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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.

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Flagship Leapmotor D19 SUV unveiled: EV and range-extender hybrid powertrain options for three-row BYD Sealion 8 and Kia EV9 fighter

October 22, 2025October 25, 2025 John Mahoney 10584 Views BYD, D19, Leapmotor, Sealion 8

Leapmotor has revealed a three-row SUV called the D19 that looks ready-made for Australia. It shapes as a rival for

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2023 MG4 MSP platform and One Pack battery
LATEST Technology 

Used EV prices set to skyrocket in China thanks to new battery recycling rules. Should we do it in Australia?

October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 John Mahoney 79700 Views battery recycling, China, ev

Concerns about the values of decade-old EVs could evaporate overnight because of a pilot program initiated by the Chinese government.

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2026 MG S6 EV.
LATEST MG News S6 EV TOP STORIES 

All-new MG S6 SUV exposed: European crash test reveals China’s latest Tesla Model Y fighter

October 21, 2025November 18, 2025 John Mahoney 15246 Views mg, S6 EV

Safety authority EuroNCAP has unwittingly given us our first look at the all-new 2026 MG S6 SUV ahead of the

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2025 Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Concept.
LATEST Mercedes-Benz News S-Class 

This is what the next-gen electric Mercedes-Benz S-Class is meant to look like: Vision Iconic Concept reimagines a big beautiful all-electric future for flagship luxury family

October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 John Mahoney 16274 Views Mercedes-Benz, Vision Iconic Concept

It looks like Mercedes-Benz has rediscovered its stylistic mojo with the reveal of its all-new Mercedes Vision Iconic Concept. The

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2025 Toyota Corolla concept.
Corolla LATEST News Toyota 

Toyota Corolla EV previewed: Radical concept hints Japanese car giant’s legendary small car is going electric

October 17, 2025October 16, 2025 John Mahoney 15593 Views Corolla, ev, Toyota

Toyota has revealed a shock new concept previewing its next-generation Corolla. The concept strongly suggests Toyota is plotting an all-electric

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2025 Jaecoo J5.
J5 Jaecoo LATEST News TOP STORIES 

All-electric Jaecoo J5 SUV locked in for early 2026 Aussie debut

October 16, 2025November 10, 2025 John Mahoney 14801 Views Jaecoo J5, small EV

Chinese car-making behemoth Chery has announced that it will launch its 2026 Jaecoo J5 small SUV in Australia with a

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2026 Xpeng G6 EREV.
G6 LATEST News XPeng 

2026 XPeng G6 range extender hybrid revealed in China: Borrows a petrol engine from Changan and combines it with a big battery for huge range

October 16, 2025October 15, 2025 John Mahoney 14539 Views G6 EREV, Xpeng

The 2026 XPeng G6 EREV range-extender hybrid with a huge electric-only range of more than 450km has been detailed ahead

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2025 Polestar 4.
4 LATEST News Polestar TOP STORIES 

2026 Polestar 4 EV updated in Australia for 2026

October 15, 2025November 10, 2025 John Mahoney 15017 Views polestar, polestar 4

Pricing and full specification for the 2026 Polestar 4 have been released ahead of the mid-size SUV’s debut in Australian

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2025 Tesla Model Y Standard.
LATEST Model 3 Model Y News Tesla 

More affordable 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard and cheaper Model 3 revealed. Not coming to Australia any time soon.

October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 John Mahoney 14299 Views model 3, model y, Standard, Tesla

Tesla has revealed the long-awaited entry-level Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y. Known as the Standard trim it is

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2027 Dreame SUV.
LATEST News 

Why the new Dreame EV is a nightmare for luxury car-makers: Chinese vacuum maker unveils first two gob-smacking – but familiar-looking – models

October 13, 2025October 12, 2025 John Mahoney 11765 Views Dreame, Starry Automotive

The Chinese vacuum maker Dreame Technology has now revealed the first two electric vehicles with which it plans to take

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FCEV: Fuel cell hydrogen electric vehicle
EV advice EV types 

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
EV advice EV types 

PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

July 27, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on PHEV: Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
Hybrid vehicle
EV advice EV types 

Hybrid vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on Hybrid vehicle
EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle
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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
LATEST News Videos 

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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