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2021 Kia Sorento PHEV rear
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Kia Sorento PHEV 2021 revealed, promises to be both green and mean

August 27, 2020September 3, 2020
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EV Central team 6859 Views Kia, PHEV, plug-in hybrid, Sorento

Kia has pulled the covers off its new Sorento PHEV in Europe, with the Korean brand promising its newest SUV

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2021 Mitsubishi Engelberg Tourer concept
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New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV coming in 2021

July 28, 2020August 3, 2020
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EV Central team 8106 Views Mitsubishi, Outlander, PHEV

While some legacy auto brands are still grappling with electrification, the globe’s first plug-in hybrid SUV is headed for its

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News PHEV 

Hands up for Suzuki Across

July 12, 2020July 15, 2020 EV Central team 6464 Views electric car, electric suv, PHEV, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, suzuki, suzuki australia, toyota rav4 phev

The new Suzuki Across plug-in petrol-electric hybrid (PHEV) is on the wanted list for Australia. Based on the recently-revealed Toyota

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2021 Ford F-150
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Electric Ford F-150s confirmed

June 30, 2020July 2, 2020 EV Central team 3067 Views bev, F-150, ford, PHEV

Ford has taken the wraps off the 14th generation F-150 pick-up truck, confirmed it’s adding a petrol-electric plug-in hybrid to

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2020 Ferrari SF90 Stradale
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Ferrari SF90 Stradale review

June 26, 2020August 13, 2020 John Carey 8702 Views Ferrari, ferrari sf90 stradale, PHEV, plug-in hybrid, sf90, stradale, supercar

The SF90 Stradale is Ferrari’s new top model … and its first-ever plug-in hybrid. But does electrification add spark to this

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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe
News PHEV 

Hyundai hybrids headed down under?

June 8, 2020September 21, 2023 Toby Hagon 2701 Views hybrid, Hyundai, PHEV, plug-in hybrid, Santa Fe

Hyundai could be the next brand to add a hybrid option to the popular seven-seat segment SUV in Australia. The

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PHEV Reviews SUV reviews 

Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid Coupe review

May 24, 2020June 24, 2020 Toby Hagon 8624 Views cayenne, cayenne coupe, coupe, electric car, PHEV, porsche, review, turbo s, turbo s e-hybrid

V8 punch with electric assistance makes for a brutally effective large SUV – at a price. The Coupe body style

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News PHEV 

Plug-in Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport revealed

April 26, 2020September 21, 2023 Toby Hagon 5387 Views Discovery Sport, electric car, Evoque, Land Rover, PHEV, Range Rover, SUV

Australian buyers will be offered plug-in hybrid versions of the popular Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport from

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Car reviews PHEV Reviews 

2019 Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid

October 17, 2019October 3, 2020 Bruce Newton 4085 Views Countryman, electric, ev review, hybrid, Mini, PHEV, plug-in, review

Mini plugs in and charges up its electric presence. Introduction In principle, the Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid is a very

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Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid review

September 7, 2019December 21, 2020 Bruce Newton 9068 Views electric, Hyundai, Ioniq, PHEV, plug-in, review

Some people go straight to the 10 metre diving platform and just jump straight in the deep end. Others prefer

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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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New EV electric car calendar

December 5, 2023 EV Central team Comments Off on New EV electric car calendar
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

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

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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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