EV Central

APRIL 5, 2025

Chinese electrified brand BYD has sold its 40,000th vehicle in Australia after less than three years on-sale. It now says it expects to sell 40,000 vehicles or more in Australia in 2025 alone. BYD has also reached the 40,000 sales milestone in Australia far quicker than Tesla, which took about 10 years.

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EV Central

MAY 22, 2025

Lexus Australia has confirmed it has axed the 2025 Lexus UX 300e from its line-up. The decision comes less than two years after the small SUV underwent a significant update designed to close the gap between it and other EVs like the Mercedes EQA. An upgraded version of the mid-size RZ SUV is set to arrive later this year.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 12, 2022

General Motors has secured a new source of cost-competitive nickel and cobalt for Ultium battery cells after making a strategic investment in Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM) of Australia ( earlier post ).

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EV Central

MARCH 2, 2025

Emerging Chinese star XPeng will display both a Mona M03 medium hatchback and P7+ large family sedan at the Melbourne motor show as it assesses whether to sell either or both in Australia. A left-hand drive example of the M03 has just landed in Australia for evaluation and will be the car on display in Melbourne on April 5-6.

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EV Central

MAY 29, 2025

Hot on the heels of the Xiaomi YU7 , the mid-size luxury SUV segment has grown again with the arrival of the 2026 Alpine A390 SUV. “We are proud to announce the return of the iconic Alpine performance brand to Australia, said Glen Sealey, Alpine Australia’s boss. The post Confirmed for Australia!

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EV Central

MAY 5, 2025

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. The boxy four-seat electric SUV packs plenty of high-tech hardware beneath its retro styling, including a 15.4-inch READ MORE: Chery Himla has joined the electrified ute battle!

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

The Tesla Model Y is unlikely to make the seven-seat family car leap in Australia at least not for a few years. Seven-seat electric SUVs are a rarity on the Australian market, especially at the more affordable end of the market. Its a shame, because it would add to the appeal of what is already a very popular EV.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 8, 2025

Jeep cuts thousands off the price of its first electric offering Australia, after slow sales so far this year. The post Jeep slashes over $15,000 off the price of the Avenger electric SUV appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

APRIL 9, 2025

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn is reported to have locked in a deal with Mitsubishi to build an advanced all-new battery-powered compact SUV for Australia that will land in local dealerships in the first half of 2026. Mitsubishi Australia declined to comment on the reports, but did not issue a denial ether.

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EV Central

MARCH 31, 2025

As EV demand stalls at least temporarily in Australia and plug-in hybrid interest rises, Chery has announced it will roll-out its advanced PHEV tech on the 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro as well as models in its new premium Jaecoo brand. Just last month Chery celebrated its 20,000th sale in Australia following its April 2023 return.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Hyundai's recently unveiled 7-seater electric SUV with 2.5-tonne tonne towing spotted in Australia for first time. The post New Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV spotted in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

MARCH 17, 2025

Speaking to EV Central , Tesla Australia country director Thom Drew said he was personally confident the Cybertruck would make its way here to provide an EV alternative to the RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra as well as others in the SUV market. READ MORE: Tesla Cybertruck driven! Tesla Cybertruck prototype.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 25, 2024

Here is what to expect from Cupra's first electric SUV, the Tavascan, after seeing it in person at an Australian Cupra garage. The post First look at the Cupra Tavascan electric SUV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

JUNE 3, 2025

Hyundai Australia will turn to China for an electric SUV to fight the BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y. The Elexio is a mid-size SUV developed by the Beijing Hyundai joint-venture between Hyundai Motor Company and local auto giant BAIC. The Elexio has previously been spotted in Australia in disguise undergoing testing.

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EV Central

APRIL 23, 2025

READ MORE: EV price parity is here: Bargain Geely EX5 electric SUV priced to thrill in Australia READ MORE: 2025 Geely EX5 Review: Is this cut-price electric SUV bad news for the Leapmotor C10, BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y? 2025 Geely Galaxy Cruiser. 2025 Geely Galaxy Cruiser.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 24, 2024

Cupra has announced plans to launch its second electric car into Australia, ahead of other key auto markets. The post Cupra rolls out its first electric SUV in Australia, the Tavascan appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Chery offers Australia's cheapest electric SUV with $6,000 off the standard price to new buyers. The post Chery cuts prices on Omoda E5 to make it lowest cost electric SUV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

APRIL 14, 2025

MG is launching its IM Motors electric luxury sub-brand in Australia with two models, five variants and rhetoric thats super-heated even by the standards of auto industry marketing spiel. READ MORE: MG-owned IM Motors locked-in for Australia in 2025 with IM5 electric saloon and IM6 SUV READ MORE: Scooped in Melbourne!

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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.

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

MG is promising a big step forward via plug-in hybrid technology developed specifically for Australia when the PHEV version of the HS medium SUV arrives in Australia later this year. READ MORE: MG-owned IM Motors locked-in for Australia in 2025 with IM5 electric saloon and IM6 SUV READ MORE: Its not the new MG4!

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 23, 2021

VinFast VF31, a C-segment SUV, features a 150 kW permanent magnet motor with maximum torque of 320 N·m (premium version) or an 85 kW motor with maximum torque of 190 N·m (standard version). The VinFast VF32, a D-segment SUV, features two permanent magnet motors, with 300 kW and maximum torque of 640 N·m (premium version).

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 12, 2024

After the success of MG4 electric hatch, a new SUV model is spotted being evaluated for Australia. The post MG S5, MG’s next electric SUV, spotted testing in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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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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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Deepal's first EV price announced as the electric SUV heads to Australia in December. The post New Chinese brand Deepal announces price of its first electric SUV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

READ MORE: More details of the Mazda EZ-60 SUV revealed: Could this be the most convincing Mazda EV yet? Mazda Australia has yet to announce whether it has plans to import the EZ-60. If a business case coms together, the new mid-size SUV could land in Australia as soon as late next year. 2025 Mazda EZ-60.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 8, 2025

Geely says it has received more than 600 orders for its electric EX5 SUV in Australia, 188 of which were already been delivered to customers by months end. The post Geely says more than 600 EX5s electric SUVs ordered in first month in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 10, 2025

Leapmotor launches a more affordable electric SUV with more advanced driving technology and prices starting under $A25,000. The post Leapmotor launches its cheapest electric SUV, likely heading to Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 30, 2024

A pair of Xpeng's upcoming G6 electric SUVs have been spotted testing in the wild. The post First Xpeng G6s electric SUVs spotted in the wild in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 11, 2024

Specs of Chery's first electric SUV - expected to be priced from below $45,000 - announced ahead of its showroom release next month. The post Chery reveals specs of its first electric SUV in Australia, another sub $45,000 option appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

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. seconds (Performance) The post 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia appeared first on EV Central.

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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. metres long its a huge SUV and one thats already been likened to the hulking Rolls-Royce Cullinan. At almost 5.3

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2025

But sadly, it’s unlikely ever to be offered in Australia. Frustratingly, the 5 E-Tech remains unconfirmed for Australia as well. READ MORE: Shark hunter: Plug-in Nissan Frontier Pro unwrapped in Shanghai to rival BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger and GWM READ MORE: Nissan Leaf SUV revealed as Tesla Model Y rival! 2026 Nissan Micra.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Geely's upcoming electric SUV gets Australian approval, hinting at three locally-bound variants on the light-weight family electric SUV. The post Geely’s upcoming EX5 SUV gets approval for sale in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

MARCH 3, 2025

Kia’s smallest, cheapest EV has been previewed by the Kia Concept EV2 at the 2025 Kia EV Day ahead of the production small SUV’s global debut next year. Kia’s local outfit explains: “Kia Australia is keen to expand our product portfolio with as many EVs as possible, if they are appropriate for our local market.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 25, 2024

The Australian admits that growing SUV sales threaten to undermine progress on EVs. The post Will Australia dare follow Paris and support bikes and electric trucks instead of fossil SUVs? It hints at following Paris and other parts of Europe in encouraging bikes and electric trucks. appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2019

Another significant barrier to fuel economy improvements has been the growing market share of sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) and pick-ups, the market share of which increased by 11 percentage points over the last three years. SUVs now represent nearly 40% of the global LDV market.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

iPhone maker to sell EV in Australia badged as a Mitsubishi. As well as working with Foxconn, Mitsubishi says it will spin-off another EV with alliance partner Nissan that will be based on its stablemate’s next-generation Leaf SUV. In return, Nissan will produce its own version of the plug-in Mitsubishi Outlander SUV.

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