EV Central

APRIL 29, 2025

While Toyota drags its its heels when it comes to EVs in Australia, in China it’s about to welcome a fifth electric car to its lineup. Created as part of Toyota’s joint venture with GAC, a Chinese car-maker that intends to launch in Australia, the all-new bZ7 has been confirmed for a launch later this year. 2025 Toyota bZ7.

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EV Central

JUNE 30, 2025

GM is dealing with literally huge challenges in its home market, where it has to supply enormous electric trucks – including the GMC Hummer EV, Cadillac Escalade IQ and Silverado EV – which need vast amounts of battery power.

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EV Central

APRIL 27, 2025

Lynk & Co announced in 2021 its intention to launch in Australia by 2025, but at the Shanghai motor show last week where the luxury 900 SUV was revealed, Geely’s youth-focussed divison confirmed its reverse course on a local arrival. Lynk & Co’s new large SUV certainly fits in that mould. Theres also a 140kW 1.5-litre

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EV Central

MARCH 9, 2025

The debut of the battery electric 2026 Kia PV5 is more evidence the ubiquitous Toyota delivery van and its diesel rivals are running out of time. READ MORE: All-new electric Kia PV5 is a gamechanger in the world of vanswith its advanced tech and interchangeable rear body READ MORE: EV switch! Vale Hi-Ace? Buzz Cargo.

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover utility vehicle is now a familiar site in regions where electric cars are popular. Its electric mainstay, the Ioniq 5, had its best year ever in 2024, with sales up 31 percent to 44,400 (note the Tesla Model Y sold nine times that number). All 2025 Ioniq 5 versions now get dual 12.3-inch

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EV Central

MARCH 3, 2025

Kia’s smallest, cheapest EV has been previewed by the Kia Concept EV2 at the 2025 Kia EV Day ahead of the production small SUV’s global debut next year. Futuristic new electric Kia PV5 van and people-mover shapes up and gets radical to tackle Volkswagen ID. READ MORE: First look! ” 2025 Kia EV2 Concept interior.

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EV Central

MAY 22, 2025

The decision comes less than two years after the small SUV underwent a significant update designed to close the gap between it and other EVs like the Mercedes EQA. Helping make the decision easier for Lexus Australia is the lukewarm sales performance of the battery-powered small SUV. 2024 Lexus UX 300e.

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EV Central

JULY 14, 2025

seconds quicker than its SUV sibling. Engineers also claim the battery-powered four-door benefits from a shorter wheelbase and lower centre of gravity, plus a slipperier shape, which should give it the advantage on track. The N Grin Boost, variable torque split and drift optimiser have all been enhanced and improved.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 3, 2025

Subaru says thats intentional, and it doesnt want to broadcast the new electric motors, regenerative braking, or battery in the trunk to the world at large. For one, the SUV wasnt very zippy, and I thought 178 pound-feet of torque wasnt enough. Really, its all positives from here on out.

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2025

READ MORE: Shark hunter: Plug-in Nissan Frontier Pro unwrapped in Shanghai to rival BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger and GWM READ MORE: Nissan Leaf SUV revealed as Tesla Model Y rival! That group also includes the battery-powered Juke, a tiny electric city car and the third-gen Leaf SUV that will be offered to Australians from next year.

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EV Central

JULY 17, 2025

Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB 250+ get $4000 cheaper to rival Audi Q4 e-tron and the BMW iX1 READ MORE: 2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology Review: The electric G Wagen is a real head spinner READ MORE: Benz wins the comp for longest name! The petrol-electric hybrids land later after launch. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA.

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EV Central

JUNE 22, 2025

Honda has given us our first glimpse of its battery-powered Honda e city replacement ahead of its debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 13. Unwrapped beside the sporty Prelude coupe and the EV Fun motorcycle, EV Urban scooter, the Super EV will also line up beside the firm’s new flagship 0 Series SUV.

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EV Central

JULY 13, 2025

The emerging premium compact SUV segment is hotting up following the arrival of the new 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior priced from $45,900 plus on-roads in Australia. While the hybrid – or Ibrida – gets the headline pricing, the battery-powered Junior Elettrica starts from $57,900 plus on-roads. 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

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EV Central

MAY 12, 2025

Blame my English heritage, but I was Sceptic-in Chief ahead of testing the new JCW versions of Minis electric line-up. Here we have the storied John Cooper Works badge on heavy, battery-powered Minis; a brand now owned by the Germans and its vehicles assembled in China. Its the patriotic purist in me. Reality check needed.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2025

Toyota is expanding its bZ4X electric SUV line-up with the bZ4X Touring, a bigger, more practical flagship that also happens to be the most powerful SUV to ever wear a Toyota badge. Slow-selling Tesla Model Y rival gets more power, extra range and smooth styling. READ MORE: Toyota bZ4X updated! Toyota bZ4X Touring.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 10, 2025

Small with Versatility and Performance The second generation Hyundai Kona EV may be the smallest all-electric SUV offered by Hyundai, but that doesnt mean it doesnt hold its own through versatility, performance and driving range. of torque for a 200 mile all-electric driving range (AER).

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EV Central

JUNE 5, 2025

More details and fresh pics of the 2026 Nissan Leaf have emerged ahead of the all-electric SUV’s launch in Australia next year. Promised to be more of a credible alternative to combustion car, the all-new Nissan Leaf is said to be a high efficiency SUV on the highway that can add 250km of range in a short 14-minute charge.

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EV Central

JUNE 16, 2025

That explains why the battery-powered mid-size Genesis SUV has smartened up and gets a new bumper, grille, matrix LED headlights plus new 20-inch alloy wheels already introduced on the revised combustion-powered GV70. It’s also more affordable than the rival BMW iX. 2025 Genesis GV70 pricing in Australia GV70 2.5T

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 24, 2020

Ford Performance has unveiled a one-off Mustang Cobra Jet factory drag racer with all-electric propulsion. Electric powertrains give us a completely new kind of performance and the all-electric Cobra Jet 1400 is one example of pushing new technology to the absolute limit.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 9, 2023

The all-new EQE SUV ( earlier post ) is the second fully-electric SUV from Mercedes-Benz based on the premium-class electric architecture (EVA2), following the EQS SUV. Starting from $77,900, the 2023 EQE SUV will arrive in US dealerships in spring. Due to the comparatively short wheelbase of 119.3

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Volvo Cars will introduce the fully electric XC40 SUV to the public on 16 October. Regardless of what drives a car forward, be it an electric machine or combustion engine, a Volvo must be safe. Regardless of what drives a car forward, be it an electric machine or combustion engine, a Volvo must be safe.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2022

In 2021, the Volkswagen brand delivered more electrified vehicles worldwide than ever before, handing over to customers more than 369,000 electric cars (+73% versus 2020), comprising approximately 106,000 PHEVs (+33%) and 263,000 all-electric vehicles (+97%). The all-electric SUV ID.4 In Europe, the ID.4

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 19, 2020

In Frankfurt, Kia unveiled the new Sorento, the fourth generation of its mid-size SUV, including for the first time a hybrid option. Sorento is at the heart of Kia’s reinvigorated global SUV line-up, which also includes the Seltos, Stonic, Telluride and Sportage. kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack and 44.2 kW electric motor.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

2018 marked a record year for the sale of battery-powered electric vehicles, according to data from JATO Dynamics. Passenger electric cars recorded 1.26 It was one of the highest increases among all car categories on the global market, which can be explained by several factors, JATO said. of total global sales).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Hyundai provided details for its significantly redesigned and enhanced 2022 Kona and Kona Electric SUVs for the US market. 2022 Kona gasoline and Electric SUVs are produced in Ulsan, Korea and will arrive in the spring. 2022 Kona Electric. Kona Electric powertrain. screens in each area. Gasoline powertrains.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2015

With the 2016 XC90 ( earlier post ) heading to dealerships across the US, Volvo Cars gave media an opportunity to experience the next generation of its full-size luxury SUV—in both its conventional T6 and plug-in hybrid T8 Drive-E Twin Engine forms—in and around Los Angeles. Luxury plug-in hybrid SUVs coming to US market.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 27, 2022

Volkswagen of America (VWoA) has started of production of its all-electric ID.4 4 compact SUV in Chattanooga, Tenn., the company’s first electric vehicle assembled in the United States. 4 is Volkswagen Group’s most popular all-electric model, with 190,000 units delivered to customers globally since its launch in 2021.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2021

IONIQ 5 rides on Hyundai’s exclusive Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP) that allows for more interior space and optimized performance. The maximum EPA estimated range of the dual motor all-wheel drive models is 256 miles. The maximum range of the dual motor all-wheel drive models is an EPA estimated 256 miles.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 7, 2017

Ford also confirmed plans to bring an all-new fully electric small SUV to China within five years; the electric SUV will feature a range of up to 450 km (279 miles) and will also be marketed in North America and Europe. In addition, by 2020 Ford will start manufacturing electrified powertrains in China.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 9, 2020

Toyota has launched the new model RAV4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) ( earlier post ) through dealerships in Japan. Since its debut in 1994, RAV4 has pioneered the crossover SUV market, and remains the market leader. The new RAV4 comes with a maximum of 1,500 W (AC 100 V) external power supply function as standard equipment.

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Electrek

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Pope Francis has officially gone electric, with Mercedez-Benz delivering the first-ever battery-powered popemobile to the Vatican – a reworked version of the G-Class SUV, bathed in white with special tweaks for lots of handwaving to the crowd. Check it out.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2019

Alongside the Concept GLB are the battery-powered EQC (electricity consumption combined: 20.8 – 19.7 Dieter Zetsche, CEO of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, also announced another all-electric compact SUV: the EQB, which will be available in China from 2021.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2023

Hyundai revealed the all-new 2024 Kona Electric, Limited, and N Line models in its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show. The second-generation Kona customers can choose from electric and internal combustion powertrains, including a sporty N Line version. Kona Electric, equipped with the 64.8

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Teslarati

JUNE 23, 2022

It’s been less than two months since Toyota launched the bZ4X, its first mass-produced all-electric SUV, but the Japanese automaker has now initiated a global recall for the vehicle. While late to the all-electric race, Toyota has pledged to invest $35 billion to roll out 30 battery-electric vehicles by 2030.

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Teslarati

MAY 11, 2022

News award for “Best Luxury Electric SUV,” beating out a heavy lineup of worthy battery-powered sport utility vehicles. The Model Y first was delivered to owners in early 2020 and was the automaker’s answer to the widely-popular crossover SUV sector. The Tesla Model Y has won U.S. News writes.

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Teslarati

MAY 22, 2023

Cadillac said it would electrify its most popular SUV as the Escalade will go EV with the introduction of its battery-powered Escalade IQ. Cadillac will roll out the Escalade IQ sometime later this year, and it will join two other SUV EVs that the automaker has rolled out with the Celestiq and Lyriq.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 20, 2013

V6; DSG is to the right, with the power electronics unit mounted above it. Volkswagen brought the new CrossBlue Coupé plug-in hybrid sporty mid-size SUV show car, introduced in April at Auto Shanghai 2013 ( earlier post ), to a media event in Berlin for its European premiere. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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