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One In Eight Cars Sold In Australia Now Plugin
Australia’s automotive sector remains strong, with 109,425 light vehicles sold in May 2025. Electric vehicles (EVs) made up 12% of that total, with 10,065…
2026 Nissan Leaf Returns As Sleek SUV With 600km Range
Nissan has revealed the third-generation Leaf, and this time it’s more than just an update — it’s a complete rethink. Due in Australia in 2026, the new Leaf…
Chinese EV Owners Are Making Money From The Power Grid With V2G
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology allows EVs to discharge stored electricity back into the grid during peak demand. In theory, this helps stabilise energy…
Xpeng Opens Stunning EV Showroom Inside Sydney Casino
The space, located on the ground floor of the luxury harbourside complex, gives visitors a closer look at the Chinese EV brand’s growing lineup.
2026 Audi Q3 revealed with PHEV upgrade and 120km EV range
The 2026 Audi Q3 is finally revealed with sharp new looks, a tech-packed cabin, and a PHEV offering up to 120km electric range — but that’s just the beginning…
Tesla Model Y New Seven Seat Option Set For A Surprise Comeback
Tesla is hinting at the return of the seven-seat Model Y, a feature previously dropped due to low demand. With interior updates and plans to reintroduce the…
Aussie EV Owners Not Immune To Common Myths, Says New Study
A new international study reveals how deeply misinformation about EVs has taken hold in Australia, with nearly half of respondents wrongly believing they’re…
Standard Hybrids "Won't Do the Job": Hyundai and Kia Plan for NVES Car Emission Targets
Standard Hybrids "Won't Do the Job": Hyundai and Kia Plan for NVES Car Emission Targets
Petrol Giant Opens Hydrogen Station With Clean Power
Australia’s first public hydrogen refuelling station has opened in Geelong, marking a major step toward zero-emissions freight. But how green is the hydrogen…
Xpeng New G7 Electric SUV Surpasses 10,000 Orders Within an Hour of Launch
Xpeng’s newest electric SUV, the G7, has made a strong debut in China with more than 10,000 orders recorded in just the first hour of launch.
Newcastle Ramps Up Public EV Charging With 34 New Ports
The city of Newcastle is nearly done tripling its public EV charging network, with 34 new charging ports already switched on across 11 locations, and a few…
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 6 N teased: Hyundai’s fastest EV is coming to Australia
Hyundai has pulled the wraps off teaser images of what could be its fastest electric car yet — the 2026 Ioniq 6 N. With its global reveal locked in for July…
Is This Nissan EV The Next Big Tesla Model 3 Challenger
Australian EV buyers might soon have a fresh alternative to the Tesla Model 3—and it’s coming out of China with serious credentials. The Dongfeng Nissan N7…
7yr Warranty Rumours Swirling Around Hyundai Australia
7yr Warranty Rumours Swirling Around Hyundai Australia
IM5 IM6 Premium EVs Bring AI, 396kW Charging, 655km WLTP range to Australia
IM5 IM6 Premium EVs Bring AI, 396kW Charging, 655km WLTP range to Australia
BYD Hints Tiny Electric Seagull Could Land In Australia
BYD Hints Tiny Electric Seagull Could Land In Australia
Australian Geely EX5 Ditches Ice Cream Truck Sound for Sensible Hum
Australian Geely EX5 Ditches Ice Cream Truck Sound for Sensible Hum
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Polestar Slashes Prices With Huge End Of Year Discounts
Polestar's putting on a bit of an electric show this end of financial year, with juicy deals across its entire EV lineup until June 30—or until someone beats…
BYD Launches Seal 06 EV in China At Shockingly Low Price
BYD has officially pulled the wraps off its latest electric sedan, the Seal 06 EV, at the Chongqing Auto Show—marking another strong push into the…
Tesla Hits 8 Million EVs And Australia Gets A Big Share
Tesla has officially clocked eight million electric vehicles globally, with the milestone car—a shiny red Model Y—rolling off the line at its Berlin…
Volkswagen Expands EV Lineup in Australia with New ID.4 GTX and ID.5 Pro
Discover Volkswagen’s new electric SUVs hitting Australia in 2025 — the sporty ID.4 GTX and affordable ID.5 Pro. See prices, specs, and why they could shake up…
BYD Targets Aussie Families with New Seven-Seat SUV by Year-End
BYD could soon give Aussie buyers a family-sized electric or plug-in hybrid SUV option before 2026, with confirmation that a new seven-seater is on the cards.
New Chinese EV Brand Could Launch First Car In Australia
China’s electric car maker Nio is finally stepping into right-hand drive territory—and that means Australia could be next in line.
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