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Auto Blog
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Subaru considers more affordable EV below the Uncharted
By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. View post: Walmart Is Selling a 'Wonderful' $360 Outdoor Griddle for $136, and Shoppers Say It's 'Convenient and Portable' Automaker's EV Lineup May Not Be Done Growing Having just unveiled the Uncharted, a small electric crossover twinned with the next-generation Toyota C-HR, Subaru is considering an even smaller, more affordable electric model, reports Autocar. 'It's something that is up for consideration, because we need to prepare a wider range of BEVs to meet every customer's expectations,' Masahiko Inoue, Subaru's global EV product head, told the magazine in a recent interview. Autocar reported that Subaru has taken note of the sales success of the new Renault 5, the all-electric revival of the compact hatchback once sold in the United States as the Le Car, which has logged impressive sales of 30,000 units in Europe since the beginning of the year. Previous Pause Next Unmute 0:00 / 0:09 Full screen Thinking about buying a Toyota RAV4? These 5 rivals might change your mind Watch More The Uncharted is almost seven inches shorter than the Subaru Solterra, the automaker's only current EV, which itself is about the same length as the gasoline Impreza hatchback. So a smaller EV would be properly compact, more in the vein of the Subaru Justy hatch sold in the U.S. from 1987 to 1994, and one of the smallest cars Subaru has ever sold outside Japan. Smaller EV May Take Awhile To Arrive Source: Subaru All of Subaru's EVs have been jointly developed with Toyota, and that's likely to be the case with additional models as well. Autocar notes that Andrea Carlucci, Toyota's product boss in Europe, previously said an electric Yaris 'is the idea,' which would provide the perfect basis for a smaller Subaru EV. But Carlucci also said 'this is not quite now.' Subaru itself doesn't seem to be in a rush to roll out this model. Subaru Europe boss David Dello Stritto said the automaker has been watching the European electric small-car segment, which is set to expand with the Volkswagen ID 2 and smaller models from Cupra and MG, but wants to 'wait and see how the Uncharted does' before deciding on a new entry-level model. 'I reckon we need about two years to find out how it's performing,' he said. 'We might have come up with new ideas during that period, so in two years' time we can talk again.' Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Will It Reach The U.S.? Europe may soon have a vibrant small EV segment, but the business case for a smaller Subaru EV in the U.S. is likely less compelling. While price has long been a major obstacle to EV adoption, the Uncharted is already a fairly small car by the standards of this market, so it's unclear if consumers will bite even with a low price. But such a car would provide an alternative to the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, due to arrive later this year. For now, Subaru has one of the freshest EV lineups in the industry. In addition to the Uncharted, which made its public debut last week, the automaker unveiled a refreshed Solterra and the new, Outback-like, Trailseeker at the 2025 New York Auto Show earlier this year. Both are also slated to reach showrooms as 2026 models. About the Author Stephen Edelstein View Profile
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted Is a 338-HP Small Electric Explorer
Whenever Toyota drops a new EV, you won't have to wait long for the accompanying Subaru sibling. The Subaru Solterra followed the Toyota bZ4x back in 2023, now known as the bZ, while Toyota's stretched bZ Woodland arrived not long after the surprisingly quick Subaru Trailseeker dropped at the 2025 New York International Auto Show. Clearly, Subaru and Toyota's electric partnership is holding strong, as Subaru welcomes a third sibling to its electric lineup. Known as the 2026 Subaru Uncharted, the new compact electric crossover shares its platform with the re-launched Toyota C-HR, which was revealed in May. The Uncharted will be Subaru's first electric, compact crossover and is set to be offered in three trim levels—Premium FWD, Sport, and GT. Riding on the same TNGA-C architecture as the C-HR, the Uncharted gets its energy via an identical 74.7 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Sport trim and GT trim units of the Uncharted are propelled by a pair of electric motors with a total output of 338 hp. This makes the upscale trim levels of the Uncharted AWD, but Subaru is quick to point out that the Uncharted is not an exact copy of the Toyota. Keen readers will notice that the Subaru Uncharted is also available in front-wheel-drive form, departing from the Toyota C-HR's standard AWD configuration. Premium FWD units of the Uncharted are down significantly on power—221 hp is fed through a single e-motor upfront—but benefit from a middling range increase. This will make it the only Subaru outside of the BRZ on sale today in the U.S. that doesn't come standard with AWD. Subaru says AWD versions of the Uncharted will be able to go 290 miles on a single charge. Front-wheel-drive versions will go the distance at over 300 miles of range, though Subaru declined to give specific mileage figures ahead of official EPA testing. Charging will be accomplished through standard NACS charge ports at speeds up to 150 kW. Subaru claims the Uncharted will be able to juice up from 10 percent to 80 percent in nearly 30 minutes. Affordability, long-range accessibility, and a relatively small difference in manufacturing needs are likely behind Subaru's decision to offer a FWD version, but it is curious that Toyota's initial market entrance for the C-HR is a more premium one. "During benchmarking, we brought some of the competitors into two groups — the normal, let's say daily use cars, and the premium cars. Now, we are in the premium group," Daisuke Ido, chief engineer of the bZ and C-HR lineup, said in an interview with Road & Track earlier this year. Another difference between Toyota's C-HR and the Subaru Uncharted is in the suspension. Subaru says its own engineers tuned the suspension on the Uncharted to better meet its customers' needs, including those who plan to drive on loose surfaces such as gravel, dirt, and snow. The adventure-forward brand even went as far as to say the Uncharted would offer dynamic performance "on and off road." City dwellers less concerned with performance will find the Uncharted has a nearly identical turning radius to the Crosstrek, which isn't all that impressive to begin with. The interior of Subaru's Uncharted will be a familiar blend of Subaru and Toyota technology, akin to the rest of the joint-venture born Japanese EVs. A 14-inch infotainment touchscreen, dual USB-C chargers, and an All-Weather package are standard on all Uncharted models. That means heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icer, and a power rear gate are equipped on even the base model Uncharted. Sport trims add Subaru's characteristic X-Mode traction system, a heated steering wheel, and StarTex upholstery. Top-of-the-line GT models add on a panoramic moonroof, 20-inch wheels, ventilated front seats, and a Harmon Kardon audio system. The 2026 Subaru Uncharted will arrive at dealerships nationwide by early 2026. Prospective buyers may cross-shop Hyundai's Kona EV and the Kia Niro EV, but we can't say how competitive the Uncharted will be without specific pricing details. We suspect it will start around $35,000, or perhaps even lower for the Premium FWD trim, but we'll have to wait and see just how affordable Subaru's newest EV will be. You Might Also Like You Need a Torque Wrench in Your Toolbox Tested: Best Car Interior Cleaners The Man Who Signs Every Car
The Advertiser
11-07-2025
- The Advertiser
Couple watches cars being stolen live on camera, only able to yell at the burglars in vain
A Canberra family watched in horror, live on camera, as two masked burglars, broke into their Kaleen home and drove away with their two expensive cars early on Saturday. The minutes that followed were more dramatic as the female victim yelled out "get the f--- out of my house" through the CCTV camera speaker, leading the perpetrators to take off in the cars. Her son gave chase after two of their family cars through parts of north Canberra but stopped when told by police it was too dangerous. Stephen and Cassandra's were on a work trip to Nhill in Victoria last weekend when Cassandra's phone lit up about 6.30am on Saturday. "I saw 10 to 15 video alerts on my phone and I logged in to see two masked men standing in our driveway. I immediately rang the police and our son who lives nearby to check on the house," Cassandra told The Canberra Times. The family were remote witnesses to the scenes of the burglars entering their home of 26 years, breaking open the back door. "They wore gloves and took off their shoes, possibly not to make noise. They searched through the house before reaching the cup carrying the spare car keys on the first floor," Stephen said. With the family's pet cats still on the first floor, the burglars took the keys and returned to the driveway. "It was very unsettling to see one with a baseball bat in hand. We believe 100 per cent, they thought we were at home as all cars were in the driveway and had come prepared. It is very disturbing," said Cassandra. As the couple watched the masked and hooded men getting ready to take their cars - a Ford Mustang and a Toyota C-HR - Cassandra remembered the camera voice feature. "I yelled out to the men through the outdoor camera speaker and that caught them by surprise. Stunned and staring up at us for a second, they quickly got into the cars and drove away," she said. The family said they were in touch with ACT Policing as the burglary unfolded. The couple's son who lives in Bruce was rushing to his family home when he saw his dad's Mustang, with its distinctive rego plate, drive in the opposite direction past the North Canberra Hospital. "Out of instinct, he did a U-ey and followed the vehicle for 15 minutes. When they reached McKellar, the thief realised he was made. He then turned around the vehicle, facing my son and flashed the lights, possibly as a warning," recalled Stephen. But with the concerned family asking him to back off, the son returned only to then encounter his mother's Toyota in front of him. "He followed it to Giralang but stopped after police advised it was too dangerous to follow as the driver was driving erratically and at top speeds," Cassandra added. The Kaleen couple who were "shaken" by Saturday's events said the responding ACT Policing team were "incredibly impressive", telling them their stolen cars were recovered within two days. Investigating teams visited the crime scene and other houses in the streets the men attempted to break into. "I was inside the house and my camera caught the two trying to open the doors and windows possibly for my Mercedes parked inside," a 65-year-old woman neighbour told The Canberra Times. Both families are planning on upgrading their security systems in and around their homes. ACT Policing said no arrests have been made in the case and inquiries are ongoing. A Canberra family watched in horror, live on camera, as two masked burglars, broke into their Kaleen home and drove away with their two expensive cars early on Saturday. The minutes that followed were more dramatic as the female victim yelled out "get the f--- out of my house" through the CCTV camera speaker, leading the perpetrators to take off in the cars. Her son gave chase after two of their family cars through parts of north Canberra but stopped when told by police it was too dangerous. Stephen and Cassandra's were on a work trip to Nhill in Victoria last weekend when Cassandra's phone lit up about 6.30am on Saturday. "I saw 10 to 15 video alerts on my phone and I logged in to see two masked men standing in our driveway. I immediately rang the police and our son who lives nearby to check on the house," Cassandra told The Canberra Times. The family were remote witnesses to the scenes of the burglars entering their home of 26 years, breaking open the back door. "They wore gloves and took off their shoes, possibly not to make noise. They searched through the house before reaching the cup carrying the spare car keys on the first floor," Stephen said. With the family's pet cats still on the first floor, the burglars took the keys and returned to the driveway. "It was very unsettling to see one with a baseball bat in hand. We believe 100 per cent, they thought we were at home as all cars were in the driveway and had come prepared. It is very disturbing," said Cassandra. As the couple watched the masked and hooded men getting ready to take their cars - a Ford Mustang and a Toyota C-HR - Cassandra remembered the camera voice feature. "I yelled out to the men through the outdoor camera speaker and that caught them by surprise. Stunned and staring up at us for a second, they quickly got into the cars and drove away," she said. The family said they were in touch with ACT Policing as the burglary unfolded. The couple's son who lives in Bruce was rushing to his family home when he saw his dad's Mustang, with its distinctive rego plate, drive in the opposite direction past the North Canberra Hospital. "Out of instinct, he did a U-ey and followed the vehicle for 15 minutes. When they reached McKellar, the thief realised he was made. He then turned around the vehicle, facing my son and flashed the lights, possibly as a warning," recalled Stephen. But with the concerned family asking him to back off, the son returned only to then encounter his mother's Toyota in front of him. "He followed it to Giralang but stopped after police advised it was too dangerous to follow as the driver was driving erratically and at top speeds," Cassandra added. The Kaleen couple who were "shaken" by Saturday's events said the responding ACT Policing team were "incredibly impressive", telling them their stolen cars were recovered within two days. Investigating teams visited the crime scene and other houses in the streets the men attempted to break into. "I was inside the house and my camera caught the two trying to open the doors and windows possibly for my Mercedes parked inside," a 65-year-old woman neighbour told The Canberra Times. Both families are planning on upgrading their security systems in and around their homes. ACT Policing said no arrests have been made in the case and inquiries are ongoing. A Canberra family watched in horror, live on camera, as two masked burglars, broke into their Kaleen home and drove away with their two expensive cars early on Saturday. The minutes that followed were more dramatic as the female victim yelled out "get the f--- out of my house" through the CCTV camera speaker, leading the perpetrators to take off in the cars. Her son gave chase after two of their family cars through parts of north Canberra but stopped when told by police it was too dangerous. Stephen and Cassandra's were on a work trip to Nhill in Victoria last weekend when Cassandra's phone lit up about 6.30am on Saturday. "I saw 10 to 15 video alerts on my phone and I logged in to see two masked men standing in our driveway. I immediately rang the police and our son who lives nearby to check on the house," Cassandra told The Canberra Times. The family were remote witnesses to the scenes of the burglars entering their home of 26 years, breaking open the back door. "They wore gloves and took off their shoes, possibly not to make noise. They searched through the house before reaching the cup carrying the spare car keys on the first floor," Stephen said. With the family's pet cats still on the first floor, the burglars took the keys and returned to the driveway. "It was very unsettling to see one with a baseball bat in hand. We believe 100 per cent, they thought we were at home as all cars were in the driveway and had come prepared. It is very disturbing," said Cassandra. As the couple watched the masked and hooded men getting ready to take their cars - a Ford Mustang and a Toyota C-HR - Cassandra remembered the camera voice feature. "I yelled out to the men through the outdoor camera speaker and that caught them by surprise. Stunned and staring up at us for a second, they quickly got into the cars and drove away," she said. The family said they were in touch with ACT Policing as the burglary unfolded. The couple's son who lives in Bruce was rushing to his family home when he saw his dad's Mustang, with its distinctive rego plate, drive in the opposite direction past the North Canberra Hospital. "Out of instinct, he did a U-ey and followed the vehicle for 15 minutes. When they reached McKellar, the thief realised he was made. He then turned around the vehicle, facing my son and flashed the lights, possibly as a warning," recalled Stephen. But with the concerned family asking him to back off, the son returned only to then encounter his mother's Toyota in front of him. "He followed it to Giralang but stopped after police advised it was too dangerous to follow as the driver was driving erratically and at top speeds," Cassandra added. The Kaleen couple who were "shaken" by Saturday's events said the responding ACT Policing team were "incredibly impressive", telling them their stolen cars were recovered within two days. Investigating teams visited the crime scene and other houses in the streets the men attempted to break into. "I was inside the house and my camera caught the two trying to open the doors and windows possibly for my Mercedes parked inside," a 65-year-old woman neighbour told The Canberra Times. Both families are planning on upgrading their security systems in and around their homes. ACT Policing said no arrests have been made in the case and inquiries are ongoing. A Canberra family watched in horror, live on camera, as two masked burglars, broke into their Kaleen home and drove away with their two expensive cars early on Saturday. The minutes that followed were more dramatic as the female victim yelled out "get the f--- out of my house" through the CCTV camera speaker, leading the perpetrators to take off in the cars. Her son gave chase after two of their family cars through parts of north Canberra but stopped when told by police it was too dangerous. Stephen and Cassandra's were on a work trip to Nhill in Victoria last weekend when Cassandra's phone lit up about 6.30am on Saturday. "I saw 10 to 15 video alerts on my phone and I logged in to see two masked men standing in our driveway. I immediately rang the police and our son who lives nearby to check on the house," Cassandra told The Canberra Times. The family were remote witnesses to the scenes of the burglars entering their home of 26 years, breaking open the back door. "They wore gloves and took off their shoes, possibly not to make noise. They searched through the house before reaching the cup carrying the spare car keys on the first floor," Stephen said. With the family's pet cats still on the first floor, the burglars took the keys and returned to the driveway. "It was very unsettling to see one with a baseball bat in hand. We believe 100 per cent, they thought we were at home as all cars were in the driveway and had come prepared. It is very disturbing," said Cassandra. As the couple watched the masked and hooded men getting ready to take their cars - a Ford Mustang and a Toyota C-HR - Cassandra remembered the camera voice feature. "I yelled out to the men through the outdoor camera speaker and that caught them by surprise. Stunned and staring up at us for a second, they quickly got into the cars and drove away," she said. The family said they were in touch with ACT Policing as the burglary unfolded. The couple's son who lives in Bruce was rushing to his family home when he saw his dad's Mustang, with its distinctive rego plate, drive in the opposite direction past the North Canberra Hospital. "Out of instinct, he did a U-ey and followed the vehicle for 15 minutes. When they reached McKellar, the thief realised he was made. He then turned around the vehicle, facing my son and flashed the lights, possibly as a warning," recalled Stephen. But with the concerned family asking him to back off, the son returned only to then encounter his mother's Toyota in front of him. "He followed it to Giralang but stopped after police advised it was too dangerous to follow as the driver was driving erratically and at top speeds," Cassandra added. The Kaleen couple who were "shaken" by Saturday's events said the responding ACT Policing team were "incredibly impressive", telling them their stolen cars were recovered within two days. Investigating teams visited the crime scene and other houses in the streets the men attempted to break into. "I was inside the house and my camera caught the two trying to open the doors and windows possibly for my Mercedes parked inside," a 65-year-old woman neighbour told The Canberra Times. Both families are planning on upgrading their security systems in and around their homes. ACT Policing said no arrests have been made in the case and inquiries are ongoing.
Motor 1
10-07-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Subaru's New EV Will Be Named After a Video Game
Subaru is cooking up a new electric crossover. And now, we know what it'll be called: Uncharted. Sadly, the name was likely chosen to exude a sense of adventure and ruggedness, rather than to pay tribute to the excellent Uncharted video game series published by Sony. Either way, the compact SUV's debut is exactly one week away, and a teaser photo suggests it could share a platform with a Toyota EV. The Japanese carmaker released a single image of the Uncharted, far from the camera and shrouded in dust. But the rear end's proportions look suspiciously similar to another new EV from Japan: The Toyota C-HR . Though the image isn't very revealing, the dual-mini spoilers sprouting from the roof and the main spoiler on top of the trunk lid seem to match up perfectly. And while the taillight bar is shaped differently, the light pattern itself looks similar. The 2026 Toyota C-HR Photo by: Toyota Subaru has yet to confirm any of this, of course. But the tie-up makes sense. Subaru and Toyota already work together to produce the bZ4X and the Solterra , two electric crossovers that share a platform and much of their design. A rumor from October 2024 said the two brands were teaming up once again to build another electric crossover. And judging by the shape of the Uncharted, it looks like that rumor is true. If the two cars share a platform, the Uncharted will likely use the C-HR's 74.4-kilowatt-hour battery pack and dual electric motors, rated in the Toyota at 338 horsepower, with an estimated range of 290 miles. We suspect Subaru will have its way with styling, as it did with the Solterra, which could have a small effect on final range numbers. The Uncharted will be the third EV in Subaru's lineup, following the Solterra and the Trailseeker . Whether it's related to the C-HR or not, it should make the compact electric crossover segment even more interesting. With a global debut scheduled for July 17 and 7:30 PM ET, we won't have to wait long to see it fully revealed. More on Subaru Subaru Made the World's Only Twin-Turbo Flat-Four. It Was Madness There's a Reason Why Subaru WRX Sales Are Way Down Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
The Advertiser
07-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Australia's best-selling hybrids halfway through 2025
Toyota is still by far Australia's hybrid vehicle market leader, with just one of its hybrids alone – the RAV4 – outselling the number two and three hybrid auto brands so far this year. Only one other brand cracked five-digit hybrid deliveries in the first half of 2025, according to VFACTS sales data, and that was Hyundai. There are far fewer hybrid vehicles on sale in Australia than electric vehicles (EVs), but hybrids account for a larger share of new-car sales overall. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A total of 93,746 hybrids (HEVs) were delivered during the first half of 2025, compared with 25,613 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and 47,245 EVs. This means that of the total of 624,130 new vehicles delivered in Australia during the first six months of 2025, 15 per cent were hybrids, 7.6 per cent were EVs, and 4.1 per cent were PHEVs. Hybrid sales were up 14.9 per cent compared with the first half of 2024. Below is a chart listing all the brands that sell hybrids in Australia. Note this doesn't include PHEVs or mild-hybrids, though it does include Nissan's e-Power vehicles. Below is a chart listing all the hybrid models offered in Australia. A total of eight of the top 10 best-selling hybrids were produced by Toyota Motor Corporation, with the other two being Hyundais. The GWM Tank 500, Honda Accord, Lexus LM, Toyota C-HR and Toyota Tundra are exclusively offered with hybrid power. Where a model line also includes other powertrain types, we've calculated the percentage of sales the hybrid variants account for. There's also a caveat with other Toyotas that are listed in the table above. All Toyota model lines available with a hybrid powertrain lost their standard petrol-powered variants last year, though evidently there was still some leftover stock of certain petrol-only Toyotas. The Toyota Yaris and Corolla tallies also include the GR Yaris and GR Corolla. Lexus has also discontinued petrol-only versions of models like the ES, due to their high hybrid take-up rates. GM Australia and New Zealand splits out its Chevrolet Corvette delivery figures across separate Stingray, Z06 and E-Ray entries. Lump them all together, however, and just 3.9 per cent of Corvettes delivered in the first half of this year were E-Rays. MORE: Australia's best-selling EVs in the first half of 2025 Content originally sourced from: Toyota is still by far Australia's hybrid vehicle market leader, with just one of its hybrids alone – the RAV4 – outselling the number two and three hybrid auto brands so far this year. Only one other brand cracked five-digit hybrid deliveries in the first half of 2025, according to VFACTS sales data, and that was Hyundai. There are far fewer hybrid vehicles on sale in Australia than electric vehicles (EVs), but hybrids account for a larger share of new-car sales overall. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A total of 93,746 hybrids (HEVs) were delivered during the first half of 2025, compared with 25,613 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and 47,245 EVs. This means that of the total of 624,130 new vehicles delivered in Australia during the first six months of 2025, 15 per cent were hybrids, 7.6 per cent were EVs, and 4.1 per cent were PHEVs. Hybrid sales were up 14.9 per cent compared with the first half of 2024. Below is a chart listing all the brands that sell hybrids in Australia. Note this doesn't include PHEVs or mild-hybrids, though it does include Nissan's e-Power vehicles. Below is a chart listing all the hybrid models offered in Australia. A total of eight of the top 10 best-selling hybrids were produced by Toyota Motor Corporation, with the other two being Hyundais. The GWM Tank 500, Honda Accord, Lexus LM, Toyota C-HR and Toyota Tundra are exclusively offered with hybrid power. Where a model line also includes other powertrain types, we've calculated the percentage of sales the hybrid variants account for. There's also a caveat with other Toyotas that are listed in the table above. All Toyota model lines available with a hybrid powertrain lost their standard petrol-powered variants last year, though evidently there was still some leftover stock of certain petrol-only Toyotas. The Toyota Yaris and Corolla tallies also include the GR Yaris and GR Corolla. Lexus has also discontinued petrol-only versions of models like the ES, due to their high hybrid take-up rates. GM Australia and New Zealand splits out its Chevrolet Corvette delivery figures across separate Stingray, Z06 and E-Ray entries. Lump them all together, however, and just 3.9 per cent of Corvettes delivered in the first half of this year were E-Rays. MORE: Australia's best-selling EVs in the first half of 2025 Content originally sourced from: Toyota is still by far Australia's hybrid vehicle market leader, with just one of its hybrids alone – the RAV4 – outselling the number two and three hybrid auto brands so far this year. Only one other brand cracked five-digit hybrid deliveries in the first half of 2025, according to VFACTS sales data, and that was Hyundai. There are far fewer hybrid vehicles on sale in Australia than electric vehicles (EVs), but hybrids account for a larger share of new-car sales overall. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A total of 93,746 hybrids (HEVs) were delivered during the first half of 2025, compared with 25,613 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and 47,245 EVs. This means that of the total of 624,130 new vehicles delivered in Australia during the first six months of 2025, 15 per cent were hybrids, 7.6 per cent were EVs, and 4.1 per cent were PHEVs. Hybrid sales were up 14.9 per cent compared with the first half of 2024. Below is a chart listing all the brands that sell hybrids in Australia. Note this doesn't include PHEVs or mild-hybrids, though it does include Nissan's e-Power vehicles. Below is a chart listing all the hybrid models offered in Australia. A total of eight of the top 10 best-selling hybrids were produced by Toyota Motor Corporation, with the other two being Hyundais. The GWM Tank 500, Honda Accord, Lexus LM, Toyota C-HR and Toyota Tundra are exclusively offered with hybrid power. Where a model line also includes other powertrain types, we've calculated the percentage of sales the hybrid variants account for. There's also a caveat with other Toyotas that are listed in the table above. All Toyota model lines available with a hybrid powertrain lost their standard petrol-powered variants last year, though evidently there was still some leftover stock of certain petrol-only Toyotas. The Toyota Yaris and Corolla tallies also include the GR Yaris and GR Corolla. Lexus has also discontinued petrol-only versions of models like the ES, due to their high hybrid take-up rates. GM Australia and New Zealand splits out its Chevrolet Corvette delivery figures across separate Stingray, Z06 and E-Ray entries. Lump them all together, however, and just 3.9 per cent of Corvettes delivered in the first half of this year were E-Rays. MORE: Australia's best-selling EVs in the first half of 2025 Content originally sourced from: Toyota is still by far Australia's hybrid vehicle market leader, with just one of its hybrids alone – the RAV4 – outselling the number two and three hybrid auto brands so far this year. Only one other brand cracked five-digit hybrid deliveries in the first half of 2025, according to VFACTS sales data, and that was Hyundai. There are far fewer hybrid vehicles on sale in Australia than electric vehicles (EVs), but hybrids account for a larger share of new-car sales overall. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. A total of 93,746 hybrids (HEVs) were delivered during the first half of 2025, compared with 25,613 plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) and 47,245 EVs. This means that of the total of 624,130 new vehicles delivered in Australia during the first six months of 2025, 15 per cent were hybrids, 7.6 per cent were EVs, and 4.1 per cent were PHEVs. Hybrid sales were up 14.9 per cent compared with the first half of 2024. Below is a chart listing all the brands that sell hybrids in Australia. Note this doesn't include PHEVs or mild-hybrids, though it does include Nissan's e-Power vehicles. Below is a chart listing all the hybrid models offered in Australia. A total of eight of the top 10 best-selling hybrids were produced by Toyota Motor Corporation, with the other two being Hyundais. The GWM Tank 500, Honda Accord, Lexus LM, Toyota C-HR and Toyota Tundra are exclusively offered with hybrid power. Where a model line also includes other powertrain types, we've calculated the percentage of sales the hybrid variants account for. There's also a caveat with other Toyotas that are listed in the table above. All Toyota model lines available with a hybrid powertrain lost their standard petrol-powered variants last year, though evidently there was still some leftover stock of certain petrol-only Toyotas. The Toyota Yaris and Corolla tallies also include the GR Yaris and GR Corolla. Lexus has also discontinued petrol-only versions of models like the ES, due to their high hybrid take-up rates. GM Australia and New Zealand splits out its Chevrolet Corvette delivery figures across separate Stingray, Z06 and E-Ray entries. Lump them all together, however, and just 3.9 per cent of Corvettes delivered in the first half of this year were E-Rays. MORE: Australia's best-selling EVs in the first half of 2025 Content originally sourced from:
