EV Central

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Mazda’s new three-row SUV, the premium-buyer-focused CX-90, will land in Australia without a plug-in hybrid option, with the brand instead opting for a pair of six-cylinder engines – one petrol and one diesel – instead of the Mazda CX-90 PHEV, at launch. “We will add that powertrain probably in 2024 or beyond.

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EV Central

MAY 28, 2024

Mitsubishi has announced that it is introducing bi-directional, or vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging with its Outland and Eclipse Cross PHEVs that will allow owners to power electrical appliances, homes and even the grid – but there’s a big catch.

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EV Central

JUNE 1, 2024

The GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T may be a plug-in hybrid, but it’s hardly a poster child for green motoring. This Chinese luxury 4×4 weighs in at a morbidly obese 3110kg, is longer than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, and, thanks to its twin-turbo V6 petrol/electric motor combo, delivers a beastly 386kW and 800Nm.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2023

While BYD has given the thumbs up for the outrageous Yangwang U8 SUV to come to Australia by the end of 2025, it’s thumbs down for the U9 hypercar. More predictably but no less appealingly, the classically styled two-door coupe is a quad-motor 820kW electric supercar that is claimed to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.0 The post Denied!

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The 2025 BYD Shark 6 is now just weeks away from launching in Australia, when it will become the first plug-in hybrid ute available in our market when it’s goes on sale next month on October 29. More good news is the BYD Shark 6 uses two electric motors — one on the front axle, one on the rear — that’s joined by a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

AUGUST 5, 2023

2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda has been telling us for years it wants to be a premium brand. The PHEV (or P50e) is available in three equipment trims – Evolve, GT and Azami. In each equipment grade the PHEV is the most expensive model, charging a $12,500 premium over the P40e and a $10,500 premium over the D50e.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The Motor Traders Association of Queensland (MTAQ) is the peak body representing over 1500 businesses across Queensland. I spoke recently with Rod Camm Group Chief Executive about the challenges and opportunities for Australia and particularly automotive workers in this time of transition to electric vehicles.

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EV Central

JUNE 22, 2022

Peugeot has confirmed its new Tesla Model 3-sized 408 coupe-crossover is headed to Australia and electrification appears certain to be a part of the local model lineup. How many of these drivetrains come to Australia when the 408 launches here in 2023 is yet to be confirmed. “It The new Peugeot 408 will launch in Australia.

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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

JULY 17, 2023

The electric van segment is lighting up in Australia and the French brand Peugeot is throwing accelerant on the fire. No pricing or spec details for the e-Expert have been released as yet by Peugeot Australia, but if the e-Partner is any guide then it’s going to be the priciest model by some margin.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Ford is in the final stages of developing the PHEV system, which will pair a 2.3-litre litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor and a battery pack. Either way, Ford sees the Ranger PHEV as a vehicle that could boost the company’s overall ute sales and appeal to increasingly environmentally focused fleet buyers. “We

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EV Central

MAY 6, 2024

The plug-in hybrid version of the 4×4 ute will rock up next year using the same PHEV 2.0-litre It’s the latest PHEV ute to be confirmed, joining the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark. Unlike them, we’re not yet sure if the Gladiator 4xe will make it to Australia. 2024 Jeep Wrangler 4xe PHEV. READ MORE: Avenger assemble!

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

The expansion by BYD in Australia from pure electric vehicles into CO2-emitting internal combustion engined plug-ins led by the Sealion 6 SUV will not trigger a major backlash from the Chinese company’s growing band of existing EV owners or put off potential EV buyers. They claim 1.1L/100km 100km and 1.4L/100km 2024 BYD Shark.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

A plug-in hybrid version of the new Lexus RX will soon join the fifth-generation large luxury SUV range being launched now in Australia. Lexus Australia couldn’t include the RX 450h+ PHEV as part of its launch range because supply preference was given to markets with mandated emissions limits. 2023 Lexus model range. “We

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EV Central

MAY 16, 2024

We’re pushing to get the right spec for Australia,” said Smitherman. Shark is being built around Australia,” said Todd of the bold newcomer. litre petrol-fed turbo engine mated to an electric motor and four-wheel drive system. The BYD Shark gets a 29.5kWh battery pack as well as a 1.5-litre 2024 BYD Shark. 2024 BYD Shark.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

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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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Officially unveiled in Germany overnight and due to arrive in Australia in the middle of 2023, it will be much more powerful and accelerate harder, while burning less fuel. For decades V8s have powered AMG’s top C-Class models, making them popular in muscle-car markets like Australia and the USA. Fuel consumption 6.9L/100km

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EV Central

AUGUST 30, 2023

Off-road brand Jeep has announced its Compass compact SUV is going hybrid only in Australia. The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Jeep Compass 4xe and Compass e-Hybrid will take over the local range in the first half of 2024, replacing the existing petrol and diesel powertrains. 2024 Jeep Compass e-Hybrid. The Compass 4xe comes with 1.3-litre

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EV Central

APRIL 13, 2023

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Exceed with electric scooter on the Gold Coast, Queensland They don’t take up much room, are easy to maintain and can be bought for not a lot of money. Basically, if your electric car or plug-in (PHEV) vehicle has V2L tech, it has built-in bi-directional charging and an AC power outlet.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The first PHEV from Australia’s second biggest automotive brand attracts a $12,500 premium over the six-cylinder petrol engine that is expected to account for almost half of all sales for the new “Mazda Premium” model. Mazda CX-60 PHEV. PHEV the CX-60 hero. The CX-60 PHEV teams a 2.5-litre seconds to top 100km/h.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Orders for the BYD Shark 6 will open in Australia on October 29 – and the plug-in hybrid electric ute looks set to undercut its dual-cab rivals. Plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux READ MORE: Why electric car-maker BYD is adding ICE in Australia with the 2024 BYD Sealion 6 READ MORE: Beware HiLux and Ranger!

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Baua Electric

JULY 15, 2024

BYD officially launched the Shark , a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) electric pickup, in Mexico in May. The pickup is based on BYD’s DMO platform with 228 hp (170 kW) front and 201 hp (150 kW) rear motors. A right-hand prototype has been caught testing in Australia several times ahead of its expected launch later this year.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Even as it considers launching Australia’s cheapest battery electric vehicle, Mitsubishi Australia is warning a slow roll-out of renewable energy will impact the uptake of EVs in Australia. Where is Australia for renewable energy power stations?” 2024 Mitsubishi Triton.

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EV Central

JUNE 29, 2023

Though pricing for Australia hasn’t been announced, these new SF90s will likely sit in the $1.5 litre V8 and eight-speed double-clutch transmission with three electric motors and an 8kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The combined maximum power output of the electric motors is 171kW. million bracket. seconds longer.

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EV Central

JULY 14, 2024

A new Mitsubishi Pajero would be a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series-taming monster, with twin electric motors contributing to the plug-in hybrid four-wheel drive’s 285kW of power, according to new reports. Mitsubishi Motor Corporation announced its line up for the next couple of years… and under the shroud there’s a large SUV in there.

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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. “It is the best of both worlds, 100kms range on pure electric, and then switch over to the dual-motor technology. . The U8 pairs a 2.0-litre

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Mitsubishi Pajero — which sat above the Triton-based Pajero Sport, which is still available — was axed globally in 2021, but the brand in Australia has made no secret of its desire to resurrect the Pajero nameplate in the future. “Let me say multiple powertrains are under study,” Mr Westcott said.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The new Mitsubishi Triton is joining the petrol-electric plug-in hybrid rush alongside the 2024 BYD ute and 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. An all-new PHEV system is being developed for the new Triton, which debuts in Australia with an orthodox turbo-diesel engine next February. 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. 2024 Mitsubishi Triton.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 22, 2010

The Motor Trade Association of South Australia has procured a Toyota Prius which has been upfitted with an aftermarket plug-in conversion, as part of its plans to develop hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle training resources for automotive repair technicians throughout the state of South Australia.

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EV Central

MAY 14, 2024

litre turbo four-cylinder engine with an electric motor driving the rear axle. Both are compatible with its Xiaoyun plug-in hybrid system, which packages a 29.5kWh battery and an electric motor that could provide for an all-electric driving range of up to 100km. litre turbo kicks out around 170kW. The post BYD Shark attack!

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EV Central

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The Mazda CX-60 PHEV will be the most powerful road Mazda ever when it arrives in Australia in the first half of 2023, with the flagship SUV to debut new electrified powertrains right across the range. The post Mazda CX-60 plugs in: New flagship PHEV SUV will be “most powerful Mazda ever” appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

The ute that will take on the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Isuzu D-Max was a surprising no-show at the Beijing Motor Show last month, and we now know that the brand will officially launch the ute in Mexico on May 14. Fuel economy is quoted at 7.8L/100km, 100km, while total driving range of up to 1200km is anticipated.

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EV Central

JULY 14, 2024

Prices and full specification for the Australia market have yet to be disclosed, but it’s been predicted all models will be subject to a price rise of a least a couple of grand, that means we expect the new mid-size MG HS to be priced from around $35,000 drive-away. The post First look at Australia-bound 2024 MG HS!

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EV Central

JUNE 5, 2024

Audi’s EV fightback kicks off now with the triple motor SQ8 e-tron and upcoming Q4 e-tron that’s primed to take advantage of the generous fringe benefits tax (FBT) exemption. per cent of the 19,039 cars Audi sold in Australia were powered by electricity. Last year just 2.8 By comparison, Volvo’s 2023 EV share was 35.5 per cent.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

And the small SUV PHEV is also the starting point for the company’s five-year ‘Zero to Zero’ plan. First deliveries of Tonale PHEV will reach European markets very early next year, but it won’t reach Australia until the fourth quarter of 2023. These never made it to Australia. Background check.

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EV Central

AUGUST 19, 2024

Alone, the small 145kW/280Nm electric motor is claimed to still offer brisk performance and allow you to cruise at speeds of up to 140km/h in EV mode. The post Bootiful BMW M5 arrives: Wild plug-in hybrid twin-turbo V8 BMW M5 Touring priced for Australia ahead of early 2025 debut appeared first on EV Central.

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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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