EV Central

APRIL 4, 2025

The pool of plug-in hybrid utes is set to grow more crowded still in Australia, with Chinese brand JAC whipping the covers off its T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid at the Melbourne Motor Show tonight. READ MORE: Melbourne Motor Show: JAC is usually diesel-powered, but next month its going electric with two Aussie debuts including a ute!

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Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2025

Better finished, more pleasant to drive, and equipped with safety and technology features it previously lacked, the ZS is now worthy of consideration not only for those on a budget, but for anyone considering a petrol-electric hybrid from within the Small SUV segment. A big call? At the other end of the vehicle is a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

The Chinese newcomer Zeekr has used the Shanghai motor show to reveal its uber-luxury 9X, signalling the brands intent to head seriously upmarket. litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine with two electric motors. The front electric motor makes 290kW and the rear 370kW. At almost 5.3

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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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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2025

litre TSI petrol engine, a 2.0-litre litre TSI petrol motor and a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine. liter turbocharged petrol engine that produces 201 bhp and 320 Nm of torque. Powering the new-generation Skoda Kodiaq SUV are a wide range of powertrain options including a 1.5-litre litre TDI diesel unit.

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EV Central

MARCH 29, 2025

The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvos petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin its an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. Kicking off the range is the Plus Twin Motor, which lists at $124,990.

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EV Central

JULY 3, 2025

Aspiring Chinese auto giant GWM has laid down the pricing challenge to the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV with its incoming Haval H6 medium SUV range. For the first time, the popular H6 will include plug-in technology, as well as orthodox ICE and petrol-electric hybrid. litre engine with a 130kW/300Nm e-motor to produce 179kW and 530Nm.

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EV Central

JUNE 16, 2025

litre petrol engine, but only the electric motor turns the SUV’s rear wheels. Bonuses include reduced electric charging time due to the smaller battery, while topping up with petrol takes even less time. 2025 Leapmotor C10 A criticism from our test of the C10 EV was no Apple CarPlay nor Android Auto; a deal breaker for some.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 9, 2025

litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine (290kW/694Nm) paired with a motor/generator (36kW/250Nm) and 10-speed automatic transmission. The Tundra boasts a 122-litre fuel tank and requires 95RON (or higher) premium unleaded petrol. As noted, the Tundra is powered by a 3.4-litre In the centre of the dash is a 14.0-inch

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2025

Leapmotor is a box fresh Chinese brand on our shores, marketed by auto giant Stellantis (Jeep, Peugeot, RAM, etc.), Day one: A poor start Not often we veteran motoring journalists experience something totally new from a car. No Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. I’ve never had this problem at a servo pumping petrol.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 11, 2025

litre four-cylinder petrol engine and 75kW electric motor, fed by an 11.8kWh (net) battery. It offers a range of driving modes typical of such arrangements, including the rather self-explanatory Auto, EV Now, EV Later and EV Charge. Ford quotes a combined system output figure of 207kW/697Nm and combined cycle fuel use of 2.9

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2025

However, the electrified Nissan Qashqai Ti still commands a $4200 premium over the equivalent petrol-powered Ti. And Toyota’s plugless petrol-electric Toyota Corolla Cross rival for the Qashqai still starts much lower at $33,980. 2025 Nissan Qashqai Ti e-Power. The Hyundai Kona Hybrid starts at $36,500 plus ORCs.

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EV Central

JULY 13, 2025

inch infotainment screen that works with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and a 10.25-inch litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol that is combined with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, Alfa says the 100kW/230Nm combustion engine is boosted by a 21kW e-motor, although combined peak power is 107kW. 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

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EV Central

MAY 17, 2025

Galaxy is a new division of the Geely Auto brand business (which is part of the umbrella Zhejiang Geely Holdings that also owns Volvo, Polestar, Zeekr, Lotus and more) that focusses on what China calls new energy vehicles (NEVs). So lets check it out. For the purposes of this article well just keep calling it the Starship.

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EV Central

APRIL 24, 2025

The eighth-generation 2026 Lexus ES has made its global debut at the Shanghai auto show and gone all-electric for the first time. The first is the front-drive ES 350e that pumps out 165kW from a front-motor and is said to provide a range of up to 685km. Lexus Australia is yet to announce the 2026 Lexus ES lineup or pricing.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 2, 2025

…Read More The Tata Sierra ICE has been previewed with three screens on the dashboard including one for the front passenger, keeping up with the latest trends Tata Motor’s show stopper at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 was the ICE-version of the Sierra. litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 2.0-litre

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EV Central

MAY 19, 2025

But theres a twist, as it looks likely to borrow a model called the Blue Mountain from a sister GWM (Great Wall Motors) brand. litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain. Combined with front and rear axle e-motors the claimed combined outputs are about 380kW and 930Nm. READ MORE: Ute Wars! 2025 Wey Blue Mountain.

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EV Central

MAY 12, 2025

In my daft, nostalgic brain a Mini should cost peanuts, have a tiny petrol motor, weigh as much as a Coke can (and the crash resistance: Ed), have three pedals and gear stick, and be built by a chap called Reg in Oxford, England. These electric JCWs weigh roughly three times as much as those little giant-killers of the olden days.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2025

Cargo space on petrol models ranges from 570-1700 litres while the PHEV ranges from 460-1600 litres. For starters, there is a choice of two petrol (with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance) and one plug-in hybrid drivelines, all with standard all-wheel drive. The newest X3 is available from $86,100 – $128,900 plus on-road costs.

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EV Central

MAY 31, 2025

The newly arrived version of GWMs largest ute now comes with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that can run purely on electricity but with the backup of a petrol engine for added thrust and long distance touring. inch central infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV has a 14.6-inch

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EV Central

JUNE 25, 2025

Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion READ MORE: Staying positive! Powered by a 120kW/250Nm e-motor driving the front wheels, the PV5 is offered with battery packs up to 71.2kWh offering a claimed range around 400km. READ MORE: Confirmed! 2025 Kia PV5.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 2, 2025

A report by Drive stated that the sub-compact SUV from Mahindra will make its debut in the country during the 2025 Melbourne Motor Show. The Australian auto expo will be held between April 5 and 6, 2025. It has two petrol and one diesel engine options. The Mahindra XUV 3XO is set to be launched in Australia.

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EV Central

APRIL 23, 2025

The 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro has been launched at the Shanghai motor show and been pitched as the ultimate no-compromise electrified plug-in hybrid ute that blends 302kW of power with the full 3500kg towing. However, an official statement read: “Were excited to see the all-new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid unveiled at Auto Shanghai.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2025

The Thai-spec Hyundai Creta N Line was seen at the latest 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show and is to be shipped in from Indonesia as a Completely Built Unit (CBU). …Read More The Hyundai Creta N Line showcased at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show gets powered by a more modest 1.5-litre

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EV Central

JULY 6, 2025

Post discounts, Nissan has narrowed the price premium between the regular petrol powertrains and more efficient e-Power hybrids from $5000 to $3800. inch infotainment, wireless charger and walk-away auto-lock feature. Only the electric motors power the Nissan X-Trail e-Power’s wheels. Overall, Nissan sales are down 17.3

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EV Central

MARCH 15, 2025

The driver is also provided with a new and very sporty-feeling flat-bottomed steering and sexy shift paddles connected to an eight-speed auto gearbox, regardless of which variant. litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol Motors: 1 synchronous, integrated into transmisison Combined Outputs: 220kW/450Nm AC charging: 11kW Type 2 plug 0-100km/h 6.2

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2025

2025 Mini Aceman price and equipment The Aceman is a five-door very small SUV EV and its supposed to fill the gap between the two-door Mini Cooper, with a petrol engine or e-motor, and the much larger Mini Countryman. You can have a Mini Cooper with five doors, weirdly, but only with a petrol engine. Circle rule in the cockpit.

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Discover EV

JULY 16, 2025

It comes equipped with dual electric motors putting out 544hp and 549lb-ft of torque, delivering effortless acceleration while keeping ride comfort firmly in limousine territory. Boot space is slightly down on the petrol version due to the battery, but still usable.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2025

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is the latest model from the German auto giant that has been launched in India at a price tag of 49 lakh (ex-showroom). litre turbocharged petrol engine as the erstwhile Tiguan. On the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in three trim choices and both petrol and diesel options. lakh and 55.80

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EV Central

JULY 5, 2025

litre petrol engine with a 129kW electric motor and a 17.8kWh Lithium-ion battery. All up, you get a total 241kW and 500Nm, an eight-speed auto with AWD, claimed fuel use of 2.1L/100km There’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and an eight-speaker stereo. It gets Mazda’s punchy powertrain setup, which pairs a 2.5-litre

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EV Central

JULY 15, 2025

inch central screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (though the latter is set to be delivered via an over-the-air update in early 2026), a 10.2-inch litre petrol engine with a 18.4kWh Lithium iron phosphate battery and an electric motor. Inside, it nabs a 15.4-inch inch digital dash and a 16-Speaker FLYME stereo.

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EV Central

JULY 12, 2025

With the backing of global auto giant Stellantis (Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, etcetera) it launched the battery electric C10 medium SUV (of course) here in February and has now followed that up with the petrol-electric range-extender model. This is a family car designed to soak up the bumps and motor along efficiently and quietly.

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EV Central

JUNE 13, 2025

inch central display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A single electric motor sends 71.1kW and 147Nm to the front wheels. Think about that; 10,000km of motoring in a year for less than $100. It’s also worth keeping in mind what the Inster is up against if you’re also considering petrol alternatives.

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Electric Vehicles India

JULY 30, 2021

Rise of petrol prices boosting sales of electric two-wheelers in India . The rise in the petrol prices increases from INR 89.16/litre There are at least 25-30 cities where petrol price has crossed Rs 100 per litre. If we take the example of Mumbai petrol price Rs 107.83 (per litre)X 365 days=Rs.39,357.95

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. However, Tata Motors, which is present in both the ICE and EV segments, has urged the government not to cut taxes on hybrid cars, reported Reuters.

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JANUARY 24, 2022

Then in 1984, Toyota’s New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc partnered with GM to run the plant. Instead of continuing to develop powertrains powered from gas or petrol, legacy automakers have transitioned to EVs. The post Tesla’s Fremont Factory was the most productive auto factory in the U.S.

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liter EA888 Gen3 engine featured in Audi’s all-road shooting brake plug-in hybrid concept unveiled at the North American International Auto Show this week ( earlier post ) features—as does its production ilk—a dual injection system that combines direct injection with indirect injection into the intake manifold. Credit: Audi.

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