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India.com
2 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
India's first-ever bullet train trial for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Corridor begins in this country, set to arrive in India in...
India's First Bullet Train Project, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, spanning across 508 kilometres, will offer fast connectivity between Maharashtra and Gujarat states in western India. In a landmark move to revolutionize India's railway network, the inaugural Shinkansen bullet trains, integral to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, have entered the trial phase in Japan. This progress represents a significant milestone in India's path toward launching its first high-speed rail corridor. As per a report by The Financial Express, under the Indo-Japanese partnership, Japan will gift India two Shinkansen bullet trains — one each from the E5 and E3 series — for early testing and checks. These high-speed trains, which can run at speeds of up to 320 km/h, are expected to reach India by early 2026. After their arrival, the trains will go through detailed testing to see how well they perform in India's local weather and climate conditions. The trial trains come fitted with advanced inspection systems to check key factors like driving conditions, temperature tolerance, and dust resistance — all of which are important for running bullet trains smoothly in India. As reported by The Japan Times, the information gathered from these tests will also support India in developing its own next-generation E10 series Shinkansen trains under the 'Make in India' initiative. The bullet train project, in partnership with Japan is a significant move towards the country's infrastructure development and is expected to boost regional connectivity, economic development, and employment in the western states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. MAHSR is a visionary project of the government which will herald a new era of safety, speed and service for the people and help Indian Railways become an international leader in scale, speed and skill. MAHSR project passes through high growth rate States of Gujarat and Maharashtra connecting business centres of Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad. According to news agency ANI report, the sanctioned cost of MAHSR project is Rs 1,08,000 crore As per the official website of National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL), after starting from Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) area in Maharashtra, the high-speed train running at a speed of 320 km/h will revolutionise intercity travel in the region and will integrate the economies of Mumbai, Vapi, Surat, Anand, Vadodara & Ahmedabad. It will have stops at 10 cities in between namely Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad and will terminate at Sabarmati. The entire journey will be completed in about 2 hours 7 minutes with limited stops (at Surat, Vadodara and Ahmedabad), which is substantially less than the time taken by conventional trains or road journeys. The design of each of the 12 stations on the MAHSR line will reflect the spirit of the city it is located in.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Geely unveils extended-range Galaxy E5
Geely has announced an enhancement to its Galaxy E5, also known as the EX5 or the Proton 7, by unveiling a new extended-range version of the compact electric SUV. The latest variant, recently detailed in regulatory documents filed with China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), features a more powerful battery pack that allows for an electric driving range of up to 610 kilometres, measured on the CLTC cycle. The new model retains the design language of the existing Galaxy E5, maintaining a sleek and aerodynamic silhouette. Its visual identity is defined by slim LED headlights and a sculpted front bumper. Buyers will still have the option of a closed grille design featuring a dot-matrix pattern. At the rear, the SUV continues to sport a full-width LED taillight bar, now paired with silver accent trim, while blacked-out Geely badging is also available as a stylistic option. The body dimensions remain unchanged from previous versions. A key highlight of this new edition lies under the surface. The Galaxy E5 now incorporates a 68.39kWh battery, the largest yet fitted to the model, allowing it to surpass the previously available 440km and 530km variants that came with 49.52kWh and 60.22kWh batteries, respectively. Although Geely has not specified the precise test cycle for the quoted 610km range, it represents a considerable leap in efficiency and usability for daily and long-distance driving. Power delivery is handled by a front-mounted electric motor producing 214hp. This powertrain setup is consistent across all versions of the SUV, ensuring uniform performance regardless of battery size. In addition to its upgraded range, the new E5 model continues to support both fast and slow charging capabilities. It is also equipped with a 3.3kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) function, enabling owners to power external electronic devices directly from the vehicle, a feature increasingly sought after in modern electric cars. The Galaxy E5 is underpinned by Geely's Global Electric Architecture (GEA), a platform tailored for electric mobility that supports high modularity and efficient space usage. The current Galaxy E5 lineup in China includes five configurations, with prices ranging from 107,800 yuan to 143,800 yuan. In Malaysian terms, this equates to approximately RM69,600 to RM92,800, depending on specifications and exchange rates. This extended-range version is expected to further enhance the Galaxy E5's appeal among environmentally conscious drivers and EV enthusiasts. With its improved battery technology and sustained focus on practical design and comfort, Geely appears intent on solidifying its position in the rapidly growing compact electric SUV segment.
West Australian
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Which Chinese car brands offer the best warranty?
There are a lot of new automotive brands arriving in Australia and they're all making big promises. But Australian consumers can be a little wary, particularly considering that buying a new car – no matter how attractive its price tag and features are – is usually the second largest investment they will make after purchasing a house. So trust and reliability are important factors when making a car-buying decision; you want to know that if anything goes wrong you'll be covered. And that's why there is a warranty war brewing, with many of the newest brands setting new aftersales benchmarks to provide consumers with the peace of mind they need. So, let's see which of the newest automotive brands in Australia offer the best ownership credentials. Of the Chinese brands MG sets the standard for aftersales ownership provisions with a 10-year, 250,000km warranty across its entire model range, including its latest hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. For reference, Nissan offers a generous 10-year/300,000km warranty and Mitsubishi a 10-year/200,000km warranty, but both decade-long warranties are conditional on servicing at each Japanese brands' authorised dealerships – if not the warranty is five years (or unlimited-km for Nissan and 100,000km for Mitsubishi). MG's warranty applies to all cars registered after August 1, 2024 and used for private purposes only, regardless of where they're serviced. For business operators and fleets, the warranty period is seven years or 160,000km, whichever occurs first. Also included during the warranty period is free roadside assistance. Chery and its subsidiary brand Jaecoo provide seven years of warranty coverage with unlimited kilometres for private buyers. For commercial use, the warranty duration remains the same, but the distance is capped at 150,000km, whichever comes first. For its range of electric vehicles (EVs) including the E5, Chery provides an eight-year/unlimited-km warranty on the high-voltage battery. It also offers free roadside assistance for the first 12 months, which is renewed annually for the duration of the warranty period if the vehicle is maintained through its authorised dealer network. Newcomer Geely matches Chery for peace of mind, with a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty on vehicles bought for private use, and it guarantees that is high-voltage batteries will maintain at least 70 per cent of their original capacity over the first eight years. For commercial use, the warranty coverage for both the vehicle and battery pack is reduced to 150,000km, without change to the time period. Geely also provides free roadside assistance for the first year of ownership, which is extended up to seven years each time the vehicle is serviced through its dealer network. BYD comes in next with a six-year warranty over 150,000km for both private and commercial customers. The high-voltage battery pack and drive unit (which includes the electric motor and power controller) are covered for eight years or 160,000km, whichever comes first, with a guarantee that the battery will retain at least 70 per cent of its charge capacity over this period of time. BYD also provides free roadside assistance for the first 12 months, which is renewed annually for up to six years with each logbook service. You'll need to read the fine print for each model in the LDV range to determine the warranty coverage as they differ drastically. For its T60 ute, the diesel-powered Max version has the longest warranty period at seven years and 250,000km, with five years of free roadside assistance, but the electric eT60 is only covered for five years and 160,000km. Its battery pack, however, is guaranteed to retain a useable state of change for at least eight years. The D90 large SUV, which uses the same fundamental mechanical underpinnings, is also covered for seven years with five years of roadside assistance, but the distance is reduced to 200,000km. The petrol-powered MIFA people mover has the same level of coverage as the D90, but the electric MIFA 9 only has a five-year/160,000km warranty while the battery pack is covered for eight years and 200,000km. The hard-working G10+ and V80 vans have the lowest warranty coverage at three years and 100,000km with free roadside assistance. Interestingly, the mid-size Deliver 7 with a more powerful version of the same engine in the G10+ has a seven-year/200,000km warranty, while the electric eDeliver 7 is only covered for five years and 160,000km, but its battery is guaranteed for a longer distance of 250,000km over the first eight years. And LDV's largest model, the Deliver 9, which is available as either a van, cab chassis or bus in short- and long-wheelbase configurations, has a three-year/160,000km warranty for remaining model year 2023 stock, while newer versions are covered for seven years and 200,000km, all with free roadside assistance. However, the electric eDeliver 9 is only covered for five years and 160,000km, and eight years for the battery pack. All vehicles in the GMW/Haval range are covered by a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty for private buyers, as well as for ABN holders, and general, national and government fleet use. However, commercial operators such as rental car, taxi and ride share operators have a limit on mileage of 150,000km. For its passenger vehicles, including the Haval Jolion, H6, H6 GT SUVs, the Ora city hatch and regular Cannon ute, GWM provides five years of free roadside assistance. However, for owners of the Tank 300, Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha ute, this is extended to seven years. Zeek r provides a five-year/unlimited-km warranty for its current range of vehicles – the ZeekrX and Zeekr 009 – for private buyers with free roadside assistance and connected services for the duration of the warranty period. The high-voltage battery is guaranteed to retain a useable charge capacity for at least eight years and 160,000km. For commercial and fleet customers, the warranty period is reduced for three years and 120,000km. The Xpeng G6 is covered by a standard five-year warranty but it has the shortest mileage clause here, at just 120,000km, though it does not stipulate between private and commercial use. The battery pack, drive motor and battery management system are guaranteed for eight years and 160,000km. However, buyers can choose to pre-purchase an extended warranty package from one to five years on the vehicle and an additional two years on the battery (providing up to 10 years of coverage) at an extra cost, ranging between $690 for one year on the vehicle to $2990 for five years, and $1990 for two years on the battery. One of the newest arrivals, Leapmotor , provides seven years of warranty coverage for its vehicle and eight years for its battery packs, with a total driving distance limit of 160,000km for both. Early arrivals (MY24) of the C10 plug-in hybrid SUV are provided with five years of free roadside assistance while newer versions from MY25 have eight years. Deepal provides a seven-year/160,000km warranty for private buyers of its S07 electric SUV, as well as the soon-to-be-released S05 compact SUV and the quirky E07 'Multitruck' , along with one year of free roadside assistance. The warranty coverage is reduced to just one year and 120,000km for commercial users
7NEWS
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Which Chinese car brands offer the best warranty?
There are a lot of new automotive brands arriving in Australia and they're all making big promises. But Australian consumers can be a little wary, particularly considering that buying a new car – no matter how attractive its price tag and features are – is usually the second largest investment they will make after purchasing a house. So trust and reliability are important factors when making a car-buying decision; you want to know that if anything goes wrong you'll be covered. And that's why there is a warranty war brewing, with many of the newest brands setting new aftersales benchmarks to provide consumers with the peace of mind they need. So, let's see which of the newest automotive brands in Australia offer the best ownership credentials. MG Of the Chinese brands MG sets the standard for aftersales ownership provisions with a 10-year, 250,000km warranty across its entire model range, including its latest hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. For reference, Nissan offers a generous 10-year/300,000km warranty and Mitsubishi a 10-year/200,000km warranty, but both decade-long warranties are conditional on servicing at each Japanese brands' authorised dealerships – if not the warranty is five years (or unlimited-km for Nissan and 100,000km for Mitsubishi). MG's warranty applies to all cars registered after August 1, 2024 and used for private purposes only, regardless of where they're serviced. For business operators and fleets, the warranty period is seven years or 160,000km, whichever occurs first. Also included during the warranty period is free roadside assistance. Chery/Jaecoo Chery and its subsidiary brand Jaecoo provide seven years of warranty coverage with unlimited kilometres for private buyers. For commercial use, the warranty duration remains the same, but the distance is capped at 150,000km, whichever comes first. For its range of electric vehicles (EVs) including the E5, Chery provides an eight-year/unlimited-km warranty on the high-voltage battery. It also offers free roadside assistance for the first 12 months, which is renewed annually for the duration of the warranty period if the vehicle is maintained through its authorised dealer network. Geely Newcomer Geely matches Chery for peace of mind, with a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty on vehicles bought for private use, and it guarantees that is high-voltage batteries will maintain at least 70 per cent of their original capacity over the first eight years. For commercial use, the warranty coverage for both the vehicle and battery pack is reduced to 150,000km, without change to the time period. Geely also provides free roadside assistance for the first year of ownership, which is extended up to seven years each time the vehicle is serviced through its dealer network. BYD BYD comes in next with a six-year warranty over 150,000km for both private and commercial customers. The high-voltage battery pack and drive unit (which includes the electric motor and power controller) are covered for eight years or 160,000km, whichever comes first, with a guarantee that the battery will retain at least 70 per cent of its charge capacity over this period of time. BYD also provides free roadside assistance for the first 12 months, which is renewed annually for up to six years with each logbook service. LDV You'll need to read the fine print for each model in the LDV range to determine the warranty coverage as they differ drastically. For its T60 ute, the diesel-powered Max version has the longest warranty period at seven years and 250,000km, with five years of free roadside assistance, but the electric eT60 is only covered for five years and 160,000km. Its battery pack, however, is guaranteed to retain a useable state of change for at least eight years. The D90 large SUV, which uses the same fundamental mechanical underpinnings, is also covered for seven years with five years of roadside assistance, but the distance is reduced to 200,000km. The petrol-powered MIFA people mover has the same level of coverage as the D90, but the electric MIFA 9 only has a five-year/160,000km warranty while the battery pack is covered for eight years and 200,000km. The hard-working G10+ and V80 vans have the lowest warranty coverage at three years and 100,000km with free roadside assistance. Interestingly, the mid-size Deliver 7 with a more powerful version of the same engine in the G10+ has a seven-year/200,000km warranty, while the electric eDeliver 7 is only covered for five years and 160,000km, but its battery is guaranteed for a longer distance of 250,000km over the first eight years. And LDV's largest model, the Deliver 9, which is available as either a van, cab chassis or bus in short- and long-wheelbase configurations, has a three-year/160,000km warranty for remaining model year 2023 stock, while newer versions are covered for seven years and 200,000km, all with free roadside assistance. However, the electric eDeliver 9 is only covered for five years and 160,000km, and eight years for the battery pack. GWM/Haval All vehicles in the GMW/Haval range are covered by a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty for private buyers, as well as for ABN holders, and general, national and government fleet use. However, commercial operators such as rental car, taxi and ride share operators have a limit on mileage of 150,000km. For its passenger vehicles, including the Haval Jolion, H6, H6 GT SUVs, the Ora city hatch and regular Cannon ute, GWM provides five years of free roadside assistance. However, for owners of the Tank 300, Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha ute, this is extended to seven years. Zeekr Zeek r provides a five-year/unlimited-km warranty for its current range of vehicles – the ZeekrX and Zeekr 009 – for private buyers with free roadside assistance and connected services for the duration of the warranty period. The high-voltage battery is guaranteed to retain a useable charge capacity for at least eight years and 160,000km. For commercial and fleet customers, the warranty period is reduced for three years and 120,000km. Xpeng The Xpeng G6 is covered by a standard five-year warranty but it has the shortest mileage clause here, at just 120,000km, though it does not stipulate between private and commercial use. The battery pack, drive motor and battery management system are guaranteed for eight years and 160,000km. However, buyers can choose to pre-purchase an extended warranty package from one to five years on the vehicle and an additional two years on the battery (providing up to 10 years of coverage) at an extra cost, ranging between $690 for one year on the vehicle to $2990 for five years, and $1990 for two years on the battery. Leapmotor One of the newest arrivals, Leapmotor, provides seven years of warranty coverage for its vehicle and eight years for its battery packs, with a total driving distance limit of 160,000km for both. Early arrivals (MY24) of the C10 plug-in hybrid SUV are provided with five years of free roadside assistance while newer versions from MY25 have eight years. Deepal Deepal provides a seven-year/160,000km warranty for private buyers of its S07 electric SUV, as well as the soon-to-be-released S05 compact SUV and the quirky E07 'Multitruck', along with one year of free roadside assistance.
The Advertiser
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Which Chinese car brands offer the best warranty?
There are a lot of new automotive brands arriving in Australia and they're all making big promises. But Australian consumers can be a little wary, particularly considering that buying a new car – no matter how attractive its price tag and features are – is usually the second largest investment they will make after purchasing a house. So trust and reliability are important factors when making a car-buying decision; you want to know that if anything goes wrong you'll be covered. And that's why there is a warranty war brewing, with many of the newest brands setting new aftersales benchmarks to provide consumers with the peace of mind they need. So, let's see which of the newest automotive brands in Australia offer the best ownership credentials. Of the Chinese brands MG sets the standard for aftersales ownership provisions with a 10-year, 250,000km warranty across its entire model range, including its latest hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. For reference, Nissan offers a generous 10-year/300,000km warranty and Mitsubishi a 10-year/200,000km warranty, but both decade-long warranties are conditional on servicing at each Japanese brands' authorised dealerships – if not the warranty is five years (or unlimited-km for Nissan and 100,000km for Mitsubishi). MG's warranty applies to all cars registered after August 1, 2024 and used for private purposes only, regardless of where they're serviced. For business operators and fleets, the warranty period is seven years or 160,000km, whichever occurs first. Also included during the warranty period is free roadside assistance. Chery and its subsidiary brand Jaecoo provide seven years of warranty coverage with unlimited kilometres for private buyers. For commercial use, the warranty duration remains the same, but the distance is capped at 150,000km, whichever comes first. For its range of electric vehicles (EVs) including the E5, Chery provides an eight-year/unlimited-km warranty on the high-voltage battery. It also offers free roadside assistance for the first 12 months, which is renewed annually for the duration of the warranty period if the vehicle is maintained through its authorised dealer network. Newcomer Geely matches Chery for peace of mind, with a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty on vehicles bought for private use, and it guarantees that is high-voltage batteries will maintain at least 70 per cent of their original capacity over the first eight years. For commercial use, the warranty coverage for both the vehicle and battery pack is reduced to 150,000km, without change to the time period. Geely also provides free roadside assistance for the first year of ownership, which is extended up to seven years each time the vehicle is serviced through its dealer network. BYD comes in next with a six-year warranty over 150,000km for both private and commercial customers. The high-voltage battery pack and drive unit (which includes the electric motor and power controller) are covered for eight years or 160,000km, whichever comes first, with a guarantee that the battery will retain at least 70 per cent of its charge capacity over this period of time. BYD also provides free roadside assistance for the first 12 months, which is renewed annually for up to six years with each logbook service. You'll need to read the fine print for each model in the LDV range to determine the warranty coverage as they differ drastically. For its T60 ute, the diesel-powered Max version has the longest warranty period at seven years and 250,000km, with five years of free roadside assistance, but the electric eT60 is only covered for five years and 160,000km. Its battery pack, however, is guaranteed to retain a useable state of change for at least eight years. The D90 large SUV, which uses the same fundamental mechanical underpinnings, is also covered for seven years with five years of roadside assistance, but the distance is reduced to 200,000km. The petrol-powered MIFA people mover has the same level of coverage as the D90, but the electric MIFA 9 only has a five-year/160,000km warranty while the battery pack is covered for eight years and 200,000km. The hard-working G10+ and V80 vans have the lowest warranty coverage at three years and 100,000km with free roadside assistance. Interestingly, the mid-size Deliver 7 with a more powerful version of the same engine in the G10+ has a seven-year/200,000km warranty, while the electric eDeliver 7 is only covered for five years and 160,000km, but its battery is guaranteed for a longer distance of 250,000km over the first eight years. And LDV's largest model, the Deliver 9, which is available as either a van, cab chassis or bus in short- and long-wheelbase configurations, has a three-year/160,000km warranty for remaining model year 2023 stock, while newer versions are covered for seven years and 200,000km, all with free roadside assistance. However, the electric eDeliver 9 is only covered for five years and 160,000km, and eight years for the battery pack. All vehicles in the GMW/Havalrange are covered by a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty for private buyers, as well as for ABN holders, and general, national and government fleet use. However, commercial operators such as rental car, taxi and ride share operators have a limit on mileage of 150,000km. For its passenger vehicles, including the Haval Jolion, H6, H6 GT SUVs, the Ora city hatch and regular Cannon ute, GWM provides five years of free roadside assistance. However, for owners of the Tank 300, Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha ute, this is extended to seven years. Zeekr provides a five-year/unlimited-km warranty for its current range of vehicles – the ZeekrX and Zeekr 009 – for private buyers with free roadside assistance and connected services for the duration of the warranty period. The high-voltage battery is guaranteed to retain a useable charge capacity for at least eight years and 160,000km. For commercial and fleet customers, the warranty period is reduced for three years and 120,000km. The Xpeng G6 is covered by a standard five-year warranty but it has the shortest mileage clause here, at just 120,000km, though it does not stipulate between private and commercial use. The battery pack, drive motor and battery management system are guaranteed for eight years and 160,000km. However, buyers can choose to pre-purchase an extended warranty package from one to five years on the vehicle and an additional two years on the battery (providing up to 10 years of coverage) at an extra cost, ranging between $690 for one year on the vehicle to $2990 for five years, and $1990 for two years on the battery. One of the newest arrivals, Leapmotor, provides seven years of warranty coverage for its vehicle and eight years for its battery packs, with a total driving distance limit of 160,000km for both. Early arrivals (MY24) of the C10 plug-in hybrid SUV are provided with five years of free roadside assistance while newer versions from MY25 have eight years. Deepal provides a seven-year/160,000km warranty for private buyers of its S07electric SUV, as well as the soon-to-be-released S05 compact SUV and the quirky E07 'Multitruck', along with one year of free roadside assistance. The warranty coverage is reduced to just one year and 120,000km for commercial users Content originally sourced from: There are a lot of new automotive brands arriving in Australia and they're all making big promises. But Australian consumers can be a little wary, particularly considering that buying a new car – no matter how attractive its price tag and features are – is usually the second largest investment they will make after purchasing a house. So trust and reliability are important factors when making a car-buying decision; you want to know that if anything goes wrong you'll be covered. And that's why there is a warranty war brewing, with many of the newest brands setting new aftersales benchmarks to provide consumers with the peace of mind they need. So, let's see which of the newest automotive brands in Australia offer the best ownership credentials. Of the Chinese brands MG sets the standard for aftersales ownership provisions with a 10-year, 250,000km warranty across its entire model range, including its latest hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. For reference, Nissan offers a generous 10-year/300,000km warranty and Mitsubishi a 10-year/200,000km warranty, but both decade-long warranties are conditional on servicing at each Japanese brands' authorised dealerships – if not the warranty is five years (or unlimited-km for Nissan and 100,000km for Mitsubishi). MG's warranty applies to all cars registered after August 1, 2024 and used for private purposes only, regardless of where they're serviced. For business operators and fleets, the warranty period is seven years or 160,000km, whichever occurs first. Also included during the warranty period is free roadside assistance. Chery and its subsidiary brand Jaecoo provide seven years of warranty coverage with unlimited kilometres for private buyers. For commercial use, the warranty duration remains the same, but the distance is capped at 150,000km, whichever comes first. For its range of electric vehicles (EVs) including the E5, Chery provides an eight-year/unlimited-km warranty on the high-voltage battery. It also offers free roadside assistance for the first 12 months, which is renewed annually for the duration of the warranty period if the vehicle is maintained through its authorised dealer network. Newcomer Geely matches Chery for peace of mind, with a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty on vehicles bought for private use, and it guarantees that is high-voltage batteries will maintain at least 70 per cent of their original capacity over the first eight years. For commercial use, the warranty coverage for both the vehicle and battery pack is reduced to 150,000km, without change to the time period. Geely also provides free roadside assistance for the first year of ownership, which is extended up to seven years each time the vehicle is serviced through its dealer network. BYD comes in next with a six-year warranty over 150,000km for both private and commercial customers. The high-voltage battery pack and drive unit (which includes the electric motor and power controller) are covered for eight years or 160,000km, whichever comes first, with a guarantee that the battery will retain at least 70 per cent of its charge capacity over this period of time. BYD also provides free roadside assistance for the first 12 months, which is renewed annually for up to six years with each logbook service. You'll need to read the fine print for each model in the LDV range to determine the warranty coverage as they differ drastically. For its T60 ute, the diesel-powered Max version has the longest warranty period at seven years and 250,000km, with five years of free roadside assistance, but the electric eT60 is only covered for five years and 160,000km. Its battery pack, however, is guaranteed to retain a useable state of change for at least eight years. The D90 large SUV, which uses the same fundamental mechanical underpinnings, is also covered for seven years with five years of roadside assistance, but the distance is reduced to 200,000km. The petrol-powered MIFA people mover has the same level of coverage as the D90, but the electric MIFA 9 only has a five-year/160,000km warranty while the battery pack is covered for eight years and 200,000km. The hard-working G10+ and V80 vans have the lowest warranty coverage at three years and 100,000km with free roadside assistance. Interestingly, the mid-size Deliver 7 with a more powerful version of the same engine in the G10+ has a seven-year/200,000km warranty, while the electric eDeliver 7 is only covered for five years and 160,000km, but its battery is guaranteed for a longer distance of 250,000km over the first eight years. And LDV's largest model, the Deliver 9, which is available as either a van, cab chassis or bus in short- and long-wheelbase configurations, has a three-year/160,000km warranty for remaining model year 2023 stock, while newer versions are covered for seven years and 200,000km, all with free roadside assistance. However, the electric eDeliver 9 is only covered for five years and 160,000km, and eight years for the battery pack. All vehicles in the GMW/Havalrange are covered by a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty for private buyers, as well as for ABN holders, and general, national and government fleet use. However, commercial operators such as rental car, taxi and ride share operators have a limit on mileage of 150,000km. For its passenger vehicles, including the Haval Jolion, H6, H6 GT SUVs, the Ora city hatch and regular Cannon ute, GWM provides five years of free roadside assistance. However, for owners of the Tank 300, Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha ute, this is extended to seven years. Zeekr provides a five-year/unlimited-km warranty for its current range of vehicles – the ZeekrX and Zeekr 009 – for private buyers with free roadside assistance and connected services for the duration of the warranty period. The high-voltage battery is guaranteed to retain a useable charge capacity for at least eight years and 160,000km. For commercial and fleet customers, the warranty period is reduced for three years and 120,000km. The Xpeng G6 is covered by a standard five-year warranty but it has the shortest mileage clause here, at just 120,000km, though it does not stipulate between private and commercial use. The battery pack, drive motor and battery management system are guaranteed for eight years and 160,000km. However, buyers can choose to pre-purchase an extended warranty package from one to five years on the vehicle and an additional two years on the battery (providing up to 10 years of coverage) at an extra cost, ranging between $690 for one year on the vehicle to $2990 for five years, and $1990 for two years on the battery. One of the newest arrivals, Leapmotor, provides seven years of warranty coverage for its vehicle and eight years for its battery packs, with a total driving distance limit of 160,000km for both. Early arrivals (MY24) of the C10 plug-in hybrid SUV are provided with five years of free roadside assistance while newer versions from MY25 have eight years. Deepal provides a seven-year/160,000km warranty for private buyers of its S07electric SUV, as well as the soon-to-be-released S05 compact SUV and the quirky E07 'Multitruck', along with one year of free roadside assistance. The warranty coverage is reduced to just one year and 120,000km for commercial users Content originally sourced from: There are a lot of new automotive brands arriving in Australia and they're all making big promises. But Australian consumers can be a little wary, particularly considering that buying a new car – no matter how attractive its price tag and features are – is usually the second largest investment they will make after purchasing a house. So trust and reliability are important factors when making a car-buying decision; you want to know that if anything goes wrong you'll be covered. And that's why there is a warranty war brewing, with many of the newest brands setting new aftersales benchmarks to provide consumers with the peace of mind they need. So, let's see which of the newest automotive brands in Australia offer the best ownership credentials. Of the Chinese brands MG sets the standard for aftersales ownership provisions with a 10-year, 250,000km warranty across its entire model range, including its latest hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. For reference, Nissan offers a generous 10-year/300,000km warranty and Mitsubishi a 10-year/200,000km warranty, but both decade-long warranties are conditional on servicing at each Japanese brands' authorised dealerships – if not the warranty is five years (or unlimited-km for Nissan and 100,000km for Mitsubishi). MG's warranty applies to all cars registered after August 1, 2024 and used for private purposes only, regardless of where they're serviced. For business operators and fleets, the warranty period is seven years or 160,000km, whichever occurs first. Also included during the warranty period is free roadside assistance. Chery and its subsidiary brand Jaecoo provide seven years of warranty coverage with unlimited kilometres for private buyers. For commercial use, the warranty duration remains the same, but the distance is capped at 150,000km, whichever comes first. For its range of electric vehicles (EVs) including the E5, Chery provides an eight-year/unlimited-km warranty on the high-voltage battery. It also offers free roadside assistance for the first 12 months, which is renewed annually for the duration of the warranty period if the vehicle is maintained through its authorised dealer network. Newcomer Geely matches Chery for peace of mind, with a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty on vehicles bought for private use, and it guarantees that is high-voltage batteries will maintain at least 70 per cent of their original capacity over the first eight years. For commercial use, the warranty coverage for both the vehicle and battery pack is reduced to 150,000km, without change to the time period. Geely also provides free roadside assistance for the first year of ownership, which is extended up to seven years each time the vehicle is serviced through its dealer network. BYD comes in next with a six-year warranty over 150,000km for both private and commercial customers. The high-voltage battery pack and drive unit (which includes the electric motor and power controller) are covered for eight years or 160,000km, whichever comes first, with a guarantee that the battery will retain at least 70 per cent of its charge capacity over this period of time. BYD also provides free roadside assistance for the first 12 months, which is renewed annually for up to six years with each logbook service. You'll need to read the fine print for each model in the LDV range to determine the warranty coverage as they differ drastically. For its T60 ute, the diesel-powered Max version has the longest warranty period at seven years and 250,000km, with five years of free roadside assistance, but the electric eT60 is only covered for five years and 160,000km. Its battery pack, however, is guaranteed to retain a useable state of change for at least eight years. The D90 large SUV, which uses the same fundamental mechanical underpinnings, is also covered for seven years with five years of roadside assistance, but the distance is reduced to 200,000km. The petrol-powered MIFA people mover has the same level of coverage as the D90, but the electric MIFA 9 only has a five-year/160,000km warranty while the battery pack is covered for eight years and 200,000km. The hard-working G10+ and V80 vans have the lowest warranty coverage at three years and 100,000km with free roadside assistance. Interestingly, the mid-size Deliver 7 with a more powerful version of the same engine in the G10+ has a seven-year/200,000km warranty, while the electric eDeliver 7 is only covered for five years and 160,000km, but its battery is guaranteed for a longer distance of 250,000km over the first eight years. And LDV's largest model, the Deliver 9, which is available as either a van, cab chassis or bus in short- and long-wheelbase configurations, has a three-year/160,000km warranty for remaining model year 2023 stock, while newer versions are covered for seven years and 200,000km, all with free roadside assistance. However, the electric eDeliver 9 is only covered for five years and 160,000km, and eight years for the battery pack. All vehicles in the GMW/Havalrange are covered by a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty for private buyers, as well as for ABN holders, and general, national and government fleet use. However, commercial operators such as rental car, taxi and ride share operators have a limit on mileage of 150,000km. For its passenger vehicles, including the Haval Jolion, H6, H6 GT SUVs, the Ora city hatch and regular Cannon ute, GWM provides five years of free roadside assistance. However, for owners of the Tank 300, Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha ute, this is extended to seven years. Zeekr provides a five-year/unlimited-km warranty for its current range of vehicles – the ZeekrX and Zeekr 009 – for private buyers with free roadside assistance and connected services for the duration of the warranty period. The high-voltage battery is guaranteed to retain a useable charge capacity for at least eight years and 160,000km. For commercial and fleet customers, the warranty period is reduced for three years and 120,000km. The Xpeng G6 is covered by a standard five-year warranty but it has the shortest mileage clause here, at just 120,000km, though it does not stipulate between private and commercial use. The battery pack, drive motor and battery management system are guaranteed for eight years and 160,000km. However, buyers can choose to pre-purchase an extended warranty package from one to five years on the vehicle and an additional two years on the battery (providing up to 10 years of coverage) at an extra cost, ranging between $690 for one year on the vehicle to $2990 for five years, and $1990 for two years on the battery. One of the newest arrivals, Leapmotor, provides seven years of warranty coverage for its vehicle and eight years for its battery packs, with a total driving distance limit of 160,000km for both. Early arrivals (MY24) of the C10 plug-in hybrid SUV are provided with five years of free roadside assistance while newer versions from MY25 have eight years. Deepal provides a seven-year/160,000km warranty for private buyers of its S07electric SUV, as well as the soon-to-be-released S05 compact SUV and the quirky E07 'Multitruck', along with one year of free roadside assistance. The warranty coverage is reduced to just one year and 120,000km for commercial users Content originally sourced from: There are a lot of new automotive brands arriving in Australia and they're all making big promises. But Australian consumers can be a little wary, particularly considering that buying a new car – no matter how attractive its price tag and features are – is usually the second largest investment they will make after purchasing a house. So trust and reliability are important factors when making a car-buying decision; you want to know that if anything goes wrong you'll be covered. And that's why there is a warranty war brewing, with many of the newest brands setting new aftersales benchmarks to provide consumers with the peace of mind they need. So, let's see which of the newest automotive brands in Australia offer the best ownership credentials. Of the Chinese brands MG sets the standard for aftersales ownership provisions with a 10-year, 250,000km warranty across its entire model range, including its latest hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery-electric vehicles. For reference, Nissan offers a generous 10-year/300,000km warranty and Mitsubishi a 10-year/200,000km warranty, but both decade-long warranties are conditional on servicing at each Japanese brands' authorised dealerships – if not the warranty is five years (or unlimited-km for Nissan and 100,000km for Mitsubishi). MG's warranty applies to all cars registered after August 1, 2024 and used for private purposes only, regardless of where they're serviced. For business operators and fleets, the warranty period is seven years or 160,000km, whichever occurs first. Also included during the warranty period is free roadside assistance. Chery and its subsidiary brand Jaecoo provide seven years of warranty coverage with unlimited kilometres for private buyers. For commercial use, the warranty duration remains the same, but the distance is capped at 150,000km, whichever comes first. For its range of electric vehicles (EVs) including the E5, Chery provides an eight-year/unlimited-km warranty on the high-voltage battery. It also offers free roadside assistance for the first 12 months, which is renewed annually for the duration of the warranty period if the vehicle is maintained through its authorised dealer network. Newcomer Geely matches Chery for peace of mind, with a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty on vehicles bought for private use, and it guarantees that is high-voltage batteries will maintain at least 70 per cent of their original capacity over the first eight years. For commercial use, the warranty coverage for both the vehicle and battery pack is reduced to 150,000km, without change to the time period. Geely also provides free roadside assistance for the first year of ownership, which is extended up to seven years each time the vehicle is serviced through its dealer network. BYD comes in next with a six-year warranty over 150,000km for both private and commercial customers. The high-voltage battery pack and drive unit (which includes the electric motor and power controller) are covered for eight years or 160,000km, whichever comes first, with a guarantee that the battery will retain at least 70 per cent of its charge capacity over this period of time. BYD also provides free roadside assistance for the first 12 months, which is renewed annually for up to six years with each logbook service. You'll need to read the fine print for each model in the LDV range to determine the warranty coverage as they differ drastically. For its T60 ute, the diesel-powered Max version has the longest warranty period at seven years and 250,000km, with five years of free roadside assistance, but the electric eT60 is only covered for five years and 160,000km. Its battery pack, however, is guaranteed to retain a useable state of change for at least eight years. The D90 large SUV, which uses the same fundamental mechanical underpinnings, is also covered for seven years with five years of roadside assistance, but the distance is reduced to 200,000km. The petrol-powered MIFA people mover has the same level of coverage as the D90, but the electric MIFA 9 only has a five-year/160,000km warranty while the battery pack is covered for eight years and 200,000km. The hard-working G10+ and V80 vans have the lowest warranty coverage at three years and 100,000km with free roadside assistance. Interestingly, the mid-size Deliver 7 with a more powerful version of the same engine in the G10+ has a seven-year/200,000km warranty, while the electric eDeliver 7 is only covered for five years and 160,000km, but its battery is guaranteed for a longer distance of 250,000km over the first eight years. And LDV's largest model, the Deliver 9, which is available as either a van, cab chassis or bus in short- and long-wheelbase configurations, has a three-year/160,000km warranty for remaining model year 2023 stock, while newer versions are covered for seven years and 200,000km, all with free roadside assistance. However, the electric eDeliver 9 is only covered for five years and 160,000km, and eight years for the battery pack. All vehicles in the GMW/Havalrange are covered by a seven-year/unlimited-km warranty for private buyers, as well as for ABN holders, and general, national and government fleet use. However, commercial operators such as rental car, taxi and ride share operators have a limit on mileage of 150,000km. For its passenger vehicles, including the Haval Jolion, H6, H6 GT SUVs, the Ora city hatch and regular Cannon ute, GWM provides five years of free roadside assistance. However, for owners of the Tank 300, Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha ute, this is extended to seven years. Zeekr provides a five-year/unlimited-km warranty for its current range of vehicles – the ZeekrX and Zeekr 009 – for private buyers with free roadside assistance and connected services for the duration of the warranty period. The high-voltage battery is guaranteed to retain a useable charge capacity for at least eight years and 160,000km. For commercial and fleet customers, the warranty period is reduced for three years and 120,000km. The Xpeng G6 is covered by a standard five-year warranty but it has the shortest mileage clause here, at just 120,000km, though it does not stipulate between private and commercial use. The battery pack, drive motor and battery management system are guaranteed for eight years and 160,000km. However, buyers can choose to pre-purchase an extended warranty package from one to five years on the vehicle and an additional two years on the battery (providing up to 10 years of coverage) at an extra cost, ranging between $690 for one year on the vehicle to $2990 for five years, and $1990 for two years on the battery. One of the newest arrivals, Leapmotor, provides seven years of warranty coverage for its vehicle and eight years for its battery packs, with a total driving distance limit of 160,000km for both. Early arrivals (MY24) of the C10 plug-in hybrid SUV are provided with five years of free roadside assistance while newer versions from MY25 have eight years. Deepal provides a seven-year/160,000km warranty for private buyers of its S07electric SUV, as well as the soon-to-be-released S05 compact SUV and the quirky E07 'Multitruck', along with one year of free roadside assistance. The warranty coverage is reduced to just one year and 120,000km for commercial users Content originally sourced from:
