EV Central

APRIL 29, 2025

While Toyota drags its its heels when it comes to EVs in Australia, in China it’s about to welcome a fifth electric car to its lineup. Created as part of Toyota’s joint venture with GAC, a Chinese car-maker that intends to launch in Australia, the all-new bZ7 has been confirmed for a launch later this year. 2025 Toyota bZ7.

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Teslarati

JULY 1, 2024

As per a Tesla repair shop in Australia, however, the electric vehicle maker’s repair costs and parts availability have reached parity with industry players. When we talk about airbags and suspension, they’re (a bit pricier) but still considerably cheaper than a BMW or a Mercedes-Benz,” the panel beater noted.

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EV Central

AUGUST 21, 2023

Dressed all in black, the Seal appears to be wearing 19-inch alloys (albeit while riding on jacks to make moving the stationary vehicle easier), which suggests we’re looking at a top-spec model, either the RWD or AWD edition fitted with an 82kWh ‘Blade’ Battery. inch rotating screen.

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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. It can be charged at up to 7.2kW AC for a full charge in around 2.5 But the Q5 55 TFSI e will come to Australia nearly three years after the e-tron BEV was launched locally.

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EV Central

APRIL 5, 2023

The Ram 1500 Revolution will launch in Australia “very close” the model’s US launch in 2024, with the brand’s global chief promising to prioritise Australian production to get the all-electric pick-up truck into our market as quickly as possible. Historically, Ram brand sales have been predominantly in North America.

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Teslarati

APRIL 20, 2022

A team of scientists from the University of Newcastle in Australia will be using a Tesla Model 3 as a means to test printed solar panels that they believe could be the next big thing in affordable, sustainable solutions. They would also be looking into the technology’s potential for applications beyond electric vehicle charging.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2010

We’re in the process of improving the logistics around the installation with the goal of installing a switch system—a complete station—in less than one week. We’re now in the final stages of shopping out the construction of these machines&mash;we’re still 18 months away from a full operating network.

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EV Central

JANUARY 16, 2025

Built to rival small electric sedans like the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal, the larger Mazda 6e is not yet locked in for Australia, but news it will be available in right-hand drive for the UK market from early next year paves the way for its introduction Down Under. The NCM, meanwhile, takes around 45 minutes for the same top-up.

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EV Central

JULY 8, 2023

Hyundai says deliveries of its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 will at last pick up pace this year, with the trickle of supply to improve as the brand plans to get “aggressive” in the electric vehicle space in Australia. All in all, the Ioniq 5 has so far managed 448 sales in Australia this year, while the Ioniq 6 has recorded 300 sales.

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2024

Kia Australia would only confirm it would “launch in Australia in 2025,” but the above timings hint it would be early next year. Charging speed wasn’t revealed, but quoted time to go from 10-80 per cent battery using a public DC fast charger was 31 minutes. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Mercedes-Benz Australia is hitting the brakes on PHEV – plug-in hybrid electric vehicle – sales. There’s an all-new model of the big-selling GLC on the way, but this time the medium-size SUV line-up won’t include a PHEV version for Australia. The decision reflects weak demand for PHEVs in Australia.

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EV Central

MARCH 27, 2025

Following in the tyre tracks of Toyota with Lexus and Nissan with the ill-fated Infiniti brand, MG Motor has announced it is launching its own a high-end spin-off to Australia. In Australia those prices could translate into a range that starts from around $70,000 and stretches to $95,000. Within, the sedan sports an impressive 26.3-inch

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2025

The 2025 MG S5 EV has been priced for Australia and the good news is the new SUV is between $500 and $2500 cheaper than its closest rival, the BYD Atto 3. DC charging for the 49kWh battery is up to 120kW, while the 62kWh accepts a charge at up to 150kW. AC home charging is limited to just 6.6kW whichever model you choose.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

A wagon version of BMW’s all-electric i5 has been confirmed for Australia, arriving in the third quarter of this year. Highlighting BMW’s commitment to EVs , when the i5 M60 wagon arrives it’ll be the 16th fully electric variant offered in Australia, across seven model series in the Bavarian brand’s product portfolio.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 26, 2024

In my humble opinion, you are gazing upon (or reading about, at least) the single biggest challenge the Tesla Model Y has faced in Australia to date. Yes, every new Chinese EV is billed as a Tesla toppler, but they’re rarely the right size, the right price, or carry the right prestige, to actually bring the fight to the Musk massive.

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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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Green Car Congress

JULY 14, 2014

All Scirocco models with power output of up to 162 kW / 220 PS are fitted with a Stop/Start system as standard; these versions use braking energy to charge the battery (recuperation mode) so that the engines are able to work even more efficiently via load point shifting. US buyers will, at least for now, miss out.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2019

Energy is going through a revolution with renewable distributed energy resources increasingly picking up market share—but to integrate them efficiently we need to re-invent our energy networks.

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EV Central

APRIL 27, 2025

The 2026 AUDI E5 Sportback has been unwrapped in China giving us valuable intel on how the closely related MG IM6 is shaping up ahead of its launch in Australia later this year. If you’re wondering why AUDI is in capitals, it’s so buyers don’t mistake it with its parent Audi. 2026 AUDI E5 Sportback.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Whether you’re buying a Tesla Model Y , Hyundai Ioniq 5 , Kia EV6 or MG ZS EV , one of the first questions most people have regards the length of the driving range. So just how far can you travel between charges? 625km: BMW i7 xDrive60, $297,900 Australia’s reigning range champion with a price to match.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

As part of Ampol’s national rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, an AmpCharge site was commissioned at Ampol Foodary, Belmont, in Perth, Western Australia, in August. The new […].

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EV Central

MAY 9, 2025

If Tesla is going to climb its way back to the top of the sales charts in Australia (and the rest of the world, for that matter…) then this thing had better be good. We’re testing the cheapest one, the single motor Rear-Wheel Drive, which lists at $58,900 before on-road costs. in the RWD. Score: 3.7/5

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EV Central

MARCH 11, 2024

Luckily, behind the wheel thanks to epic power you’re unlikely to notice its excessive mass. According to Dodge the R/T can cover up to 510km on a single charge while the Daytona Scat Pack is capable of travelling up to 418km between top-ups. That means a 5-80 per cent charge takes around 33 minutes. The post Hey Charger!

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EV Central

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Renault’s coming small EVs will deliver European style at Chinese prices… and they’re likely to make it to Australia. “We have our hand up for all new products from Renault made available in right-hand drive,” said Glen Sealey, Ateco’s Renault Australia general manager. Including Australia?

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EV Central

MARCH 8, 2023

EV range is optimistic The brochure of an EV typically spruiks how far it will go on a charge. READ MORE: How far will be EV drive on a charge? Many EVs recommend you don’t use the whole battery capacity Many electric cars allow you to set the maximum charge rate at 80 or 90 percent. Don’t ever expect it to go that far.

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EV Central

JULY 2, 2024

Wanted and likely to be confirmed by Skoda Australia and destined to sit between the larger Enyaq and the smaller Epiq electric SUVs, the Elroq has the potential to be the most popular member of Skoda’s local EV family. The Elroq offers DC fast-charging up to 175kW for the 85s and 11kW AC charging. Skoda Enyaq Coupe vRS.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The imminent arrival of the new Performance variant is one of the headlines of the new 2024 Model 3, the first examples of which have arrived in Australia. READ MORE: Updated Tesla Model 3 now on sale in Australia It was shown to media this week and some tantalising details given about just how fast it could be.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Chinese car-making giant Geely’s new Zeekr brand has revealed its latest battery technology that will raise the bar for fast charging when it launches early next year. The only catch is you’ll have to find a charging post that can deliver a 500kW charge.

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EV Central

MARCH 29, 2024

A Taycan’s DC charge port is behind the front left wheel, and Tesla chargers are designed for Teslas to back into position and recharge at their rear-mount ports. Arse-hole parking engaged: charging a Porsche Taycan RWD with a Tesla Supercharger. Road trip and charging challenges We leave Sydney at 2pm having done the deal.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Australia’s EV options are ever-increasing, not least in the talent-packed sub-$100,000 arena. The Ioniq 5 oozes retro cool, has rapid 230kW charging, ample performance and healthy, trustworthy 454km range. Range is a solid 514km and the user experience, goodies and public charging bests all other EVs.

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EV Central

MARCH 9, 2023

Nissan says development work has begun on an e-Power solution for vehicles like the Nissan Patrol and Nissan Navara, suggesting the hybrid technology could be a better solution in markets like Australia than a full BEV. Both of which, it could be argued, currently apply to Australia, and especially in a vehicle like the Patrol.

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Baua Electric

JULY 2, 2024

Hydrogen fuel cell specialists Hyzon have announced plans to quit Australia even as sales of battery electric commercial trucks climb. For a while, it seemed like Hyzon had found something of a home in Australia. Project Spark is expected to add 112 new BEVs to Australia’s roads within the next year. “It

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EV Central

AUGUST 15, 2024

READ MORE: China’s Chery Omoda E5 wants a big slice of the affordable electric SUV action READ MORE: Omoda E5 SUV to lead Chery brand’s expansive Aussie electric car line-up READ MORE: Australia included in massive Chery EV rollout Both Omoda E5 models will feature a single-motor drivetrain powering the front wheels.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

The combustion system has been completely redesigned and re-engineered to take advantage of the EcoBoost system’s increased performance. The improved charge cooling allows the direct-injected turbocharged engine to run a higher compression ratio than was possible on port fuel-injected boosted engines. Already announced is the 2.0-liter

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2022

The $6000 Plus pack brings a panoramic sunroof, full power operation of the front seats, heated rear seats and wireless phone charging. Dual digital displays also dominate the dash, while there’s smart key entry, navigation and wireless phone charging. Charging: Tesla vs Polestar vs Kia vs Hyundai. Space and versatility.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2024

The battery electric Chevrolet Silverado EV full-size pick-up is not under consideration for Australia sale. The shock news was confirmed to EV Central at this month’s 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD launch by Jess Bala, Managing Director of Chevrolet’s local outpost GM Australia and New Zealand.

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EV Central

JANUARY 23, 2025

Smart has responded to the global slowdown of EV sales by announcing that it will roll out a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid version of its inbound flagship Smart#5 SUV that has been confirmed for Australia. While fuel-use figures for the Smart are yet to be confirmed, the identical powertrain in the Galaxy 7 EM-I uses a claimed 3.8L/100km.

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