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John Mahoney

One of the UK’s most talented and prolific motoring journalists, John’s work appears in publications across the UK, Europe and Australia. His electric-vehicle knowledge is only matched by his ability to gather important news, and the talented scribe will bring you everything you need to know from the world of EVs, both in Australia and abroad.

2025 Volkswagen ID.3.
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2025 Volkswagen ID.3 upgraded again ahead of Aussie launch: Includes more power, faster charging and enhanced tech

May 9, 2024May 8, 2024 John Mahoney 15026 Views electric car, electric vehicle, ev, id.3, Volkswagen

VW has once again upgraded its Volkswagen ID.3 compact electric hatch with a comprehensive range of updates. Included in the

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2025 Kia EV6 front view teaser.
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2025 Kia EV6 overhaul confirmed and previewed: Updated Tesla Model Y fighter will be here later this year

May 8, 2024May 7, 2024 John Mahoney 12884 Views electric car, ev, EV6, Kia, Model, Tesla, Y

Three years after it was launched the Kia EV6 electric mid-size SUV is ready for an overhaul. To prove it,

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2024 Jeep Gladiaotr.
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2025 Jeep Gladiator 4xe plug-in hybrid incoming: BYD Shark and Ford Ranger PHEV rival confirmed

May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 John Mahoney 12681 Views 4xe, BYD Shark, ford ranger, Gladiator, jeep, PHEV, ute

The 2025 Jeep Gladiator 4xe has been confirmed as the off-road icon’s latest electrifies model.. The plug-in hybrid version of

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2024 Nio Power battery swap station.
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Batteries not included: NIO introduces pioneering new semi-solid-state battery with 1000km range … but there’s a big catch

May 6, 2024May 6, 2024 John Mahoney 13118 Views electric car, electric vehicle, ev, Nio, semi solid-state

Two years after it said it would aspiring Chinese start-up NIO has announced it will finally roll out its next-generation

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2024 Tesla Cybertruck.
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Tesla Cybertruck updated: New off-road aids to help it in the rough stuff

May 3, 2024May 2, 2024 John Mahoney 11028 Views Cybertruck, Tesla, ute

Just a couple of months after it was introduced and the 2024 Telsa Cyberturck has been upgraded with new off-road

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2025 Polestar 5 battery testing.
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Another battery breakthrough! Polestar 5 shows off ultra-fast 370kW EV charging

May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 John Mahoney 331575 Views battery, charging, polestar, polestar 5, porsche, StoreDot, Taycan

Polestar has released the first details of its pioneering next-generation battery technology that will close the gap between recharging an

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2024 Genesis G80 EV Magma concept.
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Beijing show: Hot Genesis G80 EV Magma is a BMW M5-bashing super sedan

May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 John Mahoney 13041 Views ev, G80, Genesis, GV60, M5, Magma

Genesis has pulled the drapes off the new Genesis G80 EV Magma at the Beijing motor show and revealed how

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2024 CATL Shengxing Plus battery launch Beijing auto show.
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Beijing show: Breakthrough Chinese LFP battery can add 600km of range in just 10 minutes

April 30, 2024May 13, 2024 John Mahoney 333927 Views Blade 2, CATL, LFP, NMC, Shenxing

Chinese battery-making giant CATL has launched its new Shenxing Plus battery at the Beijing motor show claiming it’s capable of

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2025 BYD Shark tease.
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Shark bites: BYD continues teasing roll-out of Aussie-bound dual-cab ute

April 29, 2024April 29, 2024 John Mahoney 15816 Views BYD, ford, HiLux, PHEV, ranger, Shark, Toyota

The 2024 BYD Shark was a surprise no show at the Beijing motor show but the Chinese car-maker has dropped

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2025 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance.
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New 600kW Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance hybrid hits 100km/h quicker than you can say its name

April 27, 2024April 27, 2024 John Mahoney 16470 Views GT 63 S E Performance, Mercedes, Mercedes-AMG

Forget the multi-million-dollar Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar and its real F1 engine because if you’re looking for the quickest Benz of

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

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