EV Central

3 days ago | evcentral.com.au | John Mahoney

Mercedes-AMG is almost ready to reveal its 750kW-plus Porsche Taycan GT-basher and to prove it it’s released pics of its hypercar-humbling electric super sedan ahead of its June debut. Heavily inspired by the 2022 Vision AMG concept, the latest teasers posted on AMG’s socials reveal the fast four-door’s fastback profile, low sleek lines and star-shaped graphics in its front and rear LED lamps. Not that the designers have exactly remained faithful to the original concept.

4 days ago | evcentral.com.au | John Mahoney

The new 2025 Cupra Tavascan has suffered a humiliating defeat in the latest round of Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) crash testing with the Spanish brand’s flagship EV failing to get top marks for safety. In a highly competitive mid-size electric SUV segment where the full five-out-of-five stars for safety is the norm, the Cupra Tavascan missed out on the final sparkler because it lacks both an intelligent speed limiter and traffic sign recognition.

5 days ago | evcentral.com.au | John Mahoney

Less than five months since its launch in Australia a heavily updated 2026 Leapmotor C10 has been unveiled. Boasting more power, fresh electrics and enhanced technology, the updated C10 has already been confirmed as under consideration by Stellantis Australia. From what we know so far, the refreshed mid-size SUV appears to address all the failings of the current version, including the adoption of more powerful 800-volt electrical system for ultra-fast charging.

5 days ago | evcentral.com.au | John Mahoney

The all-new third-generation 2026 Jeep Compass has been unwrapped ahead of its expected launch Down Under early next year. Available with a full range of electrified powertrains, buyers will have the choice of a 108kW mild-hybrid, a 195kW plug-in hybrid or two EVs – a 159kW single-motor version or a flagship 280kW dual-motor all-wheel drive version. Jeep also guarantees all-paw versions of the Compass will be fully capable off-road.

1 week ago | evcentral.com.au | John Mahoney

The world’s largest electric car battery producer has unwrapped three pioneering all-new batteries that could be the final piece of the puzzle for mass acceptance of EVs.Sending shockwaves throughout the battery-making industry, all are production-ready and are each heralded as gamechangers, even in the fast-evolving world of EVs.The first is called the Freevoy Dual Power Battery that has been described as a battery within a battery, which enables it to deliver a maximum range of 1500km.