EV Central

MAY 31, 2025

The newly arrived version of GWMs largest ute now comes with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that can run purely on electricity but with the backup of a petrol engine for added thrust and long distance touring. The Cannon Alpha PHEV clearly has the BYD Shark 6 in its crosshairs. GWM Cannon Alpha targets BYD Shark 6 with 3.5-tonne

PHEV

EV Central

JUNE 26, 2025

litre non-turbo four-cylinder petrol engine combined with a 12-volt mild-hybrid system that includes an integrated starter generator. Watch out MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona Electric and BYD Atto 3 if it gets the green light for Australia! 2026 Suzuki Vitara.

Suzuki

EV Central

JUNE 21, 2025

The petrol engine’s been de-tuned, its 11.8kWh battery’s too small, 43km electric range isn’t enough and, starting from $71,990, it’s too expensive. EcoBoost petrol runs, which is all you need when touring. The shift from petrol to EV is barely noticed, and the 2.3L 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak in Iceland.

Iceland

Baua Electric

JUNE 11, 2025

litre four-cylinder petrol engine and 75kW electric motor, fed by an 11.8kWh (net) battery. Incremental to those features found on the XLT we find the Ranger PHEV Sport (from $75,990 + ORC) with LED frontal lighting, Zone and puddle lighting, dark accented grille and exterior garnishing, sports bar, and dual front tow hooks.

PHEV

EV Central

APRIL 23, 2025

litre turbo-petrol engine and a single e-motor packaged within its transmission, the new Nissan Frontier Pro features a proper mechanical all-wheel drive, ladder-frame chassis and locking rear differential. Differing from the Z9, the export hybrid ute gets a new front end, LED light bar and illuminated Nissan badging. Combining a 1.5-litre

Nissan

EV Central

JUNE 24, 2025

It will be equipped with VW’s pioneering new in-wheel motors to ensure it out-drives current petrol-fed sports cars both on road and track. EVERY1 previews the cheap, chic baby EV built to beat the BYD Dolphin, MG4 and GWM Ora READ MORE: Another cheap VW EV confirmed! Affordable Volkswagen ID.

Cheap

EV Central

JULY 3, 2025

For the first time, the popular H6 will include plug-in technology, as well as orthodox ICE and petrol-electric hybrid. READ MORE: 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Review: Why the first rival for the BYD Shark 6 is a real threat and a true alternative READ MORE: Head for the Blue Mountains! The plug-in hybrid Haval H6 2WD employs a 1.5-litre

PHEV

EV Central

JULY 13, 2025

litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol that is combined with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, Alfa says the 100kW/230Nm combustion engine is boosted by a 21kW e-motor, although combined peak power is 107kW. 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior. The cheapest Junior Ibrida comes equipped with a 1.2-litre 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

Australia

EV Central

APRIL 18, 2025

The new generation has gone for a much more sophisticated pitch (read more expensive) and made itself a whole lot more relevant to a whole bunch of new car buyers in Australia by adding a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain to its line-up. litre petrol motor for repowering the 1.83kWh battery pack. It changes a lot. MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite.

Hybrid

EV Central

MARCH 29, 2025

The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvos petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin its an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. Thats enough, says Volvo, to clip 100km/h from a standing start in just 5.9

Volvo

EV Central

JULY 24, 2025

litre turbo-petrol engine. There’s also a 14 speaker Sony sound system, sat-nav, smartphone mirroring, a head-up display, wireless phone charging, ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate and 20-inch alloy wheels. 2025 Chery Omoda 9. 2025 Chery Omoda 9. inch displays, heated and ventilated seats in both rows.

Chery

Discover EV

JULY 16, 2025

The wide curved display dominates the dash, and there’s ambient lighting across the dash and doors, including a blue light strip that comes alive at night. Boot space is slightly down on the petrol version due to the battery, but still usable. It might not be to everyone’s taste, but it will certainly turn heads.

BMW

EV Central

MARCH 21, 2025

The Formentor looks like a mildly jacked-up hot hatchback, and our Tribe Edition ups the flash with 19-inch black and copper alloys, LED lights all-round and a rear spoiler. litre turbo four-cylinder petrol allied with an electric motor and 10.9kWh battery. Day 1: Handsome chap, arent you? 2025 Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition PHEV.

PHEV

EV Central

JULY 12, 2025

With the backing of global auto giant Stellantis (Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, etcetera) it launched the battery electric C10 medium SUV (of course) here in February and has now followed that up with the petrol-electric range-extender model. READ MORE: Australia’s only range extender! 2025 Leapmotor C10 REEV Design. 2025 Leapmotor C10 REEV Design.

Australia

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! The Hyundai Inster Cross gets some interesting materials in its narrow cabin.

Hyundai

EV Central

JULY 25, 2025

A CO2-emitting petrol-electric hybrid that some will reject out of hand and others will regard as moving in the right direction. It can be run in pure EV mode at low speed and light throttle inputs. But like many of these systems it is happy for the petrol engine to kick in pretty early and often to assist. SCORE: 3.75/5

Hybrid

EV Central

JULY 25, 2025

A CO2-emitting petrol-electric hybrid that some will reject out of hand and others will regard as moving in the right direction. It can be run in pure EV mode at low speed and light throttle inputs. But like many of these systems it is happy for the petrol engine to kick in pretty early and often to assist. SCORE: 3.75/5

Hybrid

EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

The 2024 BYD Shark has been revealed without camouflage, with the plug-in petrol dual cab’s launch timing now officially revealed. But in the lead-up to that event, BYD has given us our first proper look at its PHEV ute, with the Shark pictured off-road as part of the promotion for its launch. litre turbo or 2.0-litre

Petrol

EV Central

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s most affordable electric car. Its natural EV rivals are the GWM Ora and MG4 , but the Dolphin also competes with many petrol-powered hatchbacks. BYD Dolphin Dynamic Value The most affordable BYD Dolphin is badged as the Dolphin Dynamic, priced from $38,890 plus on-road costs.

BYD

EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

Firstly, it lands the Chinese maker in Australia’s biggest sales segment and, as a plug-in hybrid , it is BYD’s first ICE-powered , CO2-emitting vehicle to go on sale here following the launch of three BEVs since 2022 – the Atto 3 , Dolphin and Shark. 2024 BYD Sealion 6 cockpit. 2024 BYD Sealion 6 has comprehensive infotainment.

BYD

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2022

Xi Jinping has facilitated the growth of the domestic EV market, causing Tesla to lose market share in China to BYD. EVs as a proportion of new light vehicle production will rise from 5% in 2021 to 11% in 2025, with annual EV production exceeding 10 million units. —Amrit Dhami. —Amrit Dhami.

China

EV Central

OCTOBER 16, 2024

BYD might still be chasing down Tesla in Australia in terms of sales, but it seems the Chinese brand is already equal with (if not ahead of) its American rival when it comes to making big, bold Musk-like promises that don’t always come true. 2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium. 2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium. 2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium.

BYD

EV Central

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The BYD Shark 6 is the biggest news in the ute market for years. But the BYD Shark 6 is set to shake things up. Instead of diesel it utilises a petrol-fed plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) drivetrain. We’ve pored over the specs and crunched the numbers to see which is best: the BYD Shark 6 or the Ford Ranger.

BYD

EV Central

MAY 26, 2025

The fifth generation of the nameplate known for forging a new path as a hybrid has so far been left off the menu for Australians due to an anticipated high price and so as not tread on the wheel tracks of the Camry sedan that is now exclusively powered by a petrol-electric hybrid system. Its certainly got the style, Hanley said.

Prius

EV Central

JANUARY 22, 2025

None of these vehicles are anywhere near a green-lighted program and if eventually signed off wouldnt grace showrooms until close to the end of the decade. Two weeks ago I got Leapmotor calling me saying Francescowe need to assess globally the potential for Leapmotor to produce a pick-up truck and LCVs (light commercial vehicles).

Australia

EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2025

Every EV coming to Australia in 2025 READ MORE: A deep dive into the state of the EV market led by Tesla and BYD READ MORE: Green light for electric vehicles! Its 6934 sales just pipped the fourth placed BYD Atto 3 (6393). 2 BYD 14,260 15.6% 2 BYD 14,260 15.6% 2 BYD 14,260 15.6% 3 MG 8,239 9.0% 36 Iveco 1 0.0%

Volvo

EV Central

MARCH 5, 2025

READ MORE: Target BYD Shark 6! 2025 Leapmotor C10 slashes entry price for medium electric SUVs $10,000 below Tesla Model Y and Kia EV5 Shaping up as s key rival fro the BYD Sealion 6 and the incoming Jaceoo J7 PHEV , the new Leapmotor C10 REEV includes a small 1.5-litre 2025 Leapmotor C10 REEV.

BYD

EV Central

MARCH 28, 2025

While its available with pure petrol propulsion, a new plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) version – marketed as SHS, or super hybrid system – allows EV-only running. 2025 Jaecoo J7 SHS price and equipment The Jaecoo J7 comes in a range of petrol-only models starting from $34,990 drive-away. Theres also an 18.3

PHEV

EV Central

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The new Mitsubishi Triton is joining the petrol-electric plug-in hybrid rush alongside the 2024 BYD ute and 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. The new PHEV set-up is required because the existing design is for vehicles such as the Outlander SUV with transverse engines and light off-road loads. The post Confirmed!

Mitsubishi

EV Central

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The BYD Shark 6 is no longer the only plug-in petrol-electric ute hunting diesels, with the 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV spec and pricing confirmed ahead of an April arrival in Aussie showrooms. litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol that is blended with a 120kW/380Nm electric motor and a 37.1kWh battery pack.

PHEV

EV Central

JANUARY 10, 2025

READ MORE: Australians bought a record number of EVs in 2024 (just); Tesla still dominates, BYD, MG, BMW, Volvo catching READ MORE: Electric overload! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025 READ MORE: Green light for electric vehicles! Many in the industry say its harder getting the mainstream to break their petrol/diesel habit.

Australia

EV Central

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Suzuki Vitara is being reinvented in 2025 as an all-electric rival to the BYD Atto3, MG ZS EV and the Hyundai Kona Electric. Measuring 4275mm long, the latest eVitara is 100mm lengthier than the current petrol-powered Vitara. Watch out MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona Electric and BYD Atto 3 if it gets the green light for Australia!

Suzuki

EV Central

DECEMBER 4, 2024

READ MORE: 2024 EV sales: Tesla and BYD still on top READ MORE: Green light for electric vehicles! The BYD Shark 6 can already be ordered and has thousands queuing to own one. Elsewhere in the market, sales of petrol-only passenger cars also dropped by 25.9 And sales of petrol cars generally dropped 14.4

Sale

EV Central

MARCH 13, 2025

The long-awaited replacement for the popular petrol-powered VW Up, that was sold briefly in Australia (2011-2014), the new Volkswagen ID. Elements like the “slightly cheeky” smiling bumper and human eye-aping head- and tail lights are set to carry over. EVERY1 will rival EVs like the BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and the MG4.

Cheap

EV Central

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A new-generation petrol-electric hybrid powertrain will be the first step beyond traditional diesel taken by the highly-anticipated new Kia Tasman ute. All-new Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara to score plug-in hybrid petrol powertrains as Toyota RAV4 Hybrid outsells HiLux and Ford Ranger The new 2.5-litre litre turbo-diesel engine.

Kia

Baua Electric

JANUARY 14, 2024

BYD ’s new upmarket Yangwang brand has revealed its third production car: a 1,000hp plus luxury saloon aimed at performance variants of the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE. BYD U7 styling The styling of the U7 adopts cues already seen on the U9, including C-shaped headlamp graphics, structured flanks and full-width tail-lights.

BYD

EV Central

JANUARY 19, 2024

The rear lights are even better. I could drive-away a Tesla Model 3 RWD (513km range) for around $66,000, while Chinese SUV rivals like the BYD Atto 3 and MG4 offer better specs for less. At least rear seats are comfortable and it’s nice and light in the back thanks to the included glass sunroof. But enough distractions.

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