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BYD Bets On Large SUV EV As Competitors Step Back
BYD Australia is preparing to enter the large electric SUV market with a new zero-emission model, positioning itself as a rival to the Kia EV9 and the…
New Study EVs Found 73% Cleaner Than Gas Cars Even With Batteries
According to new findings from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), BEVs sold today produce 73% fewer greenhouse gas emissions over their…
MG Creates Two-Tier Warranty: 10 Years With Dealer Servicing, 7 Years Without
MG Creates Two-Tier Warranty: 10 Years With Dealer Servicing, 7 Years Without
Redesigned MG4 EV Spotted in China Ahead of September Launch
MG is preparing to roll out a refreshed version of its MG4 electric hatchback in China, with the official launch expected in early September.
More Kerbside EV Chargers Coming to NSW Suburbs
The electric vehicle charging landscape in New South Wales is set for a major boost, with 549 new kerbside chargers to be installed across 130 suburbs over the…
Kia EV5 Breaks Cover With 530 Km Range And V2L Power
Kia’s latest addition to its growing EV lineup, the fully electric EV5 SUV, has officially arrived. Built on the brand’s trusted E-GMP electric platform, the…
South Australia Now Covered by Border-to-Border EV Charging Network
Built by RAA Charge, the EV charging arm of the Royal Automobile Association, this landmark network spans more than 550 charging plugs across 144 hubs
These Are Australia’s Best-Selling EVs in First 6 Months of 2025
Data from the first half of the year shows EVs accounted for 7.6 per cent of total new car sales, with 47,230 electric vehicles delivered from January to June.
Tesla Surges To Best Sales In Australia In A Year
Tesla records its strongest monthly sales in a year, delivering 4,589 vehicles in June 2025 across Australia. Despite a drop in Model 3 numbers, the Model Y…
Polestar 5 Caught Testing In Australia Before Global Debut
Polestar’s most ambitious model yet has been spotted testing on Australian roads ahead of its official global unveiling in September.
StarCharge Launches Next Gen Halo V2G Charger In Australia
StarCharge has officially launched its Halo V2G bidirectional charger in Australia, marking a significant step forward in the country’s transition to smarter…
Tesla Adds More Power And Range to Model 3 & Model Y
Tesla has rolled out a quiet but notable upgrade to its Long Range variants of the Model 3 and Model Y in China, bringing improvements to both range and…
Ausgrid Testing StarCharge Halo - Most Affordable Bidirectional EV Charger in Australia?
Ausgrid Testing StarCharge Halo - Most Affordable Bidirectional EV Charger in Australia?
XPeng Eyes Australia For Its Flagship EV Sedan
A high-tech electric luxury sedan from China is being considered as a direct replacement for the now-absent Tesla Model S in Australia.
BYD Two Door Electric Sports Car Breaks Cover
BYD’s Denza Z sports car has surfaced again—this time as a soft-top convertible. New photos reveal key design details as the electric two-door edges closer to…
Geely Confirms Second Model for Australia: Starray EM-i Hybrid SUV Arrives in Late 2025
Geely Auto Australia has confirmed its second vehicle for local release, with the Starray EM-i set to launch in the final quarter of 2025.
Tesla Completes World-First Fully Autonomous Delivery from Factory to Customer
Tesla has completed the world’s first fully driverless vehicle delivery — with no one behind the wheel. A brand-new Model Y drove itself from the Tesla…
Xiaomi Wants YU7 To Be The Next Tesla Model Y Killer
Xiaomi’s new YU7 SUV just racked up over 200,000 orders within minutes and it hasn’t even left China yet. With specs that rival Tesla’s Model Y, this EV could…
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Suzuki’s First Electric SUV Confirmed for Australia in 2026
While full Australian specifications and pricing will be revealed closer to launch, Suzuki says the e Vitara will stay true to the brand’s reputation for…
BYD Dolphin Bundle Tempts Drivers With A Big EV V2G Deal
UK energy retailer Octopus Energy, part-owned by Australia’s Origin Energy, has launched a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bundle for electric vehicle users.
BYD Begins Testing Groundbreaking Solid-State Battery in China
According to reports originating in China and shared by Electrek, these road trials are now underway, and the new battery technology could offer a range of up…
Nio Firefly EV Caught Testing On Melbourne Streets
Nio’s newest sub-brand, Firefly, is inching closer to the Australian market after its first vehicle was spotted in Melbourne. The lavender-coloured electric…
Zeekr Offers Up to $5,000 Bonus Ahead of EOFY
Zeekr, the premium EV brand backed by China’s Geely Group, has introduced generous end-of-financial-year incentives on its Australian lineup.
New Tax Set to Hit Aussie EV Drivers Soon
As electric vehicles become more common on Australian roads, the federal government is considering a road-user charge (RUC) for EVs to help fund transport…
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