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Kia

Kia EV9 GT-Line
Kia LATEST News 

Axe the EV tax exemption! While others want an extension of the FBT subsidy, Kia says it should be scrapped

PharmacySydney.com
February 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Bruce Newton 1075 Views 0 Comments FBT tax exemption, Kia

While car companies and auto industry organisations call for the FBT exemption for electric vehicles to be extended, the leader

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2026 Kia EV9 GT.
EV9 Kia LATEST News 

Kia EV9 GT priced and detailed for Australia: Hot-rod SUV is the most expensive Kia ever sold here

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February 16, 2026February 16, 2026
EV Central team 1261 Views 0 Comments EV9, Kia, Kia EV9 GT priced

Kia Australia has confirmed pricing for the 2026 Kia EV9 range, headlined by the arrival of the barnstorming new EV9

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2026 Kia EV9 GT
EV3 EV4 EV5 EV6 EV9 Kia LATEST News PV5 

“Things have changed”: Why Aussie buyers are set to benefit from Kia Australia’s new bit-of-everything strategy as 2026 EV launches revealed

February 11, 2026February 11, 2026 EV Central team 8386 Views 0 Comments Kia 2026 Aussie EV roll-out, Kia EV9 GT

Australia’s tightening New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) is paving the way for a weird and wonderful collection of EVs to

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2026 ANCAP five star: Leapmotor B10.
7X B10 bZ4X EV4 Geely HS Kia LATEST Leapmotor Leapmotor MG News Solterra Starray EM-i Subaru Toyota Zeekr 

Leapmotor B10 tops Zeekr 7X and Kia EV4 in latest ANCAP testing: Cheapest EV stars against more expensive opposition

February 9, 2026February 8, 2026 Bruce Newton 4066 Views 0 Comments

The new Leapmotor B10 (pictured top) has starred in the latest round of ANCAP testing, recording better results than more

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2026 Kia EV2
EV2 EV4 Kia LATEST News 

Kia’s Aussie EV business case woes: EV4 hatch not confirmed yet, EV2 SUV never likely to be

February 5, 2026February 4, 2026 Bruce Newton 9098 Views 0 Comments EV2, EV4, Kia, Kia Slovakia sourcing issue

Slovakian sourcing is turning out to be a headache for Kia’s EV expansion plans in Australia. For a brand that

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2026 Hyundai Elexio.
Elexio EV3 EV4 EV5 EV6 Hyundai Inster Ioniq 3 Ioniq 5 Ioniq 6 Kia LATEST News Uncategorized 

Hyundai and Kia EV buyers to be subsidised: New backing from federal government lops interest rates on loans

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026 EV Central team 9308 Views 1 Comment CEFC, Hyundai, Hyundai and Kia CEFC financing, Kia

Hyundai and Kia EV buyers are being offered federal government support that will help lower the cost of their purchase.

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2026 KIa EV3 GT.
EV3 EV4 EV5 Kia LATEST News Uncategorized 

Kia explains Aussie EV GT expansion plan: EV3 GT hot hatch looking good, but what about EV4 GT and EV5 GT?

February 3, 2026February 4, 2026 Bruce Newton 5938 Views 0 Comments EV3 GT, EV4 GT, Kia, Kia explains Aussie EV GT plan

Kia’s newly revealed EV3 GT electric performance SUV is shaping as the strongest candidate among three new GT-badged EVs to

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2026 Kia EV4 Air.
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2026 Kia EV4 Review: Value-focussed electric sedan joins Australia’s growing EV market to take on Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal

January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 Toby Hagon 2493 Views EV4, Kia, Kia EV4 Review

Traditional sedans have been a dying breed, but those powered by electricity have proven surprisingly popular in a fast changing

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2025 Kia Tasman.
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As BYD Shark 6 sales soar, Kia eyes plug-in and EV power for struggling Tasman ute

January 30, 2026February 14, 2026 Bruce Newton 10327 Views

A plug-in hybrid is now emerging as the preferred next step for the struggling Kia Tasman ute as the brand

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2026 Kia EV4 sedan.
EV4 Kia LATEST News 

Kia EV4 sedan priced for Australia: Korean contender undercuts Tesla Model 3, challenges BYD Seal

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 EV Central team 7382 Views EV4, Kia, Kia EV4 priced

Kia Australia has confirmed pricing for the new Kia EV4 sedan ahead of its arrival in local showrooms later this

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2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?
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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, 2023 Bruce Newton Comments Off on 2023 BMW iX1 review: How does this premium electric SUV stack up against Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in Australia?
Hyundai Kona Electric Highlander review
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Hyundai Kona Electric Highlander review

September 7, 2019 Toby Hagon Comments Off on Hyundai Kona Electric Highlander review
2024 Ford E-Transit Custom review: Is this the electric van to tempt delivery drivers out of their Toyota Hiaces?
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2024 Ford E-Transit Custom review: Is this the electric van to tempt delivery drivers out of their Toyota Hiaces?

June 3, 2024 Toby Hagon Comments Off on 2024 Ford E-Transit Custom review: Is this the electric van to tempt delivery drivers out of their Toyota Hiaces?
The $1 million Rolls-Royce Spectre reviewed: Is this the best electric vehicle ever made?
EV LATEST Reviews 

The $1 million Rolls-Royce Spectre reviewed: Is this the best electric vehicle ever made?

July 19, 2023 Stephen Corby Comments Off on The $1 million Rolls-Royce Spectre reviewed: Is this the best electric vehicle ever made?

Types of EVs

What is a PHEV? Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles explained
EV types 

What is a PHEV? Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles explained

February 20, 2026 Stephen Corby 0

Like hybrids, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (or PHEVs) have an internal-combustion engine and an electric motor. Plug-in vehicles take the

What is an EV or BEV? Electric vehicles or battery electric vehicles explained
EV types 

What is an EV or BEV? Electric vehicles or battery electric vehicles explained

February 20, 2026 Stephen Corby 0
What is a FCEV? Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles explained
EV types 

What is a FCEV? Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles explained

February 10, 2026 EV Central team 0
What is a hybrid? Hybrid vehicles explained
EV types 

What is a hybrid? Hybrid vehicles explained

February 7, 2026 Stephen Corby 0

Beginner’s Guide to EV Charging: Brought to you by Ampol

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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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