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BYD Great Han. Homologation image via Car New China.
BYDLATESTNews

The most luxurious, expensive BYD ever?: Great Han arrives to challenge Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series with long EV range and PHEV option

June 18, 2026 John Mahoney
2026 Mini Countryman update.
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Significant changes for Mini Countryman EV in Australia: Range and price boosted

June 17, 2026 EV Central team
EV charger with a Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9.
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V2G is go for Hyundai and Kia in Australia! Vehicle to grid fitted to Korean EVs this year. It’s a big deal, but there are limitations

June 17, 2026 Toby Hagon
MG MG2 concept artist's impression.
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Is this baby EV MG’s next big thing? 2027 MG2 teased as new rival for BYD Atto 1, Geely EX2 and Hyundai Inster

June 16, 2026 John Mahoney
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Best EVs to buy in Australia right now: The ultimate guide to affordable electric cars

June 7, 2026 Toby Hagon
MG U9 EV.
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Why the MG U9 could be the first electric dual cab ute Aussie buyers will take seriously

June 4, 2026 Toby Hagon

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  • V2G is go for Hyundai and Kia in Australia! Vehicle to grid fitted to Korean EVs this year. It’s a big deal, but there are limitations
  • Is this baby EV MG’s next big thing? 2027 MG2 teased as new rival for BYD Atto 1, Geely EX2 and Hyundai Inster

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BYD Great Han. Homologation image via Car New China.
BYDLATESTNews

The most luxurious, expensive BYD ever?: Great Han arrives to challenge Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series with long EV range and PHEV option

June 18, 2026 John Mahoney
2026 Mini Countryman update.
Countryman ElectricLATESTMiniNews

Significant changes for Mini Countryman EV in Australia: Range and price boosted

June 17, 2026 EV Central team
MG MG2 concept artist's impression.
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Is this baby EV MG’s next big thing? 2027 MG2 teased as new rival for BYD Atto 1, Geely EX2 and Hyundai Inster

June 16, 2026 John Mahoney
2026 BYD Dolphin G DM-i.
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Should Australia be getting this? New BYD Dolphin G plug-in with 1040km range detailed for Europe

June 16, 2026 John Mahoney
2026 Lepas L6.
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Chery confirms Lepas L6 EV: This is the Chinese giant’s fifth brand to launch in Australia, with more to come

June 16, 2026 EV Central team

ReviewsView all

2026 Cadillac Vistiq Review: Six-seat luxury SUV takes on Volvo EX90, Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9
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2026 Cadillac Vistiq Review: Six-seat luxury SUV takes on Volvo EX90, Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 9

June 13, 2026 Toby Hagon

The Cadillac Vistiq is the largest vehicle the American brand offers in Australia, and one of a small handful of

Cadillac Optiq.
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2026 Cadillac Optiq Review: American luxury takes on Germany, Sweden and China with bold design and a thumping sound system

June 13, 2026 Toby Hagon
Buyers guide lead pic.
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Best EVs to buy in Australia right now: The ultimate guide to affordable electric cars

June 7, 2026 Toby Hagon
2026 Lexus RZ.
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2026 Lexus RZ Review: At $42K less than its predecessor the Lexus EV looks sharp against BMW, Audi, Tesla and Volvo

June 7, 2026 Toby Hagon

Tips and adviceView all

Camping with a 2025 Hyundai Inster Cross
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January 4, 2026 Iain Curry

I’m getting used to sleeping in cars. No, the family’s not kicked me out. Nor has the house burned down.

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TechnologyView all

EV charger with a Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9.
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V2G is go for Hyundai and Kia in Australia! Vehicle to grid fitted to Korean EVs this year. It’s a big deal, but there are limitations

June 17, 2026 Toby Hagon

Kia and Hyundai are both on track to announce vehicle-to-grid capability in the third quarter of 2026 in what is shaping up as a significant step for bidirectional charging among in Australia.

2026 CATL battery breakthrough.
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Has solid state been surpassed already? Lithium-air could be the next big thing in EV batteries … how does a 1600km range sound?

June 15, 2026 John Mahoney
CATL chief scientist Wu Kai.
LATESTTechnology

CATL accelerates sodium-ion battery development, announces new battery with 600km range will enter production this year

June 9, 2026 John Mahoney
V2G charging.
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Big step forward for V2G in Australia: Federal government’s huge investment expansion

June 2, 2026 EV Central team

OpinionView all

2026 Lexus RZ.
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We love EV innovation, but spare me the awful yokes | Opinion

June 8, 2026 Iain Curry
Ferrari Luce.
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May 30, 2026 Toby Hagon
2025 Renault 5 E-Tech
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April 19, 2026 Iain Curry
2022 Lexus UX 300e public charging
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EV batteries surviving longer than expected – I bloody told you they would | Opinion

March 14, 2026 Iain Curry

Partner Content

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June 4, 2026 Sponsored Content
2026 Hyundai Elexio Elite.
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How Hyundai’s 35-year investment in EVs led to the ELEXIO

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BYD Dolphin Dynamic
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2027 Haval H6 in China
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April 30, 2026 Iain Curry
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Types of EVs

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February 20, 2026 Stephen Corby

Like hybrids, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (or PHEVs) have an internal-combustion engine and an electric motor. Plug-in vehicles take the

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February 20, 2026 Stephen Corby
Diagram showing the working components of the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle
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What is a FCEV? Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles explained

February 10, 2026 EV Central team
What is a hybrid? Hybrid vehicles explained
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What is a hybrid? Hybrid vehicles explained

February 7, 2026 Stephen Corby

Beginner’s Guide to EV Charging: Brought to you by Ampol

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EV videos

Ford Supervan 4.2 electric Transit
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April 13, 2024 Iain Curry

With acceleration to rip the skin from your cheekbones, Ford’s SuperVan 4.2 is an electric Transit with performance from another

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