EV Central

MAY 22, 2025

A fresh trademark application for the Fangchengbao Bao 8 has been filed with IP Australia, suggesting the BYD Shark 6-related SUV is close to being green lit for our market. Under the bonnet BYD’s rugged full-size SUV should come with a 2.0-litre READ MORE: Call 911, Porsche is in trouble! Brim the 91.5-litre

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

The automotive data analytics expert AutoGrab has released figures showing the BYD Atto 3 and Tesla Model 3 were the fastest-moving of any used vehicles through dealerships in March. READ MORE: It’s a buyers’ market! The second hand EV market remains young and volatile. days to sell in March through dealers. days to sell.

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EV Central

JULY 31, 2024

EV sales tell an interesting story about the car market, which has adjusted its pace of growth in 2024. A total of 50,918 EVs were sold in the first six months of 2024, representing 8 percent of the new car market. A total of 50,918 EVs were sold in the first six months of 2024, representing 8 percent of the new car market.

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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. This model is planned for export to select global markets which will be announced in the future.” Combining a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

APRIL 20, 2025

Forget diesel engines and big fuel tanks, the new breed of frugal off-roaders rely on electricity and petrol – and theyre looking to shake up a market segment steeped in tradition. Its part of Changan, one of the heavy hitters of the Chinese automotive market. Deepal G318 First, though, some background. Score: 3.5/5

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EV Central

MAY 17, 2025

litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a single e-motor to power the front wheels via a single speed reduction gear. 2025 Geely EX5 Review: Is this cut-price electric SUV bad news for the Leapmotor C10, BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y? A couple of laps around some witches hats makes concrete assessment impossible.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

Pricing for the highly-anticipated BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV will start at $48,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level front-wheel drive Dynamic. READ MORE: BYD Shark attack! 2024 BYD Sealion 6. 2024 BYD Sealion 6. What is the 2024 BYD Sealion 6? litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The BYD Shark 6 does ute very differently. BYD Shark 6 has a turbo petrol engine and two electric motors. 2025 BYD Shark 6 PHEV ute: Price and equipment Clearly the Shark 6 will be tempting for those wanting to lower their ute running costs – and businesses keen to lower their environmental footprint.

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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! Many in the industry say its harder getting the mainstream to break their petrol/diesel habit. Tesla has dominated the EV market and it still does. A fair bit. Thats a 16.9

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Orders for the BYD Shark 6 will open in Australia on October 29 – and the plug-in hybrid electric ute looks set to undercut its dual-cab rivals. BYD isn’t saying what the Shark 6 will cost yet, instead repeating it will be “competitive” in a market dominated by the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux. READ MORE: BYD Shark attack!

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2025

The Toyota Prius could make a return to Australia as a plug-in hybrid to tackle the increasing electrified interest in the medium sedan market. READ MORE: New Toyota RAV4 PHEV confirmed for 2026 with 100km EV range: Look out BYD, GWM! litre petrol engine for longer journeys or added performance.

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EV Central

JANUARY 24, 2025

Scouring the classified ad listings on Gumtree, Autotrader and CarsGuide, researchers from CarsGuide concentrated on seven popular used EVs that included the BYD Atto 3, MG ZS EV, the Nissan LEAF and best-selling Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, as well as the Model S and Model X.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 17, 2022

We’ll see the first EVs powered by solid-state batteries hit the roads by 2025, but these will be a lot costlier than regular lithium-ion EVs, and so won’t reach the mass market until later. Xi Jinping has facilitated the growth of the domestic EV market, causing Tesla to lose market share in China to BYD.

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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

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.

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EV Central

JUNE 9, 2025

litre turbo-petrol engine that adds dual-motors and a 31.2kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery that is said to provide an all-electric range of around 100km. The post BYD Shark hunter! The XXL version adds another 290mm to the ute’s length, but the payload drops to a less-useful 665kg in exchange for the longer bed.

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EV Central

MAY 20, 2025

But the headline news is Toyotas decision to offer a PHEV version for the first time ever locally a move that signals a stronger push into the electrified market for Australias top-selling SUV. litre petrol engine. The post New Toyota RAV4 PHEV confirmed for 2026 with 100km EV range: Look out BYD, GWM!

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

READ MORE: [link] READ MORE: 2024 Australian EV sales: Tesla and BYD still on top, MG slumping, BMW smashing Benz and Toyota a bit player with bZ4X READ MORE: EVs in demand! per cent drop in sales year-on-year – as the mid-sized EV sedan managed to stay ahead of the BYD Atto3 (330) and the BYD Seal (313).

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EV Central

DECEMBER 30, 2024

I wrestled with this one for a while because the BYD Shark 6 was the vehicle that impressed me most in 2024. READ MORE: Cop that BYD Shark 6! So with a slight tweak of the headline it’s back to the BYD Shark 6. 2025 BYD Shark 6. The Shark can truly go outback, just take some jerry cans of petrol with you.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ford has attempted to spear BYD Shark 6 mania with a reminder its forthcoming Ranger plug-in-hybrid dual cab ute offers more capability for traditional ute buyers. litre turbo-petrol engine, single electric motor and 11.8kWh high-voltage battery pack. Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak. The Shark 6 has a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. Local BYD importer Luke Todd has confirmed the deal is done and examples of the 880kW heavy duty off-roader could roll into local showrooms as soon as late 2025. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 19, 2024

BYD is the only brand currently giving Tesla some serious competition in the EV market. And the upcoming BYD Sealion 7 is the car that goes for the jugular of Tesla: the Model Y. Pricing hasn’t been set yet for the BYD Sealion 7, but it’s a fair bet it’ll undercut the Tesla Model Y. There’s also a 15.6-inch

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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.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

All-new Mitsubishi Triton and Nissan Navara to score plug-in hybrid petrol powertrains as Toyota RAV4 Hybrid outsells HiLux and Ford Ranger The one-off electric Hilux prototype gives an insight into how fast the EV ecosystem is evolving for the nation’s biggest car brand – and how increasingly important electric propulsion is becoming for Toyota.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The BYD Tang seven-seat SUV and Seal 06 GT electric hot hatch are surprise candidates to join the Sealion 7 SUV as BYD’s Australian distributor plans at last five new model launches in 2025. The latest update to one of BYD’s most long-standing names, the Tang SUV, is a strong candidate to be the seven-seat SUV coming to Australia.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 15, 2024

READ MORE: 2025 BYD Shark 6 Premium review: First Aussie drive of game-changing ute rival for Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux that will absolutely shock you READ MORE: 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review: Sell your Tesla, sell your Taycan! Toby Hagon said the BYD Shark 6 represents amazing value. Hyundai Santa Fe.

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EV Central

MAY 16, 2024

The BYD Shark is odds-on to hit Aussie dealerships late in 2024 and looks set to come with a razor sharp price tag aimed at shaking up the booming ute segment. READ MORE: BYD Shark attack! The CEO of local importer EVDirect, David Smitherman, said it was key BYD presents vehicles that meet Australian customer requirements.

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EV Central

MAY 19, 2025

Now is our time declares GWM as it launches Cannon Alpha PHEV targeting BYD Shark 6 READ MORE: Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it? The Blue Mountain, also known as the Lanshan in China and 07 in some export markets, is a 5156mm long SUV (longer than the Toyota LandCruiser) powered by a 1.5-litre

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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.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The days of diesel being a force in Australia’s always-booming dual-cab ute market appear to be coming to an end, with two household-name utes to switch to plug-in hybrid petrol power in their next generations, joining the top-selling Ford Ranger in the switch to electrified power. The post Are diesel’s days numbered?

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EV Central

APRIL 16, 2024

While demand growth for EVs outstrips traditional petrol and diesel vehicles, buyers still have the upper hand in an Australian used electric vehicle market dominated by Tesla. EV sales grew more than 13 per cent in March, which was substantially faster than petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. per cent) BYD Atto 3 – 179 (2.4

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2025

percent growth in sales of battery electric vehicles compared with 2023 is a huge decline on the 161 percent growth from 2022 to 2023 and is indicative of a tightening market thats seeing more buyers turn to hybrids – and increasing competition in the EV market. Its 6934 sales just pipped the fourth placed BYD Atto 3 (6393).

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2024

In a market where customers are becoming increasingly aware of their finances, providing transparency on the final cost customers will pay for buying an EV and for servicing is very important, that’s why MG has made the move to offer both to customers with no hidden costs,” he said. ” Over to you BYD and GWM Ora!

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EV Central

APRIL 2, 2024

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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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2025

Jaecoo is yet another new brand to add to the mix of mostly Chinese newcomers trying to carve itself a slice of the new-car market. 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. Theres also an 18.3

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

EVCentral’s Korean Casper test Developed to an ultra-low price of “less than €20,000” ($A33,000), Hyundai hopes the Casper EV will democratise electric cars in Europe, while fending off the new wave of cheap electric cars from the likes of MG and BYD. 30,000 Hyundai Casper EV make waves in the Australian market?

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 1, 2021

November saw France, Europe’s second largest auto market, hit a record 23.5% Legacy diesels and plugless hybrids continued to stagnate below 20% share, with petrol taking a breath at just under 37% share, before its next dive. The overall auto market was down nearly […]. plugin electric vehicle share, up from 14.8%

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