New Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in gets bigger battery, same range
New Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid) gets better tech, and a larger battery ... but no increase in range.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
2019 Hyundai Ioniq PHEV review: relaxed and roomy, but lacks vigour
The Hyundai Ioniq PHEV fastback offers nimble responsiveness with extra space in the back for luggage, but has performance issues due to plug-in hybrid powertrain.
First BMW X3 plug-in hybrid 4WD to hit Australian market in mid-2020
BMW to release plug-in hybrid version of X3 model in 2020, arguing plug-in hybrids best compromise as Australia still finding its feet with charging infrastructure.
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It’s official – Australia is the world’s number one laggard in EV adoption
GoCompare set out to see which countries are best prepared for the future of electric cars. The result, for Australia, is pretty damning.
BMW i8 Roadster and redesigned Coupe PHEVs available in Australia
BMW has announced that its hybrid electric i8 Roadster, plus a fresh look i8 Coupé, is ready to buy for cashed up Australian EV enthusiasts.
Australians can buy hybrid Mini EV next year
BMW Group has confirmed Australian arrival of MINI Countryman plug-in hybrid EV in second quarter of 2019.