Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2015

This four-door concept car for the Chinese market—which is more than five meters in length—is powered by a plug-in hybrid drive system, the drive sources of which combine to produce 500 N·m of system torque. The car’s combined fuel consumption (NEDC for plug-in hybrid vehicles) is 2.3

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EV Central

APRIL 20, 2025

Forget diesel engines and big fuel tanks, the new breed of frugal off-roaders rely on electricity and petrol – and theyre looking to shake up a market segment steeped in tradition. Its part of Changan, one of the heavy hitters of the Chinese automotive market. Deepal G318 – not lacking in grunt. Deepal G318.

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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. For the first time, the popular H6 will include plug-in technology, as well as orthodox ICE and petrol-electric hybrid. The plug-in hybrid Haval H6 2WD employs a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

APRIL 5, 2025

Chinese electrified brand BYD has sold its 40,000th vehicle in Australia after less than three years on-sale. Today BYDs line-up includes the Dolphin, Seal, Atto 3, and Sealion 7, as well as the Sealion 6 and Shark 6 plug-in hybrids. It now says it expects to sell 40,000 vehicles or more in Australia in 2025 alone. Electric ute shock!

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EV Central

APRIL 10, 2025

JAC suggests not all towing ratings are created equal, promising its T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid dual-cab will tow 3.5-tonnes, 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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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. It’s hoped the new plug-in will boost Australian sales for the newly-minted Chinese brand, which currently sells only one model here.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

By 2022, the Chinese market is expected to account for half of global sales—almost 1.5 Governments and regulators must help to create the conditions that allow EVs to better compete with petrol cars. This will be followed by strong annual growth, according to the report. million units a year. million, 53%), Europe (1.7

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Have you been waiting with bated breath for plug-in hybrid dual cabs? Well you’re in luck, my friend, for not only are we getting the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark utes in PHEV form in a couple of months, GWM has locked in a plug-in version of its Cannon Alpha pickup for Australia, complete with 110km of EV range.

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2024

Chinese car-making giant BYD has released its first official pictures of the all-new mid-size ute that will challenge the best-selling Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger when it lands in Australia later this year. litre four-cylinder turbo petrol with a large electric motor there’s no word on just how powerful the new electrified ute will be.

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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 8, 2025

MG is promising a big step forward via plug-in hybrid technology developed specifically for Australia when the PHEV version of the HS medium SUV arrives in Australia later this year. litre turbo-petrol engine. litre turbo-petrol engine. 2025 MG HS Hybrid+ and MG QS. 100km fuel consumption average, a 120km EV range and a 6.8

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EV Central

DECEMBER 10, 2024

If youre eyeing one of the increasing number of plug-in hybrids arriving on Aussie roads and keen to exploit the fringe benefits tax exemption then act fast! Chinese rival Jaecoo J7 PHEV confirmed for March 2025 launch in Australia READ MORE: Axed! Overall, plug-in sales are up more than 100 per cent. 2024 BYD Sealion 6.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Watch out BYD Sealion 6, theres a Chinese plug-in hybrid rival coming in March 2025 intending to capitalise on your success. And Jaecoo is talking a big game for the J7, claiming it can cover 90km on electricity alone (based on WLTP testing) and a combined 1200km (its own estimate) once the petrol engine is in play.

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2025

Jaecoo is yet another new brand to add to the mix of mostly Chinese newcomers trying to carve itself a slice of the new-car market. While its available with pure petrol propulsion, a new plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) version – marketed as SHS, or super hybrid system – allows EV-only running. inch infotainment screen.

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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. READ MORE: Tougher than the rest? Under the bonnet, the standard and long-wheelbase version comes with a 2.0-litre

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

Pricing for the highly-anticipated BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV will start at $48,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level front-wheel drive Dynamic. The Sealion 6 is the first ICE -powered and CO2-emitting vehicle to be sold by the Chinese brand in Australia and is expected to be its top seller. 2024 BYD Sealion 6.

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EV Central

JANUARY 28, 2025

Rising BYD rival Leapmotor will have an equal focus on battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in its rapidly expanding Australian line-up. per cent, although pure electric vehicles still outsold plug-in hybrids almost four to one. In the short term there will still be that demand for those petrol-electrics in the middle.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

The survey found that most companies are hedging their bets and spreading funding across a wide range of areas, with ICE downsizing and plug-in hybrids expected to receive the greatest investment over the next 5 years. Biggest investments in powertrain technologies over next five years. Source: KPMG. Click to enlarge. million in China, 2.5

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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? 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! As a diesel. The Stormtrak flagship tested here is new.

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

Firstly, it lands the Chinese maker in Australia’s biggest sales segment and, as a plug-in hybrid , it is BYD’s first ICE-powered , CO2-emitting vehicle to go on sale here following the launch of three BEVs since 2022 – the Atto 3 , Dolphin and Shark. litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery.

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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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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It’s one of two examples of the Chinese compact five-door hatch that are currently in Australia being evaluated ahead of the brand’s launch under the GWM Ora banner around April 2023. The new electrified vehicles coming to Australia are expected to be a combination of pure battery electric and hybrids and could also include plug-in hybrids.

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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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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Stand by Australia, Chinese giant GWM could soon unleash a plug-in hybrid attack on our market through its Haval, Tank and Cannon (ute) brands. The Model 3-rivalling Ora Sport is on ice (for now), so a few more plug-ins in showrooms would help avoid or lessen penalties. There are reasons here. So what’s on the cards?

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EV Central

JUNE 1, 2024

The GWM Tank 700 Hi4-T may be a plug-in hybrid, but it’s hardly a poster child for green motoring. 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.

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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. litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain. litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain. 2025 Wey Blue Mountain. It sits at number seven currently.

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EV Central

JUNE 2, 2025

The Chinese auto giant GWM is set to tackle one of the last bastions of the Aussie car market preserved for legacy brands heavy duty towing. litre plug-in hybrid V8 engine as its flagship boasting 4500kg braked towing capacity. The most capable SUV on the market right now is the petrol V8 GMC Yukon which can tow 3628kg.

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EV Central

MAY 9, 2024

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. litre turbo-petrol engine and a permanent magnet e-motor to offer 287kW/535Nm. Geely Galaxy E5 interior. Geely Galaxy L7. Meanwhile, the L7 is a 4.7m It employs a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

MARCH 4, 2025

But Ford believes the newcomer to the emerging plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) ute market has the off-road might and load-lugging muscle to take on two cheaper Chinese plug-in hybrid rivals in the form of the BYD Shark 6 and upcoming GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. The Ford Ranger PHEV has just gone on sale ahead of first deliveries in July.

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EV Central

APRIL 30, 2025

New luxury saloon has been super-sized and electrified to take on BMW i5 and Audi A6 e-tron READ MORE: Shark hunter: Plug-in Nissan Frontier Pro unwrapped in Shanghai to rival BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV READ MORE: Yet another Chinese Toyota Prado Fighter! GWM shocks the auto world at least its a PHEV!

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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. In Chinese specification the Song Plus DM-i is priced from the equivalent of $33,800 to $40,200.

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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. A single speed transmission is listed for the both the Sealion 6 variants which is thought to be combined with a CVT to blend the petrol and electric powertrains.

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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. While fuel-use figures for the Smart are yet to be confirmed, the identical powertrain in the Galaxy 7 EM-I uses a claimed 3.8L/100km.

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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. litre four-cylinder petrol engine thats located under the bonnet.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Orders for the BYD Shark 6 will open in Australia on October 29 – and the plug-in hybrid electric ute looks set to undercut its dual-cab rivals. Plug-in hybrid ute set to maul the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux READ MORE: Why electric car-maker BYD is adding ICE in Australia with the 2024 BYD Sealion 6 READ MORE: Beware HiLux and Ranger!

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 4, 2024

However, Spain also saw big declines in petrol and diesel registrations. This decline was driven by petrol and diesel powertrains, although there were losses in every category except for full hybrids (HEVs) and mild hybrids (MHEVs). ICE in turmoil In terms of volume loss, petrol was the worst-performing drive technology in September.

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Baua Electric

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Does this signal the end of petrol’s reign? Hybrids on top September was the first time that hybrid powertrains, made up of HEVs and MHEVs, overtook petrol to lead the new-car market. This came at the expense of petrol, dropping 1pp in market share, and battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), which fell by 2.1pp. year on year.

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