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EVs Help Australia Break Guinness World Record for Largest BBQ Lesson
Australia has broken the Guinness World Record for the largest barbecue lesson, with 359 participants cooking on electric BBQs powered by BYD EVs using…
NSW Offers Interest-Free Loans and Discounts for Solar, Batteries, EV Chargers
NSW households can now get zero-interest loans up to $15,000 for solar, batteries and insulation. Here's who qualifies and how to apply. Discounts to also be…
Chery Stockman: Australia's First Diesel PHEV Ute Gets Its Name
Chery's first Australian ute is called the Stockman. It will be Australia's first diesel PHEV ute, with 3500kg towing and 1000kg payload. Here's what we know.
Lepas L6 Electric SUV Confirmed for Australia in Q4 2026
Chery's premium sub-brand Lepas has confirmed the L6 electric SUV for Australia in Q4 2026. Here is what we know about specs, range, and how it stacks up.
2026 Xpeng G6 Relaunches in Australia with 800V Charging and 525km Range
Xpeng relaunches the G6 in Australia from 1 July 2026 with 800V charging, 525km WLTP range and three variants. Pricing TBC. Here is everything confirmed so far.
Electric BMW M3 Previewed by M Neue Klasse Concept, 1000kW Expected
BMW has revealed the M Concept Neue Klasse, previewing the electric M3 sedan. Quad-motor powertrain, 800V architecture, and production due in 2027.
Autel Launches Next-Generation Slim DC Charger and Previews Sub-$700 Smart Home Charger
Autel officially launched its DH100 and DH120 DC fast chargers in Australia and unveiled the AC Compact 2 smart home charger at its first Innovation Forum in…
Zeekr 7X Hits 5,000 Deliveries in Australia in Under 8 Months
Zeekr has delivered its 5,000th 7X in Australia less than 8 months after launch. Here is how it stacks up against Tesla Model Y, Kia EV5 and other rivals in…
AmpCharge Opens at 4 More Shopping Centres Across NSW, QLD and VIC
Ampol's AmpCharge network now has over 90 DC sites across Australia after new openings at ECQ Outlet, Stockland Merrylands, Carseldine Village and Watergardens.
Leapmotor B05 Priced in New Zealand From $43,990 NZD, Australian Launch Imminent
Leapmotor B05 hatch is priced from $43,990 NZD in New Zealand, pointing to an Australian price around $36,000. Here is everything confirmed on specs and…
GloBird Easy EV Plan Offers 6c/kWh Charging Day and Night
GloBird's Easy EV plan offers 6c/kWh charging from 11am-2pm and 12am-6am daily. See how it compares to the best EV electricity plans in Australia.
XPeng G6 Long Range Drops to $52,900 as Facelift Nears
XPeng G6 Long Range is now available from around $52,900 excl. on-road costs at factory-backed dealers — nearly $7,000 below its launch price. Facelift due…
Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV Arrives in Australia from $37,888
Leapmotor B10 Hybrid EV starts from $37,888 MSRP in Australia with 84km EV range and 900km total. Here is everything you need to know on price, specs, and…
BYD To Launch Special New Model Just for Australia
BYD has confirmed a special Australia-only model will launch later this year, while ruling out the Dolphin G and highlighting rapid EV sales growth and record…
New Inquiry Dismantles Australia’s Biggest Electric Car Myths
A Victorian parliamentary inquiry has found widespread misinformation about electric vehicles is slowing EV uptake in Australia, debunking myths around range…
BYD’s Giant Ship Arrives in Melbourne With Nearly 5,000 EVs and PHEVs
BYD has unloaded nearly 5,000 EVs and plug-in hybrids in Melbourne as part of a special shipment to Australia. The move comes as demand rises and BYD expands…
GWM EOFY 2026: 1.99% Finance on Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV, Ora 5 SUV from $33,990
GWM extends 1.99% finance to the Cannon Alpha Hi4-T PHEV range for EOFY 2026. The Ora 5 SUV starts from $33,990 driveaway. Here are all the details.
May 2026 EV Sales: Record 1 in 3 Car Sales Electrified, Fully Electrified Share Hits Record 22%
The Tesla Model Y became Australia's best-selling car in May 2026, the first EV to top VFACTS. BEV sales hit 22% market share, up 111.7% year-on-year.
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XPENG ANZ Delivers on Day One Promises: Dealers, Parts and Customer Care Now Live
XPENG ANZ has confirmed its Day One infrastructure is live: authorised dealers in 5 states, a FedEx-partnered parts warehouse in Melbourne, and a dedicated…
Australian Firm Develops World-First Vehicle-to-Vehicle Fast Charger
Australian company Alpine Energy has unveiled the MGEN M40, a vehicle-to-vehicle DC fast charging platform designed to bring rapid charging directly to…
Zeekr 9X plug-in-hybrid locked in for Australia
Zeekr has confirmed its flagship 9X plug-in hybrid SUV for Australia. Six seats, up to 1030kW, 380km EV range and 50,000 orders already.
ARENA Backs Amber's V2G Trial to Scale Up to 1,000 EVs with $13.6M
ARENA has injected $13.6M to expand Amber's V2G pilot from 50 to 1,000 EVs. BYD is the only brand confirmed so far. Here's what it means for Australian EV…
LDV eDeliver 5 Commercial eVan On Sale From $47,990 Drive-Away
The LDV eDeliver 5 is now on sale in Australia from $47,990 drive-away for ABN holders. Three variants, 335km WLTP range, V2L. Here are the full specs and…
Lexus RZ500e Drops Over $40,000 in Price: Now FBT Exempt
Lexus has cut the RZ500e by up to $42,059. Two variants now sit under the LCT threshold, making them eligible for the EV FBT exemption on novated leases.
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