New electric utes are landing in Australia – and automakers insist they have the grunt to tow a boat or trailer and take the family camping.
Scott Morrison thought they would “end the weekend”. But new electric utes are landing in Australia – and manufacturers insist they have plenty of grunt to tow a boat or trailer and take the family camping.
“Australians love their utes and SUVs and will not thank a government that forces them to drive less-powerful cars that cannot meet performance expectations,” transport spokeswoman Bridget McKenzie said. While the Shark’s pricing is to be finalised, David Smitherman, chief executive of Australian BYD distributor EVDirect, said it would be the first electric ute “available to average Australians”. Industry sources rumour it could cost around $60,000, which would make it competitive with Australia’s two top-selling utes: the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger.
Electric Vehicle Council chief executive Samantha Johnson said it was exciting to see more electric utes hitting Australian roads, increasing consumer choice and helping reduce emissions.
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