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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EV Central

JUNE 1, 2025

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! It does not currently sell PHEVs in Australia. However, he acknowledged diesel might have to be a short term solution to meet towing and payload expectation.

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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. GWM shocks the auto world at least its a PHEV!

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EV Central

JUNE 9, 2025

Chinese brand JAC has celebrated the beginning of right-hand production of the 2026 T9 Hunter PHEV with a new Australian Edition special unwrapped at the catchily named Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Motor Show. JAC questions competitors’ towing claims by promising the T9 Hunter PHEV ute will offer 3.5-tonne

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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. The new H6 also marks the first time GWM has introduced a two-wheel drive PHEV in Australia, rather than all-wheel drive as per the H6 GT and GWM Cannon Alpha ute are. 2026 GWM Haval H6.

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EV Central

MAY 17, 2025

Among the many Chinese brands that have or soon will arrive in Australia, Geely is one worth paying particular attention to. READ MORE: Yet another Chinese Toyota Prado Fighter! litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a single e-motor to power the front wheels via a single speed reduction gear.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 11, 2025

Overview IF IT looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck… It’s that kind of abductive reasoning we can just as easily apply to Ford’s new Ranger plug-in hybrid electric vehicle , or PHEV for short. litre four-cylinder petrol engine and 75kW electric motor, fed by an 11.8kWh (net) battery.

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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 17, 2025

The BYD Sealion 8 has been locked in for an Australian debut in the first quarter of 2026 as the Chinese brand’s first seven-seat SUV. 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. Based on the car-maker’s next-generation 5.0

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EV Central

JUNE 16, 2025

It’s hoped the new plug-in will boost Australian sales for the newly-minted Chinese brand, which currently sells only one model here. litre petrol engine, but only the electric motor turns the SUV’s rear wheels. litre petrol engine, but only the electric motor turns the SUV’s rear wheels.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 30, 2025

Theyre a little like plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in that respect. However, unlike PHEVs, the fuel in the tank can only be used to help the battery recoup energy. More than a few Chinese brands are also dabbling with the technology, as have Mazda and Nissan. Honda also recently patented a range extender of its own.

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EV Central

APRIL 24, 2025

Chery is the latest Chinese brand to unveil an electrified dual cab ute and its looking good to come to Australia. The Himla yes Himla was unveiled this week at the Shanghai motor show as part of a huge model offensive by the Chery group’s various divisions. 2025 Chery Himla. But what about that name?

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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. Plug-in hybrid just as important for Leapmotor in Australia as BEVs; C10 and B10 PHEV SUVs on the way! READ MORE: Leapmotor C10 v Tesla Model Y!

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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. But being a range extender means the petrol engine never drives the wheels (as it can in a PHEV). It makes for refined and easy motoring. Deepal G318. But theres also a 1.5-litre

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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 Cannon Alpha PHEV clearly has the BYD Shark 6 in its crosshairs. Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced And its rechargeable hybrid system makes it a tantalising alternative to a diesel Ford Ranger or Toyota Hilux.

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

The Chinese newcomer Zeekr has used the Shanghai motor show to reveal its uber-luxury 9X, signalling the brands intent to head seriously upmarket. Chinas ambitious Zeekr plans zany people-mover, Tesla Model 3 fighter and first PHEV as Aussie ambitions expand READ MORE: How much?

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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

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. litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that produces 73kW and 125Nm with a powerful 160kW/262Nm e-motor.

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EV Central

APRIL 7, 2025

Attempting to head-off furious owners who have splashed out significantly more for their Zeekr X, the Chinese brand says existing owners will be treated to three free years of servicing for the RWD owners – and five years for those who bought the more expensive AWD. ” The post Now thats a price cut!

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EV Central

JANUARY 21, 2025

XPeng dropped some official pics of the super-secrret new SUV in China last week, just before the release of pics via the Chinese governments Ministry of Industry and Information (MIIT) as part of its pre-sale homologation process. When launched, the XPeng G7 will initially be offered with a single e-motor that produces 218kW.

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EV Central

MAY 25, 2025

Is Haval soon to reveal a full electric small/medium SUV ready to challenge Chinese EV cheapies like the BYD Atto 3, Geely EX5, MG S5 EV and Chery Omoda E5? The brand was keen for journalists to explore this pre-production model, and have short test drives around a Chinese car park. That PHEV is 4600mm long and with 2710mm wheelbase.

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EV Central

MARCH 6, 2025

Ford Ranger PHEV: Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! 5 GTX expand electric SUV family XPeng Mona M03: XPeng M03 and P7+ electric sedans confirmed for Melbourne motor show: But which one will go on-sale in Australia? Tesla Model Y Juniper designers explain all Volkswagen ID. 4: Volkswagen ID.4 5 GTX: Volkswagen ID.5

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EV Central

MAY 19, 2025

The increasingly popular Chinese SUV brand Haval is close to confirming a new range-topping three-row plug-in hybrid wagon for its Australian line-up. But theres a twist, as it looks likely to borrow a model called the Blue Mountain from a sister GWM (Great Wall Motors) brand. 2025 Wey Blue Mountain. 2025 Wey Blue Mountain.

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2025

MG promises IM Motors electric luxury IM5 and IM6 will be the most advanced cars anyone will be able to buy in Australia this year. The MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite picks up the Hybrid+ appellation because it behaves more like a range extender than a normal plugless hybrid in the way it tries to reserve its e-motor for driving the wheels and its 1.5-litre

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EV Central

JUNE 3, 2025

The Elexio is a mid-size SUV developed by the Beijing Hyundai joint-venture between Hyundai Motor Company and local auto giant BAIC. Longer term Hyundai’s new Aussie boss has declared the Korean giant will finally adda ute to its line-up locally, most likely with PHEV power. READ MORE: Diesel out.

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EV Central

MARCH 7, 2025

Apparently it is a Q6 e-tron, although Audi doesnt mention the second part as much as they used to, but eventually it will probably be a Q5-e tron, and therell also be a Q5 TFSI e PHEV version, as well as Q5 TDIs and TFSIs. At least for a while. I hope thats cleared it up. READ MORE: The fightback begins!

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2025

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. The Shark 6 was the first PHEV ute to launch into the 4×4 dual cab-loving Australian market and has achieved immediate sales success. 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.

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EV Central

MAY 25, 2025

Both the 6e known as EZ-6 in China – and EZ-60 are a result of Mazdas joint venture with Chinese auto giant Changan. Both Mazda EVs come with the choice of 68.8kWh LFP and 80kWh NMC battery packs powering a 190kW/380Nm e-motor driving the rear wheels. 2026 Mazda EZ-60. Ideally we’d love to have both, said Wakelam.“The

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Another week another Chinese electric SUV designed to tackle the Tesla Model Y. it was one of the many start-up Chinese EV makers with little success or profile until the global auto giant Stellantis bought in and announced plans to take Leapmotor global. This time its the Leapmotor C10. But just to reprise for newcomers (welcome!),

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2025

From April 1 2025, it, like every other plug-in hybrid (PHEV), will no longer be considered a zero or low emissions vehicle under fringe benefits tax (FBT) law. In recent years, many PHEV sales have been on account of this money saver through a novated lease. 2025 Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition PHEV.

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EV Central

MARCH 30, 2025

While legacy auto makers ponder the financial impact of Australia’s new CO2 reduction scheme, the local importer of Chinese XPeng electric vehicles says there is the potential for EV-only brands to make a bundle of cash. We cant rely on that [NVES income], Clarke told EV Central.

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

Announced at the Shanghai motor show this week, this 4.0-litre litre V8 turbocharged petrol engine with a PHEV backup will propel GWM into an exclusive prestige club. Few vehicles utilise a V8/PHEV combo, and theyre all top tier. twin-turbo petrol V8 PHEV powertrain. V8 PHEV into? petrol engine. petrol engine.

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EV Central

JULY 12, 2025

Leapmotor, if you didn’t already know, is one of the phalanx of new Chinese brands arriving in Australia. 1150km-claim Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid arrives to challenge BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 PHEVs READ MORE: Leapmotor gets serious! This is a family car designed to soak up the bumps and motor along efficiently and quietly.

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EV Central

JUNE 6, 2025

The HS Super Hybrid’s biggest rivals are the BYD Sealion 6 and GWM Haval H6GT PHEV. Each pairs a 105kW/230Nm petrol engine with two electric motors. The larger 135kW electric motor helps power the wheels, contributing to a claimed 0-100km/h dash of 6.8 The 135kW/340Nm motor dishes up thoroughly respectable performance.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2021

BorgWarner will supply dual inverters for two premier Chinese OEMs. The project with the other major Chinese OEM is planned for 2023 models. A single unit can control and drive two electric motors while delivering cost and weight reductions, as well as enabling flexible packaging and easier installations.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 25, 2018

Toyota Motor plans to introduce to the Chinese market plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions of its Corolla and Levin passenger cars in 2019 and a battery electric vehicle (BEV) model based on its C-HR / IZOA compact SUV in 2020. (To To be sold in China as a C-HR by GAC Toyota Motor Co.,

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Green Car Congress

JULY 30, 2016

China-based GAC Motor recently held the completion ceremony of the company’s new phase II factory in Guangzhou in June, and launched the new GS8 SUV and GA3S PHEV plug-in hybrid sedan. Unveiled in November 2015, the GA3S PHEV is equipped with an efficient 1.5L year-on-year growth and highest among all Chinese automobile brands.

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