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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.

Denza Z9 GT
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Look out BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche! Monster 710kW Denza Z9 GT to spearhead BYD luxury brand’s launch Down Under as latest Chinese brand touches down in Australia

September 30, 2024September 29, 2024
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John Mahoney 19559 Views BYD, Denza, Denza Z9 GT.

BYD’s luxury brand Denza has been locked in for an Australian launch, where it will challenge the likes of Audi,

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Tesla Model Y showing the seven-seat layout
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Is the seven-seat Tesla Model Y finally about to become a reality for Australia?

September 27, 2024September 26, 2024
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Four years after other markets were first offered the seven-seat version of Tesla’s best-selling Model Y, the missing third row

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2024 BYD Shark.
LATEST News PHEV 

The new breed of dual-cab ute: 2025 BYD Shark 6 PHEV to hunt down Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux from next month – but can it convince you to abandon diesel?

September 25, 2024September 23, 2024 John Mahoney 16528 Views

The 2025 BYD Shark 6 is now just weeks away from launching in Australia, when it will become the first

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MAXUS eTERRON 9
EV LATEST News 

The best electric ute yet? New 325kW 2025 Maxus eTerron 9 is a big electric ute with little compromise for buyers switching from a Toyota HiLux or Ford Ranger

September 24, 2024September 23, 2024 John Mahoney 19896 Views LDV Maxus eTerron 9

Until now, most battery-electric utes were a poor substitute for a diesel-powered Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux, but that could

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2023 MG MG4.
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Bargain electric car now $10k cheaper! 2024 MG4 gets prices slashed to $30,990 drive-away – but only for a limited time

September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 John Mahoney 14596 Views MG4

The 2024 MG4 hatch is officially Australia’s most affordable EV following discounts of up to $10,425 which have been applied

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Lotus T1
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Radical 735kW Lotus Theory 1 imagines wild three-seat Esprit EV reboot

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 John Mahoney 14276 Views

For those losing faith with Lotus after the famously lightweight brand has been branching out into obese sedans and SUVs,

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MIni Cooper JCW EV
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Quickest Mini ever outed – could the 2025 Mini Cooper JCW E be the most fun EVer?

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 John Mahoney 14416 Views Mini Cooper JCW EV

Pictures and first details of the all-new 2025 MINI Cooper JCW E have been leaked weeks before you were supposed

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2024 Leapmotor C10.
EV LATEST News 

Bargain EV incoming: Fresh Australian details on Leapmotor C10 electric SUV that Jeep’s parent hope will get the jump on the Tesla Model Y

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 John Mahoney 14333 Views Leapmotor C10

The 2025 Leapmotor C10 will come with the option of two model grades and a range of up to 420km

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2025 Toyota bZ3C
EV LATEST News 

Mongrel Prius-styled Toyota bZ3C to get BYD power to help it beat the Tesla Model Y

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 John Mahoney 12666 Views 2025 Toyota bZ3C

The battery-electric 2025 Toyota bZ3C has been leaked in China ahead of its launch there before the end of this

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2024 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV
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Plug-in frenzy! GWM announces PHEV Haval H6GT, Cannon Alpha ute and H6 SUV for Australia to target Toyota’s hybrid supremacy

September 18, 2024September 17, 2024 John Mahoney 14626 Views Cannon Alpha, GWM, H6, H6GT, H7, haval, hybrid, Ora, PHEV, Tank 500

GWM Australia has announced it has pulled the trigger on a raft of all-new vehicles to arrive in 2025 including

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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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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

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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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