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. EV Central recently had the chance to drive it oh-so briefly in China like just a couple of minutes around some witches hats and check over its cabin and features.

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EV Central

JUNE 2, 2025

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? But the GWM value equation – that we see in every model from Haval Jolion, through a Tank 500 and a Cannon Alpha PHEV – that stays.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

million in China, 2.5 more than half of auto executives involved in the survey feel that battery electric vehicles will have the same driving range as their petrol-fueled equivalents within 6 years.”. China: 32% believe the share will be 11–15%. Nevertheless, this still represents potential sales of up to 5.7

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EV Central

JUNE 12, 2025

Toyota has confirmed its popular large four-wheel drive will pick up a petrol electric system for the first time in its 75-year history. litre twin turbo V6 petrol engine teamed to an electric motor. Toyota’s large 4WD will finally get a petrol-electric system, but there’s a catch appeared first on EV Central.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

The main sources of demand will be unchanged, with China (2.9 LMC Automotive also estimates that the biggest winners will be PHEVs, with sales jumping 195% from 2016 to 2019 before reaching 3.3 As a result PHEVs will represent around 60% of combined global sales for PHEVs, BEVs and EREVs. million units a year.

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Stop that eye-rolling and tutting at the back, those who regard PHEVs as a sad halfway house on the way to battery electric. And, when you consider the inevitable boost in performance an electric motor or two brings when allied with a combustion engine, any long-held PHEV iciness you have may thaw a touch. There are reasons here.

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EV Central

JUNE 17, 2025

BYD’s flagship plug-in hybrid powered three-row SUV will go head-to-head with the Kia Sorento PHEV and the Mazda CX-80 PHEV. Already on sale in China as the BYD Tang L, the Toyota Kluger-sized SUV measures in at 5040mm long, 1996mm wide and stands 1760mm tall and gets a generous 2950mm wheelbase to maximise cabin space within.

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

Chinas ambitious Zeekr plans zany people-mover, Tesla Model 3 fighter and first PHEV as Aussie ambitions expand READ MORE: How much? The big claims come from a next generation PHEV system that teams a 2.0-litre The petrol engine makes 205kW and can extend the driving range for journeys beyond a few hundred kilometres.

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EV Central

JULY 28, 2022

Chery will be the next Chinese brand to attempt to disrupt the Australian auto market, with the car maker following established brands like MG and Great Wall – as well as newcomers like BYD – to our market with the Chery Omoda 5 PHEV. The post Chinese brand Chery to launch Omoda 5 PHEV in Australia appeared first on EV Central.

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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.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 24, 2024

READ MORE: Look out, China? Mazda to develop eight new EVs by 2030 – and it’s all thanks to Toyota READ MORE: 2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda’s electric upmarket gamble However, unlike the old CX-8 and CX-9, the CX-80 does at least come with some form of electrification for all powertrains. So it’s not exactly a bargain.

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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.

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EV Central

JUNE 1, 2024

This Chinese luxury 4×4 weighs in at a morbidly obese 3110kg, is longer than a Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, and, thanks to its twin-turbo V6 petrol/electric motor combo, delivers a beastly 386kW and 800Nm. China’s GWM set to launch raft of PHEV Haval, Tank and Cannon models in Australia. READ MORE: Give us a plug!

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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

JANUARY 23, 2025

Smart has responded to the global slowdown of EV sales by announcing that it will roll out a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid version of its inbound flagship Smart#5 SUV that has been confirmed for Australia. When it arrives, the Smart #5 will be powered by a plug-in hybrid powertrain that’s already used by other Geely owned car-makers.

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EV Central

JUNE 28, 2025

But what happens when you swap out the mighty V6 or the bi-turbo four-cylinder for a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain? READ MORE: Advantage China? Ford cautious on Ranger PHEV expansion as BYD and GWM plan faster plug-in roll-out READ MORE: Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak.

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EV Central

APRIL 30, 2025

China-only AUDI E5 previews Aussie-bound MG IM5 READ MORE: U-Turn! GWM shocks the auto world at least its a PHEV! READ MORE: Shift aside Range Rover, look out Rolls-Royce: Zeekr 9X is Chinas new uber SUV, complete with 42,242 laser engravings READ MORE: Chery Himla has joined the electrified ute battle! READ MORE: Sneak peek!

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EV Central

JANUARY 28, 2025

Chinese rival Jaecoo J7 PHEV confirmed for March 2025 launch in Australia The trend to focus on plug-in equally alongside EV will continue with expected future models including the C16 large seven-seat SUV and a bunch of yet-to-be revealed models for international markets. per cent in sales in 2024 and PHEVs 100.2 2025 Leapmotor B10.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Toyota says an engineering trial of a Hilux EV with mining giant BHP could pave the way for a production program designed to broaden the appeal of the brand’s top selling model – and take the electric car fight to China. READ MORE: Advantage Toyota? There are also electric utes coming, starting in February with the LDV eTerron 9.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Our PowerPulse technology is designed to deliver a distinct performance boost to our diesel engine, while the T8 Twin Engine petrol plug-in hybrid will deliver around 410 hp and a pure electric range of around 50 km. We have a very strong offer in the V90. Peter Mertens, Senior Vice President Research & Development at Volvo Cars.

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EV Central

MARCH 24, 2025

Previously, Volkswagen Group Audi said that it would roll out its last petrol-powered vehicle in 2026 and only sell battery-electric cars from 2032 onwards. Audi lands Q4 and Q6 EVs with more PHEVs and hybrids to follow as it challenges Benz and BMW READ MORE: Lets Off-Road! READ MORE: The fightback begins!

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EV Central

MAY 13, 2024

Originally, the Seal U was going to be the nameplate here for the plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV rival for the Toyota RAV4 hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. It is known in China as the Song Plus where it is sold as an EV and PHEV and where it will soon be replaced by a new generation. 2024 BYD Sea LIon 7. 2024 BYD Seal U.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2025

Powering the Volvo S90 facelift is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) motor and a mild-hybrid four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The PHEV unit promises to go 80 km (WLTP) on electric propulsion alone. litre petrol engine tuned for 246 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque. The outgoing model is priced at 68.25

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CN EV Post

JUNE 5, 2023

People in China simply prefer PHEVs with 200km battery range and petrol for longer trips. Also, there is LOTS of choice far below prices of NIO. In my opinion it will go bust in 2024

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EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2024

In China, the Tang is available as both an electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid, which has just been updated to BYD’s latest fifth-generation DM-i 5.0 PHEV system. However, an all-new BYD flagship seven-seat SUV also launches soon in China as both a BEV and PHEV. The seven-seater would also most likely be a PHEV.

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EV Central

JUNE 22, 2022

Featuring a five-door body on moderately raised ride height that sits the 408 between traditional passenger cars and SUVs, the 408 will come with an orthodox petrol ICE , two rechargeable plug-in hybrid ( PHEV ) choices and in pure electric form as well. No range or fuel economy numbers have yet been claimed for the 408 PHEVs.

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CN EV Post

JANUARY 1, 2025

They'd rather sell cars in wealthier regions that generate higher margins than to sell in China at bottom dollar prices. While they have rapidly grown their industry and overall sales, keep in mind that a large chunk of their sales are coming from an overall increase in vehicle ownership in China.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

BYD has confirmed its next entrant into the Australian market will be a plug-in hybrid wagon arriving in early 2024 that will enter the huge and lucrative SUV segment to take on the likes of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. litre petrol engine that makes 81kW/135Nm and a single e-motor producing 145kW/325Nm.

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EV Central

MAY 9, 2024

It will go on-sale in China in the next month or two priced from about 150,000 yuan ($32,000) Geely has still to release much information about the Galaxy E5, but courtesy of China’s MIIT we know it is 4615mm long, 1901mm wide, 1670mm high and has a 2750mm wheelbase. It is priced from around $26,000 in China. Geely Galaxy L7.

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EV Central

MARCH 5, 2025

Plug-in hybrid just as important for Leapmotor in Australia as BEVs; C10 and B10 PHEV SUVs on the way! 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

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

as it looks on show in China. Another Beetle-like model, the Punk Cat, is also launching in China. Another Beetle-like model, the Punk Cat, is also launching in China and a fastback sedan called the Lightning Cat is also on the way. litre turbo-petrol hybrid 4×4 drivetrain that’s more powerful than the 1.5-litre

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EV Central

JANUARY 22, 2025

Chinas Leapmotor to go on-sale in Australia in 2024 with C10 SUV The study of possible ute/pick-up truck (a ChatGPT render above illustrates this story) and commercial programs was confirmed to Australian media during an online interview by Leapmotor Internationals head of product and market, Francesco Giacalone. 2025 Leapmotor C10.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

It’ll be able to drive on electricity alone for shorter journeys while having the backup of a petrol engine to allow the touring range of any ute on the market. A BYD ute prototype testing in China “We also want to make sure we do a lot of testing in Australia,” says Todd. litre four-cylinder turbo engine with an electric motor.

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EV Central

MARCH 25, 2025

Leaked via a Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) government filing, the revised Leapmotor C10 will produce 50kW more than the C10 sold in China and a healthy 60kW more than the vehicles currently sold in Australia and Europe. According to Car News China , the rest of the Leapmotor C10 carries over unchanged.

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EV Central

JUNE 17, 2024

Tied to a new Premium specification of the Chinese petrol-electric hybrid, the price blows away the likes of the Toyota Corolla Cross ($36,480) and Hyundai Kona hybrid ($36,000), which are significantly more expensive even before on-road costs are taken into account. Give us a plug! 2024 GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid interior.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Pecotic, a China auto industry veteran, has had a previous stint with JAC when it briefly sold a diesel truck here a decade ago, as well as WMC (Foton) utes and MG, which is part of Chinese manufacturing giant SAIC. litre turbo-petrol engine. In China, an EV version has gone on-sale and a plug-in is also planned.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 30, 2023

litre turbo-petrol engine with four electric motors – one at each wheel – to produce 880kW and 1280Nm. litre turbo-petrol engine, pointing to smaller power outputs for the dual-cab. “Just look at the platforms that are being built (in China). The U8 pairs a 2.0-litre

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