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The Zeekr X small SUV
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Same same, but cheaper: New 2025 Zeekr X is up to $6400 cheaper than Volvo EX30 in Australia as Chinese small electric SUV guns for greater volumes

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 John Mahoney 14683 Views Zeekr X

The 2025 Zeekr X has been priced below its Volvo EX30 sibling ahead of its arrival in Australian showrooms later

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2025 XPeng G9.
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Tesla’s worst nightmare? Meet the new XPeng G6, the more talented – and cheaper – alternative to a Model Y

October 2, 2024November 27, 2024 John Mahoney 13492 Views Xpeng G6

The 2025 XPeng G6 electric mid-size electric SUV will arrive late this month priced from $54,800, undercutting the cheapest Tesla

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2025 Audi Q6 e-tron.
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A Porsche, but cheaper? Why 2025 Audi Q6 e-tron is “one of the most important EVs we have ever launched”

October 1, 2024September 30, 2024 Stephen Corby 11542 Views Audi Q6 e-tron

Audi is describing its all-electric Q6 e-tron SUV – a twin under the skin with the electric Porsche Macan EV

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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 John Mahoney 19023 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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MAXUS eTERRON 9
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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 19172 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 14366 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 14045 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 14147 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.
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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 14153 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
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Mongrel Prius-styled Toyota bZ3C to get BYD power to help it beat the Tesla Model Y

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 John Mahoney 12436 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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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming in 2024

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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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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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