EV Central

MARCH 4, 2025

The Ford Ranger PHEV has just gone on sale ahead of first deliveries in July. 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.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 6, 2025

Jeeps first electric SUV has only recently gone on sale, but were already learning about the brands next model. The redesigned 2026 Compass will arrive later this year, and with it, an all-new electric variant, though it will first release in European markets.

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Baua Electric

JULY 22, 2025

The B-SUV segment, also known as the subcompact SUV segment, is continuing to grow in popularity. An increasing number of carmakers have a B-SUV offering in their fleet, giving new-car buyers a wider range of choice. The B-SUV segment has seen a significant surge in popularity across markets.

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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. READ MORE: MG-owned IM Motors locked-in for Australia in 2025 with IM5 electric saloon and IM6 SUV READ MORE: Its not the new MG4!

Australia

EV Central

JANUARY 21, 2025

XPeng dropped some official pics of the super-secrret new SUV in China last week, just before the release of pics via the Chinese governments Ministry of Industry and Information (MIIT) as part of its pre-sale homologation process. The inbound 2025 XPeng G7 has been outed months before you’re supposed to see it. READ MORE: Model rush!

Australia

Plug N Drive

JULY 31, 2025

July 31, 2025 –Plug’n Drive’s EVs are for EVeryone Cross-Canada Tour is hitting the road in Dartmouth and surrounding areas with a lineup of electric vehicles (EVs) available for free, no-pressure test drives — including, for the first time, both the Tesla Model Y and the Cybertruck.

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EV Central

AUGUST 4, 2025

But despite sharing a body with the all-new large family SUV, the EV version might sit on a different platform to the combustion version. Read More: New Toyota RAV4 PHEV confirmed for 2026 with 100km EV range! Toyota bZ large SUV. The new Kluger is being reported as sales of the six-year-old Toyota SUV decline in the US.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 3, 2025

Yesterday, Volvo Philippines introduced two new plug-in hybrid SUVs, the XC60 PHEV and the XC90 PHEV. The launch of the new NEVs coincides with Volvo PH’s “Being Alive” campaign. According to Maria Fe Perez Agudo, Vice Chairman, President, and CEO of Hariphil Asia Resources Inc., the official distributor of Volvo.

Philippines

EV Central

MAY 17, 2025

So far weve only got the electric Geely EX5 and its cut-throat pricing to really support that hypothesis, but more models are coming. 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.

PHEV

EV Central

MARCH 29, 2025

The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvos petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin its an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. tonne SUV from swaying in tighter corners, and helping the EX90 feel planted.

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EV Central

JULY 16, 2025

The A5 Sedan and Avant e-hybrid quattro PHEVs will go on-sale at an equivalent price and at the same time as the turbo-petrol A5 TFSI 200kW quattro Sedan and Avant in the fourth quarter of 2025. NVES is why we have positioned the PHEV as strong as we possibly can to offer value,” said Audi Australia national product manager Matthew Dale.

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InsideEVs

MAY 27, 2025

This new PHEV-only SUV sits between the XC60 and XC90, offering up to 112 miles of electric range.

Plug-in

EV Central

MARCH 2, 2025

READ MORE: Thats the plan: XPeng G7 electric family SUV confirmed for Australia with pricing set to undercut the Tesla Model Y READ MORE: Seven day test: 2025 XPeng G6 Long Range I think I want one READ MORE: Chinas XPeng reveals astounding roll-out of more than a dozen all-new EVs and PHEVs, but how many are coming to Australia?

Australia

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 Cannon Alphas are more expensive again. 2026 GWM Haval H6.

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EV Central

APRIL 5, 2025

Originally launched back in 2021 under Nexport with the E6 and T3 models, BYD’s sales didn’t take off until the arrival of the Atto 3 small SUV in 2022 under the stewardship of EVDirect. Electric ute shock! 2024 BYD Atto 3 Premium.

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Electric Cars Report

JANUARY 26, 2025

Kiais recalling 80,255 electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles in the United States because of improper airbag and seat belt deployment. The affected vehicles are the 2023-2025 Niro EV, Plug-in Hybrid, and Hybrid vehicles.

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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. 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.

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EV Central

MAY 5, 2025

Chery’s rough and ready iCar 4×4 electric brand has been locked-in for an Australian debut. The boxy four-seat electric SUV packs plenty of high-tech hardware beneath its retro styling, including a 15.4-inch 2025 iCar V23. 2025 iCar V23. 2025 iCar V23. 2025 iCar V23. Not a production model. 2025 iCar V23.

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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. READ MORE: Toyota hybrid onslaught: RAV4, Corolla Cross, Yaris Cross and Kluger to go hybrid only READ MORE: Electric Hilux incoming! litre petrol engine.

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EV Central

MARCH 26, 2025

Amid all the doom and Boomer gloom about EV sales (as Ive mentioned before, a shocking proportion of Boomers/Old People seem to be scared and angered by electric cars), I was stunned to learn recently that BMW buyers, and their close relatives in the Mini market, are snapping them up at an incredible rate.

Audi

Baua Electric

JUNE 12, 2025

Audi has launched new plug-in hybrid options for the Q5 SUV and Q5 Sportback featuring a 25.9 kWh battery and electric motor. …Read More Audi has given the third-generation Q5 SUV and Sportback more power and efficiency by introducing new PHEV drivetrains. Also Read : Next-gen Audi Q3 to debut globally on June 16.

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

The Geely-owned brand unveiled the opulent large SUV as a signal to the likes of Range Rover and even Rolls-Royce that it plans to tread on their rarefied turf. Chinas ambitious Zeekr plans zany people-mover, Tesla Model 3 fighter and first PHEV as Aussie ambitions expand READ MORE: How much? At almost 5.3

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Electric Cars Report

JUNE 27, 2025

Committed to providing motorists with a wide range of low and zero tail-pipe emissions options to smooth the transition to greener mobility, Europcar Mobility Group UK has added the BYD Seal U DM-i Plug-in Hybrid Electric vehicle (PHEV) to its fleet.

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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 ). READ MORE: Electric overload! Toyota has committed to 50 percent of its 2025 sales being electrified (hybrid or electric).

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EV Central

MAY 25, 2025

Is Haval soon to reveal a full electric small/medium SUV ready to challenge Chinese EV cheapies like the BYD Atto 3, Geely EX5, MG S5 EV and Chery Omoda E5? On our recent Shanghai visit, GWM teased this cheeky powder blue number with Haval New SUV plates. GWM Haval Aussie three-row SUV solution emerges READ MORE: Ute Wars!

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EV Central

JUNE 30, 2025

Geely Auto Australia has locked in a new mid-size plug-in hybrid Geely Starray EM-i PHEV for an arrival in the fourth quarter of this year as the emerging Chinese brand chases yet more volume in the mid-size SUV segment. Geely has yet to announce how far the Starray EM-i can travel in its electric mode but the 18.4-kilowatt-hour

Mitsubishi

EV Central

JUNE 1, 2025

A pure electric Hyundai ute as per the T7 and T10 ute projects that have been previously reported – will only launch when EVs can deliver the towing, payload and range performance to match ICE utes. 2025 Hyundai Staria going electric as zero-emissions rival for Ford E-Transit, Volkswagen ID. The post Diesel out.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2025

Porsche’s CEO announced a focus on expanding ICE and PHEV models in 2025, alongside new personalisation options. Oliver Blume, announced over the social media platform X, that for 2025 Porsche will focus on expanding its offering portfolio for the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) models and Plug-in Hybrid (or PHEV) models.

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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. Now is our time declares GWM as it launches Cannon Alpha PHEV targeting BYD Shark 6 READ MORE: Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it? 2025 Wey Blue Mountain.

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EV Central

JUNE 16, 2025

Leapmotor’s range-extender C10 “Ultra Hybrid” has landed in Australia boasting 170km pure electric range and 1150km combined range on the (optimistic) NEDC cycle. This medium SUV REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle) starts from $45,900 drive-away, and is visually identical to the full electric Leapmotor C10 launched here six months ago.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 18, 2025

BEV and PHEV new-car volumes increased around the world in January, according to figures from EV Volumes. With 790,842 units taking to the roads, the all-electric car market grew by 21% year on year. With 790,842 units taking to the roads, the all-electric car market grew by 21% year on year. of all-electric sales.

Global

EV Central

JUNE 18, 2025

The blue oval has just rolled out four PHEV-powered dual cab versions of the top-selling Ranger, but has ruled out expanding its plug-in offerings anytime soon. The Ranger PHEVs are more expensive rivals for the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. The BYD Shark 6.

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EV Central

JUNE 3, 2025

Hyundai Australia will turn to China for an electric SUV to fight the BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y. The Elexio is a mid-size SUV developed by the Beijing Hyundai joint-venture between Hyundai Motor Company and local auto giant BAIC. If you cant beat them join them! READ MORE: Diesel out. 2026 Hyundai Elexio.

Australia

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. It will join the Jaecoo sub-brand in different dealers to the master Chery brand, with the first vehicles due to land in Australia likely to include both the Omoda 3 and Omoda 7 SUVs.

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EV Central

MARCH 23, 2025

New federal government policy could trigger significant new electric vehicle discounts. Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X diesel SUVs are culled to avoid CO2 emissions fines READ MORE: Danger signs! The EV buying bonanza is being predicted because of a change in the way Australias new CO2 reduction rules work. READ MORE: NVES Strikes!

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

New research has shown how much trouble some top brands including Ford, Nissan, GWM and even Toyota could find themselves because of Australias new CO2 emissions reduction scheme if they dont transition to electric vehicles quickly enough. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak. billion in 2029. billion in 2029.

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EV Central

MARCH 6, 2025

The Tesla Model Y Juniper headlines a long list of Australian debuts at the Everything Electric show, which kicks off at the Sydney Showgrounds today. Fresh vehicles that will be on show at Everything Electric include: Audi S6 e-tron: Fightback! Ford Ranger PHEV: Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! 4: Volkswagen ID.4

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