EV Central

APRIL 29, 2025

New generation sodium-ion batteries are only a few months away from a showroom debut in some parts of the world, at least. The new battery chemistry promises to lower the price of EVs by significantly reducing the manufacturing cost of the most expensive component of an electric car. READ MORE: Battery revolution!

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Both share the same 82.56kW battery (and both get Vehicle to Load so you can use it to power your devices) which delivers a driving range of 482kms in the Premium, and 456km in the Performance. The battery is backed for eight years or 160,000kms. The Sealion 7 can draw up to 11kW AC charging, or 150kW DC fast charging. SCORE: 3.7/5

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China EV

MAY 7, 2025

The stories about Chinese brands going international are both telling and, in some cases, prescient. Remember, back then electric vehicles were just a gleam in Beijing and some Chinese automakers eye. Chinese manufacturers lacked the engineering and design chops to produce cars for international markets. What did they expect?

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2025

Leading Chinese car maker MG has joined the plug-in hybrid ute rush in Australia. Like MG, LDV – or Maxus as it is known in other markets – is a subsidiary of the giant Chinese SAIC Motor conglomerate. A turbo-diesel U9 will be on-sale before the end of 2024, with the PHEV to arrive in 2026. 2025 MG U9.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 13, 2025

Leading Chinese EV brand launches next new electric SUV, a 7-seater under the company’s sub-brand, Onvo. The post Nio launches 7-seater electric SUV with swappable batteries and massive frunk appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

MARCH 18, 2025

The Chinese automaker calls its rapid charging technology, the “super e-platform.” For instance, BYD developed batteries with a 10C charging multiplier, meaning they can charge at 10 times the cell’s capacity per hour. According to Reuters , BYD plans to build a 5-minute EV charging network across China.

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EV Central

JUNE 10, 2025

Mirroring other Chinese carmakers, the new tech will reportedly see future VWs offered with the option of a small petrol-powered engine used to charge a battery to boost the range. The post Volkswagen switches strategy to embrace range-extender hybrids to keep pace with its Chinese rivals appeared first on EV Central.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 24, 2025

Tesla has reportedly joined Chinese automakers BYD, SAIC, and Geely in a lawsuit against the European Commission over duties on China-made electric vehicles. Its vehicles also use Chinese batteries. In contrast, Volkswagen’s Chinese joint venture partner SAIC received a 35% duty.

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Electrek

JUNE 16, 2025

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) just dropped its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that Chinese carmakers dominate the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) space. Its massive domestic market has helped Chinese automakers build serious momentum. ” India’s Tata Motors also hit a turning point.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 22, 2025

Chinese researchers claim to have developed a process to recover nearly all of the lithium from used electric vehicle batteries for recycling. Toyota and Redwood Materials battery recycling Toyota announced an agreement to utilize Redwood Materials, the battery-recycling firm founded by former Tesla CTO JB Straubel, in 2022.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Last December, Malaysian automaker Proton launched the e.MAS 7 — the first battery-electric vehicle in the company’s lineup. A product of its collaboration with Chinese automaker Geely, the made-for-Malaysia EV signifies a pivotal moment for the country’s automotive industry and a potential resurgence for Proton.

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CN EV Post

JULY 19, 2025

Home Nio Xpeng Li Auto BYD Tesla Zeekr Xiaomi EV Huawei CATL Battery Newsletter CnEVData Home » Nio + Follow Nio reaches 80 million battery swap milestone with daily service nearing 100,000 Phate Zhang • Jul 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM UTC 6 27 So far this month, Nio has provided an average of about 97,000 battery swap services per day.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2025

Handily, coinciding with the world’s fastest charger, BYD has announced it has also developed both an all-new Super e-Platform vehicle architecture and a fresh lithium-iron-phosphate Blade battery capable of accepting the full 1000kW. 2025 Megawatt Flash Charger. 2025 Megawatt Flash Charger.

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EV Central

APRIL 23, 2025

Chinese auto giant Geely could soon offer Aussies another electrified 4×4 off-roader rival for the Toyota Prado. The Cruiser uses Geelys Golden Short Blade Battery, which is protected by bulletproof matrials and coatings to prevents deformation, fire and explosions. The post Yet another Chinese Toyota Prado Fighter!

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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. Also on the stand was the all-electric T9, but the BEV ute is not yet confirmed for Australian, as well as its DE-FINE Technology Vision concept car.

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EV Central

APRIL 15, 2025

Emphasising the advantage Chinese brands currently have when it comes to EV pricing in Australia, the tiny Hyundai Inster SUV is now on-sale from $39,000 plus on-road costs. It is also the cheapest non-Chinese EV sold in Australia today thanks to the departure of the current generation Nissan Leaf. The Standard range has a claimed 11.7-second

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Teslarati

JULY 4, 2025

Chinese automaker BYD saw UK sales rise nearly fourfold to 2,498 units, while Ford posted the highest EV growth among major automakers, with a more than fourfold increase in the first half of 2025. Still, one in four new vehicle buyers in June chose a battery electric vehicle. from the same period in 2024.

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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. The P7+ is a full-size sedan that Xpeng claimed received more than 30,000 orders during the day of its Chinese launch last November.

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Teslarati

APRIL 10, 2025

Chinese EV maker unveiled its plans for Denza on Wednesday at Milans Brera Design Week. BYD will offer battery-only and plug-in hybrid variants of the Denza Z9GT. The Chinese automaker will expand its Denza push with the D9, a seven-seat MPV, though BYD didnt announce a timeline for its release.

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Electrek

JUNE 20, 2025

The Elexio, referred to as the Chinese version of Hyundai’s popular IONIQ 5 electric SUV, is expected to play a key role in the company’s comeback efforts in China. Hyundai is gearing up to launch what could be its most important EV in China to date. Ahead of its official launch later this year, we are learning a few new details.

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CN EV Post

JULY 18, 2025

Home Nio Xpeng Li Auto BYD Tesla Zeekr Xiaomi EV Huawei CATL Battery Newsletter CnEVData Home » Nio + Follow Nio reaches 80 million battery swap milestone with daily service nearing 100,000 Phate Zhang • Jul 19, 2025 at 10:49 AM UTC 4 22 So far this month, Nio has provided an average of about 97,000 battery swap services per day.

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Teslarati

MARCH 28, 2025

The more affordable Model Y’s battery size holds steady. It uses a 62.5kWh lithium iron phosphate battery. New Model Y 110 now available (Category A CoE) pic.twitter.com/ELS4AqYnSY — Tesla Singapore (@tesla_singapore) March 28, 2025 The Model Y RWD 110 matches the 255kW version otherwise.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

According to AGCM, the car makers provided information to customers about “EV driving range, battery capacity degradation, and limitations on standard battery warranties, potentially in breach of the Consumer Code.”

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 30, 2025

"These represent a real alternative to larger and thus more expensive batteries or plug-in hybrids. But the reality is that batteries have remained incredibly heavy, raise MSRPs, and limit the usefulness of a vehicle trying to cover significant distances. Theyre a little like plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in that respect.

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EV Central

JUNE 29, 2025

The long-expected arrival of the Chinese start-up Nio in Australia could be led by this compact electric hatchback, the Firefly. Inside it’s got the sort of simplified dual-screen instrumentation and infotainment set-up the Chinese brands have become renowned for. 2026 Nio Firefly spotted testing in Australia. Pic: carsales.com.au.

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Teslarati

JUNE 6, 2025

The Model 3 and Model Y are part of a Chinese government campaign to boost rural sales, potentially mitigating losses. Alexander Potter stated, “Thanks to vertical integration, Tesla is the only car company that is trying to source batteries, at scale, without relying on China.”

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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. That sort of sales result puts BYD in reach of EV champion and global arch-rival Teslas best result of 45,000 Australian sales in 2023.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Ive heard good things about the XPeng G6, not least of all from EV Central s very own Bruce Newton, and I have a sneaking suspicion this might prove the best of the new breed of Chinese electric SUVs not to mention a genuine rival to the Tesla Model Y. Day 2: How do the Chinese brands do this?

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Teslarati

APRIL 8, 2025

following news that Chinese battery titan CATL is negotiating to acquire a controlling stake in Nio Power No Power runs over 3,000 battery-swapping stations in China. Meanwhile, NIO has sidestepped specifics but noted its fostering battery swap station growth with multiple investors, including CATL.

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EV Central

MAY 5, 2025

Available in China, the V23 gets a 100kW/180Nm single-motor version paired with a 47kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery that provides for a 300km range. 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. 2025 iCar V23.

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2025

As competition in the small all-electric SUV segment superheats Chinese brand Chery has announced its renamed 2025 Chery E5 is now thousands cheaper. Despite the price hack the Chinese brand says each model grade carries over almost unchanged. 2025 Chery E5. 2025 Chery E5. However, there are actually some differences.

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Teslarati

MARCH 21, 2025

Tesla has begun exporting Megapack battery systems from its Shanghai Megafactory , with the first shipment departing for Australia on Friday. As per Tesla in its official website , each Megapack battery has enough energy to power an average of 3,600 homes for one hour. MWh of energy, and they are designed for grid use.

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EV Central

APRIL 20, 2025

Along with a 35.07kWh battery it provides EV-only running for well over 100km along with the fuel tank to extend that range to something like 1000km. Its part of Changan, one of the heavy hitters of the Chinese automotive market. Its designed to go a long way off-road but use a lot less fuel doing it. Score: 3.5/5 Score: 3.5/5

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 11, 2025

Volkswagen may be considering a battery electric version of its Touran multi-purpose vehicle for European and 'Chinese customers. The post Smaller, Lighter, Cheaper Electric Van From Volkswagen In Development appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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EV Central

MAY 6, 2025

BYD the EV sales winner Chinese brand BYD was a comfortable EV sales winner in April with 1639 of its 3202 sales pure battery electric vehicles (the rest were plug-in hybrids ). The Chinese giant sold more than twice as many EVs as second placed Kia on 751 cars with MG in third (594). percent versus 6.4

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Teslarati

MARCH 13, 2025

A Chinese news outlet’s industry sources recently revealed that Tesla may release a “lower-priced Model Y” in China. The cheaper Tesla Model Y will have the same battery, power, and chassis as the current Model Y–meaning the Juniper. In late February, Tesla China started 2025 Model Y Juniper deliveries.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 13, 2025

Battery-electric vehicle (BEV) deliveries rose 39.4% Fellow Chinese brands like Wuling and Geely also saw sharp increases. Chinese carmakers swept the PHEV market, with BYD capturing eight of the global top 10 spots. Subscribe to the Autovista24 podcast and listen to previous episodes on Spotify , Apple and Amazon Music.

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