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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Epiq.
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Hyundai opens EV floodgates: More Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 stock coming to Australia as brand vows to get “aggressive” in electric vehicle battle

July 9, 2023July 10, 2023 Stephen Corby 3252 Views australia, Hyundai Ioniq 5, hyundai ioniq 6

Hyundai says deliveries of its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 will at last pick up pace this year, with the

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2023 BMW iX1 M Sport
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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?

July 8, 2023July 21, 2023 Bruce Newton 12357 Views

EV Central’s BMW iX1 review: It’s drifting into ancient history now but BMW was a real battery electric vehicle trendsetter

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Cruise self-driving robo-taxi at work in San Francisco
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“Insanely frightening and incredibly cool”: What it is really like to catch a self-driving robo-taxi

July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 Stephen Corby 4080 Views Chevrolet Bolt, ev, review, robotaxi, Waymo

I have an almost disturbing and possibly dangerous love of speed – skiing, driving, roller coasters; the faster it is

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Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive
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This is big! The Tesla Model Y just outsold the Ford Ranger to become Australia’s second best-selling vehicle

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 Toby Hagon 3349 Views australia, ford ranger, model y, sales, Tesla

The Tesla Model Y continues to dominate sales of premium SUVs – and electric cars – with an unprecedented sales

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VW ID. Buzz rental car in France
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Should you rent an electric car for a family holiday?

July 5, 2023July 17, 2023 Iain Curry 6618 Views electric car rental, EV holiday rental, EV rental, seres 3

God no. Just don’t. Those exact words came from my wife’s mouth when I suggested we rent an electric car

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Hyundai Tucson LWB, which will be available as a hybrid car and PHEV
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Hyundai hybrids coming soon: 2023 Kona, Tucson and Santa Fe to drive electrified push in Australia

July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 Stephen Corby 3987 Views australia, hybrid, hyundai kona, Hyundai Palisade, Hyundai Sante Fe, Hyundai Tucson, SUV, Toyota

There are a host of Hyundai hybrids coming soon, with the brand to soon have a hybrid option in its

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The Kia EV9
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2023 Kia EV9 review: What do you get if you mix a Mazda CX-90 with a Toyota LandCruiser and a Nissan Pathfinder? This electric SUV might just be better than all of them | review

July 3, 2023July 23, 2023 Toby Hagon 7517 Views australia, charging, Kia EV9, Price and features, review

The Kia EV9 electric SUV is the latest in the expanding EV-branded family of electric cars. It’s also by far

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Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive
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Can the Model Y outsell the HiLux and Ranger? Latest big price cut makes Tesla a real threat to Toyota and Ford’s dominance

July 2, 2023July 1, 2023 Toby Hagon 3209 Views australia, ford ranger, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model Y, Toyota Hilux

Tesla has surprised Australians with yet another price drop on its Model 3 and Model Y, with the latest cuts

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2022 BYD Atto 3
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The worst thing about owning an electric vehicle in Australia isn’t getting any better. In fact, it’s getting worse | Opinion

July 1, 2023July 1, 2023 Stephen Corby 5424 Views Atto 3, australia, BYD, charging, model 3, model y, Tesla

I know we’re all rushing to order our own BYD Atto3, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Kia EV6 or

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An Ampol AmpCharge station
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Charging an electric vehicle in Australia is about to get easier: Ampol AmpCharge is coming to a shopping centre near you

June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 Stephen Corby 5062 Views Ampol, australia, Charging electric vehicle

Ampol is the first petrol station-based charging supplier to leave the fuel forecourt, with the brand to install its high-speed

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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
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February 25, 2022 Toby Hagon Comments Off on VIDEO: Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD review

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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

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

Best electric cars of 2021

The best electric cars in Australia in 2024 between $80,000 and $100,000
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The best electric cars in Australia in 2024 between $80,000 and $100,000

February 11, 2024 Iain Curry Comments Off on The best electric cars in Australia in 2024 between $80,000 and $100,000
The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz
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The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz

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