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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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. 2025 Isuzu D-Max BEV on the Isuzu Norway website.

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2025

Leading Chinese car maker MG has joined the plug-in hybrid ute rush in Australia. Its contender to rival the BYD Shark 6 and a rapidly growing number of rivals will be the U9 dual cab 4×4 ute that made its global debut at the Melbourne motor show last night (Friday April 4). So far no details of the U9 PHEV have been announced.

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Teslarati

MARCH 20, 2025

Honda and Acura electric vehicles will soon be plugging into Teslas Supercharger network, with approved NACS-CCS adapters rolling out to Prologue and ZDX owners in June 2025. Ryan Harty, assistant vice president of Sustainability & Business Development at American Honda Motor Co., dealerships, with pricing set closer to launch.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 29, 2025

Many have announced a walk-back of lofty electrification goals, including Ford and General Motors, which have delayed or canceled some EV models in favor of more affordable hybrids and plug-in hybrids. That said, VW is just one of several automakers making several moves.

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EV Central

MAY 5, 2025

Available in China, the V23 gets a 100kW/180Nm single-motor version paired with a 47kWh lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery that provides for a 300km range. Theres also a more expensive flagship dual-motor version that kicks out 155kW and gets a larger 81kWh (NMC) power pack to cover up to 500km on a charge. 2025 iCar V23.

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 26, 2025

Why Vibration Testing Is Crucial for EV Component Longevity EV and hybrid vehicle sales increased exponentially in the United States last year, with plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle (BEV) purchases reaching record levels. In fact, BEVs accounted for 21.2% in the second quarter. 305a to supersede FMVSS No.

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Charged EVs

OCTOBER 25, 2024

At sites with limited or no grid power, plugging EV chargers into the grid may be impossible—but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your EVs charged. The challenges involved in getting EV chargers hooked up to the grid are well-known to Charged readers. Paired Power offers a pair of microgrid-based products. kW EV chargers.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

The Sealion 7 touches down in two trim levels, with the range kicking off with the single-motor (230kW, 380Nm, RWD) Premium listing at $54,990. Next up in BYD land is the Sealion 7 Performance, a twin-motor (390kW, 690Nm, AWD) model that will clip 100km/h in 4.5 seconds, and which wears a $63,990 sticker price. BYD Sealion 7 boot.

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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. The Compass rear motor was designed to enable climbing 20 percent slopes, even if the front wheels have no grip.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 12, 2025

The XM Label boasts a powerful plug-in hybrid V8 engine, achieving 748 bhp and a 0-100 km/h time of 3.8 The 2026 XM Label is powered by a plug-in hybrid setup that features a 4.4-litre The 2026 BMW XM was revealed ahead of its debut at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, featuring a streamlined lineup with the base trim removed. kWh battery pack.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2025

The weather was clear and dry so the dual motor eAWD system wasnt put to a test. Entry-Level Cadillac Electric SUV Ready to cross the bridge The 2025 Optiq will be the entry-level all-electric SUV for Cadillac when it goes on-sale in early 2026. The torque is available anytime and at any speed, which made easy merging onto U.S.

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EV Central

JULY 3, 2025

For the first time, the popular H6 will include plug-in technology, as well as orthodox ICE and petrol-electric hybrid. The plug-in hybrid Haval H6 2WD employs a 1.5-litre The plug-in hybrid Haval H6 2WD employs a 1.5-litre Total range for the plug-in hybrid is said to be 1106km with a full tank and topped-up battery.

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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. In return, Nissan will produce its own version of the plug-in Mitsubishi Outlander SUV. EV Central first reported this deal was imminent in April: Shock!

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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. After a seven-year wait, the high-style 3-row box on wheels will hit dealerships in November and December—with priority going to those dealers who sold higher numbers of VW’s ID.4 4 compact electric crossover. save Los Angeles.

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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, The JAC T9 Hunter was unveiled at the Melbourne Motor Show last week, and will land in Australia early next year. litre turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors. tonne towing.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2025

Tesla Model Y designer explains all READ MORE: Tesla Model Y Juniper update revealed The Model Y Long Range with two electric motors, a bigger battery pack and more equipment sells from $68,900 plus on-road costs. First deliveries of each are scheduled for late May or early June 2025. Theres also more performance. seconds, which is 0.2

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 3, 2025

Fords application covers Motor vehicles, namely gasoline and electric automobiles, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles and their structural parts. While Ford would likely give the car at least one high-powered gas engine option, its just as likely that most Mustang sedan variants come with hybrid or plug-in hybrid power.

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Electric Cars Report

APRIL 8, 2025

Bentley's range of Continental GT, Continental GT Convertible and Flying Spur models has now doubled with the addition of a second V8 plug-in hybrid option, the High Performance Hybrid with an output of 680 PS.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 8, 2025

liter plug-in hybrid (4xe) to persist, specifically because Stellantis assumes hybrid sales will continue to increase. The Pentastar V6 has been a workhorse motor for the brand and is arguably sufficient for most people shopping the Grand Cherokee. This helps break up the larger opening issued to the current generation.

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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! MGs new top seller?

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EV Central

MARCH 29, 2025

This premium, three-row large SUV also wears a pretty premium price tag, but also goes some way towards justifying it by arriving with dual-motor powertrain, fast charging and a big battery, right from the cheapest model. Kicking off the range is the Plus Twin Motor, which lists at $124,990. Tech is covered by a 14.5-inch

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 4, 2025

This years show had several announcements on battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel cell electric vehicles. Harbinger A new plug-in hybrid Harbinger showed its all-new plug-in hybrid commercial vehicle, which is an electric vehicle with a gas-powered range extender. In alphabetical order, this is some of what we saw.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The findings, published by the Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) in its Federal Budget submission, uses publicly known data to judge which brands can hit the targets going forward. billion in 2029. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak. No brands are assessed unlikely to meet Level 1 targets in 2025. Nissan Ariya.

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EV Central

MARCH 10, 2025

Initially, two powertrains will be available – a rear-drive version that comes with a single 200kW e-motor, plus a more muscular flagship dual-motor all-wheel drive GLC EV that pumps out 360kW. Benz has also revealed the electric GLC will leave little on the table when it comes to advanced new tech.

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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. litre turbo four-cylinder petrol engine with a front-mounted e-motor that produces 200kW and 315Nm of torque. BYD Atto 8 will be the Chinese brand’s first seven-seat SUV when it arrives early in 2026.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

An impressive 10,060 pre-orders were taken for the mid-size EV and range-extender hybrid in less than 48 hours after its reveal at the Shanghai motor show. litre engine – that only acts as a generator – with a 190kW e-motor and a 31.73kWh battery. A more powerful 190kW e-motor might also be offered. 2025 Mazda EZ-60.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 30, 2025

These represent a real alternative to larger and thus more expensive batteries or plug-in hybrids. Theyre a little like plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in that respect. ZF Friedrichshafen has confirmed development of a new range extender intended for electric vehicles, with manufacturing starting sometime in 2026.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 14, 2025

Only the dual-motor (375 horsepower) electric variant will feature all-wheel drive, meaning the single-motor base EV (210-230 horsepower) will likewise be front-wheel drive. From Motor1 : Jeep claims the all-wheel-drive variant uses a rear motor not shared with other Stellantis group models.

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Electrek

JUNE 16, 2025

BYD’s BEV sales jumped 25%, and its combined BEV and plug-in hybrid sales climbed an impressive 47% year-over-year. ” India’s Tata Motors also hit a turning point. ” India’s Tata Motors also hit a turning point. . ” India’s Tata Motors also hit a turning point.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 3, 2025

kWh useable capacity) battery drives three 300-kilowatt motors, one for the front axle and two rear powering each wheel, producing 751 total system horsepower and 995 pound-feet of torque. This power and grunt drives all four wheels with the option to disable the front motor so it becomes rear-wheel drive.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 17, 2025

Surprisingly, Toyota changed the plug-in Prius’ name in 2025, moving away from the long-running “Prime” nomenclature it had leaned on for years, but the car’s 2026 changes will look familiar to anyone who has followed the brand’s recent vehicle updates. The car retains its 2.0-liter

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

litre three-cylinder petrol with a small 21kW electric motor, a small battery, plus a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. litre three-cylinder petrol with a small 21kW electric motor, a small battery, plus a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Alfa Junior Ibrida combines a 1.2-litre 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior. 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

The price ($59,800) is sharp against both the Tesla and the new BYD Sealion 7, the equipment list looks suitably stacked, and the motor and range promises seen solid, too. But it will have to survive a real-world week with my family and I, and vice versa, to really prove its mettle. Day 2: How do the Chinese brands do this?

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

The Chinese newcomer Zeekr has used the Shanghai motor show to reveal its uber-luxury 9X, signalling the brands intent to head seriously upmarket. 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.

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2025

I’ve been writing about cars and motoring for 25 years, and never known a time like it. READ MORE: Omoda and Jaecoo the latest new Chinese brands to take on BYD and GWM READ MORE: IM Motors locked in for Australian arrival as MG’s luxury arm READ MORE: Hating on Chinese EVs? Hop in, IM, the water’s very warm.

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EV Central

APRIL 18, 2025

The Genesis X Gran Equator concept has been unwrapped at the New York motor show revealing the luxury Korean brand is plotting its own rugged off-roader to battle the likes of the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen and Land Rover Defender. READ MORE: Orange alert! 2025 Genesis Gran Equator X concept. 2025 Genesis Gran Equator X concept.

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