The Volvo XC70 Returns As A Long-Range Plug-In Hybrid
InsideEVs
MAY 7, 2025
Volvos first long-range PHEV promises 124 miles of pure electric driving, albeit based on the optimistic Chinese test cycle.
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Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 to get plugged in as demand for PHEVs grows in Australia
EV Central
MARCH 31, 2025
As EV demand stalls at least temporarily in Australia and plug-in hybrid interest rises, Chery has announced it will roll-out its advanced PHEV tech on the 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro as well as models in its new premium Jaecoo brand. litre four-cylinder turbo engine kicks in to extend the range to a very respectable 1200km.
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Lamborghini's First EV Might Be A Plug-In Hybrid Now
InsideEVs
JULY 24, 2025
Tim Levin By : Tim Levin Jul 24, at 5:53pm ET Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Share Comment Lamborghinis first electric model could end up being a plug-in hybrid, its CEO said. But now that SUV will be a plug-in hybrid , Winkelmann said earlier this month. Now it might not be an EV at all, the brands CEO says.
Chinese brand turns Hunter on the Ford Ranger PHEV and BYD Shark 6 with fire-breathing plug-in hybrid JAC T9 dual cab
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. tonne braked towing, and a payload of just under one tonne. JAC T9 Hunter interior In the cabin, expect a 10.4-inch
Why the massive influx of Chinese EVs will end in tears | Opinion
EV Central
APRIL 4, 2025
READ MORE: Omoda and Jaecoo the latest new Chinese brands to take on BYD and GWM READ MORE: IM Motors locked in for Australian arrival as MG’s luxury arm READ MORE: Hating on Chinese EVs? Jaecoo J7 SHS plug-in hybrid hits showrooms in May 2025. It’s fabulous, but will anyone buy a $135,000 Chinese MPV?
Global debut: Chinese PHEV ute avalanche continues with MG U9 dual cab 4×4 rival for BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha and Ford Ranger PHEV
EV Central
APRIL 4, 2025
Leading Chinese car maker MG has joined the plug-in hybrid ute rush in Australia. Like MG, LDV – or Maxus as it is known in other markets – is a subsidiary of the giant Chinese SAIC Motor conglomerate. A turbo-diesel U9 will be on-sale before the end of 2024, with the PHEV to arrive in 2026. 2025 MG U9.
Plug-in BYD Sealion 8 arrives to conquer large seven-seat segment as Chinese brand aims to pinch sales from Mazda CX-80, Kia Sorento
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
2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia
EV Central
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
When you think EVs in Australia, youre really thinking two brands, at least at the moment Tesla, which started the movement here and maintains a healthy sales lead. And BYD, the massive global player from China that has Musks mob firmly in its sights. seconds, and which wears a $63,990 sticker price. BYD Sealion 7 boot. wide and 1.6m
Chinese EV brands outsell Tesla in Europe in February
Electric Cars Report
MARCH 24, 2025
The post Chinese EV brands outsell Tesla in Europe in February appeared first on Electric Cars Report. Europe's new car registrations took a dip in February, but the electric vehicle sector is charging ahead, according to the latest data provided by JATO Dynamics.
Zeekr unveils new flagship full-size plug-in hybrid SUV with 300 km electric range
Electric Cars Report
AUGUST 11, 2025
The Chinese luxury carmaker Zeekr has pulled the covers off its first-ever plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model: the Zeekr 9X. The post Zeekr unveils new flagship full-size plug-in hybrid SUV with 300 km electric range appeared first on Electric Cars Report.
BYD closing on Tesla in Australia: Achieves 40,000 sales in less than three years, aims beyond 40K in 2025 alone!
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!
Karma Amaris plug-in hybrid coupe revealed, production end of 2026
Baua Electric
MARCH 21, 2025
Karma Automotive on Thursday unveiled the Amaris, a plug-in hybrid coupe the company says is due to start production in the fourth quarter of next year, and confirmed that it’s moving closer to a replacement for the Revero sedan. that sold the Ocean electric SUV before its own bankruptcy in 2024. seconds, which would be about 0.4
April 2025 EV sales: Tesla sales tank in crazy month that saw hybrids drop, BYD boom
EV Central
MAY 6, 2025
BYD the EV sales winner Chinese brand BYD was a comfortable EV sales winner in April with 1639 of its 3202 sales pure battery electric vehicles (the rest were plug-in hybrids ). The Chinese giant sold more than twice as many EVs as second placed Kia on 751 cars with MG in third (594). percent versus 6.4 What about Tesla ?
Look out Suzuki Jimny! China’s iCar V23 is a cheap, capable, electric off-roader and it’s headed to Australia
EV Central
MAY 5, 2025
However, bear in mind both cruising range figures were based on the lenient Chinese CLTC test cycle, so WLTP ratings will be lower when they come to Australia. However, bear in mind both cruising range figures were based on the lenient Chinese CLTC test cycle, so WLTP ratings will be lower when they come to Australia. 2025 iCar V23.
Volkswagen switches strategy to embrace range-extender hybrids to keep pace with its Chinese rivals
EV Central
JUNE 10, 2025
Mirroring other Chinese carmakers, the new tech will reportedly see future VWs offered with the option of a small petrol-powered engine used to charge a battery to boost the range. Some reports suggest the range-extenders might even be limited to China, with the European region favouring traditional plug-in hybrids instead.
You wants facts? I’ll will give you facts! Why China is ruling the world and you’re gonna drive a Chinese EV | Opinion
EV Central
JULY 4, 2025
READ MORE: e Chinese electric cars really spyware on wheels? I think my money is now on Japan | Opinion READ MORE: Why the massive influx of Chinese EVs will end in tears | Opinion But that’s just top line. Plenty of renewable electricity to plug into. Australia’s population is a rounding error to them. Looks nice.
BYD launches premium Denza brand in the EU, unfazed by tariffs
Teslarati
APRIL 10, 2025
Chinese EV maker unveiled its plans for Denza on Wednesday at Milans Brera Design Week. BYD will offer battery-only and plug-in hybrid variants of the Denza Z9GT. The Chinese automaker will expand its Denza push with the D9, a seven-seat MPV, though BYD didnt announce a timeline for its release.
Overhauled! 2025 GWM Haval H6 medium SUV lays down the challenge to 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV with advanced plug-in hybrid tech
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
2025 IM5 and IM6 Presented by MG lands in Australia: Our first very brief drive of an ambitious Chinese EV brand aimed at Audi, BMW, Tesla and BYD
EV Central
AUGUST 3, 2025
They will also be sold in the Chinese brand’s dealerships rather than new standalone facilities. READ MORE: New IM5 and IM6 will be most “advanced cars anyone will be able to buy” READ MORE: MG-owned IM Motors locked-in for Australia in 2025 with IM5 electric saloon and IM6 SUV READ MORE: Scooped in Melbourne!
“We want to take it to the next level”: BYD boss previews major marketing and localisation push as Chinese brand aims to embed itself in Australia
EV Central
AUGUST 4, 2025
As part of a comprehensive long term strategy the burgeoning Chinese brand is determined to embed itself in Australian society and culture. If you reckon you’ve heard a lot about and from BYD in recent times standby. It will do that by investing in everything from national level professional sport to local community events. Big, small.
ZF Developing Novel EV Range Extender, Production Starts Next Year
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 30, 2025
These represent a real alternative to larger and thus more expensive batteries or plug-in hybrids. Theyre a little like plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in that respect. More than a few Chinese brands are also dabbling with the technology, as have Mazda and Nissan. However, getting out ahead of the assumed trends doesnt sell products.
Tougher than the rest? JAC questions competitors’ towing claims by promising the T9 Hunter PHEV ute will offer 3.5-tonne towing that won’t wilt in Australia’s heat
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.
BYD overtakes Tesla as China’s EV giants dominate global sales
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.
Chery slashes EV pricing: 2025 Chery E5 gets a new name and lops the dollars to battle the BYD Atto 3, Kia EV3 and MG S5
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. READ MORE: Chery Himla has joined the electrified ute battle! 2025 Chery E5. 2025 Chery E5.
2026 Geely EX5 updates revealed: Bigger battery delivers the longer range Chinese electric SUV needs to battle the Tesla Model Y
EV Central
JULY 29, 2025
Chinese car-making giant Geely Auto has announced that little more than a year after the Geely EX5 electric SUV was launched it is set for a significant boost. Note though, that figure was recorded on the generous Chinese CLTC test cycle. READ MORE: Trouble for the new Toyota RAV4 PHEV? No other changes are listed for the MY26.
Seven day test: 2025 XPeng G6 Long Range — “I think I want one”
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?
Tesla's Cheaper EV Is 'Just A Model Y,' Musk Says
InsideEVs
JULY 23, 2025
Sign In Browse this and many other websites without banner ads, personalized tracking and video ads. Teslas car sales have been sliding for months, underscoring the need for a fresh product. Teslas long-awaited, mysterious cheaper model wont be a new model at all—but rather a version of the Model Y crossover. "Its Let the cat out of the bag there."
Smart solution: Leapmotor C10 Apple and Android smartphone shortfall will be addressed in August
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! Target BYD Shark 6!
Another Chinese auto giant confirms its Aussie plans! GAC to launch in October with EVs, PHEVs and hybrids. Top 10 sales are the goal
EV Central
AUGUST 10, 2025
After some delays and replanning, the Chinese auto giant GAC will launch in Australia in October with a three-model line-up including a Tesla Model Y fighter. GAC’s ambitions are substantial, having set its sights on joining fellow Chinese brands BYD, GWM and MG embedded in Australia’s top 10 sellers as soon as possible.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Roared Back In July
InsideEVs
AUGUST 1, 2025
That may also be due to the completed changeover to the updated Ioniq 5, which includes a Tesla-style plug and qualifies for EV tax credits when purchased because its built in America now. Sign In Browse this and many other websites without banner ads, personalized tracking and video ads. electric vehicle market is hitting some turbulence.
Ford Ranchero EV is go! Ford F-150 Lightning delayed until 2028 but Blue Oval is working on much smaller more affordable car-based ute
EV Central
AUGUST 10, 2025
READ MORE: Think the plug-in Ford Ranger PHEV isn’t capable enough? Hybrid Toyota Prado packaging compromises explain why top-selling large SUV won’t go plug-in Confirming the postponement of both vehicles, Ford released a statement that said: A Ford graphic of how a future EV ute would look. billion ($8.5b). .” billion ($8.5b).
Painful petrol result clouds improved electrified registrations in Italy
Baua Electric
MARCH 10, 2025
10 March 2025 Read next The Automotive Update: European Commission launches new action plan 07 March 2025 Read next Can new-car registrations be boosted in Germany? This was despite a strong increase in electrified deliveries. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker assesses the figures. Autovista24 journalist Tom Hooker assesses the figures.
Made for Australia: New MG Super Hybrid PHEV system designed specifically for local driving conditions will debut within months
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. Belcher was reticent to go into details about Super Hybrid, saying it wont be a traditional plug-in hybrid. litre turbo-petrol engine. MGs new top seller?
Porsche is already selling lots more electric Macans than gas ones
Electrek
JULY 8, 2025
But they also include a huge increase in the proportion of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug in hybrids (PHEVs), with the brand selling a total of 36.1% plug-in models across the world – meaning EVs helped to keep the company afloat as combustion car sales dropped quite a lot. BEV share and 12.6% PHEV share.
Chery Himla has joined the electrified ute battle! Weird name, but Chery is promising competitive capability and hybrid powertrain
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. 2025 Chery Himla. 2025 Chery Himla.
Will European EV registrations surge in 2025?
Baua Electric
MARCH 27, 2025
27 March 2025 Read next EU registrations dip continues as new emission regulations proposed 26 March 2025 Read next US automotive market feels tariff turbulence in March 26 March 2025 Read next Portugal packs a punch in the European EV market 25 March 2025 What is the outlook for European electric vehicle (EV) registrations in 2025 and beyond?
Karma Promises New PHEV and EV Models This Year and Next
The Truth About Cars
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Henrik Fisker hasnt had the best luck with his automotive ventures, but his first company got a new life with Chinese funding and now says it will release new vehicles soon. Karma currently offers the Revero, but its catalog will double in size later this year with the limited Invictus.
Chery Omoda 9 PHEV price and spec for Australia: Latest Chinese spin-off brand’s debut SUV has big power, big range and a big price
EV Central
JULY 24, 2025
It’s the 2025 Omoda 9 PHEV, a plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV alternative to the Mitsubishi Outlander. After all, the Chery Omoda 5 was a compact SUV the Chinese brand launched back into Australia with a couple of years ago. Chery’s new Omoda brand has launched its first vehicle in Australia. 2025 Chery Omoda 9. 2025 Chery Omoda 9.
PHEV range war! BYD Sealion 6 responds to Chery, Geely, Haval, Jaecoo, MG and Mitsubishi with bigger battery and longer range
EV Central
AUGUST 10, 2025
PHEV SUV sales behemoth BYD is fighting back against an emerging slew of Chinese rivals with a longer range version of the Sealion 6. 2024 BYD Sealion 6 PHEV review: Is this the new Chinese medium SUV that knocks over the Toyota RAV4 hybrid? The Sealion 6 Premium Standard Range continues as the $52,990 flagship of the range.
2025 Deepal G318 Review: Meet the Toyota Prado’s worst nightmare. This Chinese range extender can shake up the diesel-dominated Aussie 4WD market
EV Central
APRIL 20, 2025
Its part of Changan, one of the heavy hitters of the Chinese automotive market. Like the new breed of plug-in hybrid EVs – including the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha – the G318 aint lacking in grunt. READ MORE: Will the Deepal S07 be good enough to put a dent in Teslas Model Y sales? Deepal G318.
China’s EV dominance and Germany’s electrification push
Baua Electric
JUNE 13, 2025
year on year, while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) saw growth of 34%. Fellow Chinese brands like Wuling and Geely also saw sharp increases. Chinese carmakers swept the PHEV market, with BYD capturing eight of the global top 10 spots. In this week’s episode, a look at China’s grip on the global EV market. China accounted for 57.5%
“It’s going to be tough”: New BYD boss predicts some established auto brands will struggle to survive the Chinese onslaught in Australia
EV Central
JULY 30, 2025
The new boss of BYD in Australia has admitted the existential threat ambitious Chinese brands such as his pose to established auto-makers. Fellow Chinese brands MG (10 th ) and GWM (seventh) are also in the top 10 after the first six months of 2024. He previously spoke to EV Central about the ambitions for the business here.
Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! Ford Ranger PHEV pricing and specifications announced
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.
China eclipses US in the global EV stakes
Baua Electric
JUNE 12, 2025
Autovista24 special content editor Phil Curry examines the top-performing battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). of all-electric deliveries, while its plug-in hybrid market represented 69.4% of plug-in hybrid volumes. The global new BEV market grew by 39.4% million units. in the same timeframe, with 2.1
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