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. 30 mins REEV: 30-80% DC fast charging in approx. litre petrol engine, but only the electric motor turns the SUV’s rear wheels. 18 mins BEV: 30-80% AC charging in approx.

PHEV

EV Central

MAY 20, 2025

Toyota has added a plug-in hybrid EV ( PHEV ) drivetrain to its all-new 2026 RAV4, unveiled today ahead of its arrival in Australia in the first half of next year. As with the regular hybrid (or HEV) that will be the top selling drivetrain in the RAV4 range, the PHEV will use a 2.5-litre litre petrol engine.

PHEV

EV Central

MAY 17, 2025

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. That means they have some form of electrification with a plug to recharge externally. Theres a size and ambition here that suggests while many will falter it will persevere.

PHEV

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 newly arrived version of GWMs largest ute now comes with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain that can run purely on electricity but with the backup of a petrol engine for added thrust and long distance touring.

PHEV

EV Central

JULY 24, 2025

It’s the 2025 Omoda 9 PHEV, a plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV alternative to the Mitsubishi Outlander. Helping deliver those impressive figures, is a tri-motor plug-in hybrid powertrain centred around the Chery Group’s 1.5-litre Chery’s new Omoda brand has launched its first vehicle in Australia. 2025 Chery Omoda 9.

Chery

EV Central

JUNE 17, 2025

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. 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. Based on the car-maker’s next-generation 5.0

BYD

EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

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. Chinas ambitious Zeekr plans zany people-mover, Tesla Model 3 fighter and first PHEV as Aussie ambitions expand READ MORE: How much?

SUV

EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

Capable of being topped up at a DC rate of 100kW, Alfa Romeo says that up to 100km of range can be added in just 10 minutes, with a 10-80 per cent charge taking around 30 minutes. Built to replace both the MiTo and Giulietta hatchbacks, the new small SUV in electric form will rival the inbound VW ID.3, The Alfa Junior Ibrida combines a 1.2-litre

BYD

EV Central

MARCH 2, 2025

Positioned only $1000 more than the Born hatch (with discounts) in the Cupra range, the new Tavascan is also more affordable than the Formentor VZe plug-in hybrid ($64,490). The 2025 Cupra Tavascan will be priced from $60,990 plus on-road costs when sales begin in Australia this April, two years after its global debut. 2025 Cupra Tavascan.

Price

EV Central

MARCH 29, 2025

Happily, given the size of the battery, both EX90s are set up for fast 250kW DC charging, meaning youll go from 10 to 80 percent full in 35mins. 2025 Volvo EX90: Price and equipment You can have your EX90 in two flavours and neither are particularly cheap. Kicking off the range is the Plus Twin Motor, which lists at $124,990.

Volvo

EV Central

MAY 11, 2025

Available with a full range of electrified powertrains, buyers will have the choice of a 108kW mild-hybrid, a 195kW plug-in hybrid or two EVs – a 159kW single-motor version or a flagship 280kW dual-motor all-wheel drive version. The Compass is also capable of being charged at up to 160kW using a fast DC charger.

Jeep

EV Central

JULY 29, 2025

READ MORE: Trouble for the new Toyota RAV4 PHEV? it can only be topped up at up at a maximum100kW using a fast DC charger. Geely is set to roll out an EX5 with a new, larger 68.39kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery that could see the all-electric medium SUV cover close to 600km on a full charge. No other changes are listed for the MY26.

Chinese

EV Central

JULY 24, 2025

At that money, unless the local outfit absorbs some of the new high costs, the D-MAX EV will command a significant price premium over even the maligned LDV e-T60, let alone the diesel utes that dominate the segment and the PHEV utes that are emerging as a more logical alternative here than battery electric in at least the short to medium term.

Isuzu

EV Central

JULY 5, 2025

READ MORE: 2025 Geely EX5 Inspire Review: We’ve just spent a week with this new electric SUV, it’s got a lot more going for it than sharp pricing alone 2025 Mazda CX-60 PHEV price and equipment 2025 Mazda CX-60 Pure PHEV. In 2023, the cheapest PHEV was the Evolve, which was $72,300, so we’re talking big savings here.

Mazda

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Plug-in hybrids are building their case as stopgap solutions for drivers not ready to take the EV plunge. A home-charging setup for off-peak parsimony turns plug-ins into e-commuter cars. A home-charging setup for off-peak parsimony turns plug-ins into e-commuter cars. Until I needed to plug it in, that is.

Mercedes

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!

Audi

EV Central

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Australia is one of the first markets to benefit from that expansion and the C10 is the first of many BEV and plug-in hybrid models that have been scheduled to head our way. Plug-in hybrid just as important for Leapmotor in Australia as BEVs; C10 and B10 PHEV SUVs on the way! READ MORE: Each-way bet! 2025 Leapmotor C10 Design.

Design

EV Central

APRIL 20, 2025

Like the new breed of plug-in hybrid EVs – including the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha – the G318 aint lacking in grunt. But being a range extender means the petrol engine never drives the wheels (as it can in a PHEV). But being a range extender means the petrol engine never drives the wheels (as it can in a PHEV).

Chinese

Discover EV

JULY 16, 2025

Discover EV expert verdict. RATING 4.5 / 5 PROS Extremely comfortable Strong acceleration Packed with tech CONS Difficult to park in standard space Sunlight can reflect off the rotary controller Pricey to buy and insure Overview The BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport is the high-luxury, high-tech electric sibling to the combustion-powered 7 Series.

BMW

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.

PHEV

InsideEVs

AUGUST 4, 2025

Sign In Browse this and many other websites without banner ads, personalized tracking and video ads. Plus: BMWs next seems promising. New players are springing up all over the world, established leaders are having to up their game, and more and more consumers are requesting automated driving assistance systems (ADAS) features. Lets dig in.

Tesla

EV Central

JULY 26, 2025

But it would also be hard to find a better, more complete and enjoyable vehicle to drive be it EV, PHEV, HEV or ICE. Apart from the ludicrous M5 PHEV, the i5 M60 xDrive Touring is the only way to get into a station wagon in the 5 Series line-up. It would be hard to get more niche. Except for one glaring issue. It’s supremely powerful.

BMW

EV Central

JULY 12, 2025

1150km-claim Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid arrives to challenge BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 PHEVs READ MORE: Leapmotor gets serious! Like the BEV the battery can use brake regeneration to recharge and also be plugged. Leapmotor, if you didn’t already know, is one of the phalanx of new Chinese brands arriving in Australia. There’s a 14.6-inch

Australia

EV Central

JUNE 6, 2025

That’s a big claim in a market segment not only brimming with regular hybrid options – Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Nissan X-Trail among them – but a new breed of plug-in hybrids that allow owners to sample some EV running without walking away from the bowser. Each pairs a 105kW/230Nm petrol engine with two electric motors.

Chery

Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

The 2023 Niro will launch in the United States with three electrified powertrains: hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and all-electric (EV). A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is standard in HEV and PHEV. The Niro PHEV pairs the 1.6-liter All Niro models are front-wheel-drive.

PHEV

Green Car Congress

JULY 25, 2020

Buick has strengthened its commitment to electrification in China with the launch of the VELITE 7 electric vehicle and VELITE 6 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV). The VELITE 6 PHEV adopts Buick’s latest eMotion electric propulsion technology. It also ensures easier access for passengers sitting in the middle.

Buick

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 22, 2012

Californians own more than 12,000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), roughly 35% of all plug-in vehicles in the United States. As of July 2012, approximately 1,000 new plug-in vehicles are being sold in the state every month. This is the largest plug-in electric vehicle owner survey ever taken in California. Source: CCSE.

Plug-in

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the next generation of the world’s best-selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), is rated to offer 38 miles of all-electric range from a 350-volt, 20kWh lithium-ion battery pack mounted below the floor and between the wheels for a low center of gravity, but minimal loss of ground clearance.

Mitsubishi

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 15, 2012

SAE International’s anticipated new revised technical standard for the combo coupler for plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EV) has been approved and published. The new revision incorporates DC charging where DC Level 1 and DC Level 2 charge levels, charge coupler and electrical interfaces are defined.

Plug-in

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The Jeep brand has introduced the fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee, including the first available plug-in hybrid powertrain, the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. The 4xe PHEV technology targets an estimated 25 miles (40 km) of all-electric range and 57 MPGe and offers: 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk 4xe.

Jeep

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2022

Land Rover has confirmed prices for the advanced Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid model and the Range Rover SV, while revealing performance figures for the plug-in hybrid electric powertrain. The P440e Extended-Range Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) offers a manufacturer-estimated EV range of 48 miles; EPA certification is pending.

Extended Range

Green Car Congress

JUNE 13, 2014

OSU’s series-parallel PHEV. announced that the Ohio State University (OSU) team was the overall winner of the EcoCAR 2: Plugging In to the Future finals. The OSU team’s engineered 2013 Chevrolet Malibu featured a series-parallel plug-in hybrid drive with E85-fueled engine technology. Click to enlarge. Up front, a biodiesel GM 1.7L

Ohio

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Driven by tighter emission standards in Europe, worldwide production of plug-in electric vehicles(PEVs)—including both battery-electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models—will increase by 67% this year, according to IHS Automotive, driven by Polk. The jump in the PEV market this year contrasts with an expected 3.6%

Plug-in

Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2009

Work on a research project developing an actively coupled ultracapacitor-battery system targeted at plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) applications is attracting interest from a variety of OEMs both at a component and a system level, according to Argonne’s Ted Bohn, in his presentation at the Department of Energy Merit Review this week.

PHEV

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The Jeep brand has introduced its new Wrangler 4xe plug-oin hybrid. The new Jeep 4xe models follow the introduction of the Jeep Grand Commander PHEV in China last year. The new Jeep 4xe models follow the introduction of the Jeep Grand Commander PHEV in China last year. Electrified Jeep vehicles will carry the 4xe badge.

Jeep

Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2010

At the Clean Energy Ministerial in Washington, DC, 19-20 July, ministers reaffirmed their commitment to previously-announced targets for the deployment of electric vehicles, which the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates will create global market momentum leading to at least 20 million electric vehicles on the road worldwide by 2020.

Washington

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 26, 2009

Toyota Industries Corp (TIC) has developed a solar charging station for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) and electric vehicles (EVs). Full operation of the stations will begin in April, with 20 Prius Plug-In Hybrids. TIC has been developing and manufacturing the DC-DC converter since the first generation Prius.

Solar