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BYD Shark 6 priced from $57,900 plus on-roads, undercutting Hilux and Ranger

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The radical BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute is open for orders and will be priced from $57,900 plus on-road costs. Pricing for the hotly-anticipated PHEV was revealed at an outback bash near Broken Hill. Key to that interest is the plug-in hybrid electric system (PHEV). It uses two electric motors and a 1.5-litre

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Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced

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The Ford Ranger PHEV has just gone on sale ahead of first deliveries in July. But Ford believes the newcomer to the emerging plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) ute market has the off-road might and load-lugging muscle to take on two cheaper Chinese plug-in hybrid rivals in the form of the BYD Shark 6 and upcoming GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.

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Road Test: 2025 Hyundai Tucson PHEV Limited AWD

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Initially available with only a gasoline engine, we drove the most fuel-efficient Tucson, a plug-in hybrid. Hyundai began offering gasoline-electric hybrid models and plug-in hybrids in 2024. The 2025 Tucson PHEV is available in two trims, each delivering efficient driving while seating five and hauling all their stuff.

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Australia’s only range extender! 1150km-claim Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid arrives to challenge BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 PHEVs

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Leapmotor’s range-extender C10 “Ultra Hybrid” has landed in Australia boasting 170km pure electric range and 1150km combined range on the (optimistic) NEDC cycle. That’s due to mighty demand for anything hybrid, especially in the popular family-sized medium SUV segment. 30 mins REEV: 30-80% DC fast charging in approx.

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Overhauled! 2025 GWM Haval H6 medium SUV lays down the challenge to 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV with advanced plug-in hybrid tech

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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. The plug-in hybrid Haval H6 2WD employs a 1.5-litre

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Think the plug-in Ford Ranger PHEV isn’t capable enough? I just drove one up an active volcano in Iceland!

EV Central

That’s a snapshot of the online trolling faced by Ford’s new Ranger plug-in hybrid ute as it lands in Australian showrooms this month. All the above are valid from a certain perspective, but as with every PHEV, it’s a tale of balance and relevant use cases. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak in Iceland. Here’s the thing.

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New Toyota RAV4 PHEV confirmed for 2026 with 100km EV range: Look out BYD, GWM!

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Toyota has added a plug-in hybrid EV ( PHEV ) drivetrain to its all-new 2026 RAV4, unveiled today ahead of its arrival in Australia in the first half of next year. READ MORE: Toyota hybrid onslaught: RAV4, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger to go hybrid only READ MORE: Electric Hilux incoming! litre petrol engine.