EV Central

JULY 16, 2025

The impact of Australia’s new NVES CO2 emissions laws have been starkly illustrated by launch pricing for Audi’s cheapest plug-in hybrid model. 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.

Audi

The Truth About Cars

MAY 6, 2025

European buyers will have gas, electric, PHEV, and mild-hybrid powertrain options, with the top EV offering 375 horsepower and dual-motor all-wheel drive. We dont know what kind of engine it will use or its electric range estimates, but the plug-in hybrid comes standard with all-wheel drive.

Jeep

EV Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Local Isuzu executives have confirmed research is underway into a D-Max plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 fighter while at the same time delivering a conflicting picture of just how signed-off the pure battery electric version of the popular ute is for Australia. Of course we are talking to Isuzu and thats one of the options, Matsui said.

Isuzu

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

JUNE 1, 2025

But rather than go all the way to an EV as had been previously expected, the first Hyundai ute to go on-sale in Australia will likely be a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. Romano is keen to avoid diesel because the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) will tighten over the next few years, with fines for CO2 emissions steadily increasing.

Hyundai

EV Central

MARCH 15, 2025

You know we are truly through the technological looking glass when an enthusiast driver can eschew the obvious choice of recommending the new yet traditional straight six-cylinder engined variant of the all-new BMW X3 range for the more affordable plug-in hybrid. inch as standard). Wheels are 20-inch as standard with 21-inch optional.

PHEV

Baua Electric

JUNE 11, 2025

Overview IF IT looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck… It’s that kind of abductive reasoning we can just as easily apply to Ford’s new Ranger plug-in hybrid electric vehicle , or PHEV for short. Gross Combined Mass (GCM) for Ranger PHEV is listed at 6580kg.

PHEV

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.

Porsche

EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The research by the automotive intelligence firm Blue Flag found the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) that came into force from January 1 2025, could levy fines on auto brands as high as $2.8 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak. billion in 2029. READ MORE: Which is best for the environment: EV or ICE?

CO2

EV Central

APRIL 18, 2025

The new generation has gone for a much more sophisticated pitch (read more expensive) and made itself a whole lot more relevant to a whole bunch of new car buyers in Australia by adding a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain to its line-up. So lets saddle up and check out the new ZS Hybrid+ to find out just how good it is.

Hybrid

EV Central

JULY 6, 2025

Nissan Australia has slashed the price of its popular 2025 Nissan X-TRAIL with its advanced e-Power hybrid attracting discounts of up to $3000. Nissan announces big update for 2026 Qashqai e-Power range extender hybrid READ MORE: Has the Nissan Leaf got its mojo back? Permanent discounts up to $3000 for e-Power Hybrid!

Nissan

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

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. Ratings based on the generous CLTC standard are higher. In China theres a heap of high-end driver assist systems standard. READ MORE: Yet another Chinese Toyota Prado Fighter!

PHEV

Baua Electric

JULY 22, 2025

Like the standard B segment, these models are typically around four meters in length and provide many practicalities for drivers. They are also generally more fuel-efficient than larger SUVs, especially in hybrid or electric variants. However, %RVs in the standard B segment are significantly higher, at 45.3%.

SUV

EV Central

JUNE 9, 2025

Chinese brand JAC has celebrated the beginning of right-hand production of the 2026 T9 Hunter PHEV with a new Australian Edition special unwrapped at the catchily named Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Motor Show. JAC questions competitors’ towing claims by promising the T9 Hunter PHEV ute will offer 3.5-tonne

PHEV

EV Central

JUNE 12, 2025

The mighty Toyota LandCruiser off-roader will go hybrid from 2026. The new hybrid system, which will arrive in dealerships in the first half of 2026, will use a 3.5-litre Toyota refers to it as a “performance one-motor hybrid powertrain” rather than the dual-motor systems that were pioneered in the Prius.

Petrol

The Truth About Cars

JUNE 17, 2025

Toyota recently introduced the 2026 Prius Plug-in Hybrid Nightshade Edition, which brings blacked-out styling to the now-sleek PHEV. Charging the Prius Plug-In Hybrid takes about 11 hours on a home power outlet and up to four hours on a Level 2 charger.

Prius

EV Central

APRIL 7, 2025

Power boost coming for Chinese electric SUV newcomer READ MORE: Range master: Cut-price new Leapmotor C10 range extender hybrid arrives to fight BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 READ MORE: Each-way bet! Plug-in hybrid just as important for Leapmotor in Australia as BEVs; C10 and B10 PHEV SUVs on the way!

Australia

Baua Electric

APRIL 14, 2025

One reason for this decline in manual gearbox uptake is the growth in popularity of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). In line with broader sustainability objectives, the EU has introduced more stringent CO emission standards, which came into effect this year.

Future

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

MAY 12, 2025

READ MORE: Seven day test: 2025 Cupra Formentor PHEV. Meet the Cupra Tavascan, a Spanish Volkswagen out to carve its place in the medium EV segment READ MORE: The hybrid killer? One for the tribe READ MORE: Tesla Model Y Juniper undercut on price again! 2025 Cupra Tavascan. 2025 Cupra Tavascan. Crash test.

PHEV

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). READ MORE: The hybrid killer? Youll find state-by-state Tavascan drive-away pricing at the bottom of this story. 2025 Cupra Tavascan.

Price

EV Central

JULY 10, 2025

Nissan Australia has continued its price drive on e-Power, adding a cheaper Qashqai compact SUV with the range extender hybrid technology. Priced from $47,165 plus on-roads, the new base Qashqai Ti e-POWER is $5200 cheaper than the Qashqai Ti-L e-Power that was previously the most affordable Qashqai hybrid. READ MORE: Powered up!

Nissan

EV Central

APRIL 23, 2025

The 2026 Nissan Frontier Pro has been launched at the Shanghai motor show and been pitched as the ultimate no-compromise electrified plug-in hybrid ute that blends 302kW of power with the full 3500kg towing. Nissan also promises it will be as rugged and capable off-road as a standard turbo-diesel mid-size ute. Combining a 1.5-litre

Nissan

Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2025

For example, stricter CO 2 emissions standards are expected to lead OEMs to pool emissions with other manufacturers. Schemes in France, Ireland and Germany were reduced during the year, especially for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). PHEV sales are only forecast to grow by 2.9%. This represented a 20.5% This equates to 23.4%

Light

EV Central

AUGUST 13, 2025

As PHEV utes launch in Australia, a key tax break is being removed READ MORE: Vic government sued in High Court over EV tax READ MORE: Victoria’s EV road tax starts to bite – and suck The road user charge has reared up again as the federal and state government’s grapple with how to replace revenue lost as fuel excise returns decline.

Charging

EV Central

MAY 25, 2025

Now is our time declares GWM as it launches Cannon Alpha PHEV targeting BYD Shark 6 Theres clear need for a budget family-sized EV in GWMs Australian line-up. In Australia GWM boasts plug-in hybrid versions of its Cannon Alpha ute and Haval H6 SUV, but its sole full EV is the slow-selling Ora. More is needed, and soon.

SUV

EV Central

JUNE 25, 2025

The combustion XC60 will now potentially be replaced by another hybrid-powered car in two years’ time. litre turbocharged four-cylinder 48-volt mild-hybrid engine that is combined with an eight-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. A more sophisticated plug-in hybrid powertrain powers the T8 versions that blend the same 2.0-litre

Volvo

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 Atto 8 is expected to come with a high level of standard equipment. When it arrives, two powertrains will be offered Down Under – a DM-i version that blends a 110kW/220Nm 1.5-litre

BYD

Electric Cars Report

JUNE 17, 2025

Now the third generation is setting new standards in several respects. They provide a first-class user experience and […] The post The New Audi Q3 e-hybrid appeared first on Electric Cars Report. The Audi Q3 has been a well-established bestseller in the premium compact segment for more than ten years.

Audi

Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2025

Cargo space on petrol models ranges from 570-1700 litres while the PHEV ranges from 460-1600 litres. For starters, there is a choice of two petrol (with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance) and one plug-in hybrid drivelines, all with standard all-wheel drive. So just what do you get for your money?

BMW

Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2025

This was despite a spike in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registrations. Promising PHEVs PHEV deliveries surged by 65.8% It also marked its biggest improvement since December 2022 , when PHEV incentives. This was PHEVs highest share since December 2022. drop in March. in Germany.

Petrol

EV Central

MARCH 12, 2025

Plug-in hybrids and regular hybrids are surging in the sales race off the back of new models and increasing interest in the tech. EVs still lead in medium passenger cars Were still buying more electric mid-sized passenger cars than ones powered by petrol and diesel (hybrid included). READ MORE: Confirmed! 2024 BMW i4 eDrive35.

PHEV

EV Central

JUNE 6, 2025

That meant it was outsold by the rival BYD Seal (355) and the Toyota Camry hybrid (919). And competition is likely to ramp up further in July with the introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. Hybrids still strong Of course, it’s hybrids that are still the darlings of the low-emissions sales race.

BYD

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.

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Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2025

Total sales of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) reached 1.7 President Donald Trumps stance on emissions standards and new trade policies. Global electric vehicle (EV) sales climbed up by 29% in March 2025, driven by robust growth in China and Europe, according to Rho Motion data.

Europe

EV Central

JULY 23, 2025

The NVES regulation has been designed to encourage manufacturers to offer and sell a greater number of low emission vehicles like EVs and PHEVs. READ MORE: Mild hybrid Fronx SUV to join Suzuki Australia’s electrified line-up. “But consider in 2026 there’ll be penalties on cars like the Fronx hybrid.”

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