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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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. But theres a twist, as it looks likely to borrow a model called the Blue Mountain from a sister GWM (Great Wall Motors) brand. litre turbo-petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain.

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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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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, litre three-cylinder petrol with a small 21kW electric motor, a small battery, plus a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Off the line, Alfa Romeo says the small SUV takes 9.0 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

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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. litre ‘i-FORCE MAX’ petrol-electric hybrid was initially put on the backburner for Australia, but that now appears to have changed. litre turbo-diesel engine. But it won’t be the last.

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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. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a single e-motor to power the front wheels via a single speed reduction gear. READ MORE: Yet another Chinese Toyota Prado Fighter!

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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

MAY 22, 2025

The decision comes less than two years after the small SUV underwent a significant update designed to close the gap between it and other EVs like the Mercedes EQA. Helping make the decision easier for Lexus Australia is the lukewarm sales performance of the battery-powered small SUV. 2024 Lexus UX 300e.

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EV Central

JUNE 23, 2024

Fiat has pulled the drapes off its long-awaited next-generation 2025 Fiat Grande Panda that could become one of Australia’s most affordable battery-electric SUVs when it lands here next year. litre three-cylinder petrol that will be blended with both a 21kW e-motor and a six-speed dual-clutch and small battery.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 17, 2025

The all-new Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line comes as a key model in the brand’s strategy to grab a sizeable share in the premium SUV space. litre turbocharged petrol engine as the erstwhile Tiguan. On the other hand, the Mercedes-Benz GLA is available in three trim choices and both petrol and diesel options. lakh and 55.80

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EV Central

APRIL 27, 2025

Lynk & Co announced in 2021 its intention to launch in Australia by 2025, but at the Shanghai motor show last week where the luxury 900 SUV was revealed, Geely’s youth-focussed divison confirmed its reverse course on a local arrival. Lynk & Co’s new large SUV certainly fits in that mould. The post U-Turn!

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Baua Electric

APRIL 9, 2025

litre petrol engine with a factory-fitted CNG kit and a 5-speed manual transmission. The Exter EX CNG enters into a direct competition with the Tata Punch Pure iCNG, which is already a top player in the budget CNG micro-SUV market. litre petrol engine with a factory-fitted CNG kit and a 5-speed manual transmission. Nm of torque.

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EV Central

APRIL 20, 2025

Forget diesel engines and big fuel tanks, the new breed of frugal off-roaders rely on electricity and petrol – and theyre looking to shake up a market segment steeped in tradition. READ MORE: Radical Deepal E07 priced: SUV that transforms into an ute READ MORE: 2025 Deepal S07 Review: Is there substance to match the style?

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2022

Mahindra intends to equip its “Born Electric Platform” with MEB electric components such as electric motors, battery system components and battery cells. So far, the market has been dominated by vehicles with diesel or petrol engines. Both signed a Partnering Agreement on 18 May to evaluate the scope of collaboration.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 6, 2018

SEAT, a member of the Volkswagen Group, recently launched CUPRA as an independent, sporty, edgy brand with its own distinct identity; the brand’s first model, revealed at the brand launch event in Barcelona, was the CUPRA Ateca, an SUV equipped with a 221 kW 2.0 TSI with gasoline particulate filter mated to a 7-speed DSG.

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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. While fuel-use figures for the Smart are yet to be confirmed, the identical powertrain in the Galaxy 7 EM-I uses a claimed 3.8L/100km.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 8, 2025

The sub-four metre SUV received a price hike of up to 22,000 previously on January 31. Now, the Japanese carmaker has again slapped the SUV with a price hike of up to 4 lakh, taking the starting price of the Magnite to 6.14 The SUV’s 1.0-litre litre turbocharged petrol motor already became E20 compliant a while back.

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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 Seal U will be the first vehicle to feature BYD’s DM-I (or Dual Motor Intelligence) technology, and is expected to pair a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2024

Leapmotor has revealed full detail of its new flagship 2025 Leapmotor C16 family SUV that could offer a cut-price seven-seat SUV option for budget-conscious Australian buyers if its co-owner Stellantis decides to import it. litre petrol-electric hybrid that features both a rear-mounted electric motor and 28.4kWh battery.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. The Outlander PHEV’s on the larger end of the mid-size SUV segment, allowing a third row of seats for super-breeders. It shares an all-new platform with the purely petrol Outlander version.

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2024

The 2024 BYD Shark has been revealed without camouflage, with the plug-in petrol dual cab’s launch timing now officially revealed. The post 2024 BYD Shark revealed: Plug-in petrol dual-cab wants to decimate diesel appeared first on EV Central. So that’s why we’re confident for best-in-class.”

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Baua Electric

APRIL 2, 2025

Also watch: Nissan Magnite SUV | First Drive Review | 1.0-litre litre Turbo Manual & CVT The Japanese carmaker has hiked the prices of the Magnite twice this year till date and the SUV is now priced starting at 6.14 The SUV’s 1.0-litre litre naturally aspirated BR10 petrol engine became E20 compliant, whereas the 1.0-litre

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EV Central

MAY 18, 2024

The whirlwind that is BYD’s Australian journey has dropped yet another model on local shores, the Sealion 6 medium SUV. litre four-cylinder petrol engine and an 18.3kWh BYD ‘Blade’ LFP battery. The Dynamic has a single e-motor up-front, while the Premium adds turbocharging to the ICE and another e-motor at the rear.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Toyota has taken covers off its electric bZ Concept compact SUV, looking near production ready and primed to be an EV version of the next-generation C-HR. Revealed at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, the bZ Concept joins the Tesla-fighting bZ3 electric sedan revealed last month and bZ4X electric SUV due on-sale in Australia in 2023.

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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. iPhone maker to sell EV in Australia badged as a Mitsubishi.

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EV Central

MAY 15, 2024

Pricing for the highly-anticipated BYD Sealion 6 plug-in hybrid medium SUV will start at $48,990 plus on-road costs for the entry-level front-wheel drive Dynamic. “This segment [medium SUV] is a 200,000 sales-plus segment. Medium SUV is the biggest new vehicle segment in Australia today. litre four-cylinder petrol engine.

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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. READ MORE: Nissan Leaf SUV revealed as Tesla Model Y rival! Combining a 1.5-litre 2025 Nissan Frontier Pro.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 11, 2025

Powering the new-generation Skoda Kodiaq SUV are a wide range of powertrain options including a 1.5-litre litre TSI petrol engine, a 2.0-litre litre TSI petrol motor and a 2.0-litre TSI petrol engine. Skoda is all-set to launch its flagship SUV, Kodiaq on April 17. litre TDI diesel unit.

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EV Central

JULY 6, 2024

The mid-sized SUV is arguably the start of the main game for the fledgling EV brand. READ MORE: Polestar 4 mid-sized SUV now on sale with big EV targets in its crosshairs READ MORE: Polestar’s plan to survive and thrive: Carving a space in the EV world READ MORE: Battery breakthrough! The Dual Motor model is $93,050 plus on-roads.

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EV Central

JANUARY 1, 2025

With plug-in hybrid sales on the rise in Australia, Lexus has welcomed the NX450h+ PHEV back on sale Down Under for the first time since March 2023 when a stop sale was placed on the popular SUV. For that money you get an SUV that shares a platform and powertrain with the Toyota RAV4 PHEV not offered Down Under. Lexus NX 450h+.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 25, 2025

It is a blend of petrol and ethanol which provides lower fuel costs as the petrol is blended with ethanol or methanol. Additionally, the engine has been modified to operate on a range of fuels from E0 to E100, including both petrol and ethanol. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024 , Best SUVs in India.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2025

Today, 70 per cent of all Minis sold in this country can be amusingly described as SUVs. Aussie pricing and timing revealed for first hot JCW EV Mini hatch and JCW Aceman SUV READ MORE: Quickest Mini ever outed could the 2025 Mini Cooper JCW E be the most fun EVer? So, too, Mini is no longer what it was – literally mini.

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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

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Chinese brand, in co-operation with partner Stellantis, has just launched in Australia with the C10 electric mid-sized SUV, but it will also add a range extender plug-in hybrid C10 imminently (Leapmotor calls them Range Extender Electric Vehicles or REEVs). READ MORE: BYD Sealion 6 under threat! 2025 Leapmotor B10. 2025 Leapmotor C16.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

HT Auto understands that MG Motor India will address existing orders and bookings before discontinuing the engine option altogether. litre naturally aspirated petrol engine JSW MG Motor India will soon pull the plug on the 1.3-litre litre turbo petrol engine on the Astor SUV. litre NA petrol engines.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

And it’s not just the hulking, squared-off, bulky yet brutally handsome exterior of the new Santa Fe, either, there’s a distinct sense that this large SUV – now also a HEV with no diesel or V6 engine options available so far – is trying to ape the premium off-roading brand in the interior as well. And one so pleasant inside.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 20, 2024

READ MORE: Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV price and equipment Its fair to suggest Mercedes-AMG was an originator of very high performance SUVs a couple of decades ago. 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV. 2025 Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S E Performance SUV.

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