EV Central

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The radical BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute is open for orders and will be priced from $57,900 plus on-road costs. In my 25 years in the car industry I’ve never seen interest like this in a new vehicle.” Key to that interest is the plug-in hybrid electric system (PHEV). It uses two electric motors and a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

JANUARY 27, 2025

A fresh probe into electric cars longevity has found that battery-electric vehicles are lasting as long as a typical petrol or diesel, with many already judged more reliable than their combustion-powered equivalent. per cent improvement for a petrol or 1.9 An average petrol car, meanwhile, should remain in use for 18.7

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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. Its so confident the new tech will deliver frugality and performance its been dubbed Super Hybrid. litre turbo-petrol engine.

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Electric Cars Report

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

A plug-in hybrid system comprising a V8 petrol engine and an exceptionally powerful electric motor endows the BMW XM with captivating dynamic prowess. As its 50th anniversary celebrations continue, BMW M GmbH brings us its first ever high-performance car with electrified drive system.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 17, 2024

New real-world data from the EU shows plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions are actually much closer to the average petrol car than car companies claim. The post Toyota’s plug-in hybrids emit four times more CO2 than company claims appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The days of diesel being a force in Australia’s always-booming dual-cab ute market appear to be coming to an end, with two household-name utes to switch to plug-in hybrid petrol power in their next generations, joining the top-selling Ford Ranger in the switch to electrified power. The Ranger found 4485 customers, down 17.4

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. The eagerly anticipated new heavy-duty large off-roader launches mid-2024 with an updated mild hybrid version of its predecessor 150 Series’ 2.8-litre litre turbo-diesel engine.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 13, 2025

In response to growing hybrid demand, the company aims to increase hybrid sales to nearly one million units by 2030 …Read More The upcoming second gen Kia Seltos will get a hybrid powertrain The next gen Kia Seltos is confirmed to get a hybrid powertrain. Kia aims for 2.33 Kia aims for 2.33 million units.

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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. Delivering that grunt is the combination of an all-new 2.0-litre tonne braked towing, and a payload of just under one tonne.

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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.

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

Fresh details have surfaced in the build-up to the new 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior’ that will launch here in the third quarter of this year as both a mild-hybrid tech and EV. Built to replace both the MiTo and Giulietta hatchbacks, the new small SUV in electric form will rival the inbound VW ID.3, 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2025

Better finished, more pleasant to drive, and equipped with safety and technology features it previously lacked, the ZS is now worthy of consideration not only for those on a budget, but for anyone considering a petrol-electric hybrid from within the Small SUV segment. A big call? At the other end of the vehicle is a 1.5-litre

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Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2025

The India-bound Volvo S90 facelift packs more features, including a new generation user interface, in addition to a restyled front and rear, and a plug-in hybrid engine for global markets. Powering the Volvo S90 facelift is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) motor and a mild-hybrid four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 13, 2025

Reports suggest that the Audi R8 will come back in 2027, using a hybrid V8 powertrain and a significantly improved package. The power of the new model is expected to be around 1000 hp, with technology borrowed from Lamborghini. Also Read : 2025 Audi A6 Avant breaks cover, gets a range of petrol and diesel engines.

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Electric Cars Report

JULY 25, 2022

Citroen’s all-new flagship model – New C5 X – officially launches in the UK today (Monday 25 July). New C5 X is available as an efficient Plug-in Hybrid with up to 37 miles of electric range (EAER WLTP Combined) or with advanced petrol engines.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The success of BMW’s electric vehicle strategy in Australia has prompted the German luxury brand to axe its petrol-powered 4 Series Gran Coupe line-up. The petrol-powered two-door 4 Series Coupe and Cabrio continue on. “4 What’s going to be mild hybrids? What’s going to be plug-in hybrids? Its EV share stood at 11.4

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

BYD has confirmed its first plug-in hybrid model in Australia will be the Seal U, with the petrol-electric SUV now just months away from arrival. The official announcement came via the confirmation the brand’s importer, EVDirect, has a new CEO, with David Smitherman replacing Luke Todd, the latter of which remains as chairman.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 13, 2024

British car company Vauxhall has revealed that its new Frontera compact SUV will go on sale in the UK at £23,495, for both the electric and petrol hybrid model. The post Major car maker announces price parity for electric and hybrid versions of new SUV appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

APRIL 16, 2025

The new pick-up was announced at the 2025 Kia Investor Day event with the second mid-sizer based on an all-new EV platform developed for both urban and outdoor use. Cheaper hybrids coming as Kia plans dramatic Aussie petrol-electric expansion READ MORE: Staying positive! READ MORE: Toyota targeted! Dual-cab game-changer?

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EV Central

JUNE 27, 2024

The prospects of the hybrid version of the new 250 Series Toyota Prado coming to Australia any time soon have cooled. Back in March the new Prado was potentially coming to Australia as a petrol-electric hybrid “sooner rather than later”, but it now appears turbo-diesel will be the sole powertrain choice for the foreseeable future.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2025

Reducing Italys ageing parc Italys electrified passenger-car market, made up of hybrids, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), drove the market in March. This boost comes following the announcement of a new European Action Plan , which has amended the period for CO 2 emission regulations to be met.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 19, 2024

Jump in hybrid sales is concerning. They are cleaner than traditional petrol and diesel cars, but they still burn fossil fuels and produce more emissions than their manufacturers claim. The post Hybrid cars are having a moment – even though they’re dirtier than we think appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A new-generation petrol-electric hybrid powertrain will be the first step beyond traditional diesel taken by the highly-anticipated new Kia Tasman ute. But it won’t succeed diesel any time soon and a plug-in hybrid or all-electric Tasman still appears years away from sale in Australia. 2025 Kia Tasman Ute.

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EV Central

JUNE 2, 2025

And the big news is the GTI badge will adorn an EV’s rump for the first time. Teasing a picture of the 208 GTI’s blur, with the caption “Ready to catch the new Legend?”, ”, Peugeot says full technical details related to the next-gen Peugeot 208 GTI EV will not be released until launch.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 17, 2024

Read more Tata Motors has opposed Toyota’s appeal for tax reduction on hybrid cars, claiming that they are more polluting than electric vehicles and should not be given a tax advantage. Hybrid cars have been touted as the bridge to fill in the gap between internal combustion engine technology and electric propulsion tech.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 3, 2025

03 April 2025 Read next Painful petrol performance in France amid hybrid growth 02 April 2025 Read next Monthly Market Update: Used-car sales pick up speed in March 01 April 2025 Read next How many EV batteries were produced globally in 2024? PHEVs follow suit Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) also had a positive month.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Mirroring the supposed shift in the market elsewhere, McLaren is focusing on hybrid technology instead and recently launched the new version of its Artura Spider in Australia, which can whisper its way out of your driveway in EV mode at dawn and drive a whole 31km before its twin-turbo V6 engine kicks in to turn your spine to dust.

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EV Central

MARCH 16, 2025

Already confirmed for the right-hand drive UK market, the C-HR+ is a look-alike for the petrol C-HR sold in Australia already, but is actually a ground-up all-new EV Offered with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive powertrains, the headline news is Toyota’s latest SUV will be capable of covering up to 600km on a single charge.

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EV Central

MAY 27, 2024

Jeep has released full details of its most rugged and capable Jeep Avenger ever, which introduces a new petrol-electric hybrid powertrain and all-wheel drive. litre turbo-petrol engine with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission and two 21kW electric motors that spin-up the rear wheels, providing all-wheel drive.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 8, 2025

litre naturally aspirated BR10 petrol engine became E20 compliant, while the 1.0-litre litre turbocharged petrol motor already became E20 compliant a while back. litre naturally aspirated petrol motor churns out 71 bhp peak power and 96 Nm of maximum torque. The SUV’s 1.0-litre The Nissan Magnite’s 1.0-litre

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

The 2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ has been unwrapped with more tech, a fresh new look and an advanced, efficient petrol-electric hybrid powertrain ahead of its arrival Down Under in late 2024. This time round, the MG ZS Hybrid+ combines a 75kW 1.5-litre seconds, while it’s also capable of averaging 5.1L/100km

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Baua Electric

APRIL 2, 2025

litre naturally aspirated BR10 petrol engine became E20 compliant, whereas the 1.0-litre litre turbocharged petrol motor was already converted to be E20 compliant some time ago. litre naturally aspirated petrol motor churns out 71 bhp peak power and 96 Nm of maximum torque. The SUV’s 1.0-litre

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Teslarati

AUGUST 3, 2021

market share in the new passenger cars sector. As of July 2021, zero-emission vehicles make up the majority of new passenger car sales. Cars running on petrol and diesel engines made up 4.3% (451 vehicles) and 4.1% (430 vehicles) of new passenger car sales in Norway last month. Hybrid sales dropped by 6.4%

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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

APRIL 5, 2025

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. 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.

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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.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

New tool shows that EVs have half the lifetime emissions of petrol and diesel cars, and more than one third less than hybrids. The post Electric cars have half lifetime emissions of ICE: See how your car compares appeared first on The Driven.

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