New PHEVs and EVs in Australia: H7, Denza N9 and iCaur V25
New PHEVs and EVs in Australia give rideshare drivers more vehicles to investigate, but the latest headlines offer different levels of certainty. The Haval H7 PHEV has an advertised starting price, iCaur has an Australian launch sequence, and the Denza N9 is a step closer to arriving.
Photo: Denza N9 — JustAnotherCarDesigner, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
These three updates cover plug-in hybrid and electric options. Here is what the supplied headlines establish as at 29 October 2026, followed by practical checks for drivers considering their next working car.
GWM Haval H7 PHEV
The Haval H7 PHEV is the only vehicle in this roundup whose supplied headline includes a price. That provides a starting point for budgeting, rather than a complete picture of ownership costs. Source: zecar.
- Drivetrain: plug-in hybrid.
- Price: from $49,990 driveaway.
iCaur V25
Chery’s iCaur brand has outlined which vehicle will lead its Australian introduction. The headline distinguishes the first EV from the extended-range electric vehicles scheduled to follow. Source: CarExpert.
- Launch sequence: the V25 EV will lead iCaur’s Australian launch.
- Drivetrain options to follow: V27 and V25 extended-range electric vehicles, described as EREVs.
Denza N9
The Denza N9 update concerns progress towards Australia, not a confirmed local showroom date. Its headline identifies both the drivetrain and seating layout. Source: CarExpert.
- Vehicle type: luxury SUV with three rows.
- Drivetrain: plug-in hybrid.
- Australian status: one step closer to arrival.