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Zeekr 7X Starts Deliveries in Europe, Australia’s Turn Next
Zeekr kicked off customer deliveries in Norway and Sweden this week, giving Australian EV fans a first real-world glimpse of what’s coming to our shores later…
Lexus Quietly Pulls Plug On Its Cheapest EV In Australia
Lexus has pulled the plug on its smallest electric SUV, the UX300e, marking a quiet end to a model that never quite gained traction in Australia
Spotted: BYD’s Tiny New EV Could Be a Game-Changer for City Driving
The EV giant is cooking up something even smaller, and possibly more affordable, for global right-hand-drive markets.
Tesla's FSD Drives Itself Through Melbourne and Nails the Hook Turn
Tesla has just dropped its first-ever public video of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) software navigating Australian roads—and it’s already sparking excitement…
Chinese EV Brands ramp up EOFY discounts as sales slow
With electric car sales in a slump and buyer enthusiasm cooling, China’s newest automotive entrants are throwing everything they’ve got into…
Global EV Sales To Surpass 20 MILLION in 2025, New Report Says
Nearly one in every four new cars sold in 2025 will be electric. That’s the key takeaway from the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) latest Global EV Outlook.
Tesla Gives Base Model 3 A Range Boost Without Changing The Price
Tesla has quietly upgraded the base Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with a slightly bigger battery and a bit more range—without touching the price tag.
First Look At Xpeng’s Ultra Sleek Electric Coupe
Chinese EV powerhouse Xpeng has unveiled the first official images of its upcoming all-new P7 coupe. This is the sharpest, most refined iteration of the P7…
2025 Skoda Elroq Price And Specs Revealed for Australia
Skoda’s second electric vehicle for Australia is officially here—and it’s gunning straight for the mainstream. The all-new Skoda Elroq, a compact SUV based on…
Chery’s iCaur Rugged Electric Off-Roader Set to Hit Aussie Shores in 2026
Chery’s electric sub-brand, soon to be known as iCaur in export markets, is preparing to launch a rugged, battery-powered SUV in Australia in 2026
Game Changing EV Toolkit Released For Councils
Australia’s Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has launched a revamped EV guide aimed at giving local councils the tools they need to lead the charge in the…
Tasmania Powers Up: 11 New Public EV Charging Stations Coming Statewide
asmania is flipping the switch on another round of public EV infrastructure, with 11 new charging stations set to roll out across the island state.
Deepal S07 SUV Gets Major Price Drop
Just months after its splashy debut at Bondi Beach and pricing reveal at the Sydney EV Show, the Deepal S07 electric SUV has been hit with a sharp discount.
Australia Approves Tiny EV Bus From Industry Giant
Australia is one step closer to seeing a new zero-emissions player on urban streets — the Yutong E7S, an all-electric minibus now approved for sale in two…
Ferrari’s First EV Is Coming, But You’ll Have to Wait a Bit Longer
Ferrari’s long-awaited leap into electrification won’t be fully revealed this year. Instead, the Italian marque has decided to take a slower, more theatrical…
Geely Riddara RD6 2026 Will Be PHEV Only In Australia
Australians will see an all-new, next-generation version of the Riddara RD6, powered exclusively by a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system and likely to hit local…
Tesla Model Y Deliveries Start Rolling Out In Australia
Tesla has kicked off deliveries of its refreshed 2025 Model Y in Australia, with the first units landing in Sydney this week.
Jeep drops Avenger EV price by thousands after sluggish Australian sales
Jeep has slashed prices on its first-ever electric vehicle, the compact Avenger SUV, in a bold move to jumpstart sales in Australia after a lacklustre launch
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Charging A Hyundai EV Just Got Way Easier
The Korean carmaker is rolling out new plug-and-charge and in-app payment features that bring it closer to the seamless experience Tesla owners have long…
Mitsubishi Taps iPhone Maker For New Electric Car
Launching in the second half of 2026, this new electric SUV will be Mitsubishi’s first mass-market EV since the i-MiEV—and this time, it’s entering the ring…
BYD Sealion 7 Becomes Australia’s Top Selling EV
Model Y, once the undisputed EV king, has plummeted to 8th place with just 280 sales in April. That’s a jaw-dropping 76% drop year-on-year, largely due to it…
April EV Sales Disappoint As Tesla Drops Behind BYD AGAIN
Australia’s electric vehicle market slowed again in April, posting just 6,010 EV sales, equal to 6.6% of all new car sales. That’s down from 7.5% in March…
BYD’s 1,000kW EVs Set Sales Record with Game-Changing Charging Tech
Chinese EV giant BYD is making headlines again for delivering more than 21,000 units of its two latest high-performance electric vehicles in just their first…
New Tesla Model Y Test Drives Begin Across Australia
Tesla Australia has confirmed that test drives are now available nationwide, and early order holders are already receiving confirmed delivery dates.
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