EV Central

AUGUST 10, 2025

PHEV SUV sales behemoth BYD is fighting back against an emerging slew of Chinese rivals with a longer range version of the Sealion 6. 2024 BYD Sealion 6 PHEV review: Is this the new Chinese medium SUV that knocks over the Toyota RAV4 hybrid? The Dynamic Extended Range employs the lower-powered and more frugal 1.5-litre

Chery

Baua Electric

JULY 22, 2025

The B-SUV segment, also known as the subcompact SUV segment, is continuing to grow in popularity. An increasing number of carmakers have a B-SUV offering in their fleet, giving new-car buyers a wider range of choice. The B-SUV segment has seen a significant surge in popularity across markets.

SUV

EV Central

JANUARY 21, 2025

XPeng dropped some official pics of the super-secrret new SUV in China last week, just before the release of pics via the Chinese governments Ministry of Industry and Information (MIIT) as part of its pre-sale homologation process. A more powerful dual-motor/all-wheel drive versions set to be available later. READ MORE: Model rush!

Australia

Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

2023 Ford Escape Plug-in Hybrid Stellantis issued a battery-related recall for the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe SUVs last October. Audi then recalled its Q5 and A7 plug-in hybrids in December, and Ford then issued a recall for plug-in hybrid versions of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs in January.

Jeep

EV Central

AUGUST 10, 2025

The Aion V medium crossover EV (pictured top) will be part of the launch line-up along with the Trumpchi E9 plug-in hybrid people-mover and the ICE-powered Trumpchi GS3 Emzoom small SUV Hyptec is not represented in the launch line-up. In 2027 an electric SUV and a hybrid/ICE SUV are in the Australian launch schedule along with a ute.

Chinese

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!

PHEV

EV Central

APRIL 25, 2025

The Geely-owned brand unveiled the opulent large SUV as a signal to the likes of Range Rover and even Rolls-Royce that it plans to tread on their rarefied turf. Chinas ambitious Zeekr plans zany people-mover, Tesla Model 3 fighter and first PHEV as Aussie ambitions expand READ MORE: How much? At almost 5.3

SUV

EV Central

JULY 24, 2025

It’s the 2025 Omoda 9 PHEV, a plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV alternative to the Mitsubishi Outlander. After all, the Chery Omoda 5 was a compact SUV the Chinese brand launched back into Australia with a couple of years ago. It blends as much as 395kW peak power with an impressive EV range of up to 169km on the NEDC test cycle.

Chery

EV Central

MARCH 29, 2025

The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvos petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin its an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. tonne SUV from swaying in tighter corners, and helping the EX90 feel planted.

Volvo

EV Central

JULY 3, 2025

Aspiring Chinese auto giant GWM has laid down the pricing challenge to the 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV with its incoming Haval H6 medium SUV range. The new H6 also marks the first time GWM has introduced a two-wheel drive PHEV in Australia, rather than all-wheel drive as per the H6 GT and GWM Cannon Alpha ute are. 2026 GWM Haval H6.

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. 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.

PHEV

EV Central

JUNE 18, 2025

The blue oval has just rolled out four PHEV-powered dual cab versions of the top-selling Ranger, but has ruled out expanding its plug-in offerings anytime soon. The Ranger PHEVs are more expensive rivals for the BYD Shark 6 and GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV. 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV.

PHEV

EV Central

JULY 29, 2025

Chinese car-making giant Geely Auto has announced that little more than a year after the Geely EX5 electric SUV was launched it is set for a significant boost. Geely is set to roll out an EX5 with a new, larger 68.39kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery that could see the all-electric medium SUV cover close to 600km on a full charge.

Chinese

Baua Electric

JUNE 12, 2025

Audi has launched new plug-in hybrid options for the Q5 SUV and Q5 Sportback featuring a 25.9 …Read More Audi has given the third-generation Q5 SUV and Sportback more power and efficiency by introducing new PHEV drivetrains. Audi Q5 PHEV: Performance and powertrain options Each plug-in hybrid model features a 2.0-litre

PHEV

EV Central

JUNE 16, 2025

This medium SUV REEV (Range Extender Electric Vehicle) starts from $45,900 drive-away, and is visually identical to the full electric Leapmotor C10 launched here six months ago. That’s due to mighty demand for anything hybrid, especially in the popular family-sized medium SUV segment. The post Australia’s only range extender!

PHEV

EV Central

MAY 5, 2025

It will arrive here following a launch in the right-hand drive UK market in 2026, with the first two models targeting traditional combustion-powered 4x4s such as the Suzuki Jimny and Jeep Wrangler. The boxy four-seat electric SUV packs plenty of high-tech hardware beneath its retro styling, including a 15.4-inch 2025 iCar V23.

Suzuki

EV Central

JUNE 30, 2025

Geely Auto Australia has locked in a new mid-size plug-in hybrid Geely Starray EM-i PHEV for an arrival in the fourth quarter of this year as the emerging Chinese brand chases yet more volume in the mid-size SUV segment. litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine that produces 73kW and 125Nm with a powerful 160kW/262Nm e-motor.

Mitsubishi

EV Central

JUNE 1, 2025

Hyundai wants to skip diesel power and electrify its first dual cab ute, which should be on-sale in Australia before the end of this decade. litre petrol four-cylinder engine being released with the next-gen Palisade SUV. It does not currently sell PHEVs in Australia. It is expected to also feature in the Tasman in the future.

Hyundai

EV Central

JULY 6, 2025

Nissan Australia has slashed the price of its popular 2025 Nissan X-TRAIL with its advanced e-Power hybrid attracting discounts of up to $3000. READ MORE: Powered up! Nissan announces big update for 2026 Qashqai e-Power range extender hybrid READ MORE: Has the Nissan Leaf got its mojo back? Priced down?

Nissan

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. Now is our time declares GWM as it launches Cannon Alpha PHEV targeting BYD Shark 6 READ MORE: Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it? 2025 Wey Blue Mountain.

SUV

EV Central

AUGUST 5, 2025

Priced almost $13,000 less than the Lynk & Co 900, $30,000 below the Denza N9 and $4500 less than the GAC Hyptec HL, the full-size three-row SUV is one of China’s cheapest plug-in hybrid luxury SUV yet. Total power is expected to exceed 390kW, while a 0-100km/h launch takes just 4.5 powertrain that combines a 120kW 1.5-litre

Cheap

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

CN EV Post

AUGUST 9, 2025

Join us on Telegram or Google News Yesterday, local media outlet Chongqing Daily interviewed a mechanic who inspected the vehicle and said that the power battery pack, electronic control system, and motor showed no signs of short-circuiting. This is the first time in my 12-year career that I have seen a vehicle struck by lightning!"

El Salvador

EV Central

APRIL 7, 2025

If youve been turned off the new Leapmotor C10 electric SUV because it lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring there is good news coming in August. Plug-in hybrid just as important for Leapmotor in Australia as BEVs; C10 and B10 PHEV SUVs on the way! READ MORE: Leapmotor C10 v Tesla Model Y!

Australia

EV Central

MAY 26, 2025

As competition in the small all-electric SUV segment superheats Chinese brand Chery has announced its renamed 2025 Chery E5 is now thousands cheaper. It will join the Jaecoo sub-brand in different dealers to the master Chery brand, with the first vehicles due to land in Australia likely to include both the Omoda 3 and Omoda 7 SUVs.

Chery

Baua Electric

APRIL 18, 2025

The SUV gets a new front with a larger grille with the angular chrome slats, while the headlamps are slimmer and sharper, and sport the signature Thors Hammer LED DRLs with Matrix-design LED technology. Powering the Volvo S90 facelift is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) motor and a mild-hybrid four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.

Volvo

EV Central

JUNE 2, 2025

As soon as 2026 the brands Toyota LandCruiser-fighting Tank 700 luxury 4×4 SUV is expected to lob in Australia with GWMs new twin turbo 4.0-litre READ MORE: 2024 GWM Tank 700 PHEV review: 385kW/800Nm 44 is a rapid plug-in Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol rival READ MORE: Who builds a new V8 engine in 2025 and why would they do it?

PHEV

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, In total, the cheapest Junior produces 100kW of power and 230Nm of torque, which is enough for a 0-100km/h time of 8.9 Off the line, Alfa Romeo says the small SUV takes 9.0 2025 Alfa Romeo Junior.

BYD

EV Central

JUNE 3, 2025

Hyundai Australia will turn to China for an electric SUV to fight the BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y. The Elexio is a mid-size SUV developed by the Beijing Hyundai joint-venture between Hyundai Motor Company and local auto giant BAIC. READ MORE: Diesel out.

Australia

EV Central

APRIL 18, 2025

In the old days (last year), the MG ZS compact SUV was cheap and cheerful rental fleet fodder, but now its meant to be something that appeals beyond its price. If you upgrade to the Essence a panoramic sunroof, 18-inch alloys, PVC synthetic leather seat trim and a powered drivers seat are among the items added. MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite.

Hybrid

Plug N Drive

JULY 31, 2025

NexDrive Powered by NAPA is the National Site Sponsor for the Tour. From Thursday to Sunday each week between August 7 and August 24, MEET Dartmouth will be hosted at NAPA Auto Parts – NAPA Dartmouth (202 Brownlow Avenue, Unit 535, Dartmouth, N.S.

Electric Vehicles

InsideEVs

JULY 24, 2025

And this week, Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann told the Australian outlet CarExpert that the EV may actually wind up being a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) instead. Amid the "flattening" acceptance curve of EVs worldwide, Winkelmann said the company is still deciding whether its next model will be a full EV or a PHEV. “We

Plug-in

EV Central

APRIL 6, 2025

Its called the MG S5, it arrives in local dealerships by June, and under its SUV skin and ride height it has the same architecture as the popular MG4. 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! 2025 MG S5 interior. Will there be some substitution?

BYD

EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

As well as working with Foxconn, Mitsubishi says it will spin-off another EV with alliance partner Nissan that will be based on its stablemate’s next-generation Leaf SUV. In return, Nissan will produce its own version of the plug-in Mitsubishi Outlander SUV. 2026 Nissan Leaf. 2025 Foxtron Model B.

Taiwan

EV Central

JULY 10, 2025

Nissan Australia has continued its price drive on e-Power, adding a cheaper Qashqai compact SUV with the range extender hybrid technology. The reintroduction of the Nissan Qashqai Ti e-Power follows on from the announcement of discounts for the e-Power versions of the larger X-Trail medium SUV. Priced down?

Nissan

Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2025

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 04 Apr 2025, 14:24 PM The Lamborghini Temerario made its global debut in August last year and the PHEV supercar arrives in India in just over eight months, packing a 4.0-litre The new Lamorghini Temerario replaces the Huracan in the brands stable and draws power from a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system.

India

EV Central

JUNE 25, 2025

Only the second time the stalwart Volvo XC60 has been facelifted in the eight years since it was first introduced, the premium mid-size SUV is the brand’s biggest seller ever with more than 2.7 The combustion XC60 will now potentially be replaced by another hybrid-powered car in two years’ time. 2025 Volvo XC60.

Volvo