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BYD and Tesla Post Record June EV Sales in Australia
BYD delivered a record 18,881 vehicles and Tesla sold 8,670 EVs in June 2026. Full VFACTS model, brand and state market share breakdown here.
Farizon F3E Electric Cab Chassis Priced From $48,990
The Farizon F3E electric cab chassis lands in Australia from $48,990 MSRP. See pricing, range, payload and specs for all three variants.
GWM Confirms ORA 5 Hatch, New Mid-Size SUV and PHEV Ute for 2026
GWM has confirmed a new ORA 5 Hatch, an all-new ORA mid-size SUV and a Cannon Hi4-T PHEV ute for Australia in 2026. Here is what we know so far.
XPeng L03 SUV Locked In for Australia, Cheapest Car with 'Self-Driving'
XPeng confirms the Mona L03 SUV will rival the Geely EX5 and BYD Atto 3 in Australia, with free VLA 2.0 self-driving. Price, range and specs so far.
Energy Bills Shift Today, Plus 3 Hours of Free Daily Power
Electricity rates changed from 1 July, and NSW, SA and SE Qld now get 3 hours of free daily power. See what changed and how EV owners can benefit.
BMW iX5 EV and X5 PHEV Revealed, Australian Timing Confirmed
The new BMW iX5 EV claims up to 845km WLTP range and lands in Australia by mid-2027, alongside the X5 50e PHEV. Here's what's confirmed.
Leapmotor B05 EV Hatchback Confirmed for Australia From $35,990 Drive-Away
The Leapmotor B05 lands in Australia from $35,990 drive-away in late August 2026. Confirmed pricing, range, specs and how it compares to key rivals.
CUPRA Tavascan MY26: New Base Variant from $55,490, Three Specs
CUPRA adds a $55,490 Tavascan V with 140kW and 414km range to its MY26 lineup, arriving in Australia from late August 2026. Full pricing, specs and updates…
Tesla Brings FSD V14 Lite To The US, Australia Likely Next
Tesla has begun rolling out FSD V14 Lite to Hardware 3 vehicles in the US. Here's what's new, why it matters for Australian Tesla owners, and what features are…
Zeekr to Launch 3 New Models in Australia: 8X, 9X and 7GT
Zeekr is bringing three new models to Australia: the 8X, 9X and 7GT. Here's what's confirmed on timing, positioning and pricing so far.
Tesla Model Y L child seat warning: brands flag top tether issue, but Tesla shows workaround
Infasecure and Maxi Cosi warn their seats may not fit the Model Y L second row. Tesla demonstrated split and V tether workarounds at the Brisbane Baby Expo.
Xpeng Mona L03 revealed: second Mona model debuts in July with BEV and EREV options
Xpeng has revealed the Mona L03 fastback SUV ahead of its July debut in China. It offers BEV and EREV powertrains. Australian timing is not confirmed.
BYD Drops Its Cheapest EV Sedan in Australia
BYD has discontinued the entry-level Seal Dynamic electric sedan in Australia, leaving the Premium and Performance variants. Here’s why it was dropped, how the…
GAC Australia offers $50 gift card for test drives until 30 June 2026
GAC Australia is offering a $50 digital gift card to the first 500 people who test drive any GAC vehicle and submit feedback. Offer runs 17-30 June 2026.
Tesla Delays Latest Self Driving Update (FSD v14) for Model Y L in Australia
Tesla has told Model Y L owners in Australia that FSD Supervised v14 needs more testing before activation. Here's what's confirmed and what's still unknown.
Honda’s Smallest EV Yet is Almost Here
Honda has revealed full specifications for its upcoming Super-One electric city car ahead of its Australian launch. The compact EV offers up to 320km city…
XPENG ANZ backs Australia's right-to-repair scheme, works with AASRA on MVIS
XPENG ANZ confirms it is working with AASRA to support Australia's Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme (MVIS), giving customers more…
Kia EOFY drive-away deals 2026: full pricing on EV3, EV4 and EV5 range
Kia offers drive-away pricing on seven EV variants through June 2026. Prices start at $46,990 for the EV3 Air SR and top out at $68,490 for the EV4 GT-Line.
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Tesla's Biggest Self-Driving Upgrade Yet Arrives in Australia
Tesla has begun rolling out FSD Supervised v14 in Australia and New Zealand, bringing major upgrades to thousands of Hardware 4-equipped Model 3 and Model Y…
Geely EX2 receives Australian Regulatory approval, launch imminent
Geely's affordable electric hatchback, the EX2, has secured Australian ADR approval across three variants. Here's what we know about specs, power, and timing.
Hyundai IONIQ 9 Completes Australia's First V2G Discharge Using Australian Standard
Hyundai completes Australia's first V2G discharge using ISO 15118-20 with the IONIQ 9 and StarCharge Halo charger. What this means for bidirectional charging…
Leapmotor C10 MY26 Update: 510km Range, More Power, Faster Charging, Same Price
The MY26 Leapmotor C10 Design LR BEV gains an 81.9kWh battery, 220kW power and up to 510km WLTP range, still from $49,888 MSRP. Here's what's changed.
2026 Forthing Taikon 5 price and specs: Australia's most affordable mid-size EV SUV starts at $36,990
Forthing Taikon 5 launches in Australia from $36,990 drive-away. BEV and range extender options. Up to 427km EV range. Distributed by Ateco Group.
Updated Geely EX5 revealed in China with more power, rear-wheel drive and LiDAR
The Geely EX5 gets a significant update in China: 245kW rear-wheel drive, LiDAR sensor, revised styling and traditional door handles. Will it reach Australia?
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