Geely EX5 vs BYD Sealion 7 Australia 2026: Is the Bigger SUV Worth Paying More For?
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The Geely EX5 and BYD Sealion 7 are both five-seat electric SUVs, but the price difference between them is substantial. The updated Geely EX5 Complete starts at $41,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 7 Premium is $54,990 before on-road costs, creating a $13,000 list-price gap. The interesting part is that paying more for the BYD does not buy dramatically more official range. The EX5 Complete is rated at 475 km WLTP, compared with 482 km WLTP for the Sealion 7 Premium. Instead, the BYD's extra money primarily buys a physically larger SUV, a bigger conventional boot plus a front storage compartment, rear-wheel drive, substantially more power and faster 150 kW DC charging. The EX5 counters with lower purchase cost, competitive range, lower claimed energy consumption and longer headline vehicle warranty coverage. For buyers focused on value and normal family driving, the Geely makes a strong case. The Sealion 7 becomes easier to justify if its additional cabin space, performance, faster public charging and more premium standard equipment will actually be used.
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs PHEV: Is the Plug In Worth $5,000 More?
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The Toyota RAV4 XSE AWD plug-in hybrid costs $5,000 more than the matching conventional hybrid before on-road costs. Recovering that premium depends on your annual kilometres, how much driving you complete electrically, and your charging tariff. Our disclosed examples show why cheap charging can make the PHEV competitive, while occasional charging or expensive public electricity can favour the standard hybrid.
MG4 Urban vs BYD Atto 1 Australia 2026: Which Affordable EV Fits Your Budget Better?
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The BYD Atto 1 and MG4 EV Urban are two of Australia's most affordable new electric cars, but they suit very different buyers. The Atto 1 Essential is currently available for $19,990 drive-away under a limited-time BYD promotion, making it the obvious starting point for buyers who want to spend as little as possible on a new EV. The MG4 Urban costs substantially more, but it is also a much larger and more versatile car. It has five seats instead of four, a larger boot, up to 405km of WLTP range and significantly faster maximum DC charging. For buyers looking for an inexpensive second car or urban commuter, the Atto 1 makes a strong case. For households wanting one EV to handle commuting, passengers and longer trips, the MG4 Urban's additional capability can justify the extra money.
BYD Sealion 7 Premium vs Performance Australia 2026: Is the $9,000 Upgrade Worth It?
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The BYD Sealion 7 Premium and Performance share the same 82.56 kWh Blade Battery, spacious five-seat cabin, 150 kW DC charging capability, and much of the same standard equipment, but the Performance costs $9,000 more before on-road costs. That extra money buys dual-motor all-wheel drive, a substantial jump from 230kW to 390kW, 0–100km/h acceleration dropping from 6.7 to 4.5 seconds, 20-inch wheels, a heated steering wheel and heated rear seats. The trade-off is an extra 115 kg of curb weight and a shorter official WLTP range of 456 km versus 482 km. For Australian buyers, the important question is therefore not whether the performance is quicker — it clearly is — but whether AWD and its additional performance justify paying more upfront while accepting slightly less range and potentially higher tyre and energy costs.
BYD Shark 6 Towing Capacity and Payload Australia 2026: Premium vs Performance vs Cab Chassis
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The 2026 BYD Shark 6 range gives Australian buyers three distinctly different towing and load-carrying options. The Dynamic Cab Chassis and Premium are rated to tow 2500kg braked, while the Shark 6 Performance increases maximum braked towing capacity to 3500kg. The headline towing number does not tell the whole story. Kerb weight, GVM, GCM, towball download, passengers, accessories and cargo all determine how much weight a Shark 6 can realistically carry while towing. The heavier Performance has the highest towing capacity but also the lowest nominal payload of the three variants. This guide compares the Shark 6 Dynamic Cab Chassis, Premium and Performance, explains payload and towball weight with practical examples, and shows what Australian caravan, touring and work-ute buyers should calculate before hitching a heavy trailer.
BYD Servicing Costs Australia 2026 EV vs PHEV Service Schedules and Costs
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BYD servicing costs in Australia depend heavily on whether you choose a fully electric model or one of the brand’s DM plug-in hybrids. BYD’s current Australian service guide schedules regular EV maintenance every 12 months or 20,000 km, while DM models add petrol-engine oil and filter changes plus other engine and hybrid-system maintenance. This guide compares BYD EV and plug-in hybrid servicing requirements, explains what happens at the expensive major services, looks at published servicing costs for models including the Seal, Sealion 7, Sealion 6 and Shark 6, and explains what Australian buyers should check before relying on a capped-price servicing figure.
Kia PV5 Cargo electric van arrives in Australia from $55,990 before on-road costs
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Kia’s PV5 Cargo electric van is listed in Australia from $55,990 before on-road costs, with a 71.2 kWh battery, up to 416 km WLTP range and 4,420 L of cargo space.
Nissan Navara Pro plug-in hybrid confirmed for Australia in 2027 with 300 kW and 3,500 kg towing
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Nissan has confirmed the Navara Pro plug-in hybrid ute for Australia in 2027, with a preliminary 300 kW and 800 Nm, about 1,000 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing. Pricing and battery details are still to come.
Toyota RAV4 PHEV recall affects 5,925 vehicles in Australia over loss of drive power
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Toyota is recalling 5,925 RAV4 plug-in hybrids in Australia over a motor generator control unit fault that could cause a loss of drive power. The repair is free and Toyota will write to owners.
BYD Shark 6 recall covers 32,009 utes in Australia over spare wheel detachment risk
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BYD is recalling 32,009 Shark 6 utes in Australia because the spare wheel tray or lifter may be incorrectly positioned and the wheel could detach. The repair is free, so check your VIN.
Is Australia's Public Charging Network Good Enough for a Long EV Highway Trip
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Australia sits near the bottom of global public charging capacity per EV on Trading Platforms' IEA-based figures, at about 1.1 kW per vehicle. That sounds alarming for Hume, Pacific and inland road trips, but coastal highway corridors are already workable for many modern EVs if you plan DC stops. This guide separates national averages from real trip readiness, and pairs with our public charging costs post for the money side.
September 2026 Best Selling New Cars in Australia as EVs Outsell Petrol Again
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Australia’s September 2026 new vehicle market reached 102,924 on FCAI VFACTS (+0.9%) and 108,778 when Tesla and Polestar deliveries are added. The Ford Ranger led sales, the Tesla Model Y placed third on the combined list, and battery electric vehicles took 24.2% all-sources share to outsell petrol for a second month.
