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Bruce Newton’s best electric car of 2025: Zeekr 7X
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Bruce Newton’s best electric car of 2025: Zeekr 7X

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John Mahoney’s best electrified vehicle of 2025: Porsche 911 Turbo S
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John Mahoney’s best electrified vehicle of 2025: Porsche 911 Turbo S

December 30, 2025 John Mahoney 0
Stephen Corby’s best electric car of 2025: Hyundai Inster
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Stephen Corby’s best electric car of 2025: Hyundai Inster

December 29, 2025 Stephen Corby 1
Andrew Chesterton’s best electric car of 2025: Hyundai Ioniq 9
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Andrew Chesterton’s best electric car of 2025: Hyundai Ioniq 9

December 28, 2025 Andrew Chesterton 0
KGM Torres EVX arrives to take on Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7 and Kia EV5
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KGM Torres EVX arrives to take on Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7 and Kia EV5

November 26, 2025 EV Central team Comments Off on KGM Torres EVX arrives to take on Tesla Model Y, BYD Sealion 7 and Kia EV5
2026 Jeep Recon EV detailed: Aussie-bound electric off-roader launches
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2026 Jeep Recon EV detailed: Aussie-bound electric off-roader launches

November 25, 2025 John Mahoney Comments Off on 2026 Jeep Recon EV detailed: Aussie-bound electric off-roader launches

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  • Andrew Chesterton’s best electric car of 2025: Hyundai Ioniq 9

EV adviceView all

Explainer: Are used EVs good P-plater cars? We investigate the pros and cons, including inurance costs
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Explainer: Are used EVs good P-plater cars? We investigate the pros and cons, including inurance costs

The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know
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The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know

Thinking of taking out a novated lease to buy a new EV so you can leverage the fringe benefits tax exemption? Read this first
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Thinking of taking out a novated lease to buy a new EV so you can leverage the fringe benefits tax exemption? Read this first

Why the Nissan Ariya is a great buy … in 2030: Our hit-list of the EV bargains you need to start saving for (but only a little bit)
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Why the Nissan Ariya is a great buy … in 2030: Our hit-list of the EV bargains you need to start saving for (but only a little bit)

Which is best for the environment: EV or ICE? Here’s the truth about CO2 emissions across the lifecycle of new cars
EV advice LATEST Technology 

Which is best for the environment: EV or ICE? Here’s the truth about CO2 emissions across the lifecycle of new cars

NewsView all

XPeng G6 range realigned in Australia: 2026 update will swing focus to performance as model expansion forecast to begin
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XPeng G6 range realigned in Australia: 2026 update will swing focus to performance as model expansion forecast to begin

December 24, 2025 John Mahoney 0
2026 plug-in hybrid BYD Dolphin announced: Petrol-electric small car will pose a price challenge to Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2 and MG3
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2026 plug-in hybrid BYD Dolphin announced: Petrol-electric small car will pose a price challenge to Toyota Yaris, Mazda 2 and MG3

December 23, 2025 John Mahoney 0
‘Power in numbers’: Chinese car brands are reshaping Australia’s new-car market
J5 Jaecoo LATEST News Omoda 

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

December 19, 2025 Toby Hagon 0
Ford hits pause on EVs: F-150 Lightning axed, hybrids and range extenders fast-tracked
E-Transit Custom Ford LATEST Mustang Mach-E News 

Ford hits pause on EVs: F-150 Lightning axed, hybrids and range extenders fast-tracked

December 19, 2025 John Mahoney 0
All-new Volkswagen ID. Polo detailed: BYD Dolphin and MG4 fighter’s EV powertrains confirmed
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All-new Volkswagen ID. Polo detailed: BYD Dolphin and MG4 fighter’s EV powertrains confirmed

December 18, 2025 John Mahoney 0

ReviewsView all

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

December 22, 2025 Toby Hagon 0

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

2026 Denza B8 6S Review: The Toyota LandCruiser is about to be tested more seriously than ever by this full-size Chinese PHEV 4×4 wagon
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2026 Denza B8 6S Review: The Toyota LandCruiser is about to be tested more seriously than ever by this full-size Chinese PHEV 4×4 wagon

December 21, 2025 Bruce Newton 0
2026 MG IM5 Performance Review: Porsche performance for a pittance from a Chinese electric sedan
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2026 MG IM5 Performance Review: Porsche performance for a pittance from a Chinese electric sedan

December 20, 2025 Stephen Corby 0
2026 Zeekr 7X Performance AWD Review: Take note, Tesla fans, because this could be the best Chinese EV yet!
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2026 Zeekr 7X Performance AWD Review: Take note, Tesla fans, because this could be the best Chinese EV yet!

December 14, 2025 Bruce Newton 1

Tips and adviceView all

Explainer: Are used EVs good P-plater cars? We investigate the pros and cons, including inurance costs
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Explainer: Are used EVs good P-plater cars? We investigate the pros and cons, including inurance costs

December 11, 2025 Iain Curry 0

Big thing, buying your first car. Like a first love, it’s hopefully a memory you’ll look back upon fondly. The

The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know
EV advice EV buying guide LATEST News NEWSLETTER 

The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know

December 1, 2025 Toby Hagon 3
Thinking of taking out a novated lease to buy a new EV so you can leverage the fringe benefits tax exemption? Read this first
EV advice LATEST 

Thinking of taking out a novated lease to buy a new EV so you can leverage the fringe benefits tax exemption? Read this first

November 28, 2025 Toby Hagon 2
Why the Nissan Ariya is a great buy … in 2030: Our hit-list of the EV bargains you need to start saving for (but only a little bit)
Ariya EV advice LATEST Nissan 

Why the Nissan Ariya is a great buy … in 2030: Our hit-list of the EV bargains you need to start saving for (but only a little bit)

November 25, 2025 Iain Curry Comments Off on Why the Nissan Ariya is a great buy … in 2030: Our hit-list of the EV bargains you need to start saving for (but only a little bit)

TechnologyView all

EV cancer risks: Real-world study delivers verdict on battery electric electrosmog health threat
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EV cancer risks: Real-world study delivers verdict on battery electric electrosmog health threat

December 12, 2025 John Mahoney 0

Pioneering new German research has revealed the true risks involved with living with an electric car and the good news

Which is best for the environment: EV or ICE? Here’s the truth about CO2 emissions across the lifecycle of new cars
EV advice LATEST Technology 

Which is best for the environment: EV or ICE? Here’s the truth about CO2 emissions across the lifecycle of new cars

November 7, 2025 Toby Hagon 1
Used EV prices set to skyrocket in China thanks to new battery recycling rules. Should we do it in Australia?
LATEST Technology 

Used EV prices set to skyrocket in China thanks to new battery recycling rules. Should we do it in Australia?

October 21, 2025 John Mahoney Comments Off on Used EV prices set to skyrocket in China thanks to new battery recycling rules. Should we do it in Australia?
Secrets of Ferrari’s first EV revealed! 1000hp high-performance Elettrica SUV shapes up ahead of 2026 launch and 2027 Aussie debut
Elletrica Ferrari LATEST Technology 

Secrets of Ferrari’s first EV revealed! 1000hp high-performance Elettrica SUV shapes up ahead of 2026 launch and 2027 Aussie debut

October 9, 2025 John Mahoney Comments Off on Secrets of Ferrari’s first EV revealed! 1000hp high-performance Elettrica SUV shapes up ahead of 2026 launch and 2027 Aussie debut

OpinionView all

Bruce Newton’s best electric car of 2025: Zeekr 7X
6e 7X BMW Chery Elexio EV3 G6 Geely GLC HS Hyundai iX3 Kia LATEST Mazda MG Opinion PV5 Starray EM-i Tiggo 7 CSH Uncategorized XPeng Zeekr 

Bruce Newton’s best electric car of 2025: Zeekr 7X

December 31, 2025 Bruce Newton 0
John Mahoney’s best electrified vehicle of 2025: Porsche 911 Turbo S
911 LATEST Opinion Porsche 

John Mahoney’s best electrified vehicle of 2025: Porsche 911 Turbo S

December 30, 2025 John Mahoney 0
Stephen Corby’s best electric car of 2025: Hyundai Inster
Hyundai Inster LATEST Opinion 

Stephen Corby’s best electric car of 2025: Hyundai Inster

December 29, 2025 Stephen Corby 1
Andrew Chesterton’s best electric car of 2025: Hyundai Ioniq 9
Hyundai Ioniq 9 LATEST Opinion 

Andrew Chesterton’s best electric car of 2025: Hyundai Ioniq 9

December 28, 2025 Andrew Chesterton 0

New EVs coming soon

Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025
LATEST NEW EVs News 

Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025

January 4, 2025 Toby Hagon 9
EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024
NEW EVs News 

EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024

May 1, 2024 EV Central team 2
New EV electric car calendar
EV HEV NEW EVs PHEV 

New EV electric car calendar

December 5, 2023 EV Central team Comments Off on New EV electric car calendar
The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023
LATEST NEW EVs News 

The electric year ahead: Every EV coming to Australia in 2023

January 3, 2023 Toby Hagon 2

Types of EVs

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle

January 10, 2021 EV Central team Comments Off on FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle

Hydrogen electric vehicles, often called hydrogen fuel cells vehicles (FCEV), drive the same as regular EVs. They can have one

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

July 27, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
Hybrid vehicle
EV advice EV types 

Hybrid vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on Hybrid vehicle
EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

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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
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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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