EV Central

DECEMBER 18, 2022

JAC will roll out right-hand drive SUVs the same year, while passenger cars will follow after that. 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. 2023 JAC JS6 SUV.

Australia 95

Australia SUV South Africa F-150 95

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. It’s commencing later this year and it’ll be very intensive.

BYD 90

BYD Australia Electric Electrical 90

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

The V90 is the latest in the premium car maker’s top-of-the-line 90 series sitting alongside the award winning XC90 SUV ( earlier post ) and the recently-launched S90 premium sedan. Volvo unveiled its new Volvo V90 wagon in Stockholm, Sweden. Earlier post.) We have a very strong offer in the V90.

Volvo 150

Volvo PHEV Range Miles 150

EV Sales

JANUARY 18, 2021

The German automotive market has opened the flood gates to plugin vehicles, with December setting yet another record month, with a little less than 83,000 units, PEVs scored an amazing 27% share (14% BEV) in December, making Germany the largest PEV market outside China, beating even the USA by a wide margin (394k vs 330k).

Germany 98

Germany 2020 Plugin PHEV 98

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. The DM-i Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is also pencilled in for late 2025. BYD Seal U EV. “We

Petrol 52

Petrol BYD Plug-in Toyota 52

EV Central

MAY 9, 2024

The covers have come off the latest Chinse electric SUV headed for Aussie shores to tackle the Tesla Model Y. EV Central understands the Geely Galaxy E5 will be one of two foundation models for the brand here, along with the slightly larger Geely Galaxy L7 plug-in hybrid SUV. It is priced from around $26,000 in China.

Australia 81

Australia Chinese Tesla China 81

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.

59

59

EV Central

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. Alfa Romeo Tonale – the Italian brand finally has a rechargeable car in its ranks in the form of the Tonale PHEV compact SUV. No surprises there are promises of big performance for a PHEV due late in 2022 or early 2023.

Electric Cars 97

Electric Cars PHEV Australia Cars 97

EV Central

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Revealed at the Guangzhou motor show, the Sea Lion 07 starts cheaper in China than the globe’s top selling battery electric vehicle, with a price range the equivalent of $42,600 to $55,400 (approx) Aussie dollars. The size comparison to the Song L is relevant because the Sea Lion 07 is expected to be priced lower – at least in China.

BYD 52

BYD Australia SUV Chinese 52

Push EVs

MARCH 11, 2023

plugin hybrids (PHEVs). BEVs have grown share modestly, but PHEVs have lost significantly. Overall auto market volume growth came on the back of sales growth of HEVs, BEVs, and Petrols. BEVs grew volume by 14.7%, and Petrols by 8.9%. February’s 21.5% combined plugin result comprised 15.7% battery electrics (BEVs), and 5.8%

Market 59

Market Plugin Tesla Germany 59

EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2024

4, the Q4 e-Tron will be available in a regular SUV body style or a sleeker Sportback, each with a 77kWh battery. Due in the second quarter, the BYD Seal U is available globally as a plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) and a fully electric model. The second arrival from the Tesla-rivalling newcomer comes in the form of a large SUV.

Australia 93

Australia BYD Chery Volvo 93

Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

4 compact all Electric SUV on a assembly line in their new factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee. China, the European Union, Japan as well as the UK and South Korea all have announced the same intention. For example, the UK will stop the sales of new diesel and petrol-fueled cars and vans from 2030 on. Volkswagen’s ID.4

Global 132

Global China South Korea Chinese 132

EV Adoption

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

VW’s next electric SUV, the ID.5 4 compact SUV, which went on sale in Europe and China in late 2020. Karma also teased a GX-1 Series, an SUV to be built on a new global platform, in both battery electric and extended-range EV versions and with deliveries expected in 2022. – 17, via Ford press release. 19, via The Verge.

Virginia 52

Virginia Europe Karma Ford 52

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

About CalCars Plug-In Hybrids FAQ How to Get a PHEV Where PHEVs are Carmakers Say. Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?",

Plug-in 45

Plug-in Plug Hybrid PHEV 45

Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

A new survey by Pike Research has revealed that 48 per cent of prospective US consumers would be “extremely” or “very” interested in purchasing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with a 40mile range on a single charge. The survey looked at the interest in purchasing a PHEV with an electricity cost equivalent of $0.75

Plug-in 36

Plug-in Plug PHEV 2015 36