Plug-in hybrid

Geely Starray EM-i 2026 review: Australian first drive
By Stephen Ottley · 24 Sep 2025
Geely's rapid expansion into Australia continues with its first plug-in hybrid. The memorably-named Starray EM-i will compete head-to-head with the likes of the BYD Sealion 6, Chery Tiggo 7, MG HS Super Hybrid and Jaecoo J7. But does it have what it takes to leave an impression on the crowded mid-size SUV market?
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Potent new hybrid family SUV has arrived
By Laura Berry · 23 Sep 2025
Cupra is adding plug-in hybrid power to its family SUV.The Terramar VZe is due to arrive in November with a starting price of $77,990 before on-road costs.This puts it at about a $10,000 premium over the purely petrol-powered Terramar VZ, snd slighly more expensive than the fully electric mid-size Tavascan SUV-Coupe.The Terramar VZe brings potent performance with the combo of a feisty turbo-petrol engine and electric motor, but with fuel sipping hybrid credentials and a long electric-only driving range.It is packed full of standard equipment with next to no optional extras.The Terramar VZe is a PHEV that combines a petrol engine combined with an electric motor.20-inch Hadron black and copper alloy wheelsLED headlights10.25-inch driver displayHead-up display12.9-inch media screenSat nav12-speaker Sennheiser stereoThree-zone climate controlHeated front seatsPower front seatsLeather upholstery in Deep BurgundyMultifunction steering wheelProximity unlockingWireless Apple CarPlay and Android AutoWireless phone chargingDigital radioPower tailgate with kick sensorPanoramic sunroof: $2000Auto emergency brakingBlind spot warningFront cross traffic alertRear cross traffic alertAdaptive cruise controlLane keeping assistanceTraffic sign recognition360 degree cameraFront and rear parking sensorsSeven airbagsGlacier WhiteTimanfaya GreyFiord BlueMidnight blackDark VoidGraphene GreyCupra covers the Terramar VZe with a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty
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Hybrid ute axed! 2026 BYD Shark 6, Ford Ranger PHEV rivalling Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid gone before it even happened
By Laura Berry · 23 Sep 2025
Jeep has cancelled the plug-in hybrid version of its Gladiator off-road pick-up truck before it even went on sale.
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Chinese brand's big Aussie bet: 2026 Zeekr 7X just the beginning with bonkers 1030kW plug-in hybrid 9X, Lynk & Co 08 and Zeekr 8X all on cards as brand puts a target on Tesla and Toyota
By Andrew Chesterton · 22 Sep 2025
Zeekr has outlined its bold ambitions for Australia, confirming a string of new models and the launch of the Lynk & Co brand, the latter of which will likely be wrapped under the Zeekr umbrella.
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BYD battling family SUV lands
By Dom Tripolone · 17 Sep 2025
New affordable plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV hits the market.
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Hybrid SUV now $20,000 cheaper
By Dom Tripolone · 16 Sep 2025
There is a new cut-price plug-in hybrid in town.
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Electric ute bites the dust! Electric 2026 Ram 1500 cancelled as Ford F-150 Lightning pick-up rival ends before it even started
By Laura Berry · 15 Sep 2025
It’s official - Ram has pulled the plug on its fully electric pick-up before it even made it to showrooms.
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'Remains a niche technology': 2026 Mazda CX-70 and CX-90 plug-in hybrid still uncertain for Australia to battle Omoda 9 and BYD Sealion 8, but more electric cars are a possibility
By Jack Quick · 15 Sep 2025
Mazda offers plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powert in its CX-70 and CX-90 large SUVs in other markets, including the United States, however they’re still not locked in for Australia.
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Could this Merc-like hybrid come to Oz?
By Chris Thompson · 09 Sep 2025
While it lends itself rather strongly to being mistaken for a Mercedes-AMG GT 4-door at first glance, this is in fact the new Geely Galaxy Starshine 6 EM-i.
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