EV Central

JUNE 2, 2025

The Chinese auto giant GWM is set to tackle one of the last bastions of the Aussie car market preserved for legacy brands heavy duty towing. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Tank 700 PHEV review: 385kW/800Nm 44 is a rapid plug-in Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol rival READ MORE: Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it?

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Baua Electric

JUNE 11, 2025

Overview IF IT looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck… It’s that kind of abductive reasoning we can just as easily apply to Ford’s new Ranger plug-in hybrid electric vehicle , or PHEV for short. litre four-cylinder petrol engine and 75kW electric motor, fed by an 11.8kWh (net) battery.

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EV Central

MAY 31, 2025

The battle for the electrified ute dollar is heating up with the arrival of the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. 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.

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EV Central

APRIL 23, 2025

litre turbo-petrol engine and a single e-motor packaged within its transmission, the new Nissan Frontier Pro features a proper mechanical all-wheel drive, ladder-frame chassis and locking rear differential. 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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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Well you’re in luck, my friend, for not only are we getting the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark utes in PHEV form in a couple of months, GWM has locked in a plug-in version of its Cannon Alpha pickup for Australia, complete with 110km of EV range. 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.

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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. MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 10, 2024

While many members of the local auto industry want the exemption – which applies to vehicles priced under the luxury car tax purchased on a novated lease to be extended, it now seems a forlorn hope. The exemption will continue on for EVs indefinitely, but the April1 2025 cut-off for PHEVs seems destined to stay in place.

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EV Central

MARCH 15, 2025

litre and rise to $128,900 for the shouty and sporty M50 xDrive, while the PHEV sits in the middle at $104,100. 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. 2025 BMW X3 30e xDrive.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Its called the Jaecoo J7 PHEV SHS and it will be part of the export-focussed subsidiary of Cherys Australian launch line-up in March 2025. 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.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. We tested the $66,000 (approx) drive-away Outlander PHEV Aspire five-seater to see how it works for an active family of four. 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. What is it? Is it good value?

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The new PHEV accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in 3.4 When a specific pressure point is passed in the accelerator pedal, or when the battery charge level drops below a minimum value, the Panamera switches to “Hybrid Auto” mode, at which point the power of both engines is available. seconds and reaches a top speed of 310 km/h (193 mph).

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

BYD Shark 6 has a turbo petrol engine and two electric motors. 2025 BYD Shark 6 PHEV ute: Price and equipment Clearly the Shark 6 will be tempting for those wanting to lower their ute running costs – and businesses keen to lower their environmental footprint. There’s also a 1.5-litre inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch

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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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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. litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine mated with a 105kW/350Nm electric motor integrated into the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for a combined output of 270kW and 500Nm.

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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

JULY 28, 2022

Chery will be the next Chinese brand to attempt to disrupt the Australian auto market, with the car maker following established brands like MG and Great Wall – as well as newcomers like BYD – to our market with the Chery Omoda 5 PHEV.

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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. It is the first of four SUV models it is launching to the world based on a new platform with all-new engines and featuring Mazda’s first petrol-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Just saying… What do you get in the Mazda CX-60 PHEV?

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EV Central

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Mazda to develop eight new EVs by 2030 – and it’s all thanks to Toyota READ MORE: 2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda’s electric upmarket gamble However, unlike the old CX-8 and CX-9, the CX-80 does at least come with some form of electrification for all powertrains. inch infotainment screen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7.0-inch

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

Chinas ambitious Zeekr plans zany people-mover, Tesla Model 3 fighter and first PHEV as Aussie ambitions expand READ MORE: How much? The big claims come from a next generation PHEV system that teams a 2.0-litre The big claims come from a next generation PHEV system that teams a 2.0-litre At almost 5.3

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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

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The BYD Shark 6 is no longer the only plug-in petrol-electric ute hunting diesels, with the 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV spec and pricing confirmed ahead of an April arrival in Aussie showrooms. 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. Back on the road the GWM Alpha Cannon PHEV relies on a 180kW/380Nm 2.0-litre

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EV Central

JUNE 1, 2024

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. China’s GWM set to launch raft of PHEV Haval, Tank and Cannon models in Australia. 2024 GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T PHEV.

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EV Central

JANUARY 28, 2025

Chinese rival Jaecoo J7 PHEV confirmed for March 2025 launch in Australia The trend to focus on plug-in equally alongside EV will continue with expected future models including the C16 large seven-seat SUV and a bunch of yet-to-be revealed models for international markets. per cent in sales in 2024 and PHEVs 100.2 2025 Leapmotor B10.

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2025

While its available with pure petrol propulsion, a new plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) version – marketed as SHS, or super hybrid system – allows EV-only running. 2025 Jaecoo J7 SHS price and equipment The Jaecoo J7 comes in a range of petrol-only models starting from $34,990 drive-away. Under the bonnet is a 1.5-litre

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Push EVs

APRIL 8, 2023

share of the auto market in March, down from 91.9% Overall auto volume was 19,366 units, up some 19% YoY, and the highest March sales since at least 2016 (though compensating from a hangover earlier in Q1). Plugless hybrids (HEVs) did better than PHEVs, growing their share from a year ago (6.1% year on year. comprised 86.8%

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EV Central

MAY 19, 2025

Now is our time declares GWM as it launches Cannon Alpha PHEV targeting BYD Shark 6 READ MORE: Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it? litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain. Its the PHEV powertrain that has pushed the Blue Mountain to favouritism for an Australian arrival ahead of Havals own H9.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 1, 2021

November saw France, Europe’s second largest auto market, hit a record 23.5% Legacy diesels and plugless hybrids continued to stagnate below 20% share, with petrol taking a breath at just under 37% share, before its next dive. The overall auto market was down nearly […]. plugin electric vehicle share, up from 14.8%

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 18, 2025

The BYD Sealion 6 PHEV is sold in countries such as Australia, with a 1.5-liter liter petrol engine combined with an 18.3 Both of these power sources allow the hybrid SUV to go up to 1,092 km on a full charge and a full refill of its 60-liter fuel tank. --> The BYD Sealion 6 PHEV is sold in countries such as Australia, with a 1.5-liter

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EV Central

APRIL 30, 2025

Sixteen halls, each substantially bigger than the entire Melbourne motor show, with around 100 auto brands on display hosting about the same number of global debuts almost all of them electrified in some way. GWM shocks the auto world at least its a PHEV! READ MORE: Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it?

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 6, 2022

share, greater than the combined share of old-school petrol and diesel vehicles (32.3%). The overall auto market saw 27,582 sales, the lowest December result of recent years. Sweden saw a record high 60.7% plugin electric vehicle share in December, up from 49.4% share year-on-year. December’s […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 3, 2021

share in November, with Petrol at just 2.3% The overall auto market saw 15,274 new registrations, up 24% over pre-pandemic seasonal […]. Norway, the world’s leading market in the electric vehicle transition, saw plugins take 91.2% share in November, up from 79.9% a year ago.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Diesels lost more than half their share year-on-year, falling to just 2.3%, with petrol and plugless hybrids not faring much better. Overall auto market volume was 17992 units, slightly above seasonal norms. Norway’s plugin electric vehicle market share in September broke new ground, hitting 91.5% The Tesla Model […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

France, Europe’s second largest auto market, saw plugin electric vehicle share climb to a new record 22.9% Petrol share was down to a record low of 36.0% in September, almost twice the 11.8% share seen a year ago. from almost 44% a year ago. Diesel share remained below 20% for the third month in a […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 5, 2022

of the auto market in November, with full electrics (BEVs) alone taking 15.2%. Traditional combustion-only petrol and diesel powertrains fell under 50% share for the first time. Overall auto registrations in November stood at 133,960 units, up some 10% year on year. France saw plugin electric vehicles take 24.4%

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Instead of diesel it utilises a petrol-fed plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) drivetrain. And will the Shark 6’s PHEV drivetrain be enough to woo buyers away from diesel? And it arrives with a price tag set to rattle the establishment. The Ford Ranger is Australia’s top-selling ute, seen here as an XLS model.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

2025 Mazda CX-80 PHEV: Price and equipment Plug-in power in the CX-80 is available in the Touring ($75,000), GT ($82,000), and the flagship Azami ($87,200) trim levels – none of which are particularly cheap. inch central screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a second 12.3-inch Let’s dive deeper. The Touring gets a 10.25-inch

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Unveiled on Monday evening at the Hanover commercial vehicle show in Germany, the Ranger PHEV looks like any other dual-cab ute in the top-selling range except for the charging pod on its left-hand side. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV has V2L capability. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV has V2L capability.

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