Andrew Chesterton

2 weeks ago | evcentral.com.au | Andrew Chesterton

Volvo says it won’t look to compete with the Chinese newcomer brands — including those that are part of its same global company — suggesting Australian customers will still want “the tried and trusted”. Speaking at the launch of the all-electric EX90, Volvo Cars Australia MD Stephen Connor told EV Central that he views Geely, Zeekr, Polestar and the still incoming Lynk & Co the same as any other competitor brand, despite all being sub-brands of the giant Geely Auto Group.

2 weeks ago | evcentral.com.au | Andrew Chesterton

JAC suggests not all towing ratings are created equal, promising its T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid dual-cab will tow 3.5-tonnes, no matter the heat or the hill, while softly implying its competitors couldn’t keep up. The JAC T9 Hunter was unveiled at the Melbourne Motor Show last week, and will land in Australia early next year.

3 weeks ago | evcentral.com.au | Andrew Chesterton

The pool of plug-in hybrid utes is set to grow more crowded still in Australia, with Chinese brand JAC whipping the covers off its T9 Hunter plug-in hybrid at the Melbourne Motor Show tonight. The show was in fact the global debut of the Hunter – an indication of just how seriously the brand is taking the Australian market – with the dual-cab PHEV locked in for a Q1 2026 launch here.

3 weeks ago | evcentral.com.au | Andrew Chesterton

The EX90 might look a bit like some of Volvo’s petrol-powered product, but beneath the skin it’s an EV-from-birth, capitalising on a dedicated electric vehicle platform to maximise cabin space, serving up plenty of space for people, and a whole heap of cargo room. This premium, three-row large SUV also wears a pretty premium price tag, but also goes some way towards justifying it by arriving with dual-motor powertrain, fast charging and a big battery, right from the cheapest model.

1 month ago | evcentral.com.au | Andrew Chesterton

Geely has taken a razor to even its own pricing predictions for its EX5 electric SUV, with the mid-size model to start at $40,990 before on-road costs In Australia. The move ends the brand’s pricing saga in Australia, with Geely initially promising the model would arrive at between $49,000 and $55,000, before a pricing leak hit the web with a that said it would start at $43,490 before on-road costs. But the official pricing beats both prior predictions, with the EX5 Complete to list at $40,990.