EV Central

AUGUST 10, 2023

Rising Chinese brand MG could have a direct rival for the Tesla Model Y Performance SUV and Kia EV6 GT super SUVs on-sale in Australia as soon as 2024. Known as the IM Motors LS6 in China, the medium SUV with up to 579kW/800Nm, a 252km/h top speed and a 3.5 2024 MG IM Motors LS6. “I 2024 MG IM Motors LS6.

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EV Central

AUGUST 7, 2023

The Tesla Model Y continues to lead the electric car surge in Australia, finishing fourth outright on the sales ladder in July. According to the official VFACTS figures, there were 3330 examples of the battery electric SUV sold in Australia last month. It also sits eighth for the year with 29,511 sales.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

On the eve of its Australian relaunch, the Chinese auto maker Chery Automobile has revealed a massive rollout of 23 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The first battery electric Chery to arrive in Australia will be the Omoda 5 compact SUV in 2024. E0Y is an SUV that is also expected to get Exeed badging.

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EV Central

APRIL 24, 2024

Mini has unveiled its new Aceman electric-only wagon at the Beijing auto show and immediately confirmed it will go on-sale in Australia before the end of 2024. The Aceman E will be power its front wheels via a 135kW/280Nm e-motor fed by a 42.5kWh battery pack. metre-long, 1.75m wide and 1.5m READ MORE: $11,000 price hack!

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Teslarati

JULY 5, 2023

The Tesla Model Y has become a top-selling car in Iceland and Australia. Tesla aimed to make the Model Y the best-selling vehicle in any category worldwide, and the SUV is performing as expected. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y became the second best-selling car in Australia, beating the Ford Ranger ute. BEVs made up 7.4%

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The next stage in BYD’s plan for Australia’s electric vehicle market has been unveiled in Germany overnight, with the European debut of the BYD Seal U giving us our best look yet at the Chinese brand’s new mid-size SUV. architecture), and should arrive in two trim levels, and with two different battery sizes.

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2024

.” Showcasing the brand’s next generation design language, a BZ3C small/medium coupe-styled crossover SUV and BZ3X five-seat medium/large SUV were unveiled – both based on Toyota’s BZ concepts shown at 2023’s Shanghai Motor Show. Sadly, no technical details were revealed either. ” Lovely.

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EV Central

APRIL 21, 2024

BYD has outlined a stunningly ambitious new model roll-out and sales growth plan in Australia. Essentially, the Chinese electrified vehicle specialist wants double sales each year to reach 100,000 sales per annum in 2026 in Australia on the back of up to five new model launches each year. READ MORE: Wanted for Australia!

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EV Central

APRIL 10, 2023

Tesla has added the Model Y Long Range dual motor all-wheel drive to its Australian line-up and reduced the price of the Rear-Wheel Drive in the mid-sized SUV range. Priced from $81,900 plus on-road costs, the mid-spec version of Australia’s top-selling electric SUV is available for delivery from May to June.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2023

Kia has staged the surprise reveal of a medium-sized electric SUV dubbed the Concept EV5. Rolled out at the brand’s Chinese EV Day, it comes just days after the production version of the large Kia EV9 SUV was revealed. In Australia, we could see the production EV5 as soon as 2024. 2023 Kia EV5 Concept.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 30, 2023

BYD says it respects, but doesn’t fear, dual-cab stalwarts like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger as the Chinese brand readies its “best-in-class” ute for launch in Australia. And it’s not a hybrid as you know them,” he says. The U8 pairs a 2.0-litre

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EV Central

MARCH 19, 2024

READ MORE: Skoda Vision 7S concept previews 2026 electric SUV READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq Coupe revealed, vRS performance version locked in READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq iV has 5 models, up to 510km EV range If it gets to Australia, Chinese budget leaders suchn as the MYD Dolphin and MG4 will be the targets. 2025 Skoda Epiq interior.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Renault’s coming small EVs will deliver European style at Chinese prices… and they’re likely to make it to Australia. “We have our hand up for all new products from Renault made available in right-hand drive,” said Glen Sealey, Ateco’s Renault Australia general manager. Including Australia?

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

As part of the new arrangement Volkswagen components will be integrated into Mahindra’s incoming battery-powered SUVs that will be built on its own INGLO architecture. SUV that will debut as soon as this December 2024. 09 SUVs in 2026. 09 SUVs in 2026. Mahindra BE.05. Mahindra BE.07.

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EV Central

APRIL 28, 2024

The 2024 BYD Shark was a surprise no show at the Beijing motor show but the Chinese car-maker has dropped four new teases of its electrified dual-cab 4×4 ute ahead of its imminent arrival. The Shark is currently testing in Australia and BYD is pushing to have it on-sale here before the end of 2024. 2025 BYD Shark tease.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

MINI has previewed its incoming Aceman small electric SUV that it has created to bridge the gap between the Cooper hatch and much larger Countryman and revealed it will be fully unveiled on April 24. Charging rates will be limited to around 95kW, which is about average for the small electric SUV class. 2024 Mini Aceman.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

The international launch timing led us to believe that an Australian debut could occur as early as May 16, with BYD in Australia hosting a local launch even for its Sealion 6, but it’s understood the brand will keep the ute in the shadows to keep the focus on its RAV4 Hybrid-fighting PHEV SUV. litre turbo or 2.0-litre

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EV Central

DECEMBER 18, 2022

An all-new battery electric and plug-in hybrid ute benchmarked against the Rivian R1T will be one of the headline acts when China’s JAC Motors unleashes a comprehensive attack on the Australian market around mid-decade. JAC will roll out right-hand drive SUVs the same year, while passenger cars will follow after that. “The

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EV Central

MARCH 24, 2024

Designed to help both Honda and former EV pioneer, Nissan, play catch up with brands like Tesla and emerging Chinese rivals, the new arrangement follows shortly after Honda terminated its proposed EV venture with General Motors. Nissan Ariya is still yet to make it to Australia. ” The post Will it be a Hossan or Ninda?

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EV Central

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Another Chinese electric vehicle brand is talking up its plans to come to Australia. Last week it launched its latest model, the U6 hatchback SUV coupe, which joins the smaller U5 in production. Boding well for Australia, right-hand drive Aiways production begins soon with a UK launch confirmed for 2023. 2023 Aiways U6.

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2023

GWM has joined the electric vehicle price fight, slashing the price of its Ora battery electric small car by $4000 to reset it below the magic $40,000 mark. in Western Australia. 2023 MG4 compact hatchback Response to the prospects of sub-$40K EVs has been instant in Australia.

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EV Central

MAY 8, 2023

The hotly anticipated MG4 all-electric hatchback will be priced from $44,990 in Australia when it arrives around August or September 2023. However, the MG4 appears to be arriving in Australia with a price premium compared with other parts of the world, including Europe. The MG4 will be offered in three guises in Australia.

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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

JUNE 19, 2022

The Chinese electric vehicle brand Nio, which has heavily hinted it intends to be in Australia by 2025 , has rolled out a mid-sized SUV that shapes as its most appealing model if it does make it down under. But hopefully, if Nio does launch in Australia as it seems to intend, the pricing will become more competitive.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

It all depends on how you interpret its Chinese name Yinhe. Ahead of that, Geely has teased two models, a battery electric sedan in January and a plug-in hybrid compact SUV this week. Of course, we’re particularly interested in Geely’s model expansion because some of its brands already sell in Australia and more plan to.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Will it come to Australia? In some form possibly , especially since Tesla reduced the external dimensions of the Cybertruck, making it more likely for export markets such as Australia. Tesla previously took $150 refundable pre-orders in Australia, but it has since stopped taking them.

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EV Central

MARCH 14, 2023

A battery electric pick-up will be one of nine electrified models released by Mitsubishi globally over the next five years. Up to seven of those BEV and hybrid models – including the ute – could come to Australia based on Mitsubishi’s presentation of its Challenge 2025 business plan in Tokyo last week.

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Baua Electric

MAY 8, 2024

The plan is to offer a portfolio of high-tech, affordable vehicles for the Indian market by introducing “a range of products from B SUV to C SUV as well as compact cars”, he added. “We According to him, in the long term, the JV aspires to export vehicles to key right-hand drive markets such as Australia and South Africa.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The Chinese manufacturer GWM (Great Wall Motors) has announced an aggressive rollout of electric , plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles. And Australian buyers seem set to get the chance to consider buying a fair chunk of the models on the rollout list because Australia is considered a strategic market for the auto giant. Together.”.

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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 even outsources its batteries to Tesla, Toyota, Hyundai, Kia, Ford, and several others.

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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. It looks good inside and out, drives well and has battery and range options varying from acceptable to very good. MG4 Excite 51.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. In Australia, it’s expected to start at around $46,000 (AUD 70,000). The brand will continue advancing battery tech to improve the range and energy density of its vehicles.

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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. SCORE: 3.5/5

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Widely seen as a French fight back against the influx of cheap Chinese imports in Europe, when it lands the next-gen Renault Twingo is primed to cost less than €20,000 ($A33,000) before subsidies – around $5000 cheaper than the current BYD Dolphin in Australia. 2 and at least two affordable rivals from the Hyundai and Kia.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 5, 2024

To boost sales and fend off low-cost Chinese rivals, Kia will introduce a new lineup of affordable EVs in addition to hybrids starting this year. In Australia, it’s expected to start at around $46,000 (AUD 70,000). The brand will continue advancing battery tech to improve the range and energy density of its vehicles.

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EV Central

MAY 9, 2024

The covers have come off the latest Chinse electric SUV headed for Aussie shores to tackle the Tesla Model Y. It’s shaping up to be a Geely-fest as Zeekr will go on-sale in Australia this year while Lynk & Co is also expected in 2025. 1905mm wide, 1685mm high five-seat SUV with a 2785mm wheelbase. Meanwhile, the L7 is a 4.7m

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

MG Motor Australia has revealed how it will reconquer the light-car segment Down Under following the launch of the all-new third-generation MG3 at the Geneva motor show. litre Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder petrol engine – which alone produces 75kW/128Nm – with a 100kW electric motor powered by small 1.83kWh battery.

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