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2025 Tesla Model Y after Euro NCAP crash testing
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Crash shock! Chinese-made EVs are Australia’s safest new cars says ANCAP

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January 16, 2026January 15, 2026
Iain Curry 13827 Views ANCAP, electric car safety, EV crash test, ev safety, safest EV, tesla model y ancap

In a turnaround of Hurcluean proportions, “Made in China” appears to have become a byword for quality, not fragility. Chinese-built

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Mercedes-Benz EQC undergoing crash test analysis
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Weight of EV batteries reduces injuries in a crash: IIHS

April 26, 2021May 7, 2021
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Toby Hagon 2858 Views ev safety, IIHS

Big, heavy battery packs can lead to better crash protection, at least according to the US Insurance Institute for Highway

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Is an electric car safe in a crash?

July 5, 2020July 15, 2020 EV Central team 10616 Views crash safety, electric car safety, ev safety, volvo

It’s a common question: are electric cars safe in a crash? Social media would have you think any Tesla is

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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review: Updated electric SUV aims to stand out from the Tesla crowd
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2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review: Updated electric SUV aims to stand out from the Tesla crowd

November 16, 2025 Toby Hagon Comments Off on 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review: Updated electric SUV aims to stand out from the Tesla crowd
2025 MG HS Super Hybrid Essence Long Term Review #2: Can a PHEV actually drive more than 1000km on a single charge and tank of fuel? Only one way to find out…
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2025 MG HS Super Hybrid Essence Long Term Review #2: Can a PHEV actually drive more than 1000km on a single charge and tank of fuel? Only one way to find out…

August 31, 2025 Bruce Newton Comments Off on 2025 MG HS Super Hybrid Essence Long Term Review #2: Can a PHEV actually drive more than 1000km on a single charge and tank of fuel? Only one way to find out…
Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance
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Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance

December 14, 2022 John Carey Comments Off on Driven: Mercedes-AMG C63 S E Performance
2024 Kia EV9 review: This big, boxy electric SUV is an absolute game-changer in Australia
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2024 Kia EV9 review: This big, boxy electric SUV is an absolute game-changer in Australia

November 11, 2023 Andrew Chesterton Comments Off on 2024 Kia EV9 review: This big, boxy electric SUV is an absolute game-changer in Australia

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

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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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