EV Central

APRIL 4, 2025

Leading Chinese car maker MG has joined the plug-in hybrid ute rush in Australia. Its contender to rival the BYD Shark 6 and a rapidly growing number of rivals will be the U9 dual cab 4×4 ute that made its global debut at the Melbourne motor show last night (Friday April 4). So far no details of the U9 PHEV have been announced.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 3, 2023

BYD reported that it sold 1,857,379 light-duty New Energy Vehicles in 2022, consisting of 911,140 battery-electric vehicles (49%) and 946,239 plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (51%). Total NEV sales were up 213% year-on-year, with BEV sales up 184% and PHEV sales up 247%.

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EV Central

MARCH 4, 2025

The Ford Ranger PHEV has just gone on sale ahead of first deliveries in July. But Ford believes the newcomer to the emerging plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) ute market has the off-road might and load-lugging muscle to take on two cheaper Chinese plug-in hybrid rivals in the form of the BYD Shark 6 and upcoming GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2025

The pool of plug-in hybrid utes is set to grow more crowded still in Australia, with Chinese brand JAC whipping the covers off its T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid at the Melbourne Motor Show tonight. READ MORE: Melbourne Motor Show: JAC is usually diesel-powered, but next month its going electric with two Aussie debuts including a ute!

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

GWh deployed by its competitor BYD over the same period, according to Adamas Intelligence. GWh deployed by BYD. However, 50% of BYD’s electric vehicle sales in 2022 YTD and 45% in 2021 were plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) while 100% of Tesla sales over the same period were BEVs.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 28, 2016

Led by Tesla, China’s BYD, and Volkswagen, the battery market for plug-in vehicles will rise to $10 billion in 2020, with electric vehicles (EV) emerging as the drivetrain of choice, according to a new forecast by Lux Research. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) will do well in unit sales, accounting for 740,000 of 1.5

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

BYD Company Ltd. The new R&D company, which will work on designing and developing BEVs (including platform) and its related parts, is anticipated to be established in China in 2020, with BYD and Toyota to evenly share 50% of the total capital needed. —BYD senior vice president Lian Yu-bo.

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EV Central

APRIL 5, 2025

Chinese electrified brand BYD has sold its 40,000th vehicle in Australia after less than three years on-sale. That sort of sales result puts BYD in reach of EV champion and global arch-rival Teslas best result of 45,000 Australian sales in 2023. 2024 BYD Atto 3 Premium. 2024 BYD Atto 3 Premium. READ MORE: In pod we trust!

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EV Central

MAY 6, 2025

BYD the EV sales winner Chinese brand BYD was a comfortable EV sales winner in April with 1639 of its 3202 sales pure battery electric vehicles (the rest were plug-in hybrids ). Every EV coming to Australia in 2025 The BYD Sealion 7 (pictured top) was Australia’s top selling EV. percent versus 6.4 What about Tesla

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Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2020

BYD Europe outlined an expansion strategy for EVs in Europe, including the trial introduction of electric passenger cars, alongside longer-term plans to bring new BYD LCV and eTruck ranges to the market. BYD will initially introduce the all new, full-electric, second-generation BYD Tang compact SUV to the Norwegian market.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 11, 2014

In MY 2013, there were 11 EVs and 4 PHEVs available in the market; MY 2014 has 12 (counting the Tesla Model S 60 and 80 as one) EVs on the market and 10 PHEVs, along with the lone CNG car, the Honda Civic. (In In this tally, the BMW i3 counts as an EV in its battery-only configuration and as a PHEV when equipped with a range extender.)

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2022

BYD and Shell signed a strategic cooperation agreement to help accelerate the energy transition and improve charging experience for BYD’s battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) customers. A BYD Han EV at Shell Recharge site. A BYD Han EV at Shell Recharge site.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2022

BYD is launching three new battery-electric passenger vehicles in Europe at the Paris Motor Show, including the BYD ATTO 3, a C-segment SUV designed with the European customer in mind; the BYD TANG, a 7-seater with variable all-wheel drive; and the sporty sedan BYD HAN. BYD’s new generation e-Platform 3.0,

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EV Central

APRIL 10, 2025

JAC suggests not all towing ratings are created equal, promising its T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid dual-cab will tow 3.5-tonnes, tonne number and the Hunter T9 will be doing better than the popular BYD Shark 6 PHEV that hauls only 2500kg. However, both the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV and Ford Ranger PHEV utes claim 3.5

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EV Central

APRIL 23, 2025

The 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro has been launched at the Shanghai motor show and been pitched as the ultimate no-compromise electrified plug-in hybrid ute that blends 302kW of power with the full 3500kg towing. However, an official statement read: “Were excited to see the all-new Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid unveiled at Auto Shanghai.

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EV Central

MAY 20, 2025

Toyota has added a plug-in hybrid EV ( PHEV ) drivetrain to its all-new 2026 RAV4, unveiled today ahead of its arrival in Australia in the first half of next year. As with the regular hybrid (or HEV) that will be the top selling drivetrain in the RAV4 range, the PHEV will use a 2.5-litre litre petrol engine.

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2025

2024 Chery Omoda E5 review: is it too flawed to challenge the BYD Atto 3? As competition in the small all-electric SUV segment superheats Chinese brand Chery has announced its renamed 2025 Chery E5 is now thousands cheaper. 2025 Chery E5. 2025 Chery E5. 2025 Chery E5. 2025 Chery E5. However, there are actually some differences.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2019

BYD Company Ltd. BYD was founded in 1995 as a battery business and has grown into a total energy solution company, manufacturing not only electrified vehicles but other products such as large-size energy storage cells. In 2008, BYD became the first company to sell mass production of plug-in hybrid electrified vehicles (PHEVs).

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EV Central

MAY 31, 2025

The battle for the electrified ute dollar is heating up with the arrival of the GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. 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.

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Electrek

MAY 15, 2024

China’s BYD introduced its new Shark plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pickup in Mexico this week. The new BYD Shark is poised to compete against top-selling trucks globally, like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. A new electrified pickup is hitting the global market.

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

MG is promising a big step forward via plug-in hybrid technology developed specifically for Australia when the PHEV version of the HS medium SUV arrives in Australia later this year. The new U9 ute will also add PHEV tech in 2026, although it’s not clear if that will be the Suepr Hybird system. litre turbo-petrol engine.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 10, 2024

If youre eyeing one of the increasing number of plug-in hybrids arriving on Aussie roads and keen to exploit the fringe benefits tax exemption then act fast! The exemption will continue on for EVs indefinitely, but the April1 2025 cut-off for PHEVs seems destined to stay in place. READ MORE: BYD Sealion 6 under threat!

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2025

GWM has left no doubt it is targeting and intending to beat the BYD Shark 6 with its new Cannon Alpha plug-in ute. The Cannon Alpha PHEV is launching now in Australia with an orthodox mechanical 4×4 system, higher towing capability than the BYD and more claimed range. 2025 BYD Shark 6.

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EV Central

JANUARY 21, 2025

While BYD is doubling down on plug-in hybrids in Australia, its primary PHEV rival Mitsubishi is pulling the plug. BYD has announced a new cheaper Essential version of the top-selling Sealion 6 medium SUV priced at $42,990 plus on-road costs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross PHEV. 2025 Jaecoo J7 PHEV.

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Recently, 1200 units of BYD DM-i plug-in hybrid vehicles have arrived in Colombia from Xi’an, China. The exported fleet consists of 200 units of BYD QIN PLUS DM-i and 1000 units of SONG PLUS DM-i, scaling all-time high for individual export volume of DM-i hybrid vehicles from BYD.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 11, 2024

Before the end of this year, the BYD pickup truck should go on sale in Australia, Asia, and several other. continued] The post BYD Pickup Will Come In Two Flavors — PHEV And BEV appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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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. In a press release that never named the Shark 6 by name, Ford extolled the Ranger PHEV as the “right kind of electrified ute for Australia”. Ford Ranger PHEV line-up.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 28, 2024

BYD says cars with its latest plug-in hybrid technology have a range of 1200 miles and up to 80 mpg. The post BYD Unveils Plug-In Hybrid With 1,305 Miles Of Total Range appeared first on CleanTechnica. Are those claims real?

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In 2019, more than 14,400 tonnes of cobalt were deployed globally in batteries of newly sold passenger battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), an increase of 34% over the year prior, according to data from Adamas Intelligence’s EV Battery Capacity and Battery Metals Tracker.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Local Isuzu executives have confirmed research is underway into a D-Max plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 fighter while at the same time delivering a conflicting picture of just how signed-off the pure battery electric version of the popular ute is for Australia. 2025 Isuzu D-Max BEV on the Isuzu Norway website.

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EV Central

MAY 17, 2025

Its a plug-in hybrid five-seat medium SUV freshly on-sale in China and there have already been plenty of hints its headed our way as soon as this year. That means they have some form of electrification with a plug to recharge externally. Theres a size and ambition here that suggests while many will falter it will persevere.

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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

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! China’s plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux – and it’s coming to Australia! 2024 BYD Sealion 6.

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InsideEVs

AUGUST 3, 2024

The growth was driven by rising PHEV sales. EV sales, meanwhile, declined slightly.

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EV Central

JUNE 2, 2025

litre plug-in hybrid V8 engine as its flagship boasting 4500kg braked towing capacity. READ MORE: 2024 GWM Tank 700 PHEV review: 385kW/800Nm 44 is a rapid plug-in Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol rival READ MORE: Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it? That DNA in terms of delivering value stays.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Have you been waiting with bated breath for plug-in hybrid dual cabs? Well you’re in luck, my friend, for not only are we getting the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark utes in PHEV form in a couple of months, GWM has locked in a plug-in version of its Cannon Alpha pickup for Australia, complete with 110km of EV range.

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EV Central

JUNE 1, 2025

But rather than go all the way to an EV as had been previously expected, the first Hyundai ute to go on-sale in Australia will likely be a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. READ MORE: Hyundai Inster priced: Its the cheapest non-Chinese EV you can buy in Australia today, but still $10K more than a BYD Dolphin READ MORE: Urgent surgery!

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