EV Central

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

So with Tesla confirming the long-awaited refresh of its Model Y (Australias best-selling EV, by the way), it was only a matter of time before BYD returned serve, with the brand now launching an all-electric vehicle into our most popular vehicle segment the mid-size SUV space. That vehicle is the Sealion 7. So, can it dethrone the Model Y?

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The brand that made its name making two-seat micro cars as a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and watch brand Swatch has morphed into a maker of SUVs now with a healthy dose of Mercedes-Benz DNA. The brand has launched with two models, the #1 and #3, each compact SUVs, the #3 slightly less compact than the #1. Score: 3.5/5

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EV Central

APRIL 9, 2025

The newly-arrived Chinese brand Deepal is re-engineering the safety software of its S07 electric SUV and hoping its own image will be rebuilt in the process. READ MORE: Deepal E07 Review: Is this the EV to take on the Toyota Prado and Ford Ranger in one high-tech electric hit? READ MORE: Look out Toyota Kluger!

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EV Central

APRIL 11, 2025

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! Haval also sells a regular H6 with a more traditional SUV shape, a broader model range and sharper pricing.

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EV Central

APRIL 12, 2025

This compact electric SUV is the fastest production car Volvo has ever built and maybe a sign a bit of unruliness slinks about the corridors of Volvo HQ in Gothenburg. Good thing too. It was even the estimable Iain Currys choice as his EV of the year in 2024. Consumption will be more frugal in town for sure, but just be warned. SCORE: 3.0/5

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EV Central

JULY 15, 2025

Only well-heeled families are going to be able to afford the new Hyundai Ioniq 9 three-row electric SUV in Australia, with just one high-priced and highly-specified model on offer. tonne (approx) SUV from 0-100km/h in just 5.2 READ MORE: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N lands with devastating performance! 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 Calligraphy.

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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. 2025 Geely EX5 Review: Is this cut-price electric SUV bad news for the Leapmotor C10, BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y? READ MORE: Yet another Chinese Toyota Prado Fighter!

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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. The inbound 2025 XPeng G7 has been outed months before you’re supposed to see it. READ MORE: Model rush!

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EV Central

MARCH 25, 2025

seconds The post 2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 Review: Off-road quad-motor EV is incredibly capable appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2025

READ MORE: 2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia READ MORE: Electric ute shock! 2025 Megawatt Flash Charger. 2025 Megawatt Flash Charger. Han L (left) and Tang L (right). BYD is now believed to be on track for a full charge (0-100 per cent) in less than six minutes.

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EV Central

MARCH 17, 2025

The 2026 Volvo EX60 made a brief appearance during the recent online launch of the new ES90 sedan, ahead of the battery-powered mid-size SUV’s launch next year. READ MORE: Is the Volvo ES90 a sedan, fastback or SUV? READ MORE: Volvo toughens up!

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 16, 2025

Welcome to Drive Culture , a detailed car review YouTube channel hosted by car enthusiast, Jonathon Rivers. He's also been lucky enough to drive just about every key new product in the market from compact cars, to SUVs, EVs and super cars. Nearly five decades later, the DNA of this early Accord still resonates in Honda’s modern lineup.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 10, 2025

Powerful Midsize Electric Luxury SUV In Mercedes-Benz speak, an EQ badge on a car or SUV means they are only powered by electricity. The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV 500 is the most powerful all-electric SUV in the Mercedes-Benz line-up. The EQE SUV 350 is the same size but with a bit less power.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 17, 2025

Flagship Cadillac Electric SUV The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is the luxury brands flagship SUV. This route clearly demonstrated the handling, ride and performance capabilities of the Escalade IQ as both a city and open road full-size SUV. Cadillac did not stray far as the best-selling luxury full-size SUV has a loyal following.

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JULY 15, 2025

Range Rover’s first electric SUV will finally arrive later this year. Ahead of its official launch, early reviews show the upcoming EV stays true to the Range Rover heritage, but there are a few things you should know.

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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. In researching this review an entirely routine request for clarification on current ZS pricing was put to MGs media people. MG ZS Hybrid+ Excite. SCORE: 3.0/5

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Ive heard good things about the XPeng G6, not least of all from EV Central s very own Bruce Newton, and I have a sneaking suspicion this might prove the best of the new breed of Chinese electric SUVs not to mention a genuine rival to the Tesla Model Y. Its a two-tonne-plus SUV that prioritises comfort over all else.

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EV Central

JULY 11, 2025

As the Chinese flood our market with cheap small SUVs, it’s clear legacy brands like Kia simply can’t match them on price. 2025 Kia EV3 Air Standard Range Review: Has Kia beaten back the Chinese tide with its most affordable EV yet That’s the one to get you in the door, but our test Long Range GT-Line’s the pick for those with deep pockets.

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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. metres long its a huge SUV and one thats already been likened to the hulking Rolls-Royce Cullinan. When it comes time to charge the 9X uses a 900V DC charging system.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 19, 2025

Under the hood, both SUVs share the same 2.0-litre Both SUVs feature a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, and both are fitted with all-wheel-drive. While the VW Tigaun R Line is being retailed at 49 lakh European car manufacturers are revitalizing the premium SUV space in India with the latest launches from Skoda and Volkswagen.

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EV Central

APRIL 20, 2025

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? Deepal arrived on the Australian market late in 2024 with the S07, a mid-sized electric SUV. seconds The post 2025 Deepal G318 Review: Meet the Toyota Prado’s worst nightmare.

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Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 24, 2025

Entry-Level Cadillac Electric SUV Ready to cross the bridge The 2025 Optiq will be the entry-level all-electric SUV for Cadillac when it goes on-sale in early 2026. Make sure to opt-in to the Clean Fleet Report sponsored newsletter (top right of page) to be notified of all new stories and vehicle reviews. Story by John Faulkner.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 13, 2025

That steering adds some heft in Sport mode, and while the Expeditions body motions are the best controlled of the big body-on-frame SUVs, it still leans in corners due to its heft and 8.6 Its still firmer than what you get in a Chevy Tahoe or Toyota Sequioa, but the Expedition also has more direct steering and a little less body lean.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 3, 2025

When I reviewed the new Forester last year , I had a few gripes. For one, the SUV wasnt very zippy, and I thought 178 pound-feet of torque wasnt enough. This is all concentrated around the transmission tunnel of the SUV to help quiet the cabin some. Images 2025 Chase Bierenkoven/TTAC.com] Become aTTAC insider.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

The NVES imposes increasingly stringent CO2 emissions targets for passenger vehicles, utes and SUVs over the next five years with the aim of encouraging the transition away from internal combustion engined vehicles to EV. billion in 2029. READ MORE: Which is best for the environment: EV or ICE? 2025 Ford Ranger PHEV Stormtrak.

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EV Central

APRIL 3, 2025

Its the electric car that set the template in the mid-sized SUV space. Tesla Model Y designer explains all READ MORE: Tesla Model Y Juniper update revealed READ MORE: Tesla Cybertruck could come to Australia as early as 2026 Well stay out of politics for this review and instead focus on the DNA of a car that is eagerly anticipated.

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EV Central

APRIL 5, 2025

Originally launched back in 2021 under Nexport with the E6 and T3 models, BYD’s sales didn’t take off until the arrival of the Atto 3 small SUV in 2022 under the stewardship of EVDirect. BYD launches local podcast to counter misinformation about EVs READ MORE: BYDs Mega break-through!

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Baua Electric

APRIL 4, 2025

The automaker received strong demand for the new electric SUV having received over 1,500 orders for the same. Also Read : BMW and MINI cars to get more expensive by up to 3 per cent from April 2025 SUVS contributed over 55 per cent to BMW’s total sales in Q1 2025. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024 , Best SUVs in India.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 30, 2025

Driving Impressions We werent particularly fond of Leapmotors first local model especially when benchmarked against well-sorted midsize SUV alternatives like the Kia EV5 or Tesla Model Y. Sharp steering, firm chassis, quiet ride, and it goes and stops like an electric midsize SUV should. Tick, tick, tick.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 7, 2025

The timely arrival of the Model Y in June 2022 into Australias highest-volume segment, midsize SUVs only added fuel to the brands local momentum. Driving Impressions Tesla has long positioned the Model Ys features, specifications and price squarely in the middle of the midsize SUV segment.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 15, 2025

Better finished, more pleasant to drive, and equipped with safety and technology features it previously lacked, the ZS is now worthy of consideration not only for those on a budget, but for anyone considering a petrol-electric hybrid from within the Small SUV segment. A big call?

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EV Central

MARCH 16, 2025

The 2025 Toyota C-HR+ compact electric SUV has been unveiled in Europe and theres every chance it will come to Australia. READ MORE: Toyota locks-in futuristic electric HiLux and LandCruiser EV for 2026 debut in Europe, but will battery-powered ute and rugged SUV make in Down Under? READ MORE: Toyota bZ4X updated!

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 20, 2025

So this is the high performance, the M of the small X3 family SUV, and I've loved it. It's a really great SUV. If you want to go up to the X5, the X5 has just like a little more luxury, a little more space, of course a bigger price tag, but this X3 perfect size in my opinion for a performance SUV. It makes some great sounds.

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EV Central

MARCH 23, 2025

Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X diesel SUVs are culled to avoid CO2 emissions fines READ MORE: Danger signs! Any changes like this should be the focus of the review, which will commence in 2026, and done in partnership between the government and industry.

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EV Central

MARCH 7, 2025

Youll note Im not using the Lower Case e-tron because it seems to me that weve reached the point that the Q6 is merely the EV option if you want a mid-size SUV with an Audi badge, while you can also still have one with an engine, for now, called the Q5 (the Q6 is slightly bigger, but not enough that youd notice if you jumped between the two).

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EV Central

JULY 10, 2025

The Cayenne EV set a record for both the fastest SUV and quickest EV up the 120-year-old hill climb. Driving the record-breaking prototype Porsche Cayenne EV was Porsche’s Formula E development driver, Gabriela Jílková, who wrestled the battery-powered large SUV up the 914m course in just 31.28 2026 Porsche Cayenne EV.

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLC 350e plug-in hybrid test drive review GLC 350e: A convenient fast-charge mode, at a price I picked up the GLC just as a flurry or two fell out of a gray skynever a good sign in Atlanta, the city too busy to plow. In the future, its likely well see the EQC electric SUV in the U.S. Costs a real killer. cubic feet.

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