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2025 Yangwang U9 Track Edition speed record.
Denza LATEST Make Model List News U9 

472km/h! Crazy 2220kW BYD Yangwang U9 Track Edition becomes the world’s fastest EV. Will it come to Australia?

September 2, 2025September 22, 2025 John Mahoney 8604 Views 427km/h, Denza, track edition, U9

The BYD-developed hypercar that could come to Australia as part of the Denza premium line-up is now the world’s fastest

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2025 Nio ES8 on the wharf.
Firefly L60 LATEST News Nio Nio Onvo 

Nio coming to Australia! Firefly budget EV approved, but big boss declares Nio and Onvo are also on the way

September 2, 2025September 1, 2025 John Mahoney 13485 Views Firefly, Nio, Onvo

The Chinese electric vehicle start-up Nio is planning to launch all three of its brands in Australia and not just

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2025 Jaunt Electric Moke
LATEST News 

Is a this electromod stainless steel Mini Moke the ultimate big dollar plaything? Yours for $165,000

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 Iain Curry 7792 Views electric mini moke, electromod, mini moke ev, moke electric, moke ev

To stand out on the road like no other, what’s the best way to spend $200,000? A Chevy Corvette? Morgan

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2025 Volkswagen T-Roc.
LATEST News T-Roc Volkswagen 

Volkswagen finally goes hybrid! New T-Roc compact SUV debuts with Toyota-fighting technology

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 John Mahoney 9562 Views hybrid, T-Roc, Volkswagen, VW

Look out Toyota, the second-generation 2026 Volkswagen T-Roc compact SUV has debuted Volkswagen’s first petrol-electric hybrid system. The new T-Roc

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2025 Tesla Model Y Performance.
LATEST Model Y News Tesla 

New Tesla Model Y Performance launched: Faster acceleration, updated chassis, new battery tech and more gear for blistering-hot electric SUV

August 30, 2025November 24, 2025 Bruce Newton 14145 Views Tesla, Tesla Model Y Performance

The new Tesla Model Y Performance based on the Juniper refresh has broken cover in Europe. Expected on-sale in Australia

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2025 Mercedes-AMG GT XX EV world record.
LATEST News 

EV record buster: Next-gen Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door smashes multiple endurance benchmarks, exposes latest Benz EV tech

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 John Mahoney 11034 Views EV world records, GT XX, Mercedes-AMG

Mercedes-AMG has set a new range record for EVs and we’re happy to report that unlike some tojer recent electric

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2025 Denza Z9 GT.
LATEST News 

We are BYD! Why Denza Australia premium brand will promote and exploit relationship with its Chinese parent as local boss promises huge customer benefits

August 29, 2025August 28, 2025 Bruce Newton 12433 Views BYD, Denza, Denza Australia

While some premium brands try to play down their mainstream genetics, Chinese premium brand Denza will lean into its parent

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2025 Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive
EV LATEST News 

Tesla Full Self-Driving Technology confirmed for Australia with much-hyped semi-autonomous tech now set for launch – reports

August 28, 2025August 28, 2025 EV Central team 14397 Views FSD, model 3, model y, Tesla

Tesla appears ready to launch its Full Self-Driving technology in Australia with a launch expected soon, according to reports. Tesla

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Ford Universal EV platform. Dual Cab Ute.
LATEST News TOP STORIES 

USA versus China: Ford’s revolutionary EV rollout takes key step towards Australian launch

August 27, 2025September 26, 2025 Stephen Corby 14028 Views Ford Universal EV

Fords much-hyped (and total US$5b) Universal EV Platform and the affordable electric vehicles it will spawn has taken its first

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2025 Yangwang U8.
Denza LATEST News TOP STORIES U8 

Monster $250K Yangwang U8 SUV wanted by Denza to shake up Australia’s SUV market

August 27, 2025September 26, 2025 Bruce Newton 16046 Views B5 B8, BYD, Denza, Fangchengbao, U8, U9, Yangwang

The spectacular floating Yangwang U8 plug-in hybrid luxury SUV is on the list to come to Australia rebadged as a

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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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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
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
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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
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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