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Jaecoo

Jaecoo J5 BEV.
J5 Jaecoo LATEST News 

Jaecoo J5 offer extended: Introductory price for compact electric SUV turns screws on BYD Atto 3, MG S5

January 28, 2026January 27, 2026
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EV Central team 9642 Views J5, Jaecoo, Jaecoo J5 offer

Jaecoo has extended its promotional launch pricing for the J5 EV after what the brand says has been strong early

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Jaecoo J5 BEV.
J5 Jaecoo LATEST Reviews SUV reviews 

2026 Jaecoo J5 EV Review: Cool looks, hot price … is this the sub-$40K electric SUV to beat?

December 22, 2025December 23, 2025
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Toby Hagon 7180 Views J5, Jaecoo, Jaecoo J5 Review

Things are heating up in the sub-$40K small electric SUV segment and the Jaecoo J5 is the latest newcomer to

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Chinese cars: GWM Haval H6, Jaecoo J5, Chery Tiggo 4, BYD Shark 6
J5 Jaecoo LATEST News Omoda 

‘Power in numbers’: Chinese car brands are reshaping Australia’s new-car market

December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 Toby Hagon 30916 Views China, Chinese, Jaecoo, Omoda

A senior executive from Chinese car brands Omoda Jaecoo says the recent influx of newcomer brands is making it easier

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2026 Jaecoo J5.
J5 Jaecoo LATEST News 

Jaecoo J5 EV Aussie details confirmed: Single dog-friendly ‘Track’ variant headed our way

December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 EV Central team 8716 Views J5, Jaecoo, Jaecoo J5

Chinese newcomer Jaecoo has confirmed its new J5 electric compact SUV will arrive in Australian showrooms in January 2026, launching

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2026 Jaecoo J7 SHS Track.
J7 Jaecoo LATEST News 

Sharper pricing for Jaecoo J7 PHEV: Undercuts BYD Sealion 6, takes aim at Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and Geely Starray EM-i

November 28, 2025November 28, 2025 John Mahoney 18154 Views J7, Jaecoo, Jaecoo J7, Jaecoo J7 SHS, Jaecoo J7 SHS Track, SHS

The 2026 Jaecoo J7 SHS Track has landed in Australia priced from $43,990 drive-away, making it one of the most

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2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro.
LATEST News 

Chery Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 to get plugged in as demand for PHEVs grows in Australia

April 1, 2025March 31, 2025 John Mahoney 10386 Views Chery, hybrid, Jaecoo, PHEV, Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8

As EV demand stalls at least temporarily in Australia and plug-in hybrid interest rises, Chery has announced it will roll-out

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Jaecoo J7 SHS
LATEST Reviews SUV reviews 

2025 Jaecoo J7 SHS Review: New plug-in BYD Sealion 6 rival is a budget-priced PHEV choice

March 29, 2025April 29, 2025 Toby Hagon 16135 Views J7, Jaecoo, Jaecoo J7

Jaecoo is yet another new brand to add to the mix of mostly Chinese newcomers trying to carve itself a

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Jaecoo J7
LATEST News 

Omoda, Jaecoo the latest new Chinese brands to take on BYD, GWM, Deepal, Zeekr, Leapmotor and XPeng

March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 Toby Hagon 11530 Views Chery, Jaecoo, Omoda

Another week, another new Chinese brand. Or so it seems. Except that this week it’s two new Chinese brands: Jaecoo

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2025 Jaecoo J7 PHEV.
LATEST News 

BYD Sealion 6 under threat! Chinese rival Jaecoo J7 PHEV confirmed for March 2025 launch in Australia

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024 Bruce Newton 23246 Views J7, Jaecoo

Watch out BYD Sealion 6, there’s a Chinese plug-in hybrid rival coming in March 2025 intending to capitalise on your

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Trending reviews

2025 Volvo EX90 Twin Performance Seven-Day Test: Serene and spacious, but where’s the Swedish soul?
EV LATEST Reviews SUV reviews 

2025 Volvo EX90 Twin Performance Seven-Day Test: Serene and spacious, but where’s the Swedish soul?

June 15, 2025 Iain Curry Comments Off on 2025 Volvo EX90 Twin Performance Seven-Day Test: Serene and spacious, but where’s the Swedish soul?
Kia EV5 Earth Long Range Review: To the top of Australia and down the other side in an EV
LATEST Reviews SUV reviews 

Kia EV5 Earth Long Range Review: To the top of Australia and down the other side in an EV

March 9, 2025 Bruce Newton 10
BMW i4 eDrive 40 and i4 M50 review
Car reviews Reviews 

BMW i4 eDrive 40 and i4 M50 review

April 28, 2022 Toby Hagon Comments Off on BMW i4 eDrive 40 and i4 M50 review
2024 Cadillac Lyriq review: Iconic American brand back Down Under to take on BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi with an all-electric SUV
LATEST Reviews SUV reviews 

2024 Cadillac Lyriq review: Iconic American brand back Down Under to take on BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi with an all-electric SUV

October 13, 2024 Toby Hagon Comments Off on 2024 Cadillac Lyriq review: Iconic American brand back Down Under to take on BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi with an all-electric SUV

Types of EVs

What is a PHEV? Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles explained
EV types 

What is a PHEV? Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles explained

February 20, 2026 Stephen Corby 0

Like hybrids, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (or PHEVs) have an internal-combustion engine and an electric motor. Plug-in vehicles take the

What is an EV or BEV? Electric vehicles or battery electric vehicles explained
EV types 

What is an EV or BEV? Electric vehicles or battery electric vehicles explained

February 20, 2026 Stephen Corby 0
What is a FCEV? Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles explained
EV types 

What is a FCEV? Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles explained

February 10, 2026 EV Central team 0
What is a hybrid? Hybrid vehicles explained
EV types 

What is a hybrid? Hybrid vehicles explained

February 7, 2026 Stephen Corby 0

Beginner’s Guide to EV Charging: Brought to you by Ampol

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EV videos

Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan
LATEST News Videos 

Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

April 13, 2024 Iain Curry Comments Off on Mad video: G-force overload as we ride with F1’s Liam Lawson in Ford’s 4000Nm electric SuperVan

With acceleration to rip the skin from your cheekbones, Ford’s SuperVan 4.2 is an electric Transit with performance from another

VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review
Videos 

VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

February 25, 2022 Toby Hagon Comments Off on VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

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