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Batteries not included: NIO introduces pioneering new semi-solid-state battery with 1000km range … but there's a big catch - EV Central
Two years after it said it would aspiring Chinese start-up NIO has announced it will finally roll out its next-generation semi-solid-state battery technology from June 1 in its home country.
Beijing show: Breakthrough Chinese LFP battery can add 600km of range in just 10 minutes - EV Central
Chinese battery-making giant CATL has launched its new Shenxing Plus battery at the Beijing motor show claiming it's capable of adding as much as 600km of range after a short 10-minute charge and delivering a driving range of more than 1000km.
2024 Tesla Cybertruck review: First drive of the garish, childish, outlandish truck that Elon built - EV Central
It’s long been hard to separate the brand and the man, Tesla and Elon Musk, and yet until now, until the garish, childish, outlandish Cybertruck, the company had not managed to produce one single vehicle that entirely embodies its creator, its megalomaniacal motive force, in one giant, shiny turd of a package.
New 600kW Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance hybrid hits 100km/h quicker than you can say its name - EV Central
Forget the multi-million-dollar Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar and its real F1 engine because if you're looking for the quickest Benz of all time you'll need the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance that will arrive in Australia in the first half of 2025.
Beijing show: Mazda6 replacement confirmed, it’s named EZ-6 and it’s going electric! - EV Central
The Mazda6 is changing name, going electric and will be on-sale in China before the end of 2024.Revealed today at the Beijing auto show, the Mazda EZ-6 will be offered as both a battery electric vehicle and as a plug-in hybrid.
Rivian arrives in Australia! New deal will supply all-electric R1T utes to Australian mines - EV Central
Australian miners will soon take deliveries of Rivian R1T utes as part of a global partnership between both the US truck and SUV maker and the Mining Electric Vehicle Company (MEVCO).Sadly the deal does not include sale of the R1T to the Australian public.
Beijing show: Stunning BYD Ocean-M is a rear-drive electric hot hatch based on an all-new platform - EV Central
BYD has dropped a very tasting looking rear-drive hot hatch concept at its Beijing show presentation today. While the Shark dual cab ute was notable for its absence, the Ocean M certainly did a great job of creating a buzz instead.
Beijing show: Benz rips the covers off 432kW 3.0-tonne electric G-Class and it’s coming to Australia - EV Central
That very symbol of petrol-driven excess the Mercedes-Benz G-Class has gone electric.Unveiled at both the Beijing show and in a star-studded affair in Los Angeles, the G580 with EQ Technology (yep that’s its name) is expected to make it to Australia before the end of 2024.
Budget relief! Porsche planning more affordable Macan EV … but it will still cost heaps - EV Central
If you’ve been a bit gobsmacked by the rise in price of the new Porsche Macan EV compared to its ICE predecessor, we’ve got a good news/bad news story for you.The good news is there is a cheaper entry-level variant of the new Macan on the way. The bad news? It’s still going to be plenty more expensive than the current Macan’s starting price.
Power up: Refreshed Audi e-tron GT primed for Taycan upgrades as fast EV nears middle age - EV Central
As it nears middle age, an upgraded Audi e-tron GT has been teased ahead its full reveal later this year.The fast four-door sedan is set for faster charging, a longer range and a huge power-up compared to the current EV.
Name check: 2025 Alfa Romeo’s first electric car renamed Junior after objections from Italian officials - EV Central
A public clash with the Italian government has forced Stellantis to rename the 2025 Alfa Romeo Milano the Alfa Romeo Junior.The change of name came after officials judged the Milano name unlawful because the small all-electric SUV was set to be produced in Poland.
Open for business! Electric Maserati GranCabrio Folgore arrives with 610kW triple-motor power and $500K price tag - EV Central
Luxury Italian brand Maserati has released pictures and full details of its inbound Maserati GranCabrio Folgore the latest member of the new breed of battery-electric convertibles, ahead of its as yet unconfirmed launch in Australia no sooner than 2025.
Wanted for Australia! New BYD super-brand Leopard shows off 4x4 and supercar concepts - EV Central
A family of brutal 4x4s including a Toyota LandCruiser rival and a radical supercar have been added to Chinese electrified mega-brand BYD’s rapidly expanding new vehicle armoury and are wanted in Australia.