Electric Car News
Volkswagen Scirocco could be reborn as electric sports car twinned with Porsche & Audi
According to a new report, Volkswagen is assessing proposals for a reborn electric Scirocco sports coupe twinned with the next Porsche 718 and Audi TT
Monash University opens 45 EV chargers to the public across four campuses
A host of new fast and standard EV chargers will be available to students and the public alike
Report cards: Ford, Mercedes, Tesla lead new survey on EV sustainability & human rights
A coalition of integrity-focused groups has scored the world’s leading carmakers on their efforts to cut problematic supply out of EV manufacturing
The Apple Car is dead
Faltering EV demand and setbacks in autonomous car timelines mean the ‘iCar’ has been cancelled
MG LS6 shown in Geneva, Australian launch still in sight
MG has used this week’s Geneva Motor Show to launch a barrage of new models into European buyers’ minds – including the electric 570kW LS6 that could reach Australia next year
2024 Toyota bZ4X pricing and features: Tesla Model Y electric SUV rival lands in Australia
At long last Toyota enters world of BEVs with bZ4X priced from $66,000
2024 Toyota bZ4X electric SUV: What we know
Here’s everything we know about Toyota Australia’s first all-electric vehicle
WATCH: New Renault 5 electric hatch live reveal video
The Renault 5 is soon making a comeback as a retro electric hatchback to replace the ageing Zoe
VW ID.7 Tourer electric wagon revealed
Volkswagen’s new ID.7 Tourer, boasting plenty of electric power and a full-sized wagon body, looks like a practical family car.
Volkswagen and Mahindra deepen EV ties
Mahindra’s new INGLO electric vehicle platform will use Volkswagen’s MEB components and unified cells
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N pricing: 478kW, $111k hero on sale now
Customers will have 12 hours to snaffle up the first batch of Hyundai’s high-performance EV, with orders opening on September 15
Mercedes backtracks on being EV-only by 2030; combustion engines to continue
German giant becomes the latest to delay its EV plans amid weakening demand
2024 Subaru Solterra becomes latest EV to have price slashed in Australia
The price of Subaru’s first electric vehicle, the Toyota-based Solterra midsize SUV, has been slashed by up to $8000 in Australia ahead of its imminent launch
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 & ID.5 electric SUV features confirmed, prices to follow
The Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs are due in Australia mid-year in two high-spec variants and an entry price targeting the mid-range Tesla Model Y
Kia Stinger set to be replaced by electric sedan – but Australia unlikely
An all-electric replacement to the rear-drive Kia Stinger, which could be called the EV8, is due in 2026 but it appears unlikely for Australia
2024 Peugeot E-308 revealed: Australia confirmed, E-Expert too
Following its global reveal 18 months ago, Peugeot has confirmed its all-electric E-308 small car will come to Australia – along with the E-Expert van
2024 Fiat 600e electric SUV detailed, Abarth 600e revealed
The quirky Fiat 600e electric crossover has been officially revealed, offering a more practical alternative to the 500e hatch. Now there’s the hero Abarth model, too.
Polestar confirms Hertz delivery pause, rental giant promises not to offload existing cars
Following news that it is selling off its Tesla fleet to stem huge repair costs, Hertz has now paused its US-market orders for the Polestar 2. Australian availability remains unaffected.
Lexus RZ F trademarked in Australia and Europe: Hero EV coming?
After showcasing a performance-focused ‘RZ Sport’ at the Monterey car show in California, Lexus has now trademarked the very suggestive RZ F name
2024 LDV eDeliver 7 electric van pricing and features
Australian pricing and details for the electric LDV eDeliver 7, including driving range and cargo capabilities
2024 Porsche Taycan revealed, Australian pricing confirmed
Porsche’s all-electric Taycan receives more power, faster charging, increased driving range, a revised look, and price rises
British-built Lotus Type 135 electric sports car will replace Emira in 2027
Completing the Chinese-owned British marque’s reinvention, the last vehicle with previous-incarnation Lotus parts will be replaced by an all-new EV
2024 Tesla Model 3 deliveries resume in Australia, recall issued for child-seat compliance issue
Deliveries of the latest Tesla Model 3 electric sedan have resumed and a recall has been issued to enable access to the rear-centre top-tether point required under the Australian Design Rules
Ioniq 5 N is a bigger deal for Hyundai than i30 N
Hot hatches have been around for donkey’s, but 478kW electric SUVs with synthesised soundtracks and gears? Not so much…
