Electric Car News
Calls to expand proposed EV road user charge to all vehicles
NSW is looking to implement a road user charge for EVs, but the failure of a similar scheme in Victoria has led to calls for a broad overhaul of how roads are funded.
Lepas L6: Chery sub-brand confirms electric midsize SUV for Australia
The brand will launch its first EV locally before the end of 2026.
GWM Ora 5 arrives in Australia ahead of first deliveries of the small electric SUV
GWM’s new small electric SUV has arrived in Australia with the first deliveries due imminently, priced from $33,990 driveaway for the entry level Lux.
Mazda Australia boss: New car competition is fierce but Australians still value brand loyalty
In the face of ever-increasing, and cheaper, competition from China, the boss of Mazda Australia told WhichCar by Wheels that Australians still value the familiarity of a brand like Mazda.
Honda switching from dedicated EVs to multi-energy platform under new plan
Honda’s much-publicised Zero Series EV cancellation has opened the door to an all-new platform to support EV and hybrid development.
BYD appoints Pickles as Australian auction partner to clear fleet vehicles
Three-year deal will see BYD fleet vehicles remarketed through Pickles as used EV demand continues to grow.
Toyota’s chairman says he feels ‘very alone’ in the shift to EVs
Akio Toyoda says industry’s rush towards EVs remains a concern as Toyota continues backing a mix of powertrain technologies.
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II boosts power and range, adds even more luxury
A large ‘Series II’ upgrade for Rolls-Royce’s large electric coupe has been revealed with even more power, a longer driving range and more personalisation options.
ICE cars face the same fate as horse transportation, says VW board member
A Volkswagen board member has made a bold prediction that combustion engines could join horses as the transportation of the past, while EV popularity organically grows.
VFACTs May 2026: Electric vehicles hit record 20 per cent market share in Australia
Latest VFACTS new car sales figures show growing demand for EVs, hybrids and plug-in hybrids as petrol and diesel sales continue to decline.
BYD prefers its fast-charging Blade battery over hyped solid-state tech… for now
Solid-state EV batteries promise to be lighter, safer, and deliver longer range, but the world’s biggest EV manufacturer says they are not the best option.
Aussie company reveals new EV charger for areas that the electricity grid cannot reach
An Australian EV charging company has developed a new vehicle-to-vehicle charger to enable EVs and PHEVs to be charged in areas with no grid access.
BYD’s much publicised ship arrives in Australia carrying almost 5000 vehicles
Weeks after departing China, BYD Zhengzhou has docked in Melbourne as the brand ramps up supply for Australian buyers.
BMW iX3: New entry 40 model added to range
A new entry-level 40 variant completes the BMW iX3 range for now with a $89,900 +ORC price and claimed 635km of range.
Are Ferrari Luce haters missing the point about the brand’s first electric car?
If you dislike the styling of Ferrari’s first electric car, that’s a side effect of a strategic decision Ferrari made to go after customers the company had not courted before.
Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake confirmed for Australia
Hybrid and electric station wagons set to join the Mercedes-Benz CLA range in Australia.
Second-gen Mercedes-Benz GLB confirmed for Australia; due in showrooms this year
Mercedes-Benz’s new GLB to arrive in Australia later this year with both petrol-hybrid and electric drivetrains.
Ferrari Luce reaction: Share price tumbles as first EV revealed, former CEO labels it ‘destruction of a legend’
Ferrari’s legacy for producing high-powered sports cars came into question yesterday, with the brand’s first-ever electric vehicle sending stock prices into retreat and its former chairman criticising the new vehicle.
Ferrari reveals first-ever electric car with 1035hp Luce grand tourer
Four-door EV introduces new design language, four-motor drivetrain and tactile cabin as Ferrari enters the electric era.
Australia’s most EV-friendly cities named in new study
Research ranks capital cities on charging access, ownership rates and charging costs as electric vehicle uptake continues to accelerate nationwide.
MG launches MGS6 EV electric SUV with plus-500km range
New mid-size electric SUV arrives with up to 530km claimed range, dual-motor AWD option and family-focused practicality.
Volkswagen leaves door open to bring smaller, more affordable electric cars to Australia
Australia has so far missed out on smaller electric Volkswagen products, but that could change in the future if demand is there and charging infrastructure improves.
EV roadblocks soften as market share increases… but more people would prefer to stick to petrol – report
The latest study into Australian attitudes towards EV ownership shows mixed results, with cost and range anxiety easier to swallow, but preferences for petrol on the increase.
Skoda Epiq: Cheap electric SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia in 2027
Skoda’s cheapest ever electric car has been revealed in the form of the Epiq small SUV, which will go on sale locally in 2027 with up to 430km of range.
