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Galaxy quest: Yet another Chinese brand headed to Australia and its pricing could be out of this world

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Voracious Chinese auto giant Geely has announced the all-new 2024 Galaxy E5 electric SUV will spearhead its fledgling new brand’s global expansion including to Australia. They’ll join established Geely group brands Volvo and Polestar in Australia. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV.

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Chinese catch-up: How Hyundai will chase down BYD, MG and GWM with cheaper electric vehicles in Australia

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Hyundai Australia says it has electric vehicles in its pipeline that will help lower the price gap between it and models like the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora as it vows to retake its leadership position in the EV space. We used to be a leader in EVs, and now we’re in the middle of the pile. Are the costs of batteries dropping?

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Beijing show: Mini Aceman electric wagon confirmed for Australia to fight Cupra Born, Jeep Avenger, Peugeot e-2008

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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. READ MORE: $11,000 price hack! An all-new model added to the Mini range between the larger Countryman and smaller Cooper , the 4.07 metre-long, 1.75m wide and 1.5m

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New Chinese EV caught testing in Australia ahead of 2023 launch

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It’s one of two examples of the Chinese compact five-door hatch that are currently in Australia being evaluated ahead of the brand’s launch under the GWM Ora banner around April 2023. It’s evidence on World EV Day that Australia is an emerging part of the electric car scene with more electric models expected to launch here in 2023.

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Skoda Epiq electric SUV won’t be a $40,000 China fighter in Australia … but it will be well equipped

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If you’re hoping the new Skoda Epiq electric compact SUV is going to be pitched against the Chinese brands with $40,000 pricing in Australia then you may be disappointed. You need to compare apples with apples,” Skoda Australia managing director Michael Irmer said. “We 2025 Skoda Epiq interior. Skoda Enyaq Coupe RS.

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BYD Seal first impressions: Chinese car giant’s new performance EV

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BYD unveils the Seal performance electric sedan in Australia for the first time, but pricing details still kept quiet. The post BYD Seal first impressions: Chinese car giant’s new performance EV appeared first on The Driven. Here are our initial impressions.

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Why the Kia EV2 won’t be coming to Australia to fight the MG4, BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and Tesla Model 2

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The Kia electric car countdown in Australia will not include the cheapest model it has yet previewed, the entry-level EV2. Kia already has the EV6 and EV9 on-sale in Australia – as well as the Niro – and will follow up with the EV5 medium SUV mid-year and the EV3 compact SUV as soon as 2024 and the EV4 sedan in 2025. 2024 Kia EV5.

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