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Electric vehicles vs. petrol/diesel/hybrid

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From the rise of autonomous cars to the soaring popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) , this is one of the most exciting periods in automotive history. If you have a business which runs a fleet of cars, are in charge of managing a fleet or drive a company car for work, you’re probably asking yourself if now is the time to go electric.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

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The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is well upon us. In this guide, we help you familiarise yourself with the terms BEV, HEV, PHEV, and ICEV and understand the pros and cons of each vehicle type. . WHAT IS A BEV (BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE)? BEVs run entirely on a battery-powered electric drivetrain.

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Audi to add Q5 PHEV in Australia mid-2023

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Audi is re-introducing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Australian line-up from mid-2023 in the form of the Q5 55 TFSI e luxury medium SUV. Top speed is 239km/h as a PHEV, or 135km/h as an EV. Those vehicles were very much the first steps down Audi’s road toward electrification.

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What’s in a name? 2024 BYD Seal U rebranded BYD Sealion 6 ahead of Australian debut

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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. The local name change has reportedly been made to avoid confusion with the battery electric Seal sedan. 2024 BYD Sea LIon 7. Under the bonnet both combine a 1.5-litre

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Coming in early 2024! Why BYD is going petrol plug-in with its new Toyota RAV4 Hybrid fighter

EV Central

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. The name of the new vehicle also remains unclarified at this point. READ MORE: Denied!

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Bentley starts Aussie electric move with PHEV Flying Spur launch

EV Central

The Flying Spur plug-in hybrid sedan , priced from $479,100 (plus on-road costs), will be followed within 12 months by a PHEV version of the Bentayga SUV. PHEV versions of the Continental GT and GTC coupe and convertibles should be in Australia by mid-decade. Five EVs are planned for launch in five years under the Beyond 100 plan.

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Mazda Australia’s embracing PHEVs, but is it too late?

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Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are polarising things. Positively put, they offer emissions-free electric driving most of the time, but a petrol engine backup when you need it – very handy, thanks. Mazda CX-60 PHEV, due here in the first half of 2023, put could be priced up to $80,000. ” CX-60 to lead a PHEV charge.

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