in each of its two driving-mode wheels. Power for the motors is provided by lithium-ion batteries that produce zero emissions.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

the Chinese government also expects to become the undisputed global leader in EVs. The Chinese government long ago realized that if ICE vehicles were to be eliminated, China could effectively compete with Western automakers. The Chinese government has also made known that it will protect the country’s EV leadership position.

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