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1–20 of 45 storiesBYD’s Australian model page has added the Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid SUV, with local materials now listing Essential and Premium grades, 156kW and NEDC range claims alongside launch pricing reported at $33,990 before on-road costs.
BYD has cut the Dolphin Essential to $28,888 driveaway in Australia, with the offer tied to a fixed ordering window, delivery deadline and standard exclusions.
Ceer has revealed the Exobot sedan and SUV as its first production models, with 800-volt tri-motor EV hardware, up to 1,111hp, and an expected Saudi sales start in early 2027.
GWM has confirmed the all-new Haval H7 for Australia from mid-October 2026, with five-seat hybrid and plug-in hybrid all-wheel-drive variants due first and pricing signalled from below $50,000 drive-away.
Xpeng has confirmed Australian pricing and specifications for the L03 medium SUV, with four grades, an EREV option and first local arrivals targeted for November.
Tesla Charging says its first pre-assembled Megachargers are now deployed for the Semi, with each V4-based unit using two posts rated at up to 1.2 MW and designed to speed installation.
Kinetic says electrification works at Sunshine West in Melbourne are complete, lifting charging capacity and preparing the depot to host 60 zero-emission buses by the end of 2026.
Volvo has confirmed a 13-model rollout by 2030, splitting future development between Western markets and China while keeping hybrids in the mix and targeting higher margins through platform sharing and lower costs.
Nissan has previewed the 2027 Rogue Hybrid in the US, and CarExpert says the next-generation X-Trail for Australia will use the same model line, although local timing is still unconfirmed.
Volvo Car Australia says the updated XC60 and XC90 long-range plug-in hybrids are due in the second quarter of 2027, with larger batteries, higher reported electric range and final local pricing still to come.
Hyundai has added a battery-electric Staria Load to its Australian van range, priced from $70,990 before on-road costs, with a claimed 450km WLTP range and 1005kg payload.
Porsche has opened Australian ordering for the Cayenne Electric, led by a 300kW base model and an 850kW Turbo.
Porsche says most early Cayenne Electric buyers are new to the brand as the all-electric large SUV begins reaching Australian dealers.
Rolls-Royce has begun global road testing of Project Nightingale, a 100-unit electric Coachbuild Collection model, with durability and refinement trials now underway.
Volkswagen has unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a near-production electric concept based on its MEB+ platform and claiming a 0.158 drag coefficient.
Sydney Airport has started introducing 50 electric buses across passenger and airfield transport, with the fleet supplied by Australian manufacturer Bus & Coach International.
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