BMW Will Build The Electric X5, X6 And X7 In The U.S.
InsideEVs
JUNE 6, 2025
A coupe-like electric SUV is expected too—all made in the U.S. The battery-powered iX5 is coming next year, followed by the iX7 in 2027.
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InsideEVs
JUNE 6, 2025
A coupe-like electric SUV is expected too—all made in the U.S. The battery-powered iX5 is coming next year, followed by the iX7 in 2027.
EV Central
MAY 16, 2025
If you put a gun to my head and said I had to buy an SUV, I still wouldnt, but Id get away with it by choosing the new Subaru Forester, which is referred to as an SUV but is really more of an off-road station wagon that drives like a car, and now offers a Strong Hybrid system that will deliver more than 1000km off a tank of fuel.
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EV Central
MARCH 17, 2025
The 2026 Volvo EX60 made a brief appearance during the recent online launch of the new ES90 sedan, ahead of the battery-powered mid-size SUV’s launch next year. READ MORE: Is the Volvo ES90 a sedan, fastback or SUV? For those not ready for the switch to electric, the current petrol-fed XC60 will live on in the range.
Charged EVs
OCTOBER 27, 2024
None of those were battery-electric vehicles, however. That left Honda severely behind in the global race toward long-range electric vehicles that Tesla kicked off in 2012 with its Model S. Honda did a deal with GM to develop its own electric SUV, the Prologue, on Blazer EV underpinnings. Is it really a Honda?
Clean Fleet Report
JULY 10, 2025
Powerful Midsize Electric Luxury SUV In Mercedes-Benz speak, an EQ badge on a car or SUV means they are only powered by electricity. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 is the most powerful all-electric SUV in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. The EQE SUV 350 is the same size but with a bit less power.
Plug in America
APRIL 23, 2025
Electric vehicles (EVs) have become a political lightning rod. Auto sector lobbying around EVs is at an all-time high , with record spending on both sides of the issue. Even assuming the regulations scenario with the most EVs , in the final year of the standards, only 56% of new passenger vehicle sales are expected to be all-electric.
Charged EVs
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The 2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz, an electric reinvention of VW’s 1960s Microbus, is finally here. 4 compact electric crossover. The Buzz retails at $61,500 to $71,500, with EPA-rated combined ranges of 234 miles in base rear-wheel-drive form or 231 miles with optional 4Motion all-wheel drive. And will its allure last?
EV Central
APRIL 9, 2025
Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn is reported to have locked in a deal with Mitsubishi to build an advanced all-new battery-powered compact SUV for Australia that will land in local dealerships in the first half of 2026. Yes, you read that right. Foxconn EV lineup. seconds.
EV Central
JULY 2, 2025
Volvo has accompanied a teaser of the Volvo EX60 electric SUV with confirmation it won’t launch until January 2026, making it unlikely to land in Australian dealerships until the end of next year. Unrelated to any Geely platform, it will go on to underpin all future models made by the Swedish brand. 2025 Volvo EX60 tease.
Teslarati
FEBRUARY 24, 2025
Polestar wants to poach some of Tesla’s customers with a new trade-in promotion for leases on its latest electric vehicle (EV) and first SUV. On its website last week, the automaker said buyers can save up to $20,000 when trading in a Tesla vehicle and leasing a Polestar 3 SUV. second 0 to 60 mph acceleration.
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 4, 2025
This years show had several announcements on battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles. At ACT Expo 2025 they showcased zero and ultra-low emission commercial vehicle platforms using either electricity or propane. They will also be building a commercial vehicle electric charging station.
EV Central
APRIL 8, 2025
Fresh details have surfaced in the build-up to the new 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior’ that will launch here in the third quarter of this year as both a mild-hybrid tech and EV. Built to replace both the MiTo and Giulietta hatchbacks, the new small SUV in electric form will rival the inbound VW ID.3, 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.
EV Central
JUNE 2, 2025
READ MORE: 2025 Peugeot 308 switched to hybrid-only power, taking on Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic READ MORE: Coupe detat: 2025 Peugeot E-408 SUV-coupe EV could be challenging the Tesla Model 3 in Australia as soon as next year READ MORE: Tesla Model Y doesnt have enough seats? Electric Peugeot 208 GTI debut incoming. 2024 Peugeot e-208.
EV Central
MARCH 12, 2025
Instead, the high-riding new Volvo is designed to blend a sedan, SUV and five-door fastback. 2025 Volvo EX30 Cross Country promises to take you further off-road than any small electric SUV has before READ MORE: Volvo hits the pause button on EVs! The post Is the Volvo ES90 a sedan, fastback or SUV? 2025 Volvo ES90.
EV Central
MAY 7, 2025
The Foxtron Model B was originally created as part of a joint venture between Foxconn and fellow Taiwan-based Yulon Motor company that currently builds Nissans under license. Set to be sold next year, the second all-new electric car will be built at a Nissan plant on the US. No, this is not April 1! 2026 Nissan Leaf.
CN EV Post
JUNE 19, 2025
The electric vehicle (EV) makers chip team currently operates as a business unit but will become an independent project entity in the future, LatePost said, citing a document. The cost of developing the Shenji NX9031 is roughly equivalent to building 1,000 battery swap stations, Li previously said, the report by Cailian noted.
EV Central
APRIL 12, 2025
Sometimes though, the sincerity, the goodness, gets in the way of building truly characterful cars. Not that Im advocating Volvo start building inefficient tanks with enormous V8 engines. On size and/or price youre looking at the BMW iX1 , Jeep Avenger, Mini Aceman and even the Hyundai Kona Electric. Good thing too.
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. We don’t think anybody’s building a lower-cost cell in North America than we are.”
Teslarati
JULY 13, 2025
The state pledged tens of millions of dollars to build a network of fueling stations. Drivers could refuel in a few minutes and emit only water vapor, a seemingly reasonable if not preferable alternative to electric vehicles, which were still gaining traction. EVs, for all their early bumps, have earned consumer trust.
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Kia launched the three-row electric EV9 for the 2024 model year in the United States, but Hyundai has taken a bit longer to deliver its version of the popular SUV. Hyundai offers rear- and all-wheel drive, and buyers can choose from four seating configurations, including a super plush six-seat option with swiveling seats.
The Truth About Cars
MAY 19, 2025
Its the brands first two-row crossover SUV. This Launch Edition includes a 111-kWh battery and two-electric-motors, one for each axle. The TTAC Creators Series tells stories and amplifies creators from all corners of the car world, including culture, dealerships, collections, modified builds and more. And its beautiful.
EV Central
JUNE 19, 2025
GM’s top EV battery guru, Andy Oury, believes we could switch to a hydrogen-based economy in the future, if we could build enough renewable energy to run it. That’s because – as Oury is at pains to point out – the lithium that currently powers electric vehicles, and other batteries, is almost as abundant as hydrogen anyway.
EV Central
MARCH 17, 2025
Speaking to EV Central , Tesla Australia country director Thom Drew said he was personally confident the Cybertruck would make its way here to provide an EV alternative to the RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra as well as others in the SUV market. READ MORE: Tesla Cybertruck driven! 2024 Tesla Cybertruck off-road.
Baua Electric
MARCH 18, 2025
With 790,842 units taking to the roads, the all-electric car market grew by 21% year on year. With 790,842 units taking to the roads, the all-electric car market grew by 21% year on year. China led the global electric vehicle (EV) market in terms of volume. of all-electric sales. The SUV made up 2.9%
Baua Electric
MARCH 19, 2025
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 hybrid uses a Toyota-sourced hybrid system, and the EZ-6 electric sedan was developed in partnership with China’s Changan Automobile. That could reduce initial capital investment by 85% and the time to mass production by 80% compared to building new EV assembly plants, Mazda estimates.
Charged EVs
MARCH 6, 2025
REEs vehicles also use an innovative x-by-wire systemdrive, steering and braking are all controlled electronically. REEs platform includes both electrical and mechanical connection points to make it easy for upfitters to create an endless variety of vocational vehicles. Q&A with Dr. Peter Dow, REE Automotives VP of Engineering.
EV Central
JULY 7, 2025
The first picture of the all-new 2028 Polestar 7 has been teased, building the anticipation for an advanced all-new SUV that has been created to sit between the Polestar 2 and Polestar 4 in the premium brand’s expanding line-up. But the Swedish firm now says all its future models will now migrate to the SPA3.
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 23, 2025
The Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) Afeela is an all-electric luxury sedan set to go on sale sometime in 2026. The Afeela team said their placement on the roof was because the car sits so low they needed to be raised to see over an SUV or truck blocking the forward view. The unanswered question is–why? is a massive undertaking.
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.
EV Central
APRIL 30, 2025
Sixteen halls, each substantially bigger than the entire Melbourne motor show, with around 100 auto brands on display hosting about the same number of global debuts almost all of them electrified in some way. Lynk & Co 900 electric SUV has Land Rover design influence and Mazda pricing, so why arent we getting it in Australia?
Baua Electric
MARCH 11, 2025
Toyota C-HR+ is a battery electric vehicle similar in size to the C-HR hybrid C-HR+ shares its platform and much of its interior with the bZ4X A smaller Urban Cruiser EV arrives for Europe late this year Toyota launched two new electric vehicles and updated its two current EVs on Tuesday.
EV Central
MARCH 24, 2025
Audi has cancelled its plans to only build electric cars from 2023 and announced it will begin developing a new generation of combustion and hybrid vehicles that could include the return of the wild Audi R8 supercar. 2025 Audi Q4 Review: A best-seller in Europe, but can this prestige mid-size SUV win Aussie hearts?
Clean Fleet Report
MAY 2, 2025
With 1,000 horsepower and 11,500 pound-feet of torque coming through three motors to drive all four wheels, the Hummer EV makes a statement even before you get behind the wheel. But the question is when would you use and need all that power and oomph?
Clean Fleet Report
APRIL 3, 2025
This is a big deal as the brands only other hybrid efforts were the 2014-2016 Crosstrek Hybrid and the 2019-2023 Crosstrek Plug-in Hybrid , with the only other venture into electric propulsion being the Solterra EV. The new hybrid powertrain adds electric boost What is it? When under strain the engine can be heard giving all it has.
Baua Electric
MARCH 30, 2025
Leapmotor must build pretty good cars then, if Stellantis decided to throw a cool couple-of-billion at it, right? Both grades of the C10 are powered by a 160kW/320Nm electric motor driving the rear wheels, underpinned by a 69.9kWh battery, with a WLTP range of 420km. Leapmotor claims a 0-100km/h time of 7.5 Inside, a 10.25-inch
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 23, 2025
They were all met and exceeded as the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid is the best Civic. All-wheel drive is not available. seconds, which was peppy and plenty for all driving situations. The electric power steering had good road feedback and is programmed with a neutral feel.
EV Central
MARCH 4, 2025
one model Ford has confirmed won’t be happening is a PHEV version of the Everest SUV , even though it shares its fundamental platform with the Ranger. Four Ranger PHEV models The Ranger plug-in hybrid will initially be offered in four models, all sharing the same drivetrain and all are dual-cab 4×4 utes.
China EV
MAY 7, 2025
Remember, back then electric vehicles were just a gleam in Beijing and some Chinese automakers eye. Amusingly, western journos who were encountering Chinese smart, connected, electric vehicles for the first time were bowled over again. The stories about Chinese brands going international are both telling and, in some cases, prescient.
EV Central
MARCH 19, 2025
Skoda has begun teasing its all-new pure-electric replacement for its Skoda Kodiaq that will arrive with a range of up to 640km when global sales kick-off next year. No further information has been revealed but its expected the new seven-seat SUV will share the same footprint as the current 4760mm-long Kodiaq. seconds.
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. This is 2025, and we must celebrate Mini offering proper performance enhancements to its EV twins the three-door hatchback and Aceman city SUV just as it does for its combustion alternatives. Reality check needed.
EV Central
APRIL 3, 2025
Its the electric car that set the template in the mid-sized SUV space. Tesla Model Y designer explains all READ MORE: Tesla Model Y Juniper update revealed READ MORE: Tesla Cybertruck could come to Australia as early as 2026 Well stay out of politics for this review and instead focus on the DNA of a car that is eagerly anticipated.
EV Central
JUNE 17, 2025
The BYD Sealion 8 has been locked in for an Australian debut in the first quarter of 2026 as the Chinese brand’s first seven-seat SUV. BYD’s flagship plug-in hybrid powered three-row SUV will go head-to-head with the Kia Sorento PHEV and the Mazda CX-80 PHEV. Based on the car-maker’s next-generation 5.0
EV Central
JUNE 2, 2025
As soon as 2026 the brands Toyota LandCruiser-fighting Tank 700 luxury 4×4 SUV is expected to lob in Australia with GWMs new twin turbo 4.0-litre READ MORE: 2024 GWM Tank 700 PHEV review: 385kW/800Nm 44 is a rapid plug-in Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol rival READ MORE: Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it?
Baua Electric
FEBRUARY 1, 2025
Plug-in hybrids are building their case as stopgap solutions for drivers not ready to take the EV plunge. liter turbo-4 engine mates up with an electric motor and a 24.8-kwh kwh usable) for a combined output of 313 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, and an EPA-rated electric range of 54 miles. The Benz GLC 350e has you covered.
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