EV Central

MARCH 31, 2025

As EV demand stalls at least temporarily in Australia and plug-in hybrid interest rises, Chery has announced it will roll-out its advanced PHEV tech on the 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro as well as models in its new premium Jaecoo brand. litre four-cylinder turbo engine kicks in to extend the range to a very respectable 1200km.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 14, 2025

BYD to bring it's biggest car yet into the Australian market in early 2026, a 7-seater plug in hybrid called the Sealion 8. The post BYD to bring in its first family 7-seater SUV to Australia in 2026 appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

APRIL 11, 2025

The new GWM Haval G6GT has the option of a plug-in hybrid system that takes EV-only motoring to another level. The mid-sized five-seat SUV can cover up to 180km on electricity before reverting to its petrol engine. And while its not the cheapest plug-in hybrid on the market, the H6GT packs plenty in for the money.

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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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Teslarati

JUNE 10, 2025

The Tesla Model Y claimed its position as China’s best-selling SUV in May, with 24,770 units registered, according to insurance data from China EV DataTracker. Return To The Top The Model Y’s return to the top of China’s SUV market follows a second-place finish in April, when it trailed the BYD Song Plus by just 684 units.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

And BYD, the massive global player from China that has Musks mob firmly in its sights. READ MORE: Seven day test: 2025 XPeng G6 Long Range — “I think I want one” 2025 BYD Sealion 7 price and equipment BYD Sealion 7 interior. That vehicle is the Sealion 7. So, can it dethrone the Model Y?

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EV Central

JUNE 11, 2025

And the BYD Shark 6 ute is banned for P-platers in NSW. And the BYD Shark 6 ute is banned for P-platers in NSW. Last month the Model Y was the fourth best-selling car in Australia and the second-best selling SUV, outdone only by the Toyota RAV4. The issue comes down to a power-to-weight ratio limit of 130kW per tonne.

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EV Central

JUNE 18, 2025

While other brand such as BYD, GWM and Chery’s multitude of spin-offs strike out boldly into the plug-in hybrid space, Ford is taking a much more cautious approach. The blue oval has just rolled out four PHEV-powered dual cab versions of the top-selling Ranger, but has ruled out expanding its plug-in offerings anytime soon.

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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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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 23, 2015

BYD has begun taking pre-orders for the Tang plug-in hybrid SUV ( earlier post ) in China with a starting price of 300,000 RMB (US$48,306) before EV incentives. The Tang uses BYD Auto’s second-generation DM (Dual-Mode) 2.0 The Tang uses BYD Auto’s second-generation DM (Dual-Mode) 2.0 China Hybrids Plug-ins'

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The Driven EV News

JULY 28, 2024

BYD's next line of vehicles seen testing on Australian roads - a fully electric SUV and a plug in hybrid ute - hinting at what's to come from the brand. The post BYD Sealion 7 and plug in hybrid ute seen testing in Australia ahead of international launch appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

MAY 26, 2025

As competition in the small all-electric SUV segment superheats Chinese brand Chery has announced its renamed 2025 Chery E5 is now thousands cheaper. It will join the Jaecoo sub-brand in different dealers to the master Chery brand, with the first vehicles due to land in Australia likely to include both the Omoda 3 and Omoda 7 SUVs.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2025

Now priced from $58,900 plus on-road costs for the regular version of the Rear-Wheel Drive, the Model Y is $4500 cheaper than the Launch Series version of the heavily updated electric SUV, codenamed Juniper. And the cabin trim is now a more basic flecked grey pattern rather than vegan suede of the Launch models. Theres also more performance.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 1, 2014

Using the recent Beijing Auto Show as its stage, BYD introduced its new “5-4-2” New Energy Vehicle performance standard and a series of cars designed to meet it. “5” 4” stands for the number of wheels under power; BYD’s future new energy cars will be integrated with all-wheel drive. “2” —BYD Chariman Wang Chuanfu.

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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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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2019

BYD Company Ltd. The two parties will jointly develop sedans and low-floor SUVs as well as the onboard batteries for these vehicles and others with the aim to launch them in the Chinese market under the Toyota brand in the first half of the 2020s.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

China-based BYD unveiled a full spectrum of electric passenger cars at the Internationale Automobilausstellung (IAA) in Munich: five all-electric cars and a sixth new energy model, the DENZA D9, an exclusive European premiere of the premium BYD sub-brand, DENZA. The BYD SEAL utilises the 82.5 seconds depending on variant.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 16, 2023

BYD announced today that the two models received 8,196 orders on the day they were launched on March 16. BYDDY.US | BYD HK (Image credit: BYD) As the price war in China's auto industry continues, BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY) has launched revamped versions of its flagship sedan and flagship SUV at lower prices than previously available models.

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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. Inside, expect a mix of the Shark 6 plug-in ute’s chunky cabin combined with higher-grade materials. READ MORE: Call 911, Porsche is in trouble!

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EV Central

JULY 3, 2025

Aspiring Chinese auto giant GWM has laid down the pricing challenge to the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV with its incoming Haval H6 medium SUV range. For the first time, the popular H6 will include plug-in technology, as well as orthodox ICE and petrol-electric hybrid. The plug-in hybrid Haval H6 2WD employs a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

Built to replace both the MiTo and Giulietta hatchbacks, the new small SUV in electric form will rival the inbound VW ID.3, Built to replace both the MiTo and Giulietta hatchbacks, the new small SUV in electric form will rival the inbound VW ID.3, Off the line, Alfa Romeo says the small SUV takes 9.0 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

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EV Central

JUNE 30, 2025

Geely Auto Australia has locked in a new mid-size plug-in hybrid Geely Starray EM-i PHEV for an arrival in the fourth quarter of this year as the emerging Chinese brand chases yet more volume in the mid-size SUV segment. Combined, the Geely plug-in hybrid produces 193kW. 2026 Geely Starray EM-i. 2026 Geely Starray EM-i.

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EV Central

JUNE 15, 2025

The 2026 BYD Atto 2 is coming to Australia as BYD dramatically ramps up its presence Down Under, with the latest offering set to be priced from just $30,000 when the small electric SUV lands in the final months of 2025. The BYD Atto 2 is shaping up to be BYD’s most affordable electric SUV in Australia.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

BYD has confirmed its first plug-in hybrid model in Australia will be the Seal U, with the petrol-electric SUV now just months away from arrival. BYD is the most exciting automotive brand in the world, we have huge plans for 2024 and our product portfolio.

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EV Central

JUNE 16, 2025

This medium SUV REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle) starts from $45,900 drive-away, and is visually identical to the full electric Leapmotor C10 launched here six months ago. It’s hoped the new plug-in will boost Australian sales for the newly-minted Chinese brand, which currently sells only one model here.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 13, 2015

(EDI), a developer of plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) and continuously variable transmission (CVT) technologies spanning light- to heavy-duty classes ( earlier post ), has developed a new energy plug-in hybrid electric SUV for the Asian marketplace. The vehicle is a full-size Chinese SUV with a 2.4-liter Click to enlarge.

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EV Central

JULY 8, 2025

The action includes new drive-away prices on the MG3 hatch, ZS small SUV and announced pricing for its new mid-size SUV, the HS hybrid and PHEV. At that pricing the new mid-size SUV is $1800 to $4500 cheaper than a Toyota RAV4, depending on the state you’re registering your car in. 2024 MG MG3. MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite.

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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. READ MORE: Nissan Leaf SUV revealed as Tesla Model Y rival! Combining a 1.5-litre 2025 Nissan Frontier Pro.

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EV Central

MARCH 29, 2025

This premium, three-row large SUV also wears a pretty premium price tag, but also goes some way towards justifying it by arriving with dual-motor powertrain, fast charging and a big battery, right from the cheapest model. seconds, which is quick in any car, and even more so in a giant SUV that weights in excess of 2.5

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EV Central

MARCH 4, 2025

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. READ MORE: Has the BYD Shark 6 already been dethroned?

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The brand that made its name making two-seat micro cars as a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and watch brand Swatch has morphed into a maker of SUVs now with a healthy dose of Mercedes-Benz DNA. The brand has launched with two models, the #1 and #3, each compact SUVs, the #3 slightly less compact than the #1.

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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

APRIL 4, 2024

Chinese car-making giant BYD has released its first official pictures of the all-new mid-size ute that will challenge the best-selling Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger when it lands in Australia later this year. When it arrives it will also meet the demands of Aussie ute buyers, say BYD’s local bosses. BYD Ute in official spy shots.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 10, 2025

The electrically focused BYD has announced plans to grow operations in South Africa through 2026. This comes via Reuters , which was informed by BYD of its desire to become the dominant purveyor of "NEVs" (neighborhood electric vehicles) within the region. By the end of the year, we will have about 20 dealerships around the country.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 4, 2023

BYD has announced that it has become the first car-maker to build more than six-million New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) beating US car-maker Tesla who isn’t set to hit the production milestone until early 2024. NEVs is the Chinese category of cars that consist of plug-in hybrid (PHEVs), range-extender hybrids and pure-electric cars (EVs).

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CN EV Post

APRIL 16, 2023

The Destroyer 07 will be a new addition to BYD's Ocean series. The first B+ class hybrid sedan in BYD's Ocean series will be unveiled on the first day of the Shanghai auto show on April 18, the new energy vehicle (NEV) maker announced yesterday. BYD's booth is 7A06, located in Hall 7.1, BYD sold 207,080 NEVs in March , up 97.45

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