EV Central

MARCH 13, 2024

Toyota has continued the electrification of its Australian model line-up, announcing it will now only take orders for petrol-electric versions of its popular Corolla and Yaris hatchbacks. The announcement was made at this week’s local launch of the C-HR compact SUV, which is also going hybrid in its second generation.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The new year has welcomed a new electric-vehicle heavyweight, with Chinese brand BYD outselling EV giant Tesla in Australia for the first time in January. Tesla models sold a total 1107 vehicles last month, down more than 60 percent on its January 2023 totals, with 723 units of the Model 3 and 384 units of the Model Y delivered.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 4, 2020

As expected, the combination of fewer diesel registrations and more SUVs continued to have an impact on emissions. g/km, almost half that produced by diesel and petrol vehicles. Pure electric cars have a 2% market share in France, this being the highest share among all five major markets. —Felipe Munoz.

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EV Central

JULY 22, 2023

Mazda says it will be offering internal combustion engined models in Australia for years to come because it anticipates the transition to electric cars to be gradual. The Japanese manufacturer also insists the time is not yet right to launch an electric model into the premium SUV space despite the overwhelming success of the Tesla Model Y.

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2024

Chinese car-making giant BYD has released its first official pictures of the all-new mid-size ute that will challenge the best-selling Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger when it lands in Australia later this year. litre four-cylinder turbo petrol with a large electric motor there’s no word on just how powerful the new electrified ute will be.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 11, 2024

Vision Neue Klasse Vision sedan On the heels of announcing its record year in sales of all-electric vehicles last year, BMW says it is now investing $711 million (€650 million) to convert its main factory in Munich to exclusively produce electric vehicles by the end of 2027.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Local conversion to right-hand drive could be the way the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pick-up truck makes it on-sale in Australia. Another potential local conversion is the Ranger-based Bronco SUV. Separate to all this Ford Australia has commenced a plan to roll out five electrified vehicles by the end of 2024. Birkic said.

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EV Central

MARCH 3, 2024

A new family of electric Toyota LandCruiser wagons could be on-sale in Australia as soon as 2026. The electric LandCruiser will be sold alongside the famed hard-core diesel 300 Series wagon and the LC70 workhorse. The electric LandCruiser will be sold alongside the famed hard-core diesel 300 Series wagon and the LC70 workhorse.

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EV Central

APRIL 9, 2024

The Japanese luxury brand Lexus reckons it is finally getting on-top of its stuttering petrol-electric plug-in hybrid roll-out in Australia. Right now we need to get through this year to try and get all these customers cleared. “We litre four-cylinder petrol engine with front and rear e-motors to produce a total output of 227kW.

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EV Central

APRIL 3, 2024

The electric car pricing war is well and truly underway! The GWM Ora is now clearly the cheapest and most affordable new electric car sold in Australia thanks to $35,990 drive-away pricing announced this morning for the Standard Range model. All vehicle specifications remain unchanged.

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EV Central

AUGUST 5, 2023

The CX-60 medium SUV is proof of that in the metal. 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. All models come with a space saver spare tyre supported by tyre pressure monitoring.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

Volvo to go all electric by 2030 – Volvo announced that its entire car line-up will be fully electric by 2030 and joins GM, JLR, Ford Europe, and other automakers in stating their goals or “aspirations” (in the case of GM) – to end production of gas-powered vehicles by 2030 or 2035 depending on the OEM.

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Push EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

Norway’s plugin electric vehicles took 91.1% The Tesla Model Y broke all records, with the highest monthly sales of any vehicle in Norway’s history, with 7,445 units registered, and over 38% of the entire auto market. full electrics (BEVs), and 4.3% share of the auto market in March, down from 91.9% year on year.

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EV Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Hyundai has vowed to add electrified models of one type or another across its model line in Australia and the Kona is the second to go petrol-electric hybrid after the far more expensive Santa Fe large SUV that starts at $63,000. 100km as an all-wheel drive. While the 1.5-litre 100km as front-wheel drive and 4.0L/100km

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EV Central

JUNE 22, 2022

Peugeot has confirmed its new Tesla Model 3-sized 408 coupe-crossover is headed to Australia and electrification appears certain to be a part of the local model lineup. 2023 Peugeot 408 is a crossover coupe with an SUV look. “We 2023 Peugeot 408 is a crossover coupe with an SUV look. That vehicle is based on the 308 small car.

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EV Central

AUGUST 6, 2023

As with other plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), the Q5 promises the best of both worlds, delivering all-electric motoring for short distances and the freedom of having a fuel tank for those longer adventures. Roof rails are standard on the SUV but are deleted for the Sportback. All get a 12.3-inch

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The upcoming BYD electric ute is about to touch down in Australia. The yet to be revealed new EV pickup truck will embark on a local engineering development drive within weeks – and around the same time the new BYD Seal arrives to tackle the Tesla Model 3 – ahead of its planned 2024 arrival.

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EV Central

JANUARY 26, 2024

Stellantis has pulled the drapes off its all-new STLA Large platform that it hopes will give it the edge when it comes to its biggest most expensive EVs from the likes of Alfa Romeo, Maserati and Jeep. READ MORE: Hardcore electric ute incoming: Dakar-ready Ford F-150 Lightning Switchgear concept revealed Game-changer!

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EV Central

JANUARY 13, 2024

It’s time for our editors to vent about their electric car experiences and expectations! It delivers the feels, is a technological tour de force and is the first EV I’ve driven that comes close to the emotionally-involving experience of a performance petrol car. Okay, it costs $111,000. That’s about $120K on the road.

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EV Central

JANUARY 11, 2023

Stand by for a significant commitment to battery electric vehicles by Toyota Australia. READ MORE: New EV electric car calendar READ MORE: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: Best EVs of 2022. Toyota bZ Concept compact SUV. The bZ line-up currently includes two production models; the bZ4X SUV and the bZ3 sedan.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Not everyones convinced there’s a market for them all, but that doesn’t seem to have dulled enthusiasm. The space age Cybertruck was a self-admitted design risk by Tesla but the response has been so strong Elon Musk says it’s given up counting the rerservations. Around 2025 there’s also a full battery electric version due.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The first PHEV from Australia’s second biggest automotive brand attracts a $12,500 premium over the six-cylinder petrol engine that is expected to account for almost half of all sales for the new “Mazda Premium” model. litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 100kW electric motor. Mazda CX-60 PHEV. PHEV the CX-60 hero.

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EV Central

MARCH 26, 2023

If there is one thing the popularity of Tesla proves it’s that the shift to electric vehicles has created the opportunity for new automotive brands to enter the fray. All are aspirational and have grand plans, although not all may survive the competition and challenges of establishing a car maker. SEV 2023 SEV E-WAN.

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My Energi

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

According to the results of a new YouGov survey commissioned by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), consumer acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow. To date this year, more than 260,000 BEVs alone have driven off dealer forecourts, with the Tesla Model Y now the fifth most popular new car in the UK.

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EV Central

AUGUST 15, 2023

It’s also the quietest, because instead of a V8 it runs two electric motors. READ MORE: The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance READ MORE: Driven: Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan range The Mercedes-AMG EQE53 is fast… Pace is one thing AMGs do well.

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Drive Electric

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Electric vehicles have historically received a bad reputation for concerns around safety. Issues like thermal runaway, electrocution, and reports of inextinguishable fires plagued the pioneering electric vehicles. Useful terms: Internal Combustion Engine Vehicle (ICEV) and Electric Vehicle (EV). THE BOTTOM LINE.

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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. Quattro all-wheel drive is standard. The claimed range on electric power courtesy of the 14.4kWh (net) lithium-ion battery is 55km for the wagon and 53km for the Sportback.

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Get Electric Vehicle

AUGUST 6, 2021

Yes, it is Tesla and the thing with Tesla is, it’s miles ahead in the race. Most of the car companies have made it their goal to go fully electric by a specific year. The company has made it clear that all new car platforms will solely manufacture EVs starting in 2025. An Invest of a whopping $47 Billion.

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2023

Those exact words came from my wife’s mouth when I suggested we rent an electric car for a week’s family holiday in France. A shitty obscure Chinese electric car. Rent a petrol or diesel car for your holidays. In many places, electric cars are cheaper to rent than equivalent petrol cars. No thanks.

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Push EVs

JANUARY 5, 2023

Petrol vehicles also saw a relative sales surge ahead of increased emissions taxes. Several interesting new BEV models joined the market, and the Tesla Model Y was the overall best seller. was completely dominated by full electrics (BEVs), taking 82.8% Petrol vehicle volumes were 4x to 5x recent seasonal norms.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 28, 2023

The Toyota LandCruiser Se could change the way Aussies explore their own backyard with extreme off-road capability – all while paving the way for a family of electric four-wheel drives that will also include an EV ute. That doesn’t mean the all-electric Toyota LandCruiser won’t be able to go off-road.

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My Energi

MARCH 11, 2021

Buying the perfect electric car for Mums. Mum, Get a Tesla!”. That question came in the form of “mummy, can we get a Tesla?”. The first thing that came to mind was, ‘how does she know what a Tesla is?’ and the second was, ‘how does she know what a Tesla is?’…. Is Tesla the answer? Tesla Model X Plaid SUV.

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Drive Electric

JANUARY 7, 2022

Here at DriveElectric though, we’d like to add a third – ‘a year-on-year increase in New Electric Vehicle registrations’. However, even taking inflation into account, it will still be far cheaper to run an electric vehicle than a traditional petrol or diesel one. Factor(ie)s Pushing The Number Up. To 2025 & Beyond.

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Push EVs

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Norway saw plugin electric vehicles take 76.3% full electrics (BEVs), and 9.8% For example, petrol-only vehicles (with relatively high CO2 emissions) are now taxed much higher in Norway. For the midsized SUVs that Norway favours, the additional outlay is roughly 8% to 10%, or more. year on year. comprised 66.5%

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

US giant General Motors is now an electric ute triple threat. Among others, the three GM utes will tackle the Ford F-150 Lightning , the Tesla Cybertruck (yet to launch) and the RAM 1500 EV (yet to be seen), as well as the recently-launched Rivian R1T. A 360 degree camera provides an all-round view via 14 cameras.

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EV Info

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Norway has offered strong incentives for motorists to switch to Electric Vehicles with strong tax incentives for electric vehicles. ICE vehicles are subject to a significant tax, and electric vehicles are exempt from that tax. Sales of Petrol and Diesel car are falling faster that anyone expected. Cliff edge.

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EV Info

OCTOBER 29, 2020

In Spetember there are signs that Europe is all set for an electric revolution was the market rebounds. The 27 European markets show the total number of electrified cars registered in September (encompassing pure electric, plug-in hybrids, full hybrids and mild hybrids) was higher than the number of registrations for diesel cars.

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