EV Central

JULY 29, 2023

2023 GWM Ora Extended Range review : How does the new budget-priced five-door hatch stack up against Australia’s cheapest electric cars?The GWM Ora vs BYD Dolphin and MG4 Excite 51 Curvaceous styling seems to channel some Mini themes, including the headlights, front wheel arches and two-tone roof.

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EV Central

AUGUST 16, 2024

The 2025 BYD Seal has been unwrapped in China bringing more tech, better safety, cutting-edge silicon carbide inverters and advanced LiDAR sensors as well as a new 800V electrical architecture. There’s also a redesign of the interior designed to step up its attack on its biggest rival, the Tesla Model 3.

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EV Central

MAY 19, 2024

BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV rival to be unveiled soon READ MORE: Electric Shock! While there’s a bigger battery, the core models carry over their electric motors from before the facelift. That means the single motor produces 168kW/350Nm, while the punchier dual-motor derivative offers 239kW and 605Nm of torque.

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EV Central

MARCH 14, 2024

Target BYD! The success of the BYD EV brand has acted as a spur for the Stellantis-Leapmotor joint-venture – dubbed Leapmotor International – to eye Australia high on its priority list. The ambition – apparently – is to price lower than equivalent BYD models and sell in higher numbers.

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EV Central

JANUARY 18, 2024

But now, it faces challenges from the BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV beneath it, and the Tesla Model Y above it. The same car with a bigger 64.8kWh battery, called the Kona Electric Extended Range, is $58,000, which is $2500 cheaper than the model it replaces, too. The Kona Electric gets 17-inch alloys, LED lighting, twin 12.3-inch

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The upcoming BYD electric ute is about to touch down in Australia. The yet to be revealed new EV pickup truck will embark on a local engineering development drive within weeks – and around the same time the new BYD Seal arrives to tackle the Tesla Model 3 – ahead of its planned 2024 arrival.

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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! That Standard Range gets a 42kWh battery for 327km of WLTP EV range.

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EV Central

APRIL 12, 2025

Iain Curry’s best electric car of 2024: Volvo EX30 The EX30 were testing here is significant because as its name suggests – its the only one with two e-motors, is therefore the flagship and costs the most at $71,290 plus on-road costs. The dual motor powertrain brings with it 315kW/543Nm and a claimed 0-100km/h time of just 3.6

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 18, 2025

Great Wall Motors has launched its answer to the BYD Shark in Australia — the Canon Alpha EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle). The ute (light truck) market in Australia is huge. In May 2025, one in eight vehicles sold in the country were utes (about 14,000). The top three best-selling.

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EV Central

AUGUST 17, 2024

GWM Australia has slashed $2000 off the 2024 GWM Ora Extended Range to help turnaround slow sales for the brand’s entry EV – and among the cheapest electric cars on the market. It brings the Ora Extended Range to within $1000 of the price-leading standard model, which sells from just $35,990 drive-away.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 2, 2024

According to Hyundai Australia it will offer the new Hyundai Inster with two different batteries – the Inster Standard Range and the Inster Extended Range. The Inster Standard Range comes with a 42kWh battery and a single e-motor that produces 71kW and 147Nm. 2025 Hyundai Australia Inster webpage.

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Baua Electric

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Lucid Motors (United States): Product: Lucid Motors produces luxury electric vehicles. The Lucid Air is their flagship sedan known for its impressive range, high-performance capabilities, and luxurious interior. XPeng Motors (China): Product: XPeng Motors produces smart electric vehicles, including the G3 SUV and the P7 sedan.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2015

Nearly six times more efficient than a diesel or CNG bus, the Catalyst is also ~15% more energy efficient per mile than its closest competitor’s electric bus on the same test (BYD, which averaged 1.988 kWh/mile), which translates to a lower lifetime energy consumption of 15%.

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2024

Looking every inch a baby EV9 , it’s set to be priced around $50,000 to challenge the Tesla Model 3 , BYD Atto 3 , MG4 and ever-expanding electric opposition. No matter the battery, the EV3 uses a 150kW/283Nm electric motor driving the front wheels, with claimed 0-100km/h at a sensible 7.5-seconds.

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Electric Vehicles India

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Ford Motor has announced the huge success of its upcoming Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck with nearly 200,000 reservations. The extended range variants have a beefier dual-motor powertrain which will produce 563 hp (420 kW / 571 PS) and the same amount of torque.

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EV Central

JANUARY 7, 2025

MG Motor Australia has also confirmed it has scrapped the previous $8000 factory bonuses that were available for the Essence 64, Long Range 77 and flagship XPower. 2024 BYD Dolphin. While the MG4 finished at 6834 sales and the BYD Dolphin at 2116 sales, the Ora managed only 1225 sales.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Tesla Motors. Tesla Motor. Warren Buffett is an investor in China’s BYD, which is making a compact fully electric vehicle to be sold in China later this year. Tesla Motors. General Motors. Which has the longest range? D: Myers Motors’ NmG. Which electric-car developer counts former U.

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EV Central

JUNE 20, 2024

Two years after its local release the 2024 BYD Atto 3 has been updated with enhanced tech, better tyres, new colour options and lower prices as the Chinese brand attempts to reverse its sales decline Down Under. Both the BYD Atto 3 Standard Range and Atto 3 Extended Range are now $3512 cheaper than before.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2025

Still, at least the single motor front-drive SUV promises Alfa Romeo dynamics courtesy of sharp steering and a bespoke chassis tune. Single motor front-drive models make 210kW/545NM while dual motor Quattro variants (priced up to $107,900 plus on-roads) up that to 250kW/679Nm. BYD Sealion 7 BYD Sealion 7.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 23, 2024

READ MORE: Bargain EV incoming: Fresh Australian details on Leapmotor C10 electric SUV that Jeep’s parent hope will get the jump on the Tesla Model Y Its pricing even undercuts the top-end of the BYD Atto 3 compact SUV line-up, which in extended range form is $47,499 plus ORCs. 2025 Leapmotor C10. 2025 Leapmotor C10.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Damn good range from its whopping 112kWh battery too. 2022 BMW iX M60 large electric SUV 551km: Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor, $68,400 Cracking range for the price, the long range version of the Polestar 2 can be DC fast-charged from 10-80 percent charge in as little as 35 minutes. kWh battery for solid range.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 16, 2024

READ MORE: 10 reasons why you should buy the Hyundai Inster, and 3 why you shouldn’t READ MORE: Hyundai Inster review: the $40k challenge to the MG4, GWM Ora and BYD Dolphin READ MORE: Smart reveals rugged off-road #5 SUV with 600km range and built-in cinema What you don’t get is anything to realistically make it any use over the rough stuff.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2023

BYD Atto 3 BYD Atto 3 It may be an EV newcomer in Australia but BYD is huge in the electric car world, especially in its homeland of China. The BYD Atto 3 is a compact SUV that liberates generous interior space courtesy of its flat-floor design.

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EV Sales

MAY 23, 2021

Looking at April's Best Sellers, the biggest news is the 4th spot of the Li Xiang One, with the full size SUV ending just 207 units the #3 BYD Han EV, something that would be a first for the startup maker. liter gasoline engine that works as a range enxtender. After Europe, #EVDisruption is now reaching China.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Announced at the recent 2024 LA motor show , Kia has yet to reveal full details or images of its quickest-ever model (the company has only released pics of garden variety 2025 EV6s) but expect the new EV6 GT to beat the current car’s 3.5 BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV rival to be unveiled soon READ MORE: Electric Shock!

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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

kWh long-range lithium-ion battery that enables the motor to produce 214 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. kWh long-range battery that enables the motor to produce 214 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. It has a top speed of 185 km/h and an ARAI-certified range of 631 km. kW/ 16 A charger takes 13 hours 30 minutes.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 26, 2024

READ MORE: Is this Kia’s Tesla and BYD beater at last? That would be the EV5 Standard Range, which is the only model in the family to get included drive-away costs, and is yours for $56,770 on the road. For reference, the cheapest Model Y, the single-motor, is around $61k on the road in NSW, so that’s a pretty healthy saving.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 3, 2025

seconds Dual Motor (AWD) Around 4.5 Battery & Range Battery Options : 45 kWh (Base Model) Approx. 210 miles range 58 kWh (Mid-Range Model) Approx. 265 miles range 77 kWh (Long Range Model) Approx. seconds Mid-Range Model Around 7.3 seconds Long Range Model Under 7.0

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Pricing for the GWM Ora varies across the country, ranging up to $47,891 in Western Australia, where local taxes make it more expensive. Still, that makes it the most affordable EV on the market following the recent price rises for the MG ZS EV and BYD Atto 3.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

BYD could enter an emissions pool with other carmakers. BYD offers emissions lifeline Chinese carmaker BYD could enter an emissions pool with other carmakers, helping them bring down fleet average CO 2 levels. During a presentation in Italy, BYDs special adviser for Europe, Alfredo Altavilla, said talks were underway.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 9, 2025

Based on Changan Autos hybrid platform, the EX-6 is available in EV and extended-range configurations in China. The all-electric version has a CLTC range of up to 600 km (372 miles). Mazda will showcase the updated EZ-6 at the Brussels Motor Show, which kicks off on Friday. Other cooperating companies are subject to a 20.7%

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Baua Electric

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This included battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs). However, BYD is not yet present across all vehicle segments and it does not offer mini-EVs. BYD is also China’s largest OEM by production and sales volumes, despite only offering BEV and PHEV models.

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 11, 2024

09 December 2024 Read next Hybrids hit new high in German new-car market 06 December 2024 Read next BYD strengthens brand lead in Chinas new-car market 05 December 2024 The automotive industry has seen significant changes this year. Electric vehicle (EV) sales, tariffs, motor shows, and residual values all made the headlines.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

At these prices, people are buying the "environmental feature" -- they want to be among the first owners of the worlds cleanest extended-range vehicles. Today youd do it to be one of the first to drive the worlds cleanest extended range vehicle; in the future, youll do it because its an obvious and affordable win!

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

In late 2008, BYD started selling the first production PHEV in China. General Motors Chevy Volt series PHEV, which it calls "extended range electric vehicle" (EREV), part of "E-Flex" multi-fuel platform. Volvo Ford-owned company exploring PHEVs "ReCharge" flex-fuel series 60-mile concept PHEV w/wheel motors.

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EV Central

JANUARY 3, 2023

If you read our recent year-end review , you’ll notice the BYD Atto 3 got mentioned a lot. The BYD Atto 3 comes as two models; Standard and Extended range. So happy new year and here’s the BYD Atto 3! BYD is a new brand to Australia, but it’s by no means a new brand in its homeland of China.

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EV Central

AUGUST 21, 2024

As I write, the MG ZS EV is on the road for $34,990; GWM Ora at $35,990, BYD Dolphin about $39,000 and MG4 about $40,000. From launch, we expect two grades – Standard Range and Extended Range. The Standard Range uses a 42kWh battery, offers 71kW/147Nm, a 0-100km/h in tardy 11.7 So far, so conservative.

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