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Kia

2026 ANCAP five star: Leapmotor B10.
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Leapmotor B10 tops Zeekr 7X and Kia EV4 in latest ANCAP testing: Cheapest EV stars against more expensive opposition

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February 9, 2026February 8, 2026
Bruce Newton 1519 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
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Kia’s Aussie EV business case woes: EV4 hatch not confirmed yet, EV2 SUV never likely to be

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February 5, 2026February 4, 2026
Bruce Newton 7049 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.
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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 8301 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.
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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 5703 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 2047 Views 0 Comments 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, 2026January 30, 2026 Bruce Newton 9409 Views 0 Comments

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

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 EV Central team 7210 Views 0 Comments 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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2026 Kia EV6.
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Kia’s refreshed Kia EV6 arrives in Australia: There are a lot of changes, but pricing isn’t one of them

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 EV Central team 10709 Views 0 Comments EV6, Kia, kia ev6, Kia EV6 update

Kia Australia has finally confirmed pricing and specifications for the refreshed Kia EV6 electric five-door large car, which is due

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2026 Kia GT line-up: EV4, EV3, EV5 (left to right).
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Kia reveals dramatic GT expansion: EV3 GT, EV4 GT and EV5 GT all debut. Now, what about Australia?

January 14, 2026January 14, 2026 Bruce Newton 10360 Views 0 Comments EV3 GT, EV5 GT, Kia, Kia EV3 GT revealed

Aussie hot electric hatch fans get excited! Kia has delighted performance car fans at the Brussels motor show by unwrapping

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2026 Kia EV2.
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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 John Mahoney 11731 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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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

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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

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Hybrid vehicle
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Hybrid 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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