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Now that’s a price cut! GWM Ora smashes MG4, BYD Dolphin and threatens entry-level ICE with $35K drive-away pricing

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For instance, up to three current Toyota Yaris petrol-hybrid small hatch models are more expensive to drive-away, depending on the state you live in. GWM has also slashed pricing for the rest of the Ora range (see below), and the company says this is a permanent change and not a promotional discount as had been previously applied.

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2024 BYD electric ute taking shape; Australian testing to begin late 2023

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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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GWM Ora Sport on ice, but sleek high-performance EV could still get the tick of approval as a sporty rival to Tesla, BYD

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Local executives say the numbers don’t currently add up on the Ora Sport that was expected to sell from about $60,000, popping it squarely in the crosshairs of the hot-selling Tesla Model 3 and its closest rival, the BYD Seal. We will consider the EV SUV and the Ora Sport is still under study.”

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2025 Hyundai Inster review: $1 to go 100km as new EV pairs small car frugality with a big personality for a fresh alternative to the BYD Dolphin and MG4

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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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Multiple battery breakthroughs! Why CATL’s three new batteries could change electric cars as we know them

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BYD execs are hyping the next generation Blade battery. Created to consign range-extending hybrids to the history books, the CATL battery features a unique dual-core architecture that includes a main energy area and a second area that can extend the range when needed. Would you bet against them delivering?

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Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025

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BYD Sealion 7 BYD Sealion 7. Its the same platform underpinning the BYD Seal, meaning a choice of single motor rear-drive models or dual motor AWD. BYD Dolphin update 2025 BYD Dolphin. It only hit the Aussie market in 2023 but already the BYD Dolphin is gearing up for a refresh. Skoda Elroq 2025 Skoda Elroq.

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How far can your EV travel? We rank the driving range of every electric vehicle in Australia

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Kia EV6 Air 520km: Genesis Electrified G80, $145,000 Another long-legged limo, the Genesis Electrified G80 is the Korean brand’s flagship with a huge price leap over the petrol version, but excellent luxe and kit to compensate. kWh battery for solid range. Importantly, it also clears 400km range thanks to its 75kWh battery.