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. We dont know what kind of engine it will use or its electric range estimates, but the plug-in hybrid comes standard with all-wheel drive.

Jeep

EV Central

MARCH 15, 2025

You know we are truly through the technological looking glass when an enthusiast driver can eschew the obvious choice of recommending the new yet traditional straight six-cylinder engined variant of the all-new BMW X3 range for the more affordable plug-in hybrid. inch as standard). Wheels are 20-inch as standard with 21-inch optional.

PHEV

EV Central

MAY 20, 2025

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. As with the regular hybrid (or HEV) that will be the top selling drivetrain in the RAV4 range, the PHEV will use a 2.5-litre litre petrol engine.

PHEV

EV Central

JUNE 1, 2025

But rather than go all the way to an EV as had been previously expected, the first Hyundai ute to go on-sale in Australia will likely be a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. Romano is keen to avoid diesel because the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) will tighten over the next few years, with fines for CO2 emissions steadily increasing.

Hyundai

Baua Electric

MARCH 12, 2025

Porsche’s CEO announced a focus on expanding ICE and PHEV models in 2025, alongside new personalisation options. Oliver Blume, announced over the social media platform X, that for 2025 Porsche will focus on expanding its offering portfolio for the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) models and Plug-in Hybrid (or PHEV) models.

Porsche

Baua Electric

JUNE 11, 2025

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. Gross Combined Mass (GCM) for Ranger PHEV is listed at 6580kg.

PHEV

EV Central

MAY 31, 2025

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.

PHEV

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. That means they have some form of electrification with a plug to recharge externally. Ratings based on the generous CLTC standard are higher. 2025 Geely Galaxy Starship 7.

PHEV

EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The research by the automotive intelligence firm Blue Flag found the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) that came into force from January 1 2025, could levy fines on auto brands as high as $2.8 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak. billion in 2029. Car companies have more work to do to keep prices competitive for consumers.

CO2

EV Central

JUNE 9, 2025

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

PHEV

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. An 8-inch touchscreen comes standard, running Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Prius

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. Nissan also promises it will be as rugged and capable off-road as a standard turbo-diesel mid-size ute. Combining a 1.5-litre

Nissan

The Truth About Cars

APRIL 21, 2025

Nissan says it doesnt yet know for certain if it will be a plug-in hybrid or not. But it sounds like the company is leaning away from a PHEV due to the added weight and possible performance restrictions. But it sounds like the company is leaning away from a PHEV due to the added weight and possible performance restrictions.

Nissan

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. The BYD Atto 8 is expected to come with a high level of standard equipment. Fuel consumption is pegged at 5.6L/100km.

BYD

EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

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. Chinas ambitious Zeekr plans zany people-mover, Tesla Model 3 fighter and first PHEV as Aussie ambitions expand READ MORE: How much?

SUV

EV Central

APRIL 7, 2025

Plug-in hybrid just as important for Leapmotor in Australia as BEVs; C10 and B10 PHEV SUVs on the way! All future Leapmotor models starting with the B10 compact SUV have been confirmed as coming standard with Apple and Android mirroring.

Australia

Baua Electric

APRIL 14, 2025

One reason for this decline in manual gearbox uptake is the growth in popularity of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). In line with broader sustainability objectives, the EU has introduced more stringent CO emission standards, which came into effect this year.

Future

Baua Electric

JULY 22, 2025

Like the standard B segment, these models are typically around four meters in length and provide many practicalities for drivers. Conversely, the standard B segment is 2.5pp below the overall average, while C-SUVs held an %RV of 56.6%. However, %RVs in the standard B segment are significantly higher, at 45.3%. respectively.

SUV

Baua Electric

MARCH 27, 2025

For example, stricter CO 2 emissions standards are expected to lead OEMs to pool emissions with other manufacturers. Schemes in France, Ireland and Germany were reduced during the year, especially for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). PHEV sales are only forecast to grow by 2.9%. This represented a 20.5% EV growth of 45.8%

Light

EV Central

MARCH 2, 2025

Positioned only $1000 more than the Born hatch (with discounts) in the Cupra range, the new Tavascan is also more affordable than the Formentor VZe plug-in hybrid ($64,490). Youll find state-by-state Tavascan drive-away pricing at the bottom of this story. READ MORE: The hybrid killer? 2025 Cupra Tavascan.

Price

EV Central

MAY 25, 2025

Now is our time declares GWM as it launches Cannon Alpha PHEV targeting BYD Shark 6 Theres clear need for a budget family-sized EV in GWMs Australian line-up. In Australia GWM boasts plug-in hybrid versions of its Cannon Alpha ute and Haval H6 SUV, but its sole full EV is the slow-selling Ora. More is needed, and soon.

SUV

EV Central

JUNE 25, 2025

A more sophisticated plug-in hybrid powertrain powers the T8 versions that blend the same 2.0-litre seconds, the appeal of the T8 Plug-in is its 18.8kWh onboard high-voltage battery enabling it to travel up to 89km on pure-electric power alone. 2025 Volvo XC60. litre turbo with a 107kW/309Nm e-motor that produces a combined 340kW.

Volvo

EV Central

JUNE 12, 2025

That could include a full battery electric vehicle , a regular hybrid, a plug-in hybrid , or even a hydrogen fuel cell system. The Japanese brand has strongly hinted that it wants more plug-in hybrids, which can drive for short distances on electricity before reverting to petrol for longer journeys.

Petrol

EV Central

MAY 18, 2025

GWM has left no doubt it is targeting and intending to beat the BYD Shark 6 with its new Cannon Alpha plug-in ute. The Cannon Alpha PHEV is launching now in Australia with an orthodox mechanical 4×4 system, higher towing capability than the BYD and more claimed range. 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. 2025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV.

PHEV

Baua Electric

MARCH 19, 2025

Cargo space on petrol models ranges from 570-1700 litres while the PHEV ranges from 460-1600 litres. For starters, there is a choice of two petrol (with 48-volt mild-hybrid assistance) and one plug-in hybrid drivelines, all with standard all-wheel drive. So just what do you get for your money? Fuel consumption is listed at 8.2

BMW

Baua Electric

APRIL 8, 2025

This was despite a spike in plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and battery-electric vehicle (BEV) registrations. Promising PHEVs PHEV deliveries surged by 65.8% It also marked its biggest improvement since December 2022 , when PHEV incentives. This was PHEVs highest share since December 2022. Plug-ins represented 27.2%

Petrol

EV Central

MARCH 12, 2025

Plug-in hybrids and regular hybrids are surging in the sales race off the back of new models and increasing interest in the tech. PHEVs continue to boom Plug-in hybrids are the darlings of the electrified world right now, largely off the back of new product. But theres devil in the detail of the monthly sales figure data.

PHEV

EV Central

JUNE 6, 2025

And competition is likely to ramp up further in July with the introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. Its 1510 EV sales accounted for 47 percent of BYD’s May sales, with the remainder plug-in hybrids (with 1302 sales the Shark 6 ute was the top selling PHEV and the fifth best-selling 4×4 ute).

BYD

Discover EV

JULY 16, 2025

RATING 4.5 / 5 PROS Extremely comfortable Strong acceleration Packed with tech CONS Difficult to park in standard space Sunlight can reflect off the rotary controller Pricey to buy and insure Overview The BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport is the high-luxury, high-tech electric sibling to the combustion-powered 7 Series. Discover EV expert verdict.

BMW

EV Central

MARCH 21, 2025

From April 1 2025, it, like every other plug-in hybrid (PHEV), will no longer be considered a zero or low emissions vehicle under fringe benefits tax (FBT) law. In recent years, many PHEV sales have been on account of this money saver through a novated lease. 2025 Cupra Formentor VZe Tribe Edition PHEV.

PHEV

Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2025

Total sales of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) reached 1.7 President Donald Trumps stance on emissions standards and new trade policies. Global electric vehicle (EV) sales climbed up by 29% in March 2025, driven by robust growth in China and Europe, according to Rho Motion data.

Europe

Electric Cars Report

JUNE 17, 2025

Now the third generation is setting new standards in several respects. The Audi Q3 has been a well-established bestseller in the premium compact segment for more than ten years. The modern SUV’s exterior exudes self-confidence and emotion. Numerous innovative features turn the Audi Q3 into a digital companion.

Audi

EV Central

JULY 26, 2025

But it would also be hard to find a better, more complete and enjoyable vehicle to drive be it EV, PHEV, HEV or ICE. Apart from the ludicrous M5 PHEV, the i5 M60 xDrive Touring is the only way to get into a station wagon in the 5 Series line-up. AC charging: 22kW, Type 2 plug DC charging: 205kW, CCS combo plug 0-100km/h: 3.9

BMW

EV Central

JULY 6, 2025

Australia’s most affordable new V8 has gone up $5000 and Ford Australia says the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is partly responsible. READ MORE: 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Review: The best diesel dual cab ute is now plug-in petrol-electric, should BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha be scared? 2025 Ford Mustang.

CO2

EV Central

JULY 12, 2025

1150km-claim Leapmotor C10 Ultra Hybrid arrives to challenge BYD Sealion 6 and Jaecoo J7 PHEVs READ MORE: Leapmotor gets serious! Like the BEV the battery can use brake regeneration to recharge and also be plugged. The only standard paint colour is white. READ MORE: Australia’s only range extender!

Australia

EV Central

JULY 23, 2025

The NVES regulation has been designed to encourage manufacturers to offer and sell a greater number of low emission vehicles like EVs and PHEVs. The NVES regulation has been designed to encourage manufacturers to offer and sell a greater number of low emission vehicles like EVs and PHEVs.

Suzuki

EV Central

JUNE 6, 2025

That’s a big claim in a market segment not only brimming with regular hybrid options – Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Nissan X-Trail among them – but a new breed of plug-in hybrids that allow owners to sample some EV running without walking away from the bowser. By PHEV standards it’s certainly set up well for that.

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