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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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 9, 2025

I recall the Chinese EV market getting into an extreme price war a couple of years ago, and then another one, and then another one… The market has been in a series of prices for a long time, and BYD reportedly started another one recently. Some other big players in.

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Electrek

MAY 13, 2025

Global Chinese auto group Geely Auto has signed an agreement with Jameel Motors to help distribute its New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) to customers around Poland.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The Sealion 7 touches down in two trim levels, with the range kicking off with the single-motor (230kW, 380Nm, RWD) Premium listing at $54,990. Next up in BYD land is the Sealion 7 Performance, a twin-motor (390kW, 690Nm, AWD) model that will clip 100km/h in 4.5 seconds, and which wears a $63,990 sticker price. SCORE: 3.7/5

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 15, 2025

Mullen Automotive and Bollinger Motors are officially becoming one big brand. After the consolidation, we are laser focused and confident we will drive our products into the market while being fiscally responsible under one unified brand,” said Jim Connelly, chief revenue officer of Bollinger Motors.

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EV Central

APRIL 30, 2025

The sheer size of the Shanghai motor show has to be seen to be appreciated. Sixteen halls, each substantially bigger than the entire Melbourne motor show, with around 100 auto brands on display hosting about the same number of global debuts almost all of them electrified in some way. It also coincided with its China on-sale timing.

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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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China EV

MAY 7, 2025

The stories about Chinese brands going international are both telling and, in some cases, prescient. Remember, back then electric vehicles were just a gleam in Beijing and some Chinese automakers eye. Chinese manufacturers lacked the engineering and design chops to produce cars for international markets. What did they expect?

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 29, 2025

From Bloomberg : Zero-mileage cars came to public attention last week, when Great Wall Motor Co. Its worth noting that the Chinese government heavily subsidizes its automotive sector, especially where electric vehicles are concerned. This likewise helped appease investors who were starting to shun the industry.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The theme at the Paris Auto Show this year is lower priced electric cars that can compete with low cost offerings from Chinese manufacturers. The post At The 2024 Paris Auto Show, The Focus Is On Price appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Cars That Think

JULY 15, 2025

Tesla isn’t even sitting at the (robotaxi) table yet,” Lou Tiancheng, CTO of Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai , remarked during an interview in May. Globally, only Alphabet’s Waymo and a handful of Chinese firms have overcome this barrier. But China’s fiercely competitive automotive landscape quashed this ambition.

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Teslarati

MARCH 18, 2025

The Chinese automaker calls its rapid charging technology, the “super e-platform.” The Chinese automaker has also created high-power motors, high-volt silicon carbide power chips, and fast chargers that support 1,000 kW of power. According to Reuters , BYD plans to build a 5-minute EV charging network across China.

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EV Central

MAY 5, 2025

Available in China, the V23 gets a 100kW/180Nm single-motor version paired with a 47kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery that provides for a 300km range. Theres also a more expensive flagship dual-motor version that kicks out 155kW and gets a larger 81kWh (NMC) power pack to cover up to 500km on a charge. 2025 iCar V23.

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Electrek

JUNE 16, 2025

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) just dropped its third annual Global Automaker Rating, showing that Chinese carmakers dominate the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) space. Its massive domestic market has helped Chinese automakers build serious momentum. ” India’s Tata Motors also hit a turning point.

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CN EV Post

JUNE 16, 2025

Home Nio Xpeng Li Auto BYD Tesla Zeekr Xiaomi EV Huawei CATL Battery Newsletter CnEVData Home » EV Industry + Follow IM Motors launches updated LS7 SUV with starting price of $47,310 Lei Kang • Jun 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM UTC The updated IM LS7 is 5,049 mm long and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 It supports a top speed of 239 km/h.

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EV Central

APRIL 29, 2025

EV ADVICE: All your questions answered about electric cars Speaking to EV Central at the recent Shanghai motor show, CATL engineer Jimmy Zhao said the long-awaited tech would be in showrooms within months. Tesla, for example, uses LFP batteries on its Rear-Wheel Drive models but NMC batteries for more powerful dual motor versions.

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Teslarati

MARCH 1, 2025

Economic trouble also brought former head stakeholder Volvo to sell remaining shares of Polestar to fellow owner and Chinese automaker Geely last year, despite plans to launch its vehicles in as many as seven new world markets in 2025.

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EV Central

APRIL 15, 2025

Emphasising the advantage Chinese brands currently have when it comes to EV pricing in Australia, the tiny Hyundai Inster SUV is now on-sale from $39,000 plus on-road costs. It is also the cheapest non-Chinese EV sold in Australia today thanks to the departure of the current generation Nissan Leaf.

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Teslarati

JULY 4, 2025

Tesla’s sales in the United Kingdom rose in June, climbing 14% year-over-year to 7,719 units, as per data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The spike in the company’s sales coincided with the first deliveries of the updated Model Y last month. While Tesla made a strong showing in June, rivals are also growing.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2025

The AITO M9, a flagship SUV from the Chinese carmaker, Seres is poised to redefine the Philippine luxury electric vehicle market with its blend of advanced technology and sophisticated design. First presented at the 20th Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025, the M9 is distributed by QSJ Motors. According to.

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EV Central

APRIL 10, 2025

The JAC T9 Hunter was unveiled at the Melbourne Motor Show last week, and will land in Australia early next year. When it does, it will give the Chinese brand a genuine halo product, and one that produces a sizeable 385kW and 1000Nm thanks to its all-new 2.0-litre litre turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors.

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Teslarati

JUNE 6, 2025

Tesla’s quarter-to-date deliveries through May fell mid-teens year-over-year, according to Wards and Motor Intelligence. The Model 3 and Model Y are part of a Chinese government campaign to boost rural sales, potentially mitigating losses. In the U.S., sequential increase from April. On a positive note, Tesla is making strategic moves.

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EV Central

APRIL 20, 2025

The G318 has two electric motors for four-wheel drive. Its part of Changan, one of the heavy hitters of the Chinese automotive market. With up to 316kW and 572Nm in the dual motor model we tested, it the G318 gets along impressively. It makes for refined and easy motoring. Deepal G318. But theres also a 1.5-litre

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CN EV Post

JUNE 16, 2025

Home Nio Xpeng Li Auto BYD Tesla Zeekr Xiaomi EV Huawei CATL Battery Newsletter CnEVData Home » EV Industry + Follow IM Motors launches updated LS7 SUV with starting price of $47,310 Lei Kang • Jun 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM UTC The updated IM LS7 is 5,049 mm long and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 It supports a top speed of 239 km/h.

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EV Central

JUNE 24, 2025

It will be equipped with VW’s pioneering new in-wheel motors to ensure it out-drives current petrol-fed sports cars both on road and track. Hotly tipped to be called the Volkswagen ID 2 R, according to Autocar , the Volkswagen powertrain concept will employ the traditional e-motor from the ID.2 Affordable Volkswagen ID. Volkswagen ID.

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

While details are scarce at the moment, the advancement is based around software tuning that is not only Australia-specific but originally requested by MG Motors Australia management. READ MORE: MG-owned IM Motors locked-in for Australia in 2025 with IM5 electric saloon and IM6 SUV READ MORE: Its not the new MG4!

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CN EV Post

JUNE 18, 2025

platform, according to a report by Chinese automotive media outlet Auto Home today. L80 is expected to offer single-motor and dual-motor options, with the single-motor version potentially delivering a maximum power output of 340 kW and the dual-motor version 440 kW, matching L90s motors, the report said.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 12, 2025

Chinese cars! This isn't the first Chinese car I've documented in a junkyard. While this thing was never intended for highway use (it's more of a '48 Jeepster-ish utility vehicle for frugal Chinese farmers), the ones imported to the United States did get VINs starting with the letter L. Fasten your seat belts!

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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. Despite the price hack the Chinese brand says each model grade carries over almost unchanged. 2025 Chery E5. 2025 Chery E5. However, there are actually some differences.

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EV Central

JUNE 29, 2025

The long-expected arrival of the Chinese start-up Nio in Australia could be led by this compact electric hatchback, the Firefly. Inside it’s got the sort of simplified dual-screen instrumentation and infotainment set-up the Chinese brands have become renowned for. READ MORE: Look out MG4 and BYD Dolphin! Pic: carsales.com.au.

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EV Central

MARCH 23, 2025

Renault Filante Record is the new Batmobile-shaped prototype hiding the French brands next-gen EV tech READ MORE: Why the Renault 4 and 5 EVs are going to save the world, not Orange Donald or Annoying Elon | Opinion That includes pioneering in-hub electric motors and the French car-maker’s next-generation powerful 800V electric architecture.

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EV Central

APRIL 9, 2025

The newly-arrived Chinese brand Deepal is re-engineering the safety software of its S07 electric SUV and hoping its own image will be rebuilt in the process. 2025 Deepal S07 Review: It might be the sexiest Chinese electric SUV yet, but is there substance to match the style? It obviously had an influence, he conceded.

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EV Central

APRIL 6, 2025

The vehicle that could replace the MG4 as the Chinese brands top-selling electric vehicle and therefore become one of Australia top-selling EVs has made its local debut. READ MORE: MG-owned IM Motors locked-in for Australia in 2025 with IM5 electric saloon and IM6 SUV READ MORE: Its not the new MG4! Will there be some substitution?

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

An impressive 10,060 pre-orders were taken for the mid-size EV and range-extender hybrid in less than 48 hours after its reveal at the Shanghai motor show. At the Chinese show it was revealed the range-extender variant combines a 72kW 1.5-litre It also expected to share the Deepal S07s single e-motor that produces 160kW and 330Nm.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Ive heard good things about the XPeng G6, not least of all from EV Central s very own Bruce Newton, and I have a sneaking suspicion this might prove the best of the new breed of Chinese electric SUVs not to mention a genuine rival to the Tesla Model Y. Day 2: How do the Chinese brands do this?

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EV Central

APRIL 7, 2025

An over the air update being developed now by the Chinese brand will instal the feature most car buyers outside Tesla owners see as pretty much necessary. Fellow Chinese brand BYD has sold 730 Sealion 7s, Geely 188 EX5s and Zeekr 179 X compact SUVs. READ MORE: Leapmotor C10 v Tesla Model Y! So far in 2025, 138 have left showrooms.

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CN EV Post

JUNE 26, 2025

The Chinese tech giant officially rolled out the all-electric YU7, its first SUV model, at an event today, following the huge success of its SU7 series sedans. The Pro and Max variants are dual-motor models, delivering 496 Ps and 690 Ps of power, respectively, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.27 Battery (kW/h) 96.3 seconds and 3.23

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