Australian EV News
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Australian-Built Electric Mini Moke Launched
Jaunt Motors brings the iconic Mini Moke into the electric era with a locally engineered, ADR-compliant EV conversion. Available for pre-order in Australia…
Tesla’s FSD Supervised Spotted Driving Through London As UK Rollout Edges Closer
Tesla showcases its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised tech navigating London’s streets, highlighting progress in right-hand-drive markets like the UK…
BYD Launches Sealion 06 In China With Both EV And PHEV Options
BYD’s new Sealion 06 SUV offers both EV and PHEV options, sleek design, high-tech features, and strong performance making it a likely candidate for global…
Leapmotor B01 Enters Chinese Market With Sharp Pricing and Long Range Options
Leapmotor’s new B01 electric sedan offers sleek design, strong tech, and up to 650 km range — all at a budget-friendly price. While China-only for now, it’s a…
Mitsubishi Prepares New Electric Vehicle For Australia With Local Tuning Already Underway
Mitsubishi is set to launch its first mass-market EV in Australia by late 2026, locally tuned for Aussie roads and based on the Foxtron Model B — aiming to…
Deepal’s E07 Electric SUV-Ute Hybrid En Route To Australia
The bold and versatile Deepal E07 — part SUV, part ute, all-electric — is heading to Australia. With up to 642 km range and ultra-fast 800V charging, it’s one…
RACV And EVX Join Forces To Boost Kerbside EV Charging In Melbourne
Charging your EV in Melbourne’s inner suburbs is about to get a lot easier. A new RACV partnership aims to bring 40 fast kerbside chargers to areas where home…
XPeng Aims To Become Top 5 EV Brand In Australia
XPENG fires back at BYD with big plans for Australia — aiming for a top 5 EV spot and betting on smart tech, long range, and bold design to win over local…
Mazda 6e Electric Sedan May Be Heading To Australia
Mazda is evaluating the 6e electric sedan — co-developed with Changan — for Australia. With RHD support and up to 552 km range, it could mark Mazda’s return to…
BYD’s Camouflaged Off-Roader Spotted Charging in Sydney
BYD may be bringing its rugged Bao 5 hybrid SUV to Australia — a bold off-road model spotted testing in Sydney, hinting at local plans for its premium Denza or…
Kia EV4 Electric Sedan Approved For Australian Launch
Kia’s new EV4 electric sedan is officially coming to Australia — with multiple trims, solid range, and a likely price around $50K. Here’s what we know ahead of…
Camouflaged Xpeng G6 Prototype Suggests Range-Extender Variant Is Coming
A camouflaged Xpeng G6 prototype with an exhaust pipe? It could be a game-changing range-extender variant offering up to 1,400 km of driving. Here's what the…
BYD Crosses 60,000 Sales in Australia as Local Momentum Grows
In under three years, BYD has sold over 60,000 cars in Australia and it’s just getting started. From the Atto 3 to the Shark 6, here’s how the brand is shaking…
Tesla Expands FSD Testing on Australian Roads with Sydney Demo
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving just tackled the streets of Sydney — including roundabouts, pedestrians, and tight corners — all without driver input. Could this…
New Government Mapping Tool Set to Boost EV Charging Rollout
The Australian government just launched a powerful new EV mapping tool — and it could change how and where charging stations are built. Here’s how it works and…
GWM Confirms Two New EVs for Australia by Late 2026
GWM is gearing up to launch two new EVs in Australia by late 2026 — including a ute and a sleek sedan. Here’s what we know so far about the models and the…
BYD Smallest EV Spotted Testing With Right Hand Drive
BYD’s smallest and most affordable EV yet is hitting the test track — and it might be coming to Australia sooner than expected. Here's what the latest spy…
Volkswagen ID.3 Battery Holds Up Amazingly After 160,000 Km Test
After 160,000 km and four years on the road, this EV still holds over 90% of its battery health — well above warranty limits. The surprising results could…
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New Tesla Model Y 6 Seater Officially Enters Production in China
Tesla is preparing to launch a new six-seat version of the Model Y, and it’s already rolling off the production line at the company’s Gigafactory in Shanghai.
Nio Launches 7 Seater With Swappable Batteries & Massive Frunk
Nio’s new 7-seat Onvo L90 blends cutting-edge tech with family-friendly features — and it might just shake up the EV market if it lands in Australia. Here's…
How EVs Could Help Lower Power Bills for Everyone
A new report reveals how electric vehicles could lower your power bill — even if you don’t own one. But how? The answer lies in a little-known tech and a bold…
Why EVs Are Cheaper to Maintain Than ICE Cars in 2025?
Electric cars now cost less to maintain than any other type of vehicle. While they’re not immune to occasional high repair costs, these are rare and often…
Tesla Model Y Long Range Now Offers 600 km of Driving Range in Australia
The latest version of Tesla Model Y now delivers 600 km of WLTP-rated driving range—up from the previous 551 km—marking the first time a Model Y in the country…
Denza B5 Plug-in Hybrid Confirmed for Global Debut, Australian Launch Expected
The Denza B5, a rugged new plug-in hybrid SUV from BYD’s luxury arm, is set to make its global public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.
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