Australian EV News
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BYD Sealion 7 Joins Australia's Largest V2G Trial With 6% Discount
BYD's top-selling Sealion 7 can now join Amber's V2G trial, with eligible buyers getting 6% off RRP. See the pricing, battery size and warranty terms.
GWM Haval H7, Cannon PHEV Debut at Everything Electric Sydney
The GWM Haval H7 and Cannon Hi4-T PHEV make their Australian debut at Everything Electric Sydney on 18 September 2026. Here's what's confirmed so far.
XPeng G9L Enters RHD Production Ahead of Q4 Australia Launch
XPeng's first right-hand-drive G9L SUVs have rolled off the line, with Australian shipments starting ahead of a Q4 launch. Here's what's confirmed.
Chery Group Brings 7 New Models to Everything Electric Sydney
Chery Group will show the Stockman ute, E5, Omoda 4 and 7, iCAUR V25, and Lepas L6 and L4 BEVs at Everything Electric Sydney on 18 to 20 September 2026.
MSI Launches Eco Series Home EV Charger From $999
MSI's Eco Series home AC charger is now on sale in Australia from $999. Here's what's confirmed on specs, ratings and pricing for both models.
Tesla Cybercab Australia Tour Begins in Sydney
Tesla's Cybercab tour opens in Sydney on 21 September 2026, days after it was spotted at Tesla's Alexandria service centre. See every city and date.
BYD Atto 1 Essential Now Australia's Cheapest New Car at $19,990
The BYD Atto 1 Essential is now $19,990 driveaway, making it Australia's cheapest new car outright, EV or petrol. See how the price stacks up.
MG U9 EV Ute Specs Revealed: 430km Range, 3500kg Towing
MG has revealed full specs for the U9 EV ute: 430km range, 325kW power and 3500kg towing. See how it compares to the Musso EV and HiLux BEV.
Leapmotor Starts V2G Testing in Australia
Leapmotor has begun preliminary V2G testing in Australia and is exploring collaboration with Amber as it assesses bidirectional charging for local EVs.
2027 Chery E5 GetsUpgrades: Massage Seats and 15.6-Inch Screen
Chery has updated the E5 electric SUV for MY27 with massage seats, more power adjustment and a 15.6-inch screen. Here's everything that's changed.
EV Batteries Lasts Longer Than Many Buyers Think, Study Shows
A major study of more than 500,000 EV battery tests reveals how well electric car batteries retain capacity and what it means for Australian used EV buyers.
Tesla Launches New Electricity Plan In Australia
Tesla Electric's new electricity plan bills fixed peak/off-peak rates on import, but pays 90% of the real-time wholesale price on export. Here's how it works.
MG Offers $2,000 Cash Back on MG4 EV Urban
MG cuts the MG4 EV Urban to $29,990 drive away with a $2,000 cash back offer running until 30 September 2026. See full pricing, specs and other MG deals.
Smart #5 Confirmed for Australia: #1 and #3 Get $5000 Cuts
The smart #5 SUV is confirmed for Australia, triggering price cuts of up to $5000 on the #1 and #3. See how they compare to rivals.
Tesla Cybercab Spotted at Sydney Service Centre in Alexandria
A Tesla Cybercab has been photographed at Tesla's Sydney Service Centre. Here's why it might be here, and what a local launch would actually take.
Denza rival to Zeekr 7X Spied Testing in China
The Fangchengbao Ti 6 has been spotted testing in China and could become a Denza rival to the Zeekr 7X in Australia.
Audi Q6 e-tron Now From $89,900, SQ6 e-tron Debuts
Audi cuts pricing on the Q6 e-tron to $89,900 and launches the SQ6 e-tron from $129,900. See full specs, standard kit and EV FBT exemption eligibility.
Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 Sedan Gets 810km Range, Steer-by-Wire
The updated Mercedes-Benz EQS 400 Sedan arrives in Australia from $184,900 with 810km range and optional steer-by-wire steering. See what's new.
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Ford Transit City Electric Van Priced From $50,000 in Australia
The electric Ford Transit City van lands in Australia from $50,000 driveaway, with up to 380km WLTP city range. See full specs and rival comparisons.
Ford Bronco Basecamp EREV SUV Confirmed for Australia With Up to 900km Range
Ford has confirmed the Bronco Basecamp range-extender EV for Australia, with an 800-900km WLTP range. See specs, EV-only range estimate and rivals.
2027 Audi A2 E-tron Revives Iconic Name With 646km Range
The 2027 Audi A2 e-tron revives the iconic name with up to 646km range, 240kW of power and a potential Australian launch.
12 Brands to Launch New EVs at Everything Electric Sydney 2026
Everything Electric Sydney returns 18-20 September with EV launches from 12 brands and 7,500 test drives. Tickets from $20, save 25% with code ZECAR25.
Polestar 4 Coupe Price Cut to $73,900 in Australia
Polestar 4 coupe pricing now matches the SUV in Australia, from $73,900. See the full price change and specs for every MY27 variant.
Ferrari Luce Becomes Australia’s Most Expensive EV
Ferrari’s first EV, the 772kW Luce, will cost $991,446 in Australia before on-road costs when deliveries begin in 2027.
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