Electric Car News
2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Expressions of interest open ahead of release
Ahead of its local release in December 2024, Volkswagen has opened expressions of interest for the ID.Buzz
2024 MG 4 XPower: 320kW hot hatch matches Cupra Born pricing
New 320kW MG 4 flagship arrives with remarkably sharp pricing
VIDEO: 2024 Skoda Enyaq RS electric SUV confirmed for July release
Following delays owing to its success in Europe, Skoda has confirmed the Enyaq will go on sale locally in July in facelift form
BP Pulse begins time-based EV charging prices
It will be cheaper to charge at night and weekends at select BP charging stations
2024 Tesla Model Y updated in China, unconfirmed for Australia
The refreshed Model Y electric SUV blends old with new
Nissan Navara EV imagined for electric future switch
Nissan has already hinted that it could offer an electric ute in the near future. What if it looks like this?
Jeep Avenger electric SUV aimed at a younger audience
Jeep aims to reach younger buyers for its small Avenger electric SUV, including more females
Electric car sales pass 100,000 mark in Australia
There are now more than 100,000 EVs in Australia, but there’s still a long way to go before they become mainstream
What are sodium-ion electric car batteries?
Lithium-ion battery costs have risen, proving a headache for cheaper EVs. But, sodium-ion tech is emerging as a potential solution
Victoria’s EV tax “unfairly” levied, says state ombudsman
After numerous complaints and two high court actions, Victoria’s controversial electric vehicle levy has been criticised as “policy on the run”
Honda electric sports car concepts: The return of NSX, Prelude or both?
Honda will reveal an electric Specialty Sports Concept, sparking speculation of a NSX and/or Prelude revival
Interview: Chargefox chief discusses EV charging problems & promised improvements
Australia’s largest public EV charging network has developed a poor reputation with complaints by users and the media. WhichCar spoke to the Chargefox CEO to address the critics, accusations and misconceptions
EU to weaken Euro 7 emissions mandate to focus on EVs
To focus on developing electric cars, the EU has followed calls to weaken impending strict emissions mandates
New Nissan Micra previewed as a wicked little EV racer
Nissan’s celebratory 20-23 concept just so happens to glimpse ahead at an urban electric car, too
Formula E replica racer shows off Hankook’s EV-specific iON tyre
Tyre maker Hankook shows off EV-specific rubber at Melbourne EV show
2024 Abarth 500e pricing and features confirmed for Australia
The hotted-up Abarth 500e will soon arrive in Australia with a $6400 premium over the Fiat version
Polestar 3 designer Nahum Escobedo lists ‘potato-shaped’ cars among his pet peeves
Ever wondered what keeps a car designer up at night? Designer Nahum Escobedo lets us know what he doesn’t want Polestar to stand for
Volvo to ditch diesel ahead of EV-only by 2030
Volvo has taken another step away from internal combustion engines
Toyota, Lexus planning next-gen EVs with Tesla inspiration
Lexus is developing its next-gen EVs, which will learn from Tesla and use a modular structure design
Electric 2027 BMW M3 could be a 1000kW quad-motor powerhouse
BMW executives aren’t holding back for the next generation of electric M cars
Porsche Taycan proves crossing the Australian Outback in an EV is possible
With F1 star Mark Webber at the helm, a Taycan Cross Turismo made it from Darwin to Bondi
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs to expand Australia’s charging infrastructure
Jet Charge has been handed the keys to an Outlander PHEV fleet to support Australia’s EV charging station expansion, especially in remote regions
NSW to end EV rebate early to focus on charging infrastructure
New South Wales will end its electric vehicle rebate earlier than initially planned, though the state government will instead focus investment on charging infrastructure
Retro Honda Motocompacto e-scooter unveiled: Cheaper than a new iPhone!
Is it a suitcase, a cheese block or a large ID card on wheels? Yes, and it’s electric! Now, it’s time to question: Do you really need a car?
