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EV buying guide

EV buying guide

2015 BMW i3
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Explainer: Are used EVs good P-plater cars? We investigate the pros and cons, including inurance costs

December 11, 2025December 12, 2025 Iain Curry 2555 Views 0 Comments electric car first car, ev first car, p plater ev, used elecric car, used EV

Big thing, buying your first car. Like a first love, it’s hopefully a memory you’ll look back upon fondly. The

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Tesla being recharged
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The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know

December 1, 2025December 5, 2025 Toby Hagon 47768 Views 3 Comments EV buying guide

Electric cars are getting more popular. But there are some things you need to know – and prepare for – before taking delivery of your new EV.

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EV glossary: From A to Z

August 6, 2025December 5, 2025 EV Central team 29607 Views electric car glossary, electric car jargon, ev glossary, ev jargon

Electric vehicles are very different from cars with internal combustion engines, and understanding them means getting familiar with a strange

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2021 Jaguar I-Pace
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Bargain hunting? The seven best used EVs under $40,000 in 2025

February 10, 2025February 13, 2025 Iain Curry 13982 Views best value ev, cheap EV, used electric car, used EV, used ev australia

Electric car resale value has been a hot topic of late, and as new and used EV prices fall, it’s

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2008 Blade Electron, an electric conversion based on a Hyundai Getz
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Used EVs from $6500! The state of the used electric car market

March 10, 2022March 18, 2022 Iain Curry 9992 Views cheap EV, used electric car, used EV

There’s nothing like surging petrol and diesel prices to generate interest in owning an electric car. Servos are advertising unleaded

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Volvo XC40 cutaway
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Do EV batteries wear out?

January 30, 2021February 15, 2021 EV Central team 8342 Views

Yes, but not so fast… Like the batteries in phones, tablets and laptops, the batteries in an EV will degrade

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Range Rover PHEV charging indicator
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Is an EV better for the environment?

January 30, 2021July 26, 2021 EV Central team 6075 Views electric car, electric vehicle, environment, ev, green

Yes, but… Only if the electricity to power the EV comes from renewable or low-CO2 sources. While an EV will

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2010 Mitsubishi i-MiEV
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Used EV buying guide: What to look for

June 30, 2020October 6, 2020 Iain Curry 8336 Views buying, electric vehicle, ev, guide, i-miev, leaf, second hand, secondhand, Tesla, used, used electric car, used electric vehicle, used EV

New electric cars are expensive, so is it worth considering a pre-loved EV? Here’s what to look out for if

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How far will my EV drive?

July 30, 2019September 21, 2023 Toby Hagon 6662 Views

It depends… Battery capacity is the major factor affecting driving range. Driving style will also have an impact on range,

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Which brands make EVs?

July 30, 2019September 21, 2023 Toby Hagon 5285 Views

Most car makers now produce hybrid, plug-in hybrid or pure electric models, although many of them aren’t sold in Australia.

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New EVs coming soon

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

May 1, 2024 EV Central team 2
New EV electric car calendar
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New EV electric car calendar

December 5, 2023 EV Central team Comments Off on New EV electric car calendar
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

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