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Hyundai Kona EV to be rebirthed in 2027! Popular compact SUV will also continue as hybrid and ICE
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Hyundai Kona EV to be rebirthed in 2027! Popular compact SUV will also continue as hybrid and ICE

March 4, 2026
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Year of the Horse power: Geely and Renault release full details of pioneering combustion engine for plug-in hybrids that cuts fuel use by 40 per cent
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Year of the Horse power: Geely and Renault release full details of pioneering combustion engine for plug-in hybrids that cuts fuel use by 40 per cent

March 3, 2026 John Mahoney 0
GWM Ora EV revived! The Aussie expansion is underway: Ora 5 SUV here mid-year, with more models to follow
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GWM Ora EV revived! The Aussie expansion is underway: Ora 5 SUV here mid-year, with more models to follow

March 3, 2026 Bruce Newton 0
Cadillac triples its line-up in one go! Vistiq and Optiq EVs on the way and the pricing’s surprisingly sharp
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Cadillac triples its line-up in one go! Vistiq and Optiq EVs on the way and the pricing’s surprisingly sharp

March 3, 2026 EV Central team 0
BYD debates baby Shark ute for Australia
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BYD debates baby Shark ute for Australia

February 12, 2026 Bruce Newton 2
2026 will be a “decisive” year for EVs in Australia
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2026 will be a “decisive” year for EVs in Australia

February 11, 2026 EV Central team 0

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  • Hyundai Kona EV to be rebirthed in 2027! Popular compact SUV will also continue as hybrid and ICE
  • Year of the Horse power: Geely and Renault release full details of pioneering combustion engine for plug-in hybrids that cuts fuel use by 40 per cent
  • GWM Ora EV revived! The Aussie expansion is underway: Ora 5 SUV here mid-year, with more models to follow
  • Cadillac triples its line-up in one go! Vistiq and Optiq EVs on the way and the pricing’s surprisingly sharp

EV adviceView all

Want to go camping in your EV? We’ve done it: Here are seven things you must know before your first electric car sleep-over
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Want to go camping in your EV? We’ve done it: Here are seven things you must know before your first electric car sleep-over

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

NewsView all

Hyundai Kona EV to be rebirthed in 2027! Popular compact SUV will also continue as hybrid and ICE
Hyundai Kona Kona Electric LATEST News 

Hyundai Kona EV to be rebirthed in 2027! Popular compact SUV will also continue as hybrid and ICE

March 4, 2026 Bruce Newton 0
GWM Ora EV revived! The Aussie expansion is underway: Ora 5 SUV here mid-year, with more models to follow
GWM LATEST News Ora 5 

GWM Ora EV revived! The Aussie expansion is underway: Ora 5 SUV here mid-year, with more models to follow

March 3, 2026 Bruce Newton 0
Cadillac triples its line-up in one go! Vistiq and Optiq EVs on the way and the pricing’s surprisingly sharp
Cadillac LATEST Lyriq News Optiq Vistiq 

Cadillac triples its line-up in one go! Vistiq and Optiq EVs on the way and the pricing’s surprisingly sharp

March 3, 2026 EV Central team 0
“Amazing” and “very popular”: Chery PHEV diesel 4×4 wagon based on new KP31 ute wanted in Australia to fight Toyota Prado and Ford Everest!
Chery KP31 LATEST News 

“Amazing” and “very popular”: Chery PHEV diesel 4×4 wagon based on new KP31 ute wanted in Australia to fight Toyota Prado and Ford Everest!

March 2, 2026 Bruce Newton 0
Denza launches its first EV in Australia: Price and spec for D9 people-mover confirmed
D9 Denza LATEST News 

Denza launches its first EV in Australia: Price and spec for D9 people-mover confirmed

March 2, 2026 EV Central team 0

ReviewsView all

2026 Hyundai Elexio Review: Hyundai calls on China to help it invigorate its EV sales in Australia. Should you be tempted?
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2026 Hyundai Elexio Review: Hyundai calls on China to help it invigorate its EV sales in Australia. Should you be tempted?

February 28, 2026 Bruce Newton 1

Don’t underestimate the importance of the Hyundai Elexio to the Korean giant’s plans to revive its EV fortunes in Australia.

2026 Denza B5 PHEV Review: China’s Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Lexus GX rival arrives to electrify Australia’s off-road scene
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2026 Denza B5 PHEV Review: China’s Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Lexus GX rival arrives to electrify Australia’s off-road scene

February 28, 2026 Andrew Chesterton 0
2026 Denza B8 PHEV Review: LandCruiser challenger arrives as Australia’s heaviest SUV. Will it make a dent?
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2026 Denza B8 PHEV Review: LandCruiser challenger arrives as Australia’s heaviest SUV. Will it make a dent?

February 26, 2026 Iain Curry 0
2026 Leapmotor B10 Review: This BYD Atto 2, Chery E5, Geely EX5, Jaecoo J5 and MG S5 rival presents a whole new angle on Chinese EVs
B10 LATEST Leapmotor Reviews SUV reviews 

2026 Leapmotor B10 Review: This BYD Atto 2, Chery E5, Geely EX5, Jaecoo J5 and MG S5 rival presents a whole new angle on Chinese EVs

February 22, 2026 Stephen Corby 0

Tips and adviceView all

Want to go camping in your EV? We’ve done it: Here are seven things you must know before your first electric car sleep-over
EV advice Hyundai Inster Ioniq 9 LATEST 

Want to go camping in your EV? We’ve done it: Here are seven things you must know before your first electric car sleep-over

January 4, 2026 Iain Curry 6

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

Explainer: Are used EVs good P-plater cars? We investigate the pros and cons, including insurance costs
EV advice EV buying guide LATEST 

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

December 11, 2025 Iain Curry Comments Off on Explainer: Are used EVs good P-plater cars? We investigate the pros and cons, including insurance 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

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

TechnologyView all

Year of the Horse power: Geely and Renault release full details of pioneering combustion engine for plug-in hybrids that cuts fuel use by 40 per cent
LATEST Technology 

Year of the Horse power: Geely and Renault release full details of pioneering combustion engine for plug-in hybrids that cuts fuel use by 40 per cent

March 3, 2026 John Mahoney 0

Geely-Renault’s Horse Powertrain has unwrapped a state-of-the-art all-new combustion engine that it claims will significantly improve a plug-in hybrid’s real-world

China moves to mandate physical car controls: Confusing, distracting touchscreens to be phased out
LATEST Technology 

China moves to mandate physical car controls: Confusing, distracting touchscreens to be phased out

February 20, 2026 Bruce Newton 0
Game changing semi-solid-state battery arrives: Li-Mn has the potential to make 1000+km long-range EVs common
LATEST Technology 

Game changing semi-solid-state battery arrives: Li-Mn has the potential to make 1000+km long-range EVs common

February 19, 2026 John Mahoney 0
Power up: BYD developing 1500kW chargers; Australian 1MW-plus launch plan under development
LATEST Technology 

Power up: BYD developing 1500kW chargers; Australian 1MW-plus launch plan under development

February 16, 2026 John Mahoney 0

OpinionView all

Battery beauties: This is our list of the world’s best EV car designs. Do you agree? | Opinion
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Battery beauties: This is our list of the world’s best EV car designs. Do you agree? | Opinion

February 4, 2026 Iain Curry Comments Off on Battery beauties: This is our list of the world’s best EV car designs. Do you agree? | Opinion
It’s time we get grown-up about EV uptake and allow ICE to survive | Opinion
LATEST Opinion 

It’s time we get grown-up about EV uptake and allow ICE to survive | Opinion

January 11, 2026 Iain Curry 6
Bruce Newton’s best electric car of 2025: Zeekr 7X
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Bruce Newton’s best electric car of 2025: Zeekr 7X

December 31, 2025 Bruce Newton 1
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 1

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2024 Lotus Eletre S review: This could be the best electric SUV ever
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2024 Lotus Eletre S review: This could be the best electric SUV ever

October 12, 2024 Stephen Corby Comments Off on 2024 Lotus Eletre S review: This could be the best electric SUV ever
Seven-day test: Living with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD
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Seven-day test: Living with the Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD

May 17, 2022 Iain Curry 8
2025 BYD Sealion 7 Performance Review: Plenty of surprises as Chinese attempt to bloody Tesla Model Y’s nose
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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Performance Review: Plenty of surprises as Chinese attempt to bloody Tesla Model Y’s nose

May 3, 2025 Stephen Corby 8

Types of EVs

What is a PHEV? Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles explained
EV types 

What is a PHEV? Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles explained

February 20, 2026 Stephen Corby 0

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

What is an EV or BEV? Electric vehicles or battery electric vehicles explained
EV types 

What is an EV or BEV? Electric vehicles or battery electric vehicles explained

February 20, 2026 Stephen Corby 1
What is a FCEV? Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles explained
EV types 

What is a FCEV? Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles explained

February 10, 2026 EV Central team 0
What is a hybrid? Hybrid vehicles explained
EV types 

What is a hybrid? Hybrid vehicles explained

February 7, 2026 Stephen Corby 0

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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
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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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