EV Central

MARCH 9, 2025

Throw in the fact that questions have been raised in Canberra about whether Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is or isnt creating a security risk because he may or may not be driving a Chinese EV, and its hard to escape the conclusion that large parts of our community seem to have issues with our largest two-way trading partner.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Deepal's first EV price announced as the electric SUV heads to Australia in December. The post New Chinese brand Deepal announces price of its first electric SUV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 26, 2025

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi unveiled its first SUV, Xiaomi YU7, a name derived from the Chinese term that symbolizes "riding the wind". The post Xiaomi YU7 High-Performance Luxury SUV Officially Unveiled appeared first on Electric Cars Report.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Chinese automaker Changan revealed a fully electric concept car, dubbed the CD701, that can convert from an SUV to a pickup at the push of a button. more… The post This Chinese electric vehicle concept is an SUV and pickup truck all in one appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

MARCH 2, 2024

I’m not sure if you could really call it a legit SUV, but these fun-looking little Chinese electric vehicles might just be an interesting alternative to the car bloat clogging the streets of cities around the world. Oh, and they make an excellent entry for this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 27, 2024

First Australian sightings of Leapmotor C10 electric SUV captured in Melbourne, hinting at expected launch in 2024. The post New electric SUV from Chinese brand Leapmotor spotted testing in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Truth About Cars

JULY 18, 2024

Unyx, a sporty electric crossover for the Chinese market that offers a solid range estimate, striking styling, and unique tech features. The SUV will also get the now-common LED lightbar that other VW models carry. The company calls the Unyx an “E-SUV coupe,” a reference to its fastback shape. 7 sedan and ID.

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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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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Another new electric SUV to land in Australia in 2024, thanks to Changan Deepal partnership with a renowned automotive distributor. The post New Chinese brand Deepal to launch electric SUV under new Australian distributor appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Mercedes Benz’s upcoming EQE SUV has been pictured online ahead of its debut. Currently, the German luxury brand offers an extensive list of EVs spread across multiple markets; the Mercedes Benz EQS and EQS SUV , the EQB SUV, the EQA SUV, the EQC SUV, and the EQE Sedan. View this post on Instagram.

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China EV

MAY 7, 2025

Ive been reading over some stories I wrote for Automotive News in 2006, when I worked for AN in China. 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. Glocal is not a typo.

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EV Central

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Chinese EV invasion has kicked up a notch with the formal debut of XPeng and Zeekr in Australia. They are two of at least one dozen new Chinese brands – mostly electric – expected on-sale in Australia by the end of 2025. Zeekr focussed on the X compact SUV, which will be the first model it launches in Australia in September.

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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. The latest model from the brand that arrived in Australia in 2024, it also teams supercar acceleration with bespoke luxury attention to detail and a groundbreaking new plug-in hybrid drivetrain.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 22, 2025

The Tesla Model 3 has met a formidable competitor in the Chinese market, namely the Xiaomi SU7. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun recently shared the SU7’s sales in December 2024 via Weibo, revealing that the Chinese automaker beat Tesla’s Model 3 sedan in China. The SU7 was an immediate hit in China.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Another new electric SUV to land in Australia in 2024, thanks to Changan Deepal partnership with a renowned automotive distributor. The post New Chinese brand Deepak to launch electric SUV under new Australian distributor appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Three of latest electric SUVs get 5 start ANCAP safety results ahead of thousands entering Australian roads. The post New Chinese EV models from Leapmotor, Xpeng and Zeekr obtain 5-star ANCAP safety rating appeared first on The Driven.

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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. Luxury hybrid Deepal S09 three-row SUV claims 180km electric range READ MORE: Advantage China? READ MORE: Look out Toyota Kluger!

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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. 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. READ MORE: Yet another Chinese Toyota Prado Fighter!

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Automotive giant Geely Auto to enter Australia with a tech-focussed electric SUV designed for 89 markets. The post Geely: Another Chinese automotive giant to enter Australia with first EV appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 19, 2024

A new Chinese EV brand appears headed for Australia after the company won registration approval for its electric SUV, the Deepal SO7. The post New electric SUV, Deepal S07, wins approval for Australian roads appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Japan is wondering how Chinese EV makers, like BYD , build electric cars so cheaply. After tearing apart BYD’s Atto 3, an all-electric SUV, attendees at an EV seminar in Japan asked, “How can it be produced at such a low cost?”

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Electrek

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Chinese tech behemoth turned EV automaker Xiaomi Automobile continues to make its presence known in the industry, striking fast and often.

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Electrek

JUNE 14, 2024

Despite recently announced tariffs on Chinese-made EVs imported into Europe, NIO has officially launched its EL8 SUV overseas. It will initially be sold in five EU markets as NIO touts its commitment to sales in the region despite the looming threat of import fees.

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Electric Cars Report

MAY 25, 2023

Chinese EV maker NIO launched its All-New ES6, a smart electric all-round SUV in China, bringing users with experience beyond their expectations. The All-New ES6 adopts NIO’s latest design language, which is pure, sophisticated, and progressive.

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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. Now priced from $39,990 plus on-road costs (ORCs) – $3000 less than before – the new Chery E5 was originally launched less than 12 months ago as the Chery Omoda E5.

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Electrek

MARCH 17, 2023

The first images of the Baojun Yep (YueYe in Chinese) – a mini electric SUV made by a joint venture between GM , SAIC, and Wuling ( SGMW ) – have surfaced in China. The two-door compact SUV bears a resemblance to a Ford Bronco, only fun-sized.

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Electrek

AUGUST 15, 2024

Ford is doubling down on plans to launch low-cost EVs after showing dealers several new renderings. The latest images revealed electric sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups that could hit the market to challenge Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Li Autos (NASDAQ: LI) stock climbed nearly 15% on Tuesday after the company revealed the first images of its new electric SUV, the Li i8. The i8 is Li Autos first electric SUV, and its expected to be a true threat in the worlds largest EV market.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Three months after opening up sales of its ES8 SUV in Europe, NIO has begun customer deliveries. The refreshed all-electric SUV, renamed the EL8 for the European market, is the sixth NIO model to enter Europe, and the Chinese automaker is showing no signs of slowing down, even as the EU Commission imposed tariffs on imports.

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

American automakers have largely ignored Chinese vehicles, as they’ve traditionally been viewed as knockoffs of existing models, but that attitude is shifting – hard. Ford delayed a three-row electric SUV before canceling the project last month, and the automaker is delaying an F-150 Lightning refresh to cut costs.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Changan Auto launched the Nevo E07, an electric SUV that converts to a pickup truck at the push of a button. You can now buy a real-life transformer in China. The all-electric transformer starts at around $28,000.

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Green Car Reports

MARCH 23, 2023

The flashy Qiantu K50 that looked like a Chinese rival to the Tesla Roadster is back with a U.S. This and more, here at Green Car Reports A follow-up test drive of the 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron electric SUV left our resident Audi fan underwhelmed and. In-wheel motors make their debut in a passenger car.

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EV Central

MARCH 2, 2025

Emerging Chinese star XPeng will display both a Mona M03 medium hatchback and P7+ large family sedan at the Melbourne motor show as it assesses whether to sell either or both in Australia. The P7+ is a full-size sedan that Xpeng claimed received more than 30,000 orders during the day of its Chinese launch last November. 2025 Mona M03.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Nio, a leading Chinese EV brand, has launched its own “Tesla Model Y killer” in its local market. The new mid-sized electric SUV has been highly anticipated and will be… The post Nio launches “Tesla Model Y killer” with Onvo L60 SUV, and swappable batteries appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

JULY 18, 2024

Incoming Chinese premium electric brand Zeekr has confirmed its intention to bring the new 7X T esla Model Y fighter to Australia. China’s Zeekr previews yet another electric medium SUV rival for the Tesla Model Y “It’s one of the vehicle’s we’re looking to bring in. 2025 Zeekr 7X SUV. 2025 Zeekr 7X SUV.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Volkswagen and Chinese EV maker Xpeng say they are jointly developing two mid-sized BEVs for 2026 for mainland China, with the first model being an SUV.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Chinese car-making giant Geely has promised its all-new EX5 will come with aggressive pricing as standard when first Australian deliveries begin in late April 2025. The post Chinese burn! 2025 Geely EX5 electric SUV will significantly undercut Tesla Model Y with aggressive sub-$50K pricing appeared first on EV Central.

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