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2026 JAC T9 Hunter PHEV in disguise.
JAC LATEST T9 Hunter PHEV 

Spy pics reveal latest Chinese plug-in ute: JAC T9 Hunter is in Australia testing ahead of 2026 launch

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January 13, 2026January 13, 2026
Bruce Newton 2167 Views JAC, JAC T9 Hunter PHEV, JAC T9 Hunter PHEV spied in Australia, T9 Hunter PHEV

The plug-in hybrid ute battle is about to become four-cornered with the Chinese JAC T9 Hunter now testing in Australia

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2026 Kia EV2.
EV2 Kia LATEST News 

Kia launches its cheapest EV yet! Why the Kia EV2 could steal sales from the MG4, GWM Ora and BYD Dolphin this year

January 13, 2026January 12, 2026
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John Mahoney 11825 Views EV2, Kia, Kia EV2 revealed

Battery-powered Kias are about to get a whole lot cheaper following the launch of the 2026 Kia EV2 at the

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2024 Volvo EX30 Single Motor Ultra
EX30 LATEST Volvo 

Volvo EX30 recall issued in Australia over potential battery fire risk

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 EV Central team 3199 Views EX30, volvo, volvo ex30, Volvo EX30 recall issued in Australia over potential battery fire risk

Update 7.30pm January 12: Volvo Car Australia has supplied the following statement in relation to the recall. “Volvo Cars had

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2026 Dreame Nebula 01.
Dreame LATEST Nebula Next 01 News 

Phwoar-door: Dreame Nebula Next 01 is Chinese vacuum maker’s Porsche Taycan-humbling hyper-sedan that boasts some crazy new tech

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 John Mahoney 11116 Views Dreame, Dreame CES, Dreame Nebula Next 01, Nebula Next 01

After pranking the world with a four-door Bugatti Veyron rip-off, Chinese vacuum maker Dreame Technology has unwrapped three new vehicles

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2026 Mazda CX-6e.
CX-6e LATEST Mazda News 

Mazda CX-6e coming to Australia! Stylish Tesla Model Y fighter locked in for 2026 arrival

January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 John Mahoney 11431 Views Cx-6e, mazda, Mazda CX-6e, Mazda CX-6e Australia

The 2026 Mazda CX-6e electric SUV has been confirmed for Australian launch in 2026. The local news comes just days

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2026 Honda Super-One.
Honda LATEST News Super-One 

Five star ambition: 2026 Honda Super-One electric mini-car promises zero compromise when it comes to safety

January 12, 2026January 11, 2026 John Mahoney 7957 Views Honda, Honda Super-One, Honda Super-One safety, Super-One

Honda Australia’s inbound 2026 Honda Super-One EV will be one of the safest small cars ever made when it arrives

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BMW M2 drift
LATEST Opinion 

It’s time we get grown-up about EV uptake and allow ICE to survive | Opinion

January 11, 2026January 10, 2026 Iain Curry 2938 Views EU 2035 petrol ban, EV legislation, EV only future, NVES australia

Much of life is about compromise. You take the rough with the smooth throughout – school, marriage, parenting or work

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Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive.
Car reviews LATEST Model 3 Reviews Tesla 

2026 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive Review: Tesla’s longest range EV yet, but should you sign up for the journey?

January 10, 2026January 11, 2026 Toby Hagon 8879 Views model 3, Tesla, Tesla Model 3 Long Range Rear Wheel Drive

Less power and two fewer wheels doing the driving. It’s not exactly a scorching sales pitch, although to be fair

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2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo interior.
ID.Polo LATEST News Volkswagen 

Let’s get physical! Proper buttons return to next gen Volkswagen ID. Polo. MG4 and BYD Dolphin rival shows off its all-new cabin design

January 9, 2026January 8, 2026 John Mahoney 10275 Views ID. Polo, ID. Polo interior, Volkswagen, VW ID. Polo

As the all-new 2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo iches closer to its full unveiling, VW has released new pics of the

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2026 ZEEKR 8X.
8X LATEST News Zeekr 

First look at Zeekr 8X: Large plug-in hybrid SUV is the next model from Chinese brand headed to Australia

January 9, 2026January 8, 2026 John Mahoney 12657 Views 8X, Zeekr

Rising electrified brand Zeekr has released the first images of its Australia-bound 8X plug-in hybrid SUV. Expected to make its

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Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025
LATEST NEW EVs News 

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

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
LATEST NEW EVs News 

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

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Types of EVs

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
EV advice EV types 

EV or BEV: Electric vehicle or battery electric vehicle

July 26, 2019 Stephen Corby Comments Off on 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
Videos 

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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