EV Central

APRIL 17, 2023

Ford has cracked the door wide open for the new Explorer EV to come to Australia following the decision to axe the Escape SUV locally. Helping the Explorer’s cause for Australia is availability. We don’t make the nameplate decisions and those brand decisions lightly. “We We believe now is the right time.”

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Baua Electric

MARCH 26, 2024

Photo by Marcus Reubenstein on Unsplash Australia will introduce a bill to parliament this week containing its first-ever vehicle emissions rule, a huge step forward for the country. Australia doesn’t have its own fuel efficiency standards, making it one of only two advanced countries without such a rule, alongside Russia.

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EV Central

MAY 14, 2024

BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model 3 fastest-selling used cars in Australia New EV electric car calendar Maximum power for the lower-output engine is 143kW, while the high-output 1.5-litre China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia! It’s not all good news.

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2023

Nissan has introduced a new, cheaper variant in its Nissan X-Trail e-Power family , with a new ST-L model lowering the entry point to the brand’s electrified SUV family. That said, like all e-Power X-Trails in Australia, the new ST-L also arrives with e4ORCE 4WD, and Nissan says its positioning the tech as a more premium entrant.

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EV Central

APRIL 15, 2024

Alfa Romeo has unwrapped its all-new Milano, its first all-electric car and third SUV. Created to replace both the old MiTo and Giulietta hatch, it will sit beneath the current Tonale SUV. A large light bar interlinks the tail-lamps. There’s also eight-colour ambient lighting. READ MORE: Mamma Mia!

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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 dashboard and cockpit.

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EV Central

MARCH 10, 2024

But the LBX’s selling point is that it will be the only small SUV sold by a premium brand in Australia. Despite sounding expensive for a light SUV, Lexus says its cheapest genuine rival from fellow premium brands cost much more. 2024 Lexus LBX. 2024 Lexus LBX. Whichever LBX you buy all versions come with the same 1.5-litre

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Toyota has taken covers off its electric bZ Concept compact SUV, looking near production ready and primed to be an EV version of the next-generation C-HR. Revealed at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the bZ Concept joins the Tesla-fighting bZ3 electric sedan revealed last month and bZ4X electric SUV due on-sale in Australia in 2023.

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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. This is the third PHEV to be sold by Audi in Australia following on from the 2015-16 A3 e-tron and Q7 e-tron in 2017-18. 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e. 2023 Audi Q5 55 TFSI e interior.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Skoda will launch three all-new electric models by early 2026, including a large seven-seat SUV previewed by this spectacular Vision 7S concept. Skoda Vision 7S large electric SUV concept. Skoda Australia announced earlier this year its Enyaq medium SUV would be the brand’s first EV to come Down Under. billion ($8.2

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EV Central

APRIL 15, 2024

BYD in Australia has repeatedly says it doesn’t fear the established ute heavyweights, and that it is aiming for best-in-class status in Australia, and now we get our first look at the dual-cab the brand is pinning its hopes on after it was captured by Canal Carros. So that’s why we’re confident for best-in-class.”

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EV Central

APRIL 30, 2024

EV Central was asked to join Mitsubishi for an evaluation drive of an EK X in Sydney and to give our feedback on whether it would work in Australia, despite a likely three-star safety rating and a range of just 180km. And more than likely the next generatiuon EK X is the one that would come to Australia if, indeed, it did get the green light.

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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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Baua Electric

MAY 16, 2024

Suzuki has unveiled a new Heritage Edition of the Jimny in Australia and Suzuki will sell only 500 units of it. In Australia, the 5-door Jimny is called Jimny XL. The SUV is powered by a 1.2-litre Suzuki has made cosmetic changes to the Heritage Edition of the Jimny 5-door. It comes mated to only a 5-speed manual gearbox.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2019

The report, which this year for the first time includes an online, interactive country data browser, reviews developments in fuel economy and highlights the changes which have shaped the modern global fleet of light-duty vehicles (LDVs) over a 12-year period. SUVs now represent nearly 40% of the global LDV market.

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EV Central

JULY 23, 2023

The plug-in hybrid version of its new Tonale small SUV has gone on sale in Australia, priced from a chunky $77,500 before on-roads for the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV. The price puts the Alfa Romeo Tonale PHEV Q4 in line with full electric small SUV rivals such as the Volvo XC40 Pure Electric ($73,990) or Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 ($81,700).

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EV Central

MARCH 18, 2024

The compact Jeep Avenger electric SUV has been priced from $53,990 plus on-road costs in Australia. The European-designed and built Avenger will go on-sale in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024. The Avenger’s performance is aided by being quite light for an EV at 1502kg. READ MORE: 4xFloor it! metres long, 1.78

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EV Central

MAY 8, 2024

Volkswagen ID.Buzz GTX electric super-van landing in Australia in 2025 READ MORE: Volkswagen ID.Roc name registered in Australia. Small electric SUV could be top-seller READ MORE: Hotter hatch! The new Wellness App adjusts the lighting, sound and air-conditioning for Fresh Up, Calm Down and Power Break functions.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The Toyota-owned Japanese luxury brand Lexus already has the UX 300e battery electric SUV on-sale in Australia. But the RZ 450e arriving in Australia around mid-2023 marks a significant step-up in just about every measurable way. That’s the same platform Toyota is using for the forthcoming bZ4X and Subaru for its Solterra.

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OCTOBER 15, 2023

Tesla is reportedly beginning deliveries of its new Model Y units built at its Gigafactory in Shanghai, China after unveiling the updated SUV earlier this month. Tesla added new ambient lighting to the upgraded Model Y, similar to the lighting strip that can be found in the recently refreshed Model 3 Highland.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Nissan has previewed an electric SUV as the second of four concepts it intends to debut at the Japan Mobility Show later this month. Nisan does say it includes vehicle to everything (V2X) technology and a “large capacity battery” that doubles as an energy source for “gadgets”, campsite lighting or even electric jet skis.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2017

China-based electric vehicle startup NIO unveiled the NIO ES8, an electric SUV planned for serial production for the China market later this year. The NIO ES8 is a full-size 7-seat electric SUV with a 2-3-2 seating arrangement. NIO intends to equip the ES8 with a swappable battery pack.

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EV Central

JANUARY 9, 2024

Australian designed but is it Australia bound? VinFast Wild electric pickup concept at CES 2024, Las Vegas BYD has already tested its electric ute in Australia , last year Toyota evaluated its HiLux REVO BEV concept on our shores, while Kia’s confirmed an all-electric pickup.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

READ MORE: Could a tiny $30,000 2024 Hyundai Casper electric SUV challenge the BYD Dolphin and MG4 in Australia? READ MORE: A stack of lies you could drive a Toyota HiLux through | Opinion READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! 2024 Hyundai 30 sedan Hybrid. “We We need to step our way through this,” he added. “As

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EV Central

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Cadillac has unwrapped yet another battery-electric SUV with the unveiling of the large Cadillac Vistiq that will go on sale in the US in the second half of 2025. That said the latest Caddy Vistiq still manages to incorporate the weird split rear tail lights borrowed from the Escalade.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

The rear lights match the front, while roof rails, a tub liner and a sports bar appear – at least on the upper-spec models. All of which makes BYD Australia’s Luke Todd confident the brand’s first ute will jump to the top of the pile in Australia, despite the quality of its competition.

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EV Central

MARCH 23, 2023

Lexus has announced the RZ450e battery electric luxury SUV will be priced from $123,000 plus on-road costs in Australia when it launches in May. An updated version of the bZ4X launches in Australia in late 2023. Lexus Australia will soon also launch a plug-in hybrid version of the RX SUV.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 2, 2010

Caltex Australia launched Bio E-Flex, an ethanol-based fuel containing up to 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline designed for use in Holden’s VE Series II Commodore flex-fuel vehicles to be released later this year. Bio E-Flex is suitable only for flex-fuel vehicles, such as vehicles in the Holden Commodore VE Series II range. Earlier post.).

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EV Central

MARCH 6, 2023

3 small electric hatchback that is schedule to launch in Australia in early 2024 has been revealed. There is also a new front bumper, a new bonnet now painted entirely in body colour and the tail lights now have components in the tailgate. But it is scheduled to be the third Volkswagen BEV to arrive in Australia after the ID.4

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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. It launches in Australia with a five star ANCAP rating based on 2022 protocols.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Global light vehicle assembly will reach 81.8 The Japanese light vehicle sales market continues to post declines. Year-to-date vehicle sales in Australia grew to 737 thousand units, putting the market on pace for another year of sales surpassing the one million unit mark. million units in 2013, representing a 3.3%

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! And, as a result, new passenger cars in Australia use 40 per cent more fuel than those in the European Union. That’s a disturbing, upsetting number, and one the flies in the particularly bald face of Peter Dutton, but it doesn’t surprise me, personally, at all.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 25, 2023

And for those eagle-eyed among you, it might look a little familiar, especially around the rear lights. But engage race and the cockpits moveable panels close in around you, while the cabin lights turn red. READ MORE: Next Nissan Patrol going electric?

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EV Central

AUGUST 14, 2022

BMW Australia is hitting the road with its new i7 luxury electric saloon to understand whether it will garner more interest from prospective buyers than its more affordable ICE counterpart. The popularity of the Porsche Taycan in Australia is evidence BMW might get some votes in favour of the i7. Rear seats are multi-functional.

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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. There will also be an EV version in 2026.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Ahead of its debut at the Japan Mobility Show on October 25, Nissan has previewed an electric people-mover that can read the brain waves of its passengers and play music and set interior lighting to reflect their mood. READ MORE: Next Nissan Patrol going electric? 2023 Nissan Hyper Tourer concept.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2022

Ford announced a series of initiatives for sourcing battery capacity and raw materials that light a clear path to reach its targeted annual run rate of 600,000 electric vehicles by late 2023 and more than 2 million by the end of 2026. 30,000 units of an all-new SUV for Europe, the run rate of which will significantly ramp in 2024.

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