EV Central

JULY 12, 2025

With the backing of global auto giant Stellantis (Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, etcetera) it launched the battery electric C10 medium SUV (of course) here in February and has now followed that up with the petrol-electric range-extender model. Like the BEV the battery can use brake regeneration to recharge and also be plugged.

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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

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. And if they travel a longer distance they won’t suffer from recharging anxiety because the ICE is there as a backup.

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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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EV Central

APRIL 30, 2025

Lynk & Co 900 electric SUV has Land Rover design influence and Mazda pricing, so why arent we getting it in Australia? READ MORE: Shift aside Range Rover, look out Rolls-Royce: Zeekr 9X is Chinas new uber SUV, complete with 42,242 laser engravings READ MORE: Chery Himla has joined the electrified ute battle!

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EV Central

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The outrageous BYD Yangwang U8 luxury SUV is headed for Australia. 2024 BYD Seal U electric SUV appears as Australian launch looms 2023 Yangwang U8. That means the U8 will be potentially $100,000-plus more expensive the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol large SUV stalwarts. It is claimed to reach 0-100kmh in 3.6

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The Nissan X-Trail e-Power hybrid SUV has been revealed – and it’s coming to Australia early in 2023. As the covers were ripped off the latest addition to the expanding e-Power family, Nissan Australia confirmed it plans to initially sell only dual-motor all-wheel drive versions of the innovative hybrid mid-sized SUV.

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EV Central

JULY 7, 2023

A spin-off from the petrol-powered X1, the newly arrived iX1 compact SUV is undoubtedly proof of that. Price and features BMW hasn’t hesitated to come out confidently with the pricing of the iX1, setting it higher than the starting point of any of its luxury compact SUV opposition at $84,900 plus on-road costs.

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EV Central

JUNE 28, 2025

But what happens when you swap out the mighty V6 or the bi-turbo four-cylinder for a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid powertrain? litre turbo-petrol engine, e-motor and 11.8kWh battery pack, along with a carryover 10-speed auto and dual-range 4×4 system with locking rear diff to cap things off. As a diesel.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 13, 2024

While sales of pure electric vehicles have been increasingly slowly and steadily in Australia in 2024, petrol-electric hybrids have become the next big thing. Which helps explain why the Chinese brand GWM Haval has doubled down on hybrids in its compact Jolion SUV line-up by adding petrol-electric models and cutting prices.

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EV Central

JUNE 22, 2022

Featuring a five-door body on moderately raised ride height that sits the 408 between traditional passenger cars and SUVs, the 408 will come with an orthodox petrol ICE , two rechargeable plug-in hybrid ( PHEV ) choices and in pure electric form as well. 2023 Peugeot 408 is a crossover coupe with an SUV look.

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EV Central

MARCH 4, 2025

The rechargeable Ranger will cost between $3150 and $5150 more than the V6-powered dual-cabs that currently sits at the top of the brands workhorse ute range. Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak: Looks and smells like any other Ranger, but it can be recharged externally. Theres more power than the V6 diesel (the 3.0-litre

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EV Central

MARCH 28, 2025

Effectively the slightly posher arm of Chery (another brand some may not be familiar with), the Jaecoo brand has kicked off with the J7, a mid-sized five-seat SUV. While its available with pure petrol propulsion, a new plug-in hybrid EV (PHEV) version – marketed as SHS, or super hybrid system – allows EV-only running.

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Polestar has released the first details of its pioneering next-generation battery technology that will close the gap between recharging an EV and filling a combustion car with petrol. In fact, that stop time will be more akin to what they experience with a petrol car today.” 2025 Polestar 5 battery testing. Impressive numbers.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

We will get to how it all works in a moment, but the short version is that, while you still get a petrol engine with your electric motors, the former is only used to recharge the battery or deliver power to the motors — it never actually drives the wheels — giving you what Nissan calls an “EV-like” drive experience, and improved fuel efficiency.

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EV Central

APRIL 25, 2023

Nissan has introduced a new, cheaper variant in its Nissan X-Trail e-Power family , with a new ST-L model lowering the entry point to the brand’s electrified SUV family. litre petrol engine used as a power generator, rather than something that drives the wheels. Unlike a Toyota hybrid, Nissan’s e-Power solution sees a 1.5-litre

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor and a battery pack. Ford is in the final stages of developing the PHEV system, which will pair a 2.3-litre

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EV Central

AUGUST 5, 2023

The CX-60 medium SUV is proof of that in the metal. 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. The PHEV prefers 95 RON petrol and claims a miserly 2.1L/100km. 2024 Mazda CX-60 Azami.

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EV Central

MARCH 22, 2023

Mercedes-AMG EQS53 575km: BMW iX M60, $222,900 With 455kW and 1100Nm on tap, the iX M60 is the first electric SUV to receive the hallowed BMW ‘M’ treatment. Damn good range from its whopping 112kWh battery too. Damn good range from its whopping 112kWh battery too. kWh battery for solid range. kWh battery for solid range.

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EV Central

JUNE 16, 2024

READ MORE: Lightning-fast recharging: Lotus leading the charge for faster top-ups with new 480kW Liquid-Cooled Power Cabinet READ MORE: Lotus claims it will be first pure EV sports car brand READ MORE: Innovative EV solution for future Lotus sports cars So how can it be topped-up at such a high rate? 50,000 price hack!

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EV Central

MAY 16, 2025

If you put a gun to my head and said I had to buy an SUV, I still wouldnt, but Id get away with it by choosing the new Subaru Forester, which is referred to as an SUV but is really more of an off-road station wagon that drives like a car, and now offers a Strong Hybrid system that will deliver more than 1000km off a tank of fuel.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

And the chauffeur only needs worry about recharging every 625km. For reference, the cheapest ex-demo petrol-powered 2022 BMW 740i is $179,000 plus on-roads. How has Merc’s fabled petrol S-Class fared over the same time? On the combustion front, Audi’s flagship petrol sedan, the S8 4.0-litre

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In an attempt to clear up confusion over where the current Volvo C40 Recharge and Volvo XC40 Recharge sits in its growing EV line-up both will be renamed for 2024. From now on the Volvo XC40 Recharge will go by the Volvo EX40 name, while the more rakish C40 Recharge will be rebadged as the EC40. 2024 Volvo EX40.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2023

The larger five-door SUV stance liberates more headroom and gives a more commanding view of the road. The BYD Atto 3 is a compact SUV that liberates generous interior space courtesy of its flat-floor design. Tesla Model Y Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive The Tesla Model Y is essentially a Model 3 with a different body.

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Baua Electric

JANUARY 5, 2024

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 05 Jan 2024, 16:47 PM Volvo launched the C40 Recharge electric SUV as its second fully-electric model in India last year. Volvo Cars in India offers two fully electric models in C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge. The carmaker said it retailed 921 units of the SUV in 2023.

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Drive Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

That’s why the government has banned the sale of petrol and diesel cars from 2030. One of the big concerns we encounter when people are considering switching to an electric vehicle (EV) , is that they think it’s going to be much more expensive than a petrol or diesel car. Here we answer some of the key questions you’re likely to have.

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Electric Vehicles India

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The company, which will launch the electric version of its SUV C40 in the fourth quarter of 2023, will keep launching one electric vehicle every year in the country going forward. Volvo Cars’ current India portfolio comprises fully electric XC40 Recharge, SUVs XC90, XC60 and XC40 along with sedan S90.

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EV Central

JULY 4, 2023

Rent a petrol or diesel car for your holidays. In many places, electric cars are cheaper to rent than equivalent petrol cars. And as Europcar says on its website: Save on Petrol! Nowhere does Europcar mention a Seres 3 electric SUV. I note my booking said: Hyundai Kona Electric or similar compact SUV.

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Drive Electric NZ

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

With the introduction of the Clean Car Discount in 2022, the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel across the country, and the increasing number of EVs available in New Zealand , we are seeing more EVs on our roads than ever before. Petrol and diesel vehicles both use internal combustion engines (ICEs). THE BOTTOM LINE.

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EV Central

JANUARY 6, 2025

Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: Everything you need to know Sales of petrol-electric models surged 75 percent in 2024 to 172,696 vehicles almost double the number of BEVs. The top selling EV was the Tesla Model Y, with 21,253 sales. 2 BYD 14,260 15.6%

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EV Central

MARCH 6, 2023

And this means there won’t be a huge gap between the arrival of the petrol-powered and plug-in versions of the small SUV from Korea. The vehicle’s coefficient of drag is 0.27, a good number for a small SUV. Hyundai has released full details about the new Kona Electric.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

Volvo reveals C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” – Volvo revealed its new C40 Recharge “SUV coupe” which according to the company “has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design.” ” – Volvo Chief Executive Håkan Samuelsson. Legislation and Incentives.

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EV Central

JANUARY 29, 2023

The EV6 GT is a large all-wheel drive five-seat five-door hatchback that’s officially classified as an SUV, has the performance capabilities of a supercar, impressive local chassis tuning and a sub-$100,000 price. That’s four tenths faster than a $514,200 Bentley Bentayga Speed luxury SUV. 2023 Kia EV6 GT. 2023 Kia EV6 GT.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 24, 2024

Lamborghini has added more zing to Urus by introducing the plug-in hybrid version of the performance SUV. litre twin-turbocharged petrol engine powering the car, paired with an electric motor. Adding the lower emission to that creates a winning combination for the SUV. seconds, faster than the petrol-only version by 1.1

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EV Central

AUGUST 2, 2023

Audi Australia has announced the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of its 2024 Q8 SUV arrives in the fourth quarter of 2023, priced from $148,375 before on-roads. The PHEV slots into the sleek-reared Q8 range between the $135,100 petrol-powered 55 TFSI and $168,800 performance-orientated SQ8 TFSI. Audi’s reported figures are 2.6L/100km,

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EV Central

AUGUST 10, 2024

READ MORE: New BMW iX3 breaks cover Well, if you could look past the price of the 2024 BMW iX1 eDrive20 it would genuinely seem like an attractive, enjoyable option for someone seeking a small SUV with green credentials, plenty of EV-punch potency for carving through traffic and a nice sprinkling of Germanic ride, handling and steering feel.

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Electric Vehicles India

MARCH 11, 2023

The battery can be recharged within 4 hours using a standard wall charger. liter three-cylinder petrol engine that puts out 84PS at 6,000rpm and 113Nm of torque at 3,300rpm. The electric compact SUV comes in three variants: XM, XZ+, and XZ+ LUX. hp and 50 Nm. This setup comes in three range numbers.

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