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BYD Atto 3: More details revealed, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto coming in Q4 2022
EVDirect has revealed new details of its BYD (‘Build Your Dreams’) Atto 3 pure-electric SUV in anticipation of its launch from July. The local distributor has…
Porsche tests bidirectional charging on the Taycan
The Porsche Taycan has been hiding a little secret. The Stuttgart performance arm of the Volkswagen Group has enabled bidirectional charging capabilities on…
Electric car mythbusters: Ownership and impact (Part 3)
Electric vehicle sales are rapidly growing in Australia, though it still remains a small slice on our roads. Like many new and shiny things, there’s a lot of…
Tesla Model Y updated ahead of Australian launch
The long-awaited Tesla Model Y crossover SUV has been given running improvements in anticipation of its potential Australian launch. The made-in-China electric…
Why should you import an electric car in Australia?
If you’re seeking a better value electric vehicle or simply want something different, then buying an imported EV might be for you. Amid a semiconductor supply…
Tesla Model Y pricing and specs leaked
Pricing for the Tesla Model Y rear-wheel drive (RWD) and Performance variants have been leaked to in a report from Chasing Cars. Revealed for "corporate and…
How Much Does it Cost to Own a Tesla Model 3 [Buying guide in 2023]
Find out how much it really costs to own a Tesla Model 3. Get the facts on Tesla running costs and more from Zecar's expert resources.
Electric car mythbusters: Range, charging and battery (Part 2)
Electric vehicle sales are rapidly growing in Australia, though it still remains a small slice on our roads. Like many new and shiny things, there’s a lot of…
Electric car mythbusters: Buying (Part 1)
Electric vehicle sales are rapidly growing in Australia, though it still remains a small slice on our roads. Like many new and shiny things, there’s a lot of…
Looking to switch? Here are the five most affordable EVs in Australia and when you can get them
With fuel prices and the cost of living soaring to record highs, there’s now another compelling reason to switch to an electric vehicle. Geopolitical sanctions…
2022 Tesla Model 3 price increases again in Australia, up to $4000
After raising the entry-level Tesla Model 3's price last week, it's gone up again – but this time it's across the entire line-up by around four to five per…
Tesla Model Y: What to expect in Australia
The Tesla Model 3’s more practical, higher riding SUV crossover twin is coming. While there’s no specific release date for the Tesla Model Y yet, it is…
What should you consider when buying an electric car?
It’s time to go electric. With most carmakers pledging to transform their line-ups to full-electric in the not-too-distant future, a laundry list of new…
BYD Atto 3: What to expect in Australia
Build Your Dreams (BYD) is set to launch its first mass market car in Australia, the BYD Atto 3 (known as the Yuan Plus in China). While the Shenzhen-based…
Every electric ute missing in Australia
Utes dominate Australian roads, but a slew of new battery-electric pickups aren’t coming Down Under. According to The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries…
Tesla Model 3 is Australia’s tenth best selling car in Q1 2022
Electric car sales continue to break records, with more Australians buying electric cars than ever before. While overall car sales achieved strong growth…
Electric car sales soar in 2021, led by Tesla in Australia
Electric car sales continue to break records, with more Australians buying electric cars than ever before. While overall car sales achieved strong growth…
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What does the future of electric cars look like?
Achieving the best energy efficiency and maximising driving range is the ultimate goal for the future of electric vehicles. With major car brands setting…
What electric cars are coming to Australia in 2022?
It was a stellar year in 2021 for electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia, with a flurry of new model arrivals, newly introduced state incentives, and the…
Hyundai Ioniq 5: What's missing for Australia?
Hyundai’s landmark Ioniq 5 is here, albeit with some missing features found overseas. The retro Korean crossover is currently one of the rarest EV models in…
How China-made EVs are going global
There’s a big player in the e-mobility space: China. From the Shenzhen-based Build Your Dreams (BYD) conglomerate to the Shanghai-made Tesla Model 3…
Electric light commercial vehicles poised to accelerate EV adoption
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption by commercial fleets could increase, with a slew of battery-electric vans and trucks bound for Australia. In 2020, 71 per cent…
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