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Mercedes-Benz EQV
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Benz’s $155k EQV electric people mover arrives

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Iain Curry 3968 Views electric mpv, electric people mover, ev mpv, mercedes EQV

Mercedes-Benz has launched its new EQV, Australia’s first fully electric luxury people mover with sumptuous seating for seven. But it’s

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Abarth 500e
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Abarth Nuova 500e is a faster Fiat EV, and it’s coming to Australia

November 30, 2022November 30, 2022 John Carey 5108 Views abarth

The Nuova Abarth 500e is a tiny EV with big-time performance. Developed by Fiat’s performance sub-brand, this go-fast derivative of

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Mazda CX-60 PHEV
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Mazda CX-60 PHEV to sell from $72,300 plus on-roads

November 29, 2022November 29, 2022 Toby Hagon 5547 Views mazda

The new Mazda CX-60 plug-in hybrid EV will sell from $72,300 before on-road costs when it arrives in Australian dealerships

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READER SURVEY: Tell us what you think of EVs for a chance to win

November 28, 2022February 28, 2023 Toby Hagon 3018 Views

We want to know what you think of EVs and whether you own one or have considered buying one. We’re

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Public charging a 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Aspire
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New bill to make EVs cheaper, with PHEVs given discount sunset clause

November 28, 2022February 28, 2023 EV Central team 3787 Views

Australian now offers nationwide assistance for the purchase of plug-in electric vehicles, following the passing of the Electric Car Discount

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2023 Roev electric Toyota HiLux
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Hilux, Ranger EV ute conversions by Roev from $47,990 as company confirms 2023 production

November 24, 2022February 28, 2023 Toby Hagon 8558 Views Roev

Fancy an electric ute for less than $80K? Australian manufacturer Roev plans to do just that from 2023 by converting

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Toyota bZ Concept compact SUV at the 2022 LA Auto Show
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Toyota reveals electric bZ compact SUV concept

November 18, 2022February 28, 2023 Iain Curry 8035 Views bz concept, toyota bz, Toyota electric

Toyota has taken covers off its electric bZ Concept compact SUV, looking near production ready and primed to be an

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Genesis X Convertible concept
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Genesis X Convertible concept sheds its roof for EV excitement

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Toby Hagon 2631 Views Genesis

Electric motoring could soon get even more fun – and a little breezy. Genesis has revealed its X Convertible concept,

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Chery range
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Australia included in massive Chery EV rollout

November 14, 2022February 28, 2023 EV Central team 4975 Views Chery

On the eve of its Australian relaunch, the Chinese auto maker Chery Automobile has revealed a massive rollout of 23

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2024 Volvo EX90 seven-seat electric SUV
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Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024

November 10, 2022November 17, 2022 Iain Curry 8330 Views ex90, seven seat ev, volvo electric, volvo ex90

Volvo has unveiled its EX90 large SUV, a pure electric replacement for the seven-seat XC90. In range-topping Twin Motor Performance

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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

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The five best family EVs under $100K: From Tesla and Hyundai to Kia and Mercedes-Benz

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