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Articles by John Mahoney

John Mahoney
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.

Kia EV9 GT
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Kia EV9 GT SUV delivers hot hatch thrust for all the family

November 26, 2024November 25, 2024
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John Mahoney 8819 Views EV9, Kia

Kia has unleashed an all-electric seven-seat SUV that accelerates like a hot hatch – and could even humble some supercars.

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The upcoming BMW iX3 replacement in camouflage; the car is the first of the Neue Klasse EVs
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Klasse act: 2025 BMW iX3 Neue Klasse previewed as German car brand says it’s on track to launch its Tesla Model Y beater

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November 22, 2024December 27, 2024
John Mahoney 11418 Views bmw, iX3, Neue Klasse

The next generation ‘Neue Klasse’ 2025 BMW iX3 is being readied for launch. To prove it, BMW released pictures of

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Tesla V4 Superchargers will soon be able to provide up to 500kW of charging power
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Tesla to finally unlock 500kW V4 Supercharger capability. Here’s why it won’t benefit Tesla owners…

November 22, 2024 John Mahoney 12876 Views model 3, model y, Tesla, V4 Supercharger

Tesla says it will upgrade its next-generation V4 Superchargers in 2025 to allow them to deliver the 500kW DC charging

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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA undergoing testing; the new EV promises new levels of efficiency
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300km charge in 10 minutes: Tesla Model 3-rivalling Mercedes-Benz CLA reveals its pioneering EV tech

November 21, 2024December 21, 2024 John Mahoney 10389 Views CLA, Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz has revealed that the 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be one of the most advanced EVs ever when it’s launched

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Peugeot 308 GT Hybrid
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2025 Peugeot 308 switched to hybrid-only power, taking on Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic

November 21, 2024November 20, 2024 John Mahoney 11715 Views 308, Peugeot

Peugeot Australia has announced that from early next year the Peugeot 308 range will be slimmed down to a single

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2025 MG ZS Hybrid+
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Take a hike: Big bump in price for top-selling 2025 MG ZS Hybrid+ but more affordable versions on the way

November 19, 2024November 18, 2024 John Mahoney 12013 Views Hybrid+, mg, MG ZS

While its predecessor made its name as a cut-price alternative to the Hyundai Kona, the all-new 2025 MG Hybrid+ has

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2026 Jaguar GT.
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Fast feline future: Jaguar’s all-electric comeback shown off testing for the first time ahead of 2026 launch

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 John Mahoney 12499 Views EV GT, Jaguar

Jaguar has posted the very first picture of the fast all-electric GT that will leads its brave charge into the

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2025 Cadillac Vistiq.
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Luxury three-row 2025 Cadillac Vistiq electric SUV arrives to pinch sales from the Volvo EX90, Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Range Rover Sport EV

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 John Mahoney 13079 Views cadillac, Lyriq, Optiq, Vistiq

The large luxury family-friendly SUV segment is set to superheat with the arrival of the new 2025 Cadillac Vistiq early

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The Zeekr 009's bold grille
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How much? 2025 Zeekr 009 electric minivan priced for Australia, and undercuts Lexus LM by $25,000

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024 John Mahoney 17078 Views

The 2025 Zeekr 009 all-electric minivan will be priced from $135,900 in Australia when deliveries begin in the coming weeks.

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Bentley Luxury EV
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E-lux-tric vehicle: Bentley previews the ‘urban SUV’ that marks the beginning of the luxury brand’s electric journey

November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 John Mahoney 12035 Views Bentley

Bentley has given us our first look at the 105-year-old maker’s first EV, and announced that it will be the

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

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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024
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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024

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New EV electric car calendar

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

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Types of EVs

FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle
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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

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
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PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

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Hybrid vehicle
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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

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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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