EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2024

litre petrol engine to make 321kW, about double the power of most diesel-powered utes. The petrol engine can also add power above about 70km/h but is predominantly used as a generator to extend the driving range to about 800km (there’s a 60-litre fuel tank). Utes account for about 20 percent of vehicle sales in Australia.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Europe's good news for electric vehicles could be bad news for Australia unless the Australian government follows with strong EV policy. The post Europe confirms 2035 petrol and diesel new car ban that could spell trouble for Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Toyota accused - again - of trying to water down Australia's vehicle emission standards in latest attempt to slow down transition to EVs. The post Toyota accused of trying to keep Australia “stuck in petrol powered dark ages” appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

A kit designed to quickly and cheaply turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles has won a prestigious design award and could one day help cut Australia's transport emissions. The post Australian student wins award for design that could turn petrol cars into hybrids appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

iPhone maker to sell EV in Australia badged as a Mitsubishi. Theres no confirmation either vehicle comes to Australia as yet. After some consideration including a local drive tour, it has been ruled out for Australia. EV Central first reported this deal was imminent in April: Shock! No, this is not April 1! 2025 Foxtron Model B.

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Analysis by Australia's biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version - as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar. The post Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 4, 2024

Toyota to stop sales of "petrol-only" versions of some of its top selling models in Australia. The post “I’m sorry:” Toyota ends petrol-only sales of key models as new scandal emerges over test data appeared first on The Driven. But the news may not be as climate positive as some people believe.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The drive towards electrifying Australia’s trucking industry has led to changes in federal regulations and trials in various states, including accommodating and testing wider and heavier electric class 8 vehicles.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 10, 2024

Hyundai have unveiled their smallest and most affordable EV to date, based on a popular petrol model in Korea. If it comes to Australia, it will likely add to the growing number of sub $40,000 EVs. The post Hyundai to release new low cost EV that could join sub-$40,000 club in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 16, 2024

Sales of hybrid cars have more than doubled in Australia during the past year in a trend that is eating away at the popularity of petrol and diesel vehicles. The post Hybrid vehicle sales speed up while petrol cars lose their spark appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

JUNE 1, 2025

Hyundai wants to skip diesel power and electrify its first dual cab ute, which should be on-sale in Australia before the end of this decade. But rather than go all the way to an EV as had been previously expected, the first Hyundai ute to go on-sale in Australia will likely be a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. The post Diesel out.

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EV Central

JUNE 2, 2025

As soon as 2026 the brands Toyota LandCruiser-fighting Tank 700 luxury 4×4 SUV is expected to lob in Australia with GWMs new twin turbo 4.0-litre You are essentially looking at a more luxurious version of [LandCruiser], GWM Australia marketing chief Steve Maciver told EV Central when queried about the Tank 700.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. litre ‘i-FORCE MAX’ petrol-electric hybrid was initially put on the backburner for Australia, but that now appears to have changed. litre turbo-diesel engine. But it won’t be the last.

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EV Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

A fresh probe into electric cars longevity has found that battery-electric vehicles are lasting as long as a typical petrol or diesel, with many already judged more reliable than their combustion-powered equivalent. per cent improvement for a petrol or 1.9 An average petrol car, meanwhile, should remain in use for 18.7

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

RACV annual survey says cheapest to own EV in Australia costs little more than the average monthly cost of a small petrol SUV, and also ranks cheapest to charge. The post The cheapest EV to own and run in Australia, and cheapest to charge appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Analysis by Australia's biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version - as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar. The post An electric MG costs the same as a petrol MG – if you charge it with solar appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The days of diesel being a force in Australia’s always-booming dual-cab ute market appear to be coming to an end, with two household-name utes to switch to plug-in hybrid petrol power in their next generations, joining the top-selling Ford Ranger in the switch to electrified power. Which is in discussion,” Mr Cartier says.

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EV Central

MARCH 16, 2025

The 2025 Toyota C-HR+ compact electric SUV has been unveiled in Europe and theres every chance it will come to Australia. Arriving in Australia in 2025 READ MORE: Meet the cut-price EV Toyota Australia desperately needs! The C-HR+ also offers a 416-litre boot – 28L more than the petrol-fed version.

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EV Central

JUNE 11, 2025

Two of Australia’s most popular EVs are now banned for P-plate drivers because they are deemed too powerful. The heavily updated Tesla Model Y is not approved for P-platers in NSW and Victoria, and appears to breach the regulations in Queensland and South Australia. And the BYD Shark 6 ute is banned for P-platers in NSW.

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EV Central

APRIL 27, 2025

Here’s something different – a Chinese brand that’s changed its mind and decided not to come to Australia. Pivotal to the change is a restructure which has essentialy resulted in fellow-Geely brand Zeekr, which launched in Australia in 2024, taking managment control of Lynk & Co. At least no time soon.

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EV Central

APRIL 16, 2025

But its bound for the US market and unrelated to the 2026 Kia Tasman EV ute that will be sold in Australia from around July. Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion READ MORE: Staying positive! READ MORE: Toyota targeted! An EV has also been mooted.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 22, 2024

tonne of towing and vehicle to load has been announced, and will be double the cost of the petrol version. The post “Driving revolution:” Ford F150 Lightning electric utes launched in Australia, starting at $225,000 appeared first on The Driven. Pricing of the Ford F150 Lightning with 4.5

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

The emergence of the Atto 3 and Model 3 contrasts with previous data released by AutoGrab that used EVs were taking longer to sell in Australia than petrol and diesel cars. BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model 3 fastest-selling used cars in Australia appeared first on EV Central. READ MORE: It’s a buyers’ market! per cent to an 82.8

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

Introduced as the new entry-point in Alfa’s line-up, pricing will be announced closer to its arrival Down Under but it’s been tipped cars with the Ibrida power (petrol-electric hybrid) will be positioned significantly below the Tonale small SUV that is priced from $50,900 (before on-road costs). 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 5, 2022

Story from Sam Moran, as shared with David Waterworth The other day I pulled up in our mighty Tesla Model 3 to use the QESH (Queensland Electric Super Highway) charger at Helensvale Train Station in Queensland. It was pouring down rain and, of course, the charger had no cover — which wasn’t a major issue. […].

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2025

The Toyota Prius could make a return to Australia as a plug-in hybrid to tackle the increasing electrified interest in the medium sedan market. A year ago, I would have said no chance (of bringing the current Prius to Australia), said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia senior executive vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 4, 2024

Toyota to stop sales of "petrol-only" versions of some of its top selling models in Australia. The post Toyota to end sales of petrol-only RAV4, Camry and Kluger, but still no real EVs in sight appeared first on The Driven. But the news may not be as climate positive as some people believe.

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EV Central

APRIL 10, 2025

The JAC T9 Hunter was unveiled at the Melbourne Motor Show last week, and will land in Australia early next year. litre turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors. tonne towing that won’t wilt in Australia’s heat appeared first on EV Central. tonne towing, JAC has moved to assure that the Hunter will.

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

The latest model from the brand that arrived in Australia in 2024, it also teams supercar acceleration with bespoke luxury attention to detail and a groundbreaking new plug-in hybrid drivetrain. The petrol engine makes 205kW and can extend the driving range for journeys beyond a few hundred kilometres.

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EV Central

MARCH 17, 2025

Swedish shape-shifter is out to beat the BMW i5 and Audi A6 e-tron with 700km range READ MORE: Family fortunes: Luxurious 7-seat Volvo EX90 priced for Australia, but is it worth the $20K premium over a Kia EV9? For those not ready for the switch to electric, the current petrol-fed XC60 will live on in the range.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2025

Here are all the new EVs you can expect in Australia in 2025. Theres plenty coming from Cadillac as it continues its relaunch in Australia as an EV-only brand. Ford Australia is also considering the e-Tourneo , an electric version of the Tourneo people mover. No word on pricing, but hopefully itll slide in around $70K.

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EV Central

JANUARY 25, 2025

Price cuts to Atto 3 as well READ MORE: 2024 sales deep dive: Tesla dominates the Oz EV market, but BYD is catching READ MORE: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2025 It lines up against pricier options such as the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia Niro Electric as well as the soon-to-arrive Kia EV3. Sharp value: The BYD Atto 3 Premium.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The 2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ has been unwrapped with more tech, a fresh new look and an advanced, efficient petrol-electric hybrid powertrain ahead of its arrival Down Under in late 2024. The post 2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ on its way to Australia appeared first on EV Central.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 26, 2023

It has been almost a year since I met with Ben Silver of Benzina Zero (which means “no petrol”). He talked then about how he has changed the way people move in Brisbane and wants to have a global impact. It looks like the beginning of his dream is coming true. Now he is looking […]

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2025

The new generation has gone for a much more sophisticated pitch (read more expensive) and made itself a whole lot more relevant to a whole bunch of new car buyers in Australia by adding a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain to its line-up. litre petrol motor for repowering the 1.83kWh battery pack. It changes a lot.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Chinese rival Jaecoo J7 PHEV confirmed for March 2025 launch in Australia READ MORE: Axed! Ford abandons plan to sell Puma Gen-E compact electric SUV in Australia, opts for PHEV van instead READ MORE: Cop that BYD Shark 6! Pocock remains opposed to overturning the clause, arguing the government should not subsidise petrol cars.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 5, 2024

And Jaecoo is talking a big game for the J7, claiming it can cover 90km on electricity alone (based on WLTP testing) and a combined 1200km (its own estimate) once the petrol engine is in play. Jaecoo had been expected to launch turbo-petrol 2WD and AWD versions of the J7 first, while the PHEV had not yet been confirmed.

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