EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

The Sealion 6 is the first ICE -powered and CO2-emitting vehicle to be sold by the Chinese brand in Australia and is expected to be its top seller. China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia! “At the moment the EV segment is nine per cent of sales in Australia.

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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?

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

Firstly, it lands the Chinese maker in Australia’s biggest sales segment and, as a plug-in hybrid , it is BYD’s first ICE-powered , CO2-emitting vehicle to go on sale here following the launch of three BEVs since 2022 – the Atto 3 , Dolphin and Shark. But you won’t find a spare tyre, just a repair kit. seconds as claimed.

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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

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

JULY 12, 2024

Badged Casper in Korea (a combustion version already exists there), but will be EV only when it lands in Australia early next year, highly likely priced below $40,000 to rival Chinese offerings. litre turbo-diesel engine from launch, and is set to hit Australia in 2025. 2025 Hyundai Inster with twin screens as standard.

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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. Sadly, there’s no spare tyre under the boot floor, just an inflator kit. And why not?

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

If the early arrival of the yet-to-be-named electric ute has the sort of impact the fledgling brand has had on other segments then it could be a wake-up to the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger that dominate ute sales in Australia. The Chinese-owned British brand made a big EV impact in 2023 with the excellent MG4.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

There are also hot Brabus versions of each, which feature body kits, racy microfibre suede trim and an additional electric motor over the front end. The brand of old was sold through most Mercedes dealerships, but there’s now zero affiliation with Mercedes-Benz Australia. 2024 Smart #1 Brabus. Smart’s new Brisbane showroom.

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EV Central

JUNE 27, 2024

In Australia we won’t get the fastest all-wheel-drive version until 2025. Buyers will have the choice of just two rear-wheel-drive variants – a Standard Range and a Long Range variant, with both boasting a powerful 800-volt electrical system for ultra-fast recharges. 2024 XPeng G6.

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EV Central

JULY 15, 2024

The all-electric 2024 Tembo Tusker has been confirmed for Australia, and when it lands here it could instantly become the most affordable battery-powered ute on offer in the country. The firm has recently signed a five-year deal via its parent VivoPower to develop a new EV conversion for the LandCruiser 70 Series.

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EV Central

APRIL 6, 2024

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. The Abarth 500e is fitted with six airbags, and it gets active safety kit like AEB, Lane Keep Assist, Traffic Sign Recognition, Blind Spot Warning, auto high beam and a driver-attention monitor.

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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 Chinese-made five-door hatchback sells from about $40,000, providing a budget way into an EV. READ MORE: Electric car price war for Australia’s cheapest EV!

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Still, with sharp pricing, a generous kit list and surprisingly spacious interior, we think there are few who’ll mind the Omoda E5’s on-road aberrations. We’re certain Chery will continue to polish its product as other Chinese marques have, and in no time will be on top of its game.

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EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2024

Let’s start with Australia’s best-selling EV, the Tesla Model Y. I could drive-away a Tesla Model 3 RWD (513km range) for around $66,000, while Chinese SUV rivals like the BYD Atto 3 and MG4 offer better specs for less. I contact Peugeot Australia to see what I’m doing wrong. Sometimes by lots. Nope again.

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EV Central

JULY 1, 2024

Hyundai’s Inster city SUV lands in Australia early in 2025 as the smallest and cheapest electric car the Korean brand has yet offered. Such a possibility will work well with the Inster Cross variant – a more rugged, outdoor-focused design – also locked in for Australia for later in 2025. Aussies (generally) trust Hyundai.

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EV Central

JUNE 23, 2022

They come out of the same Chinese factory and share a familiar family resemblance, the Y trading some low-slung sportiness for more high-riding visibility and access. The Model 3 has the ability to tow overseas but it is not designed to tow in Australia. Many components inside are also identical. The Tesla Model Y can tow.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A challenge to Chinese cheapies Head to carsales.com.au All the above Chinese EVs have their merits, but for right or wrong, there’s a sector of the Australian buying market who won’t consider buying from China. I’d say far more so than the Chinese rivals listed above. Pretty generous. Engaging to drive?

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Last year Oregon had also aggressively negotiated with the Chinese carmaker, BYD , to manufacture its line of plug-in hybrids in the state for sale in the U.S.) And in a deal similar to the one already in place between Oregon and Nissan, Mitsubishi said it also plans to release its upcoming electric vehicle models the state.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

It will appear in Europe next year as the Opel Ampera and in Australia as the Holden Volt in 2012. If you build a car as a "kit car" with no real factory, then yes, it will never be an economic success. South Korea did that and Australia is going to be doing that. The car is expected to cost around $40,000.

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