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The new GKN Multi-Mode eTransmission makes its debut on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ( earlier post ) being showcased at the Frankfurt Motor show this week. Mitsubishi Motors’ new Twin Motor 4WD Plug-in Hybrid Electric crossover is powered by two 60 kW electric motors, one in the front and the other one in the rear.
The new GWM Haval G6GT has the option of a plug-in hybrid system that takes EV-only motoring to another level. The mid-sized five-seat SUV can cover up to 180km on electricity before reverting to its petrol engine. READ MORE: GWM PHEV frenzy: Haval H6GT, Cannon Alpha ute and H6 to target Toyota READ MORE: Hybrid SUV attack!
Pricing for the hotly-anticipated PHEV was revealed at an outback bash near Broken Hill. Key to that interest is the plug-in hybrid electric system (PHEV). It uses two electric motors and a 1.5-litre litre petrol engine to make 321kW, about double the power of most diesel-powered utes.
The Ford Ranger PHEV has just gone on sale ahead of first deliveries in July. But Ford believes the newcomer to the emerging plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) ute market has the off-road might and load-lugging muscle to take on two cheaper Chinese plug-in hybrid rivals in the form of the BYD Shark 6 and upcoming GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.
The petrol engine’s been de-tuned, its 11.8kWh battery’s too small, 43km electric range isn’t enough and, starting from $71,990, it’s too expensive. All the above are valid from a certain perspective, but as with every PHEV, it’s a tale of balance and relevant use cases. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak in Iceland.
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 number and the Hunter T9 will be doing better than the popular BYD Shark 6 PHEV that hauls only 2500kg. Hit that 3.5 tonne towing.
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! seconds 0-100km/h time.
litre petrol engine, but only the electric motor turns the SUV’s rear wheels. Bonuses include reduced electric charging time due to the smaller battery, while topping up with petrol takes even less time. The combustion four-cylinder’s only there to recharge the battery when required. 18 mins BEV: 30-80% AC charging in approx.
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Three months since the introduction of the Ultra-Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) in London, results of a year-long trial in the capital suggest that plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) commercial vehicles could present the most practical, readily available option for businesses trying to meet clean-air targets in cities. million (US$5.9-million)
Ford will manufacture the van with a range of electric motors and lithium-ion batteries, delivering up to 90 kW (122 PS) and a maximum torque of 276 N·m. Recently, at the IAA Commercial Vehicle show in Hanover, Germany, Ford presented its Transit Custom plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model for the first time.
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
Toyota has confirmed its popular large four-wheel drive will pick up a petrol electric system for the first time in its 75-year history. litre twin turbo V6 petrol engine teamed to an electric motor. Toyota’s large 4WD will finally get a petrol-electric system, but there’s a catch appeared first on EV Central.
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.
kWh battery and electric motor. …Read More Audi has given the third-generation Q5 SUV and Sportback more power and efficiency by introducing new PHEV drivetrains. kWh battery alongside an electric motor seamlessly integrated into the dual-clutch automatic transmission, providing an electric-only range of up to 100 km.
Volvo Cars revealed the much-anticipated new XC60 premium SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The new XC60 offers Volvo’s award-winning T8 Twin Engine gasoline plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system ( earlier post ) at the top of the powertrain range, delivering 407 hp and acceleration from 0-100 km/h in 5.3 We have a wide range of powertrains.
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. litre four-cylinder petrol engine and 75kW electric motor, fed by an 11.8kWh (net) battery.
Romano is confident he can get the ute program across the line because of his strong relationship with Hyundai motor company global boss Jose Munoz and his own long history with the business. litre petrol four-cylinder engine being released with the next-gen Palisade SUV. It does not currently sell PHEVs in Australia.
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. It also claimed to cover 1046km when the petrol engine kicks, while averaging 6.9L/100km. Combining a 1.5-litre
Compare GHG emissions and costs of PHEV and BPEV with those of regular cars. that gasoline engine-generators in SHEVs and PHEVs have the same efficiency relative to diesel. They also assumed a shift from current central motor (CM) drivetrains to wheel motor (WM) drivetrains. TCO of future wheel motorPHEV may.
Well you’re in luck, my friend, for not only are we getting the Ford Ranger and BYD Shark utes in PHEV form in a couple of months, GWM has locked in a plug-in version of its Cannon Alpha pickup for Australia, complete with 110km of EV range. 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. 2024 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.
Surround it with electric motors to create the most powerful road car on the market. That suggests Lamborghini sees a prosperous future for the V12 despite the imminent banning of petrol-burning ICE in some parts of the world. Electric motors, on the other hand, are usually upwards of 90 percent efficient.
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!
The four-liter V8 engine from the Panamera Turbo is combined with an electric motor, resulting in 500 kW/680 hp of system power and outstanding power delivery—even when just above idle speed, the Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid—the second hybrid variant in the Panamera lineup—offers an 850 N·m (627 lb-ft) of torque.
It’s impossible not to have noticed the sea change in the motor industry over recent years. Here we take a look at how EVs compare to petrol, diesel and hybrid cars. Litre Petrol. Litre Petrol. Mini Countryman PHEV. £70. Litre Petrol. VW Golf GTE PHEV. £64. Litre Petrol. £96. Litre Petrol. £93.
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. We believe PHEV will be a big growth market here, and the timing is right,” said Sean Hanley, Toyota Australias vice president of sales, marketing and franchise operations.
The exemption will continue on for EVs indefinitely, but the April1 2025 cut-off for PHEVs seems destined to stay in place. Chinese rival Jaecoo J7 PHEV confirmed for March 2025 launch in Australia READ MORE: Axed! Those utes include the BYD Shark 6, GWM Cannon Alpha Hi4T and Ford Ranger PHEV. 2024 BYD Sealion 6.
litre and rise to $128,900 for the shouty and sporty M50 xDrive, while the PHEV sits in the middle at $104,100. For those who arent quite ready to go for one of the many BMW BEV options, the PHEV is a very smart first step towards electrification. What was surprising was just how good the PHEV was compared to the other two options.
Instead of a grumbly diesel engine and some initial laziness as a turbo spins up the Shark 6 eases away near silently – and with the sort of low speed pull that electric motors do so well. That’s because it is electric motors doing all the work to shift the dual-cab ute. There’s also a 1.5-litre
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. litre petrolmotor for repowering the 1.83kWh battery pack. It changes a lot.
Now an eight-year veteran on the Australian scene, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV was the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV. We tested the $66,000 (approx) drive-away Outlander PHEV Aspire five-seater to see how it works for an active family of four. 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire. What is it? Is it good value?
Its called the Jaecoo J7 PHEV SHS and it will be part of the export-focussed subsidiary of Cherys Australian launch line-up in March 2025. And Jaecoo is talking a big game for the J7, claiming it can cover 90km on electricity alone (based on WLTP testing) and a combined 1200km (its own estimate) once the petrol engine is in play.
The Chinese newcomer Zeekr has used the Shanghai motor show to reveal its uber-luxury 9X, signalling the brands intent to head seriously upmarket. Chinas ambitious Zeekr plans zany people-mover, Tesla Model 3 fighter and first PHEV as Aussie ambitions expand READ MORE: How much? The front electric motor makes 290kW and the rear 370kW.
In a press release that never named the Shark 6 by name, Ford extolled the Ranger PHEV as the “right kind of electrified ute for Australia”. BYD Shark 6 Premium in the outback The Ranger PHEV will be available from around mid-2025 in four model lines – XLT, Sport, Wildtrak and the PHEV-specific Stormtrak limited edition.
Chery will be the next Chinese brand to attempt to disrupt the Australian auto market, with the car maker following established brands like MG and Great Wall – as well as newcomers like BYD – to our market with the Chery Omoda 5 PHEV. The post Chinese brand Chery to launch Omoda 5 PHEV in Australia appeared first on EV Central.
Introduced as the new entry-point in Alfa’s line-up, pricing will be announced closer to its arrival Down Under but it’s been tipped cars with the Ibrida power (petrol-electric hybrid) will be positioned significantly below the Tonale small SUV that is priced from $50,900 (before on-road costs). 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.
litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with a single e-motor to power the front wheels via a single speed reduction gear. But the NordThor EM-i powertrain as it is dubbed – felt strong, whisking away from a standing start in EV mode before the petrol engine chimed in as the speed rose to a heady 60-70km/h.
In this guide, we help you familiarise yourself with the terms BEV, HEV, PHEV, and ICEV and understand the pros and cons of each vehicle type. . Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. This battery then provides power to the electric motors to run the car. . HOW DOES A FULL EV WORK?
Audi is re-introducing a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) to its Australian line-up from mid-2023 in the form of the Q5 55 TFSI e luxury medium SUV. litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine mated with a 105kW/350Nm electric motor integrated into the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for a combined output of 270kW and 500Nm.
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. That will be the two-step approach.
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. The 450h+ arrives back with PHEV sale sup 100 per cent in 2024, albeit off a small base. Blending a 136kW/227Nm 2.5-litre Lexus NX 450h+.
The Flying Spur plug-in hybrid sedan , priced from $479,100 (plus on-road costs), will be followed within 12 months by a PHEV version of the Bentayga SUV. PHEV versions of the Continental GT and GTC coupe and convertibles should be in Australia by mid-decade. litre V6 engine and 100kW e-motor that makes a combined 400kW and 750Nm.
2024 Mazda CX-60 PHEV review: Mazda has been telling us for years it wants to be a premium brand. It is the first of four SUV models it is launching to the world based on a new platform with all-new engines and featuring Mazda’s first petrol-electric plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Just saying… What do you get in the Mazda CX-60 PHEV?
Instead, it has announced an increased swing toward plug-in hybrids , confirming this morning in a media statement that the Transit Custom PHEV will be coming to Australia in 2025. It will join the much-anticipated PHEV version of the Ranger ute in Ford Australia’s 2025 line-up. 2025 Ford Transit Custom PHEV. The post Axed!
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