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BYD’s Sealion 7 can now earn you money while it’s parked – and you get a price cut of up to $3800 on the SUV, too

BYD expands its Amber partnership with Sealion 7, allowing owners to power homes or sell electricity back to grid.

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GWM says new 3.0-litre diesel won’t impact NVES targets

GWM’s local boss is confident sales of the brand’s EVs and plug-in hybrids will offset any NVES impacts of its new 3.0-litre diesel Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha

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Volvo plots 13-model product offensive as wagons and buttons make a comeback

Volvo will launch 13 new models by 2030, with its flexible EV architecture opening the door for lower-slung cars as designers rethink screen-heavy interiors.

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New study debunks myths about electric vehicle fires

New safety research has revealed how firefighters should tackle burning electric vehicles.

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Figuring out how much you could save by switching to an EV just got a whole lot easier

The WeMoney app has introduced a feature that significantly simplifies the process of breaking down what you’ll save by moving away from a petrol or diesel vehicle.

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Kia PV7 electric van confirmed for Australia in 2027

Kia’s larger PV7 electric van will arrive locally late next year with passenger and cargo versions, 800-volt charging and more than 460km of potential range.

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MG’s cheapest and best-selling EV just became $2000 more affordable for Aussies

Shoppers looking for a bargain EV will be happy to know that the MG4 EV Urban is now priced from under $30,000 driveaway in a new special offer.

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Geely TT sports sedan arrives with 800V charging and sub-$27,000 price tag

Geely’s new electric sports sedan combines up to 725km of claimed range, 425kW performance, LiDAR and ultra-fast charging at a strikingly low price.

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Revealed: The new way for Aussie EV owners to save up to $1900 on charging costs

New modelling shows there are big charging savings on offer for drivers who top up their electric vehicles at home.

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Ford plots Australian growth spurt with new hybrid Bronco and electric Transit

Blue Oval plans to double its market coverage as two electrified newcomers, a tougher Mustang and seven-year warranty spearhead its Australian expansion.

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Best Large SUVs 2026 – Electric

From family-friendly seven-seaters to high-performance luxury flagships, these electric large SUVs showcase the best battery-powered choices available in 2026.

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EVs just out-sold petrol, diesel and hybrid cars in Australia for the first time. Here’s why the shift is anything but a flash in the pan

There’s a school of thought that the dramatic rise of EVs in Australia will be undone by falling fuel prices or a lack of charging infrastructure. It’s wrong, writes Wheels editor Rob Margeit…

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Mazda CX-6e review: All-electric SUV’s tech can’t quite match its impressive styling and features

Our friends at AutoExpress have got to grips with the all-electric SUV from Mazda, finding its gorgeous looks aren’t quite matched by its tech.

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VFACTS August 2026: Record monthly battery electric sales lead the way as China’s domination of strong new-car market continues

Chinese brands were big winners once again, according to the fresh VFACTS figures, which show they occupy four of the top 10 spots.

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Geely to reveal two new SUVs at Everything Electric Show along with a preview of the Emgrand L EM-i PHEV sedan

Geely will add a plug-in hybrid sedan to its growing Australian range in early 2027, with two mystery SUVs also set for reveal this month

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Aussies could get a new BYD EV for less than $20,000 as brand looks to new market segment

At just $23,990, the Atto 1 Essential is the cheapest car BYD sells in Australia. But that might be about to change…

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Revealed: All the big hits you can expect from GWM over the next year

From new SUVs and diesel off-roaders to electric wagons and an all-new premium brand, GWM has a busy 12 months ahead in Australia.

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Hyundai unveils massive product renewal with Genesis and N part of 60-model spurt in the next four years

Hyundai will renew or update 100 vehicles including Genesis and N models, with a pickup truck in the mix.

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BYD luxury sedan aces 30,000km enduro test in less than nine days with more than 350 Flash charges

The Yangwang U7 is the flagship high-performance sedan from BYD, and it just passed an enduro trial with flying colours.

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Chery launches SUV-focused iCaur brand in Australia with the V25 leading the way

Chery will take its portfolio down under to five brands, with new models expected to arrive in showrooms next year.

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Inside the ultimate BYD flagship: Da Han sedan gets 1000km of range, wood trim and incredible charging times

There’s a touch of Rolls-Royce to the BYD Da Han, which combines incredible range with high levels of luxury.

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MG 07 gets more than 10,000 orders in two minutes at official launch – and when you see the price, you’ll understand why

If the signs from the Chengdu Auto Show are anything to go by, the MG 07 looks like a winner straight out of the gate.

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Hyundai IONIQ 3 EV pricing in Australia could dip under $40,000

Hyundai could position the new Ioniq 3 with pricing to match the petrol i30 hatch range, and may even undercut the smaller Inster.

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Denza Z9GT review: Early international verdict hails startling power and tech – but luxury grand tourer falls short on polish

Our friends at Auto Express love the Denza Z9GT’s performance and EV stats as it fires a shot across the bows of competitors like Porsche and Audi.