Electric Car News
Queensland Electric Super Highway to almost double by 2025
The state government-backed EV charging network will further expand in the next two years.
EV Council calls for massive leap in charger reliability, upkeep and locations in new report
The lobby group has called for Australia’s public EV charging infrastructure to have more ‘redundancy’ and maintenance measures akin to a supermarket or petrol station.
Toyota: Switch on ‘eco mode’ to dramatically slash emissions & fuel costs
The internal study claims significant CO2 emissions and fuel consumption savings by forcing eco or EV driving modes
Ford boss admits huge EVs ‘will not make money’
Ford boss says making massive EVs isn’t a sustainable business; confirms new large EVs
2024 BMW 5 Series & electric i5: Pricing and features
BMW’s eighth-gen executive sedan is coming to Australia this year priced between $114,900-215,900
Honda Australia won’t sell an EV until around 2028, Europe in no hurry either
Hybrids, not EVs, are the focus for Honda Down Under but the brand denies it’s behind the competition – even in Europe.
EOFY: BMW Australia introduces electric Power Pack offer
BMW is sweetening the deal on its iX3 and iX xDrive 40 electric SUVs, as part of an end-of-financial year offer
2024 JAC T9 diesel ute in Australia this year, EV version due next year
The affordable faction of the popular dual-cab ute segment will expand soon with a Chinese newcomer, the JAC T9 – set to battle the GWM Ute, LDV T60, and Ssangyong Musso
2024 BMW i5 previewed – and now leaked!
As the all-electric BMW i5 nears production, the brand has been rolling out teasers – but, too late, it’s surfaced on social media.
Tesla ‘Model 2’ teased, big reveal expected soon
Musk has teased the much-anticipated Tesla ‘Model 2’ EV for the second time.
Lexus confirms ‘yoke’ steering wheel for Australia, ‘should pass ADRs’
Cheaper front-drive electric RZ also ‘not in our plans’; two-tier hybrid LM luxe-van line-up confirmed
2023 Ford E-Transit pricing and features
Ford’s cult Transit van gets zero-emission electric power… and a six-figure pricetag?
BYD Seal / Atto 4 electric sedan spied in Sydney ahead of coming launch
The mid-size electric sedan has just gone on sale in its domestic market, ahead of an expected Australian launch in early 2023
Tesla Model S & Model X killed in Australia & UK: RHD production cancelled
The latest facelift, already available overseas, will not be produced for right-hand drive markets… which means no hi-po Plaid version
Polestar 3 & Volvo EX90 delayed, Polestar 4 still on course; Q1 sales results announced
As modern cars become increasingly dependent on software, Volvo and Polestar have confirmed their related big new SUVs need a little more time. No techbro ‘move fast and break things’ here…
Cupra confirms Raval name for 2025 UrbanRebel electric hot hatch
Cupra confirms official name of urban EV that could cost sub-$40K
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE scores five-star ANCAP rating
Electric EQE passes ANCAP safety testing with flying colours
Alpine A290 Beta electric hot hatch concept officially unveiled
After leaks and teasers, Alpine has fully unveiled its long-awaited electric hot hatch concept
What does the 2023-24 federal budget mean for motorists?
With a lot of talk leading up to budget night about incoming EV strategy, there weren’t many bombshells dropped this year
EV charging stations to link regional Australia in $100m project
A nationwide link of fast EV chargers will roll out by 2025 covering rural and regional Australia
2023 Genesis GV60 pricing: Electric SUV gets facial recognition and a price bump
GV60 electric SUV climbs in price and picks up running updates including fingerprint start
Ford Mustang Mach-E EV: Australian pricing due next week
Ford’s first all-electric SUV has been updated overseas before hitting Aussie roads.
Polestar teams up with Evie to offer $2000 free fast-charging in May
Any new Polestar 2 purchased will come with $2000 free fast-charging at Evie locations
2024 Peugeot E-2008: facelift revealed but Australia to continue with current model
First electric examples of the E-2008 are expected to arrive in Q3, but they won’t be the facelifted version…
