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Look out Suzuki Jimny! China’s iCar V23 is a cheap, capable, electric off-roader and it’s headed to Australia

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However, bear in mind both cruising range figures were based on the lenient Chinese CLTC test cycle, so WLTP ratings will be lower when they come to Australia. At this stage in the game, it’s not clear which powertrains will be offered with iCar vehicles in Australia. READ MORE: Chery Himla has joined the electrified ute battle!

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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia

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When you think EVs in Australia, youre really thinking two brands, at least at the moment Tesla, which started the movement here and maintains a healthy sales lead. The entry-level car nabs all-LED lighting, 19-inch alloys, a glass roof with a shade and a powered boot. BYD Sealion 7 side profile.

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Pricing revealed: 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior is Italian stallion’s first EV in Australia, cheaper hybrid also coming

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The emerging premium compact SUV segment is hotting up following the arrival of the new 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior priced from $45,900 plus on-roads in Australia. More standard kit includes climate control, a massage driver’s seat and an electric tailgate.

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Seven day test: 2025 XPeng G6 Long Range — “I think I want one”

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READ MORE: 2025 XPeng G6 Long Range Review: Why the latest Tesla Model Y rival to land in Australia is more than a copy and paste imitation Xpeng G6 Day 1: What the hell is that? Its an XPeng, launched in China in around 10 years ago, and which landed in Australia late last year with this one model, the G6. Revolutionary?

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Full details: 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior previewed ahead of Aussie touchdown to tackle EV3 and BYD Atto 3

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Both the EV and mild-hybrid Junior get half-fake heated leather seats that includes a massage function for the driver, ambient lighting and aluminium pedals. Externally, the Junior sports a set of 19-inch alloy wheels, a gloss black body kit, a two-tone black roof, LED tail lamps and rear privacy glass. 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

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Australia’s only range extender! 1150km-claim Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid arrives to challenge BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 PHEVs

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Leapmotor’s range-extender C10 “Ultra Hybrid” has landed in Australia boasting 170km pure electric range and 1150km combined range on the (optimistic) NEDC cycle. READ MORE: Leapmotor C10 first drive: great price and kit, but is it really a Tesla Model Y challenger? To the end of May 2025, only 249 Leapmotor C10 EVs have been sold.

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Kia EV3 price and spec confirmed: Sub-$50,000 drive-away pricing for BYD Atto 3 and Chery Omoda E5 hunter

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Western Australia must stomach higher on-the-road costs again: $63,690 for the Earth and $70,490 the GT-Line. Styling follows the family formula seen on Kia’s larger EV9 and EV5 SUVs, with flush front door handles, skinny front lights and edgy, geometric shapes through the body. 2025 Kia EV3 GT-Line: two 12.3-inch

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