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Articles by John Mahoney

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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.

Mercedes-Benz EQXX.
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Revolutionary! Mercedes-Benz solar paint could mean Australians never have to plug their EVs in again

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December 6, 2024December 5, 2024
John Mahoney 137482 Views CLA, EQXX, Mercedes-Benz, solar paint

Mercedes-Benz has developed groundbreaking new solar paint that could provide all the energy Australians will ever need for their daily

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2026 Jaguar Type 00.
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WTF! Mind-blowing Jaguar Type 00 concept reveals luxury all-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre rival as dramatic brand reboot accelerates

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December 5, 2024January 10, 2025
John Mahoney 12146 Views Jaguar, Rolls-Royce Spectre, Type 00

Jaguar has doubled down on its bold rebranding strategy with the launch of the futuristic Jaguar Type 00 coupe. The

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2025 Jeep Avenger 4xe.
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Hybrids to join Jeep Avenger EV in Australia as US brand tackles the best-selling MG ZS

December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 John Mahoney 12324 Views 4xe, Avenger, jeep, mild hybrid

Jeep Australia is targeting the best-selling MG ZS small SUV with plans for more affordable versions of its Jeep Avenger

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2025 Hyundai Inster.
LATEST News 

2025 Hyundai Inster EV: Fresh Australian details revealed for two-model range with pricing to start under $40,000

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 John Mahoney 13398 Views Hyundai, inster, inster cross

New details have surfaced relating to the inbound pint-sized 2025 Hyundai Inster ahead of its debut in Australian showrooms this

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VW ID.Life concept.
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Cashing in: Rivian to help develop the 2029 Volkswagen Golf in a bid to head-off a cheap Tesla Model 2

December 3, 2024December 2, 2024 John Mahoney 11400 Views Golf, id.3, R2, Rivian, Volkswagen

The Volkswagen Group has announced it is ready to cash in on its substantial US$5.8 ($A8.9b) billion joint venture with

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2025 Range Rover EV.
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Hot stuff: Orders open for 2025 Range Rover Electric as luxury SUV enters final testing phase

December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 John Mahoney 12650 Views ev, Range Rover

For those in the market for a go-anywhere EV you won’t have to wait much longer until the arrival of

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BYD Blade battery.
LATEST Technology 

Stronger, further, faster, cheaper, smaller! BYD execs are hyping the next generation Blade battery. Would you bet against them delivering?

November 29, 2024January 9, 2025 John Mahoney 83525 Views BYD, Seal

BYD says its next generation Blade batteries launching in 2025 will be smaller, safer, cheaper and provide more than 30

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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9.
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A $150,000 Hyundai! Bold three-row Hyundai Ioniq 9 blends luxury, space and advanced EV tech but the big Korean won’t come cheap

November 29, 2024November 28, 2024 John Mahoney 11774 Views EV9, Hyundai, Ioniq 9

The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 three-row electric SUV has been launched in the US ahead of its debut Down Under around

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2025 Mahindra XEV 9e.
LATEST News 

Style and substance: All-new Mahindra BE 6e and XEV 9e are proof the Indian car-maker is serious about EVs

November 28, 2024July 2, 2025 John Mahoney 11758 Views BE 6e, Mahindra

The 2025 Mahindra BE 6e and 2025 Mahindra XEV 9e have been unwrapped giving us our first look at the

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2025 Kia EV6
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2025 Kia EV6 GT powers up with Hyundai Ioniq 5 N punch and tech! Is the new Kia now the most fun EV money can buy?

November 27, 2024September 3, 2025 John Mahoney 10888 Views EV6, ev6 gt, Kia

Has anyone ever climbed out of the current Kia EV6 GT and exclaimed it needs more power? Well, that’s exactly

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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

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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

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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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VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

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