EV Central

JULY 15, 2025

Only well-heeled families are going to be able to afford the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 three-row electric SUV in Australia, with just one high-priced and highly-specified model on offer. The Ioniq 9 Calligraphy will come as a 314kW/700Nm dual motor all-wheel drive and 600km WLTP range courtesy of a 110.3kWh battery pack.

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EV Central

MARCH 9, 2025

The debut of the battery electric 2026 Kia PV5 is more evidence the ubiquitous Toyota delivery van and its diesel rivals are running out of time. READ MORE: All-new electric Kia PV5 is a gamechanger in the world of vanswith its advanced tech and interchangeable rear body READ MORE: EV switch! 2026 Kia PV5. 2026 Kia PV5.

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EV Central

MARCH 16, 2025

The 2025 Toyota C-HR+ compact electric SUV has been unveiled in Europe and theres every chance it will come to Australia. READ MORE: Toyota locks-in futuristic electric HiLux and LandCruiser EV for 2026 debut in Europe, but will battery-powered ute and rugged SUV make in Down Under? READ MORE: Toyota bZ4X updated! 2025 Toyota C-HR+.

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EV Central

MAY 29, 2025

Hot on the heels of the Xiaomi YU7 , the mid-size luxury SUV segment has grown again with the arrival of the 2026 Alpine A390 SUV. READ MORE: Porsche Macan and Tesla Model Y Performance EV-conqueror teased: Triple motor Alpine A390 could be the best-driving mid-size SUV yet! 2025 Alpine A390. 2025 Alpine A390.

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Electrek

MARCH 27, 2025

Hyundais first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, has officially entered production at its massive new EV plant in Georgia. The company held the grand opening on Wednesday at its massive new Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America, where it will build upcoming Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis EV and hybrid vehicles.

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JUNE 19, 2025

Hyundai Motor Company, along with Kia, is ramping up EV production in the US as it shifts its focus to larger electric SUVs. The new IONIQ 9 and Kia EV9 are a key part of Hyundai’s growth plans. Even with the new US auto tariffs, Hyundai is not planning to raise vehicle prices anytime soon.

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EV Central

JULY 20, 2025

Subaru has rolled out its 2026 Subaru Uncharted electric SUV. It’s a small SUV designed to slip under the Solterra and recently released Trailseeker SUVs and marks the third electric car developed in cooperation with Toyota. An alternative single-motor, FWD version will also be available in Europe with a smaller 57.7

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EV Central

APRIL 6, 2025

Its called the MG S5, it arrives in local dealerships by June, and under its SUV skin and ride height it has the same architecture as the popular MG4. Essentially the replacement for the aged MG ZS EV, the S5 will be a direct rival for the likes of the BYD Atto 3, Kia EV3. Well launch it at a very competitive price. Potentially.

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EV Central

MARCH 4, 2025

The all-new 2026 Kia EV4 has been revealed and locked in for an Australian launch next year with the Tesla Model 3 sedan and MG4 hatch in its sights. Revealed at the 2025 Kia EV Day, the sedan measures up at 4730mm long, 1860mm wide and stands at 1480mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2820mm. Kia attacks EV pricing! READ MORE: Denied!

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EV Central

APRIL 28, 2025

Based on a low-cost platform, Slates models are designed to disrupt the ute and SUV market in the US. Publicly backed by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, the beauty of the new Slate Auto made ute is the Michigan-based EV start-up will also sell you a kit to convert it into an SUV if your circumstances change. READ MORE: Confirmed!

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

But Hyundai is here to allay your fears, with the Kona small SUVs range a sizeable 449km, but just as importantly, trustworthy too. For that you get a sharp-looking small SUV with 5 Star ANCAP and 10 year warranty, 350km range and a reasonable amount of features. Best family EV: Kia Niro EV S (2022-23) from $39,000 2022 Kia Niro.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 9, 2025

These two hybrids demonstrate the span of SUVs today In real-world driving, Santa Fe Hybrid gets nearly double the mpg Land Cruiser hybrid sacrifices much for the sake of off-road prowess, higher towing ratings Some SUVs are intended for serious truck duty, like towing and off-roading. But in one model year that all changed.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The NVES imposes increasingly stringent CO2 emissions targets for passenger vehicles, utes and SUVs over the next five years with the aim of encouraging the transition away from internal combustion engined vehicles to EV. billion in 2029. READ MORE: Which is best for the environment: EV or ICE? 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak.

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s now provided by an electric motor, not an air-cooled flat-4 combustion engine, but still. The standard model has a 210-kilowatt (282-horsepower) motor powering the rear wheels, rated at 413 lb-ft of torque. The optional 4Motion all-wheel-drive system adds a 40-kW (53-hp) motor to power the fronts, rated at 99 lb-ft.

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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The brand that made its name making two-seat micro cars as a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and watch brand Swatch has morphed into a maker of SUVs now with a healthy dose of Mercedes-Benz DNA. The brand has launched with two models, the #1 and #3, each compact SUVs, the #3 slightly less compact than the #1. Score: 3.5/5

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EV Central

APRIL 30, 2025

The sheer size of the Shanghai motor show has to be seen to be appreciated. Sixteen halls, each substantially bigger than the entire Melbourne motor show, with around 100 auto brands on display hosting about the same number of global debuts almost all of them electrified in some way. GWM shocks the auto world at least its a PHEV!

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Baua Electric

MARCH 6, 2025

Kia confirmed in late 2023 that the Quasar 2 would be the first EV charger enabling bidirectional charging with the EV9, and that it would serve up home-backup and vehicle-to-grid functionality. The post Kia EV9 will power your house for $6,440 appeared first on Bauaelectric EV News.

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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!

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EV Central

JUNE 2, 2025

READ MORE: 2025 Peugeot 308 switched to hybrid-only power, taking on Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic READ MORE: Coupe detat: 2025 Peugeot E-408 SUV-coupe EV could be challenging the Tesla Model 3 in Australia as soon as next year READ MORE: Tesla Model Y doesnt have enough seats? Kia EV9 too expensive? seconds is tipped. 2024 Abarth 600e.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

The Foxtron Model B was originally created as part of a joint venture between Foxconn and fellow Taiwan-based Yulon Motor company that currently builds Nissans under license. The Model B has been developed to rival the likes of the BYD Atto 3, Kia EV3 and latest MG S5 EV. 2026 Nissan Leaf. 2025 Foxtron Model B.

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EV Central

JULY 14, 2025

Subaru has teased its third electric car after posting a teaser for the 2026 Subaru Uncharted and announced the new production SUV’s debut will take place on July 17. An entry 123kW version is combined with the smallest battery, while a more powerful 165kW motor is offered with the larger 73.1kWh battery.

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

Built to replace both the MiTo and Giulietta hatchbacks, the new small SUV in electric form will rival the inbound VW ID.3, 3, Hyundai Kona Electric, Kia EV3 and the Jeep Avenger that shares the same platform, tech and powertrains and is even built at the same Stellantis factory in Poland. The Alfa Junior Ibrida combines a 1.2-litre

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EV Central

MARCH 12, 2025

Instead, the high-riding new Volvo is designed to blend a sedan, SUV and five-door fastback. READ MORE: Family fortunes: Luxurious 7-seat Volvo EX90 priced for Australia, but is it worth the $20K premium over a Kia EV9? The post Is the Volvo ES90 a sedan, fastback or SUV? READ MORE: Volvo toughens up! 2025 Volvo ES90.

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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. BYD topped the list with 1639 sales, while Kia was second with 751 and MG third with 594.

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EV Central

APRIL 17, 2025

and lands with the C10 medium SUV. Day one: A poor start Not often we veteran motoring journalists experience something totally new from a car. Made all the more impressive as this Leapmotor feels like a big and heavy SUV. This maximum DC charge speed is simply not good enough for a modern EV, especially a family SUV.

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EV Central

JUNE 17, 2025

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

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2025

litre, three-cylinder turbocharged engine, which is also utilized in the Hyundai i20 , Venue , and Kia Sonet. There were no aesthetic modifications to the Punch Flex Fuel; the alterations made by Tata Motors are primarily mechanical. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024 , Best SUVs in India.

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EV Central

MAY 20, 2025

2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: 331 reasons the dual motor is worth the extra spend Inside, no changes have been made to the base Model 3 or the rest of the small all-electric sedan line-up with Tesla carrying over the same standard level of equipment. seconds and top out at 201km/h. seconds and top out at 201km/h. per cent.

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EV Central

APRIL 12, 2025

This compact electric SUV is the fastest production car Volvo has ever built and maybe a sign a bit of unruliness slinks about the corridors of Volvo HQ in Gothenburg. The dual motor powertrain brings with it 315kW/543Nm and a claimed 0-100km/h time of just 3.6 The single motor models offer 200kW/343Nm, a 5.3 Good thing too.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 29, 2025

The most common was: Who is looking for a sedan that isnt a sedan, or a crossover/SUV that isnt a crossover/SUV? This is one of two Crown modelsthis sedan and the Signia SUV. liter 4-cylinder and twin electric motors, one each on the front and rear axles, that enable the electronic on-demand all-wheel drive.

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Electric Cars Report

MARCH 27, 2025

The newly completed, large-scale Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia is now operational. This facility will be the production hub for Hyundai's next-generation EVs, including the much-anticipated IONIQ 9 three-row electric SUV.

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EV Central

MARCH 19, 2025

The third car after the Epiq and Elroq SUVs to be penned using the brand’s new Modern Solid styling, expect the new flagship EV built to rival the large Kia EV9 or Volvo EX90 to be the most radical design yet. Instead the Skoda SUV will mirror the next-gen cabin design introduced by the Elroq that was revealed last year.

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EV Central

JUNE 1, 2025

The US-born Canadian is only in Australia for three years before he takes retirement and has set the confirmation of a fully capable Hyundai rival or the likes of the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and incoming in-house rival, the Kia Tasman, as a key goal. 2025 Kia Tasman. But it would likely go on-sale after he left the job.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 31, 2025

Although we were pulling for it, Kias affordable EV5 electric SUV will not arrive in the US. In a rare move, Kia is planning to launch the entry-level EV next door in Canada next year, and it will even include an NACS port for charging at Tesla Superchargers. On the other hand, America loves bigger SUVs and trucks.

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EV Central

MARCH 6, 2025

Other new models like the Cupora Tavascan and Kia EV3 have been seen here before but have yet to go on-sale. 4 quick spin: first Australian drive of electric SUV Volkswagen ID. Ford Ranger PHEV: Look out BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha! Tesla Model Y Juniper designers explain all Volkswagen ID. 4: Volkswagen ID.4 5 GTX: Volkswagen ID.5

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EV Central

JUNE 19, 2025

The 2026 Nissan Leaf has been officially unwrapped, with the EV pioneer transitioning from a small hatch to a mid-size SUV in a bid to make more of a sales impact than ever before. Among its headline improvements, the sleek SUV-coupe arrives with up to 604km range. There is no word yet of more powerful dual-motor or Nismo versions.

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