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Australian EV Owners Need Clarity: Will V2G Use Impact Battery Warranty?
Australian EV Owners Need Clarity: Will V2G Use Impact Battery Warranty?
2026 Subaru Solterra Arrives in Australia With More Power, Range and Tech for Less
Subaru’s upgraded 2026 Solterra electric SUV adds more power, extended range up to 566 km, faster charging, and new tech features — all at a sharper starting…
Tesla’s October Sales Slide as Model 3 Demand Drops Sharply
Tesla’s performance in Australia dipped in October, with sales taking a noticeable hit after a strong September. The electric carmaker’s numbers show a…
Zeekr 7GT Electric Wagon Coming to Australia?
Zeekr’s new 7GT electric recently made debut at the Sydney EV Show 2025 with an Australian launch under evaluation.
Free Daytime Electricity is Coming: A Game-Changer for EV Owners in Australia
Australia's Solar Sharer program offers 3 hours of free electricity daily from July 2026. Learn how EV owners can save up to $800 yearly by charging during the…
BYD Opens Pre-Orders for Atto 1 and Atto 2 in Australia
BYD has officially opened pre-orders for its upcoming Atto 1 hatchback and Atto 2 SUV, marking another step in its Australian expansion.
Amber Electric Kicks Off First Residential V2G Charger Installation
Amber Electric installs one of Australia’s first home-based V2G charger, enabling EVs to store and return power, backed by ARENA’s clean energy initiative.
2026 GAC Aion V: Another Chinese Electric SUV Joins Australia
Chinese automaker GAC is entering Australia with the 2026 Aion V, a mid-size electric SUV offering up to 510km range is launching in November this year.
BMW Australia Launches EV Battery Recycling Program with EcoBatt
BMW Australia teams up with Victorian recycler EcoBatt to launch a new EV battery recycling program. The initiative uses the world’s first battery-in-device…
Amber and BYD Join Forces to Push V2G Tech in Australia
Amber and BYD have teamed up in Australia’s first large-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trial backed by ARENA, with BYD warranting 50 EVs.
Hyundai ELEXIO Electric SUV Confirmed For Australia In 2026
Hyundai has unveiled the ELEXIO, a new mid-size electric SUV built on the E-GMP platform with 722 km range, premium tech, and advanced safety — arriving in…
Honda's First EV is Coming to Australia in 2026!
Honda confirms its new Super-ONE small electric vehicle for Australia in late 2026. This city friendly EV, inspired by Japanese Kei cars, promises a fun drive…
Zeekr 001 Tipped For Australian Launch Within 18 Months
Zeekr is developing a next-generation 001 liftback with right-hand-drive production for global markets, paving the way for an Australian debut by late 2026…
2026 XPeng G6 Facelift Spotted Testing In Australia
The facelifted 2026 XPeng G6 electric SUV has been spotted testing in Sydney with new styling, upgraded tech, and improved range. Australian launch expected in…
New Skoda Kodiaq PHEV Arrives in 2026
Skoda's best-selling model in Australia, the Kodiaq, is getting electrified (at least partially). The Kodiaq will now feature a plug-in-hybrid option, the…
Denza B5 and B8 to Lead BYD’s Premium Push into Australia
Denza, BYD’s premium sub-brand co-developed with Mercedes-Benz, is launching the B5 and B8 plug-in hybrid SUVs in Australia.
BYD Tang L With 1,086 HP (810 kW) To Launch Globally As Atto 8
BYD has unveiled the Atto 8, its most powerful SUV yet, offering up to 1,086 hp and 670 km range. Debuting globally in Uzbekistan, the large EV and plug-in…
Deepal S05 Spotted In Sydney Ahead of Australian Launch
Deepal’s new S05 electric SUV has been spotted in Sydney ahead of its Australian launch. Expected to cost around $45,000, the compact EV promises up to 400 km…
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Tesla Expands Global Supercharger Network by 18% in 2025
Tesla grows its Supercharger network 18% in Q3 2025, rolling out faster 500 kW V4 chargers and new sites across Australia and around the world.
BYD to Launch 1MW Hyper-Fast Chargers in Australia by 2026
BYD is bringing its 1MW hyper-fast EV chargers to Australia by 2026, offering 400km of range in just five minutes. Installed at Denza dealerships, this move…
2026 Mazda 6e confirmed for Australia with sharp pricing aimed at Tesla Model 3
Mazda confirms the 2026 Mazda 6e electric car for Australia with more than 500 km range and a price under AUD $55,000. A new rival to Tesla Model 3 and BYD…
RedEarth Unveils Australian-Made V2G Charger & Next-Gen Home Battery Systems
RedEarth Energy Storage has launched Australia’s first locally made vehicle to grid charger alongside new home storage solutions including the Gecko system and…
BYD Reveals Full Details for the 2026 ATTO 1: Australia’s Cheapest EV
BYD Reveals Full Details for the 2026 ATTO 1: Australia’s Cheapest EV
Tesla Rolls Out FSD Supervised Subscriptions in Australia
Tesla launches FSD Supervised subscriptions in Australia and New Zealand, starting at $149/month, offering advanced self-driving features for eligible vehicles.
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