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Tesla opens 150th Supercharger site in Australia ahead of Easter travel
Tesla reaches a new milestone in Australia with the opening of its 150th Supercharger site, bringing faster EV charging to the Hunter Valley.
2026 Zeekr X Price and Specs: Cheaper, More Power More Features
The 2026 Zeekr X small electric SUV gets a price cut of up to $11,000, a new 250kW motor, more standard features, and a bigger boot. Here is what you need to…
Mazda 6e Wins 2026 World Car Design of the Year
The Mazda 6e has won the 2026 World Car Design of the Year award. It is Mazda's third design award and fifth World Car Award in the program's 22-year history.
GAC AION UT Confirmed for Australia: Drive-Away Pricing from $30,990
GAC Australia confirms AION UT pricing from $30,990 drive-away. First 600 pre-orders get a free 22kW wall charger. Here is everything you need to know.
Volvo EX30 and EX40 Price Cuts: Up to $11,300 Off in Australia
Volvo has cut prices on the EX30 and EX40 by up to $11,300. The EX30 now starts from $49,990 and the EX40 from $69,990 before on-road costs.
StarCharge Halo Gets CEC Listing, Becomes Third Approved V2G Charger in Australia
The StarCharge Halo 7.4kW has secured CEC listing in Australia, becoming the third approved V2G charger alongside the Sigenergy SigenStor and NUMBAT. Here's…
XPENG Goes Direct in Australia: Factory-Backed Operations Launch Alongside TrueEV
XPENG has formally launched direct factory-backed operations in Australia through XPENG Motors Australia Pty Ltd, as TrueEV continues to sell the brand amid an…
Jaecoo J5 EV Races Past 4,000 Orders in Australia
The Jaecoo J5 EV has passed 4,000 orders in Australia, adding 2,000 new orders in under two weeks. The $36,990 driveaway offer has been extended to end of…
Toyota HiLux Electric Ute Priced for Australia Ahead of 2026 Launch
Toyota’s first electric HiLux ute will arrive in Australia in 2026 with AWD, 315km range and fleet-focused pricing starting from $74,990.
Mazda CX-6e Electric SUV Confirmed for Australia: Specs, Pricing and What We Know
Mazda Australia has confirmed provisional specs for the all-new CX-6e electric SUV, due late 2026. Here's everything we know about range, pricing and how it…
BMW iX1 and iX2 Get Price Cuts and Range Boost for 2026
BMW has cut prices on the iX1 and iX2 for 2026, added a new Sport Collection variant, and improved range with silicon carbide inverters. Here is what you need…
Cupra Born VZ finally arrives in Australia – but there’s a twist
Cupra’s high-performance Born VZ electric hot hatch has arrived in Australia, but only one example has been sold as the brand weighs a broader relaunch of the…
EV Interest Surges Across Australia as Fuel Crisis Bites
Australians are searching for EVs at record rates. New data from carsales, CommBank and Pickles shows a massive spike in EV interest driven by the Iran fuel…
EV Tax Break To Stay as Fuel Crisis Pushes Drivers to Electric
The Albanese government is keeping the EV FBT exemption after fuel prices jumped 40% following the Iran conflict. Here is what it means for buyers.
Latest Data Shows Australians Are Flocking to EVs as Fuel Crisis Hits Hard
EV interest in Australia is surging amid the fuel crisis, with searches tripling in March 2026. BYD, Tesla, Polestar, Zeekr and Geely top the list as Aussies…
MG4 EV Urban Price and Specs: Australia's Most Affordable MG EV Arrives in April
MG4 EV Urban starts from $31,990 drive away in Australia. Two battery options, 150kW DC fast charging, and a 6-in-1 electric drive system. Here's everything…
2026 Subaru Uncharted Electric SUV Confirmed for Australia: Specs, Features and What We Know
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted is confirmed for Australia mid-2026. Here's everything we know about the compact electric SUV with 252kW, 522km range and X-Mode.
2027 BMW M3 EV Spyshots Revealed Sparks Debate Ahead of Launch
BMW is gearing up to launch its first-ever electric M3 in 2027, featuring quad motors, 800–1000hp potential, and cutting-edge performance tech. Here’s what…
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Zeekr 8X PHEV SUV confirmed for Australia in 2027
Zeekr plans to launch the 8X plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia in 2027, bringing high-performance electrified tech and luxury features to the large SUV segment.
Geely EX2 to Make Australian Debut at 2026 Melbourne Motor Show
The Geely EX2 electric hatchback will make its Australian debut at the 2026 Melbourne Motor Show from 10-12 April, alongside a sedan and SUV under…
Chery Reveals Rhino Battery with 8-Minute Charging and 1,500km Range Target
Chery has unveiled its next-generation Rhino battery at the 2026 Chery Auto Battery Night, promising 500km of range in 8 minutes and a 1,500km range target…
MG Gets Australian Regulatory Approval for First Fully Electric Ute, Launch Imminent
The MG U9 EV has received Australian regulatory approval. Here is what we know about the electric ute, its specs, and how it compares to rivals.
XPENG Distributor True EV Placed Into External Administration
Updated: Sydney-based EV distributor True EV Distribution has had a receiver appointed over 197 XPeng G6 units. True EV is not in administration. Here is what…
Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition: More Power, More Range, Same Value
The Leapmotor C10 AWD Sports+ Special Edition arrives in April with 440kW, 760Nm, 0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds and 437km WLTP range. Priced from $53,888 MSRP.
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