Electric Car News
Electric car deals: Drive-away prices slashed for 2023 Peugeot E-2008 & 2023 BYD Atto 3 SUVs
Peugeot has slashed around $25,000 from its Spanish-built E-2008 – making it the same price as a Chinese rival – while the popular BYD Atto 3 is also on sale
2024 BMW X2 & iX2 pricing and specifications
Pricing, features and reviews for BMW’s coupe-style compact luxury SUV that’s available with petrol or electric drivetrains
EV charging: 320km added in 10 minutes with Polestar’s XFC “extreme fast charging” prototype
⌁ Polestar demonstrates massive leap in EV charging rate, hitting more than 370kW
Volkswagen ID.Code EV concept revealed with China-specific design language
Volkswagen has unveiled its ID. Code concept at the Beijing Motor Show with a new futuristic design language developed explicitly for China
Mazda Arata electric SUV concept revealed, previews look of 2025 CX-5 successor
The Mazda Arata electric SUV concept previews a new Chinese-market model and an updated Kodo design language, which should appear on the next CX-5 due in 2025
2025 Mazda EZ-6: EV & PHEV sedan replaces Mazda 6 in China, Australia unlikely
Mazda has unveiled the all-electric or range-extender EZ-6 sedan – a twin-under-the-skin to a Chinese vehicle – with neither version set for Australia
2025 Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology revealed: The electric G-Wagen is here!
Big torque and four electric motors feature as off-road icon enters the EV age
2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance revealed with more power, Australian price confirmed
Electric car specialist Tesla has introduced the latest Model 3 Performance with more power and an improved chassis at a lower price than before
Nissan unveils solid-state battery pilot line in Japan
Nissan is gearing up to produce solid-state batteries as it aims to launch EVs with the new technology by 2028
Low-speed acoustic alerts mandated for new electric, hybrid vehicles in Australia
The Federal Government will require new electric and hybrid vehicles to produce audible safety alerts when travelling at low speeds from November 2025
2024 Tesla Model Y pricing: Big $8500 price cuts announced
Australia’s best-selling electric car is now more affordable after price reductions of up to $8500 for the updated 2024 Tesla Model Y electric SUV.
Rivian R1T confirmed for Australia, but you can’t have one
It’s not the type of availability fans might be hoping for –although it could spark a few ute-spotting road trips to the Pilbara
2025 Mazda ‘EZ-6’ electric sedan teased for China ahead of reveal next week
An all-electric Mazda sedan, based on an existing Chinese-market vehicle, will debut at the Beijing Auto Show next week – though it’s unclear if it’ll be offered outside of China
2025 Alfa Romeo M̴i̴l̴a̴n̴o̴ Junior revealed – UPDATE: Italy bans Milano name
Alfa Romeo has unveiled its sporty new compact SUV, and a fresh controversy just days later should ensure its name is never forgotten… (we’ll look forward to a brisk trade in Milano badges on eBay)
PHEVs emit 350% more CO2 than claimed because lax drivers don’t charge them: EU
Drawing on data collected from a sample of 600,000 vehicles in 2021, a massive EU government test shows emissions from plug-in hybrid EVs to be 3.5 times higher than claimed, while diesel and petrol car emissions are around 20% higher
2024 BMW X3 & iX3: New photos, details, and everything we know
New photos and details for the upcoming BMW X3 have surfaced, so here’s all you need to know, including the anticipated iX3 electric SUV!
Most popular used cars: Old EVs less popular with Aussies than in other markets
Searches for used cars in the Australian market were recorded, as well as searches globally
BYD’s new ‘blade’ battery promises 1000km+ range
Melbourne to Sydney on a single charge? BYD’s new ‘blade battery’ might just do it…
Five Chinese EV brands that haven’t hit Australia… yet
With their own government manufacturing subsidies at home and a handy trade agreement here, these brands could be tempted by the Australian market
Meet Zeekr — the latest Chinese EV brand coming to Oz
A family mover with 800km+ range and a small SUV will lead Zeekr’s assault
2025 Isuzu D-Max mild-hybrid ute revealed for lower CO2 emissions push
Stepping into carbon neutrality, Isuzu reveals hybrid and EV concepts, with some headed for Australia.
Peugeot E-5008: 7-seat electric SUV revealed
Peugeot’s all-electric 7-seater SUV for 2024 has been unveiled, but Australia won’t be seeing it yet.
Next BMW iX3 previewed: Vision Neue Klasse X concept
Following its Neue Klasse sedan preview in September, BMW has handed down a first look at how its next iX3 electric SUV will appear
MG4 and ZS EV up to $10K cheaper with new drive-away pricing
MG cuts thousands of dollars from its two fully electric cars with move to national drive-away pricing
