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2026 Nissan Ariya solar concept.
Ariya LATEST News Nissan 

As Australia swelters, Nissan reveals a solar-powered version of the Ariya EV

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January 27, 2026January 27, 2026
EV Central team 8945 Views 0 Comments Ariya, nissan

Nissan has unveiled a solar-powered version of its Ariya electric SUV, offering a glimpse of a future where EVs may

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2026 Nissan Qashqai.
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Range extender overhaul: Nissan Qashqai goes all e-POWER for 2026 as pricing shifts upward

January 8, 2026January 7, 2026
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EV Central team 10047 Views e-Power, nissan, Qashqai

Nissan Australia has confirmed pricing and specifications for the 2026 Qashqai, which arrives in Australian showrooms from March 2026 with

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2012 Nissan Leaf
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Nissan’s Aussie battery recycling solution: LEAF batteries become second-life power packs at Melbourne factory

December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 John Mahoney 12167 Views leaf, Leaf battery recycle, nissan, Nissan Leaf

Nissan Australia has announced a pioneering initiative that will see old batteries recovered from recycled Nissan Leaf hatchbacks go on

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2026 Nissan Frontier Pro.
Frontier Pro LATEST News Nissan 

Nissan Frontier Pro coming to Australia: Plug-in hybrid ute will fight the BYD Shark 6 and lead a China-sourced electric new model attack

November 27, 2025November 26, 2025 Bruce Newton 14447 Views Frontier Pro, nissan, Nissan Frontier Pro

The BYD Shark 6 will face more tough competition with the Nissan Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute confirmed to arrive

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Nissan Frontier Pro PHEV ute.
Frontier Pro LATEST News Nissan TOP STORIES 

Frontier Pro PHEV ute firming for Australia! Nissan expanding its search for more fuel efficient vehicles to China

September 25, 2025October 17, 2025 Toby Hagon 13751 Views Frontier Pro, nissan, PHEV ute

Yet another plug-in hybrid ute is set to infiltrate the Australian market with Nissan expected to confirm the Frontier Pro

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Nissan Ariya
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2025 Nissan Ariya Review: Electric SUV finally boosts Japanese brand’s EV artillery to fight Tesla, BYD, Kia and MG

September 14, 2025September 13, 2025 Toby Hagon 5690 Views Ariya, nissan

It’s taken many years to get here but Nissan finally has an electric SUV to compete with the heavy hitters

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2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power.
LATEST News 

2026 Nissan Qashqai to go hybrid only as it chases down Toyota, Hyundai small SUV with upgraded e-Power system

September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 Toby Hagon 10409 Views e-Power, nissan, Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is set to switch to hybrid only in the first half of 2026 as the Japanese brand

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2025 Nissan Nismo X-Trail.
LATEST News 

2026 Nissan X-Trail NISMO revealed: Hybrid high-performance Toyota RAV4 GR Sport fighter set for September on-sale

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 John Mahoney 14429 Views NISMO, nissan, X-Trail

Nissan’s high-performance NISMO sub-brand has revealed the 2026 Nissan X-Trail NISMO. Utilising the e-POWER range extender hybrid powertrain and electric

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2025 Nissan Qashqai Ti e-Power.
LATEST News 

e-Power for the people: Hybrid Nissan Qashqai cuts price to rival Toyota Corolla Cross and Hyundai Kona

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 John Mahoney 7122 Views e-Power, nissan, Qashqai

Nissan Australia has continued its price drive on e-Power, adding a cheaper Qashqai compact SUV with the range extender hybrid technology.

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2025 Nissan X-Trail.
LATEST News 

Nissan X-Trail reacts to incoming Toyota RAV4 PHEV. Permanent discounts up to $3000 for e-Power Hybrid!

July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 John Mahoney 5945 Views nissan, X-Trail

Nissan Australia has slashed the price of its popular 2025 Nissan X-TRAIL with its advanced e-Power hybrid attracting discounts of

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Happy electric new year! Every EV coming to Australia in 2025
LATEST NEW EVs News 

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

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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
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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 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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