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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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The first is called the Freevoy Dual Power Battery that has been described as a battery within a battery, which enables it to deliver a maximum range of 1500km. BYD execs are hyping the next generation Blade battery. There’s also a Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) cells to help achieve the ultra-long range.

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Tesla Cybertruck shock – it’s gonna be redesigned after all! Smaller ‘Cyberute’ for export markets will lose sharp edges

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As demand for the Tesla Cybertruck falls on home turf, the world’s biggest EV builder is working secretly to develop a smaller electric ‘Cyberute’ The Ford Ranger and BYD Shark 6 rival should be capable of passing Australian Design Rules (ADRs) and European pedestrian impact tests as Tesla seeks more sales volume globally.

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Yet another Chinese Toyota Prado Fighter! Geely Galaxy Cruiser electric 4×4 can crab walk, jump over obstacles, float and could come to Australia

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READ MORE: EV price parity is here: Bargain Geely EX5 electric SUV priced to thrill in Australia READ MORE: 2025 Geely EX5 Review: Is this cut-price electric SUV bad news for the Leapmotor C10, BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y? It said the Cruiser was powered by full-domain AI technology and its 4×4 system was AI-driven.

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2025 Volvo EX30 Twin Performance Ultra Review: The fastest production Volvo ever comes with standard sincerity and a dash of devil

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The other two models are the $59,990 Extended Range Plus and $66,290 Extended Range Ultra (plus on-roads). A panoramic sunroof (but no interior blind), 20-inch alloy wheels, distinctive Thors Hammer headlights, a power tailgate and proper pull-type doorhandles distinguish the exterior. Inside youll find a 12.3-inch

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Press play: Gamer-inspired one-off Hyundai Insteroid hints at possible N-honed Inster hot hatch

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Likely to borrow much from the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, we wonder if the small BYD Dolphin rival might pack as much as 478kW and 770Nm of torque. seconds, although any production version is likely to feature a lot less power and be front-drive. If so, bank on a 0-100km/h sprint of around 2.0 2025 Hyundai Insteroid concept.

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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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2025 Leapmotor C10 REEV Design Review: Is this range-extender SUV the most frustrating new car on-sale in Australia today?

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READ MORE: Australia’s only range extender! 1150km-claim Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid arrives to challenge BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 PHEVs READ MORE: Leapmotor gets serious! The result in terms of range is pretty impressive. Like the BEV the battery can use brake regeneration to recharge and also be plugged.