EV Central

APRIL 12, 2025

The Zeekr X and Smart #1 are in-house rivals because those brands are like Volvo members of the giant Chinese Geely Auto Group. The Kia EV3 is of the same sort of genre and both are as far as possible from the lozenge-on-wheels design language shared by Tesla and its Chinese imitators. Good thing too. That can add up to big savings.

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Cars That Think

JULY 15, 2025

Tesla isn’t even sitting at the (robotaxi) table yet,” Lou Tiancheng, CTO of Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai , remarked during an interview in May. By that standard, Tesla remains far behind. Globally, only Alphabet’s Waymo and a handful of Chinese firms have overcome this barrier. Their advantage is cost.

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EV Central

APRIL 7, 2025

An over the air update being developed now by the Chinese brand will instal the feature most car buyers outside Tesla owners see as pretty much necessary. Target BYD Shark 6! Fellow Chinese brand BYD has sold 730 Sealion 7s, Geely 188 EX5s and Zeekr 179 X compact SUVs. READ MORE: Leapmotor C10 v Tesla Model Y!

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EV Central

MAY 17, 2025

Among the many Chinese brands that have or soon will arrive in Australia, Geely is one worth paying particular attention to. READ MORE: Yet another Chinese Toyota Prado Fighter! 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 Starship 7.

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

Tesla Australia country director Thom Drew says the Model Y seven-seater is not on the cards for Australia any time soon for one simple reason: the Chinese factory that supplies Model Y to Australia doesnt yet manufacture them with a third row of seats. READ MORE: Tesla Model Y price shock!

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CN EV Post

JUNE 26, 2025

The Chinese tech giant officially rolled out the all-electric YU7, its first SUV model, at an event today, following the huge success of its SU7 series sedans. Similar to the SU7, Xiaomi offers three variants for the YU7 -- Standard, Pro, and Max -- with starting prices of RMB 253,500 ($35,360), RMB 279,900, and RMB 329,900, respectively.

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EV Central

MAY 20, 2025

2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: 331 reasons the dual motor is worth the extra spend Inside, no changes have been made to the base Model 3 or the rest of the small all-electric sedan line-up with Tesla carrying over the same standard level of equipment. seconds and top out at 201km/h. seconds and top out at 201km/h.

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CN EV Post

JUNE 26, 2025

The Chinese tech giant officially rolled out the all-electric YU7, its first SUV model, at an event today, following the huge success of its SU7 series sedans. Similar to the SU7, Xiaomi offers three variants for the YU7 -- Standard, Pro, and Max -- with starting prices of RMB 253,500 ($35,360), RMB 279,900, and RMB 329,900, respectively.

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EV Central

JUNE 26, 2025

Watch out MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona Electric and BYD Atto 3 if it gets the green light for Australia! 2026 Suzuki Vitara. 2026 Suzuki Vitara. In Australia all Fronx models will also come with a six-speed automatic transmission.

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EV Central

JUNE 9, 2025

Chinese brand JAC has celebrated the beginning of right-hand production of the 2026 T9 Hunter PHEV with a new Australian Edition special unwrapped at the catchily named Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Motor Show. Under the bonnet, the standard and long-wheelbase version comes with a 2.0-litre The post BYD Shark hunter!

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CN EV Post

JULY 1, 2025

This change appears to be Tesla making the previously optional Acceleration Boost package, priced at RMB 14,100, a standard feature for the long-range Model 3. Jun 17, 2025 BYD Automakers share of China NEV market in May: BYD No. Jun 17, 2025 BYD Automakers share of China NEV market in May: BYD No. seconds to 3.8

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EV Central

MAY 25, 2025

Is Haval soon to reveal a full electric small/medium SUV ready to challenge Chinese EV cheapies like the BYD Atto 3, Geely EX5, MG S5 EV and Chery Omoda E5? The brand was keen for journalists to explore this pre-production model, and have short test drives around a Chinese car park. More is needed, and soon.

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CN EV Post

JUNE 26, 2025

The Chinese tech giant officially rolled out the all-electric YU7, its first SUV model, at an event today, following the huge success of its SU7 series sedans. Similar to the SU7, Xiaomi offers three variants for the YU7 -- Standard, Pro, and Max -- with starting prices of RMB 253,500 ($35,360), RMB 279,900, and RMB 329,900, respectively.

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EV Central

MARCH 13, 2025

Fresh 20-inch alloy wheels have also been added, while gloss black arches are standard across the range. READ MORE: Meet the cut-price EV Toyota Australia desperately needs! But will it be over-priced like the bZ4X and flop Down Under? 2025 Toyota bZ4X.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

Sleek electric Mazda EZ-60 set to debut at the Shanghai show READ MORE: Mazda shows 6e EV sedan that could land in Australia in 2026 to battle the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal Pre-orders opened after the unveiling of both the all-electric and plug-in hybrid range extender versions of the Mazda EZ-60. 2025 Mazda EZ-60. 2025 Mazda EZ-6.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2025

For example, stricter CO 2 emissions standards are expected to lead OEMs to pool emissions with other manufacturers. Global EV-leader BYD also has expansion plans for the region. Other Chinese vehicle manufacturers are also weighing up European expansions. The forecast for 2026 now sits at year-on-year growth of 2.1%.

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EV Central

MAY 31, 2025

The Cannon Alpha PHEV clearly has the BYD Shark 6 in its crosshairs. GWM Cannon Alpha targets BYD Shark 6 with 3.5-tonne tonne towing READ MORE: Has the BYD Shark 6 already been dethroned? By EV standards its not very efficient. With coil springs all around the Cannon Alpha is also well behaved by ute standards.

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EV Central

MARCH 9, 2025

Buzz, Mercedes EQV and Zeekr 009 READ MORE: Nobody is safe from BYDs model tsunami: Chinese brand reveals yet more Australian expansion plans to target Ford, LDV and Mercedes-Benz And the PV5 will have competition from a burgeoning number of battery-powered vans including the LDV eDeliver 7, Farizon SV, Ford e-Transit Custom and VW ID.

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EV Central

JUNE 1, 2025

READ MORE: Hyundai Inster priced: Its the cheapest non-Chinese EV you can buy in Australia today, but still $10K more than a BYD Dolphin READ MORE: Urgent surgery! 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 goes under the knife in dramatic bid to get back in the fight with Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal READ MORE: EV switch!

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EV Central

JUNE 19, 2025

The base Leaf Standard comes with a 130kW/345Nm e-motor that is powered by a 52-kilowatt-hour battery for a WLTP verified range of up to 436km. So far there is little indication given by Nissan Europe how it will position the new Nissan EV against not only the larger dominant Tesla Model Y, but also the influx of cheaper Chinese EVs.

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2025

But for now anyway, the MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite is very much competing on price against its fellow cheap Chinese hybrid, the GWM Haval Jolion, rather than the hybrids further along the quality end of the pathway, like the Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross. Tuning of auto lane-keeping is good by Chinese standards.

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EV Central

MAY 20, 2025

2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: 331 reasons the dual motor is worth the extra spend Inside, no changes have been made to the base Model 3 or the rest of the small all-electric sedan line-up with Tesla carrying over the same standard level of equipment. seconds and top out at 201km/h. seconds and top out at 201km/h.

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EV Central

MAY 9, 2025

But has it done enough to keep models like the BYD Sealion 7 at bay? Model Y deliveries underway as EV leader faces fierce challenges from BYD, Kia and MG 2025 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive price and equipmen t Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive. READ MORE: The Tesla fightback begins! Score: 3.7/5 appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

MAY 25, 2025

READ MORE: Mazda shows 6e EV sedan that could land in Australia in 2026 to battle the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal At the moment the car is only available the China market but we are excited with the design and technology direction Mazdas taking, said Mazda Australia product and business strategy chief Daniel Wakelam. 2026 Mazda EZ-60.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 11, 2025

Cloth upholstery is offered as standard in addition to manually adjustable front seats, perimeter alarm, and keyless entry and ignition. Frozen White is available as standard. Ford says the system can provide “hours of energy to worksite equipment, campsites, or even a caravan”, delivering up to 6.9kW of total system power.

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2025

GWM has left no doubt it is targeting and intending to beat the BYD Shark 6 with its new Cannon Alpha plug-in ute. The Cannon Alpha PHEV is launching now in Australia with an orthodox mechanical 4×4 system, higher towing capability than the BYD and more claimed range. READ MORE: Has the BYD Shark 6 already been dethroned?

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2025

inch digital driver display, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging are flash, but theres no sunroof/panoramic roof as standard you need another $2150 for that. And unlike most modern Hyundais, Kias and Chinese cars, the Cupras driver assist tends to stay quiet and not overly-nannying. Day 1: Handsome chap, arent you?

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EV Central

JUNE 13, 2025

READ MORE: With no rear airbags the new Hyundai Inster is unlikely to get a four-star ANCAP rating READ MORE: Hyundai Inster priced: It’s the cheapest non-Chinese EV you can buy in Australia today, but still $10K more than a BYD Dolphin READ MORE: EV switch! Hyundai Inster Standard Range: priced from $39,900 plus on-road costs.

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EV Central

MAY 2, 2025

When you fire up a BYD Sealion 7, you are greeted by a Tesla-typical-sized screen that says: Cool the Earth by One Degree – Technology Green Future BYD. Are the people who came up with the wording aware that cooling the Earth by one degree is not enough, and nor is it likely, no matter what BYDs Technology Green Future does?

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EV Central

JULY 8, 2025

Strong signs are emerging Chinese EV specialist XPeng could take a higher degree of control over the import and distribution of its vehicles in Australia. Clarke referenced the recent take-over of the BYD distribution in Australia by the factory from independent owned EVDirect, which has switched focus to the retail side.

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EV Central

JULY 12, 2025

Leapmotor, if you didn’t already know, is one of the phalanx of new Chinese brands arriving in Australia. 1150km-claim Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid arrives to challenge BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 PHEVs READ MORE: Leapmotor gets serious! The only standard paint colour is white. READ MORE: Australia’s only range extender!

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EV Central

JUNE 6, 2025

The HS Super Hybrid’s biggest rivals are the BYD Sealion 6 and GWM Haval H6GT PHEV. Standard gear is expected to broadly match the non-hybrid models; that includes a 360-degree camera, faux leather trim and dual 12.3-inch By PHEV standards it’s certainly set up well for that. inch displays. Score: 3.5/5

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2014

ABB launched Terra 53 Z, its first high power DC fast charger that complies with the Chinese GB standard. With this high power DC fast charger compliant with the GB standard (rated power is up to 50kW), a 20-minute charging session could give a normal electric vehicle enough power to drive another 100 km. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2014

Using the recent Beijing Auto Show as its stage, BYD introduced its new “5-4-2” New Energy Vehicle performance standard and a series of cars designed to meet it. “5” 4” stands for the number of wheels under power; BYD’s future new energy cars will be integrated with all-wheel drive. “2” —BYD Chariman Wang Chuanfu.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The DENZA EV is manufactured by a Sino-German joint venture of BYD and Daimler in Shenzhen. DENZA, the “made in China, for China” electric vehicle from Daimler’s technology joint venture with its Chinese partner BYD ( earlier post ), has started rolling off production line at Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co.,

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

BYD launched its DM-i hybrid technology alongside the official announcement of the high efficiency version of the 1.5L After defining new performance standards for PHEVs with its DM-p technology, BYD is prioritizing ultra-efficient fuel consumption with the DM-i technology.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 11, 2023

BYD has introduced its fifth brand—Fang Cheng Bao—to meet the increasingly personalized needs of consumers by offering a series of unique and professional-grade new energy vehicle models. Fang Cheng Bao is a significant addition to BYD’s diversified brand matrix, following its Dynasty series, Ocean series, Denza, and Yangwang.

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