Electric Car News
Regional Aussies could save $4 billion from clean transport
A new report is to be launched in Ballarat tomorrow
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 orders to commence next week; more Ioniq 5s coming
Hyundai Australia has announced the first batch for its new Ioniq 6 electric sedan will go on sale next week, joining additional Ioniq 5 examples
Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ recalled in the US as it may ‘act unsafe’
Tesla has issued a recall as its FSD beta may act dangerously – more than two years after the trial program went live
Tesla Model 3 facelift: Shanghai factory upgrades begin
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai factory will temporarily slow down production in the coming weeks for the purported Model 3 update
Nissan Patrol Warrior, Qashqai E-Power and two mystery models to launch over 18 months
Not satisfied with an almost all-new model portfolio, Nissan will continue bringing new models to market over the next 18 months
Toyota’s new CEO promises to accelerate EV plans
Toyota’s new CEO will start on April 1 and is planning a major shake-up with a “BEV-first mindset”
Ford Europe will cut 2800 engineering jobs as part of EV pivot
Region’s pivot to an EV-exclusive portfolio costs jobs, from admin to engineering, in Ford’s European business
GWM Ora Next Cat to be named Ora Sport in Australia if released locally
GWM’s dedicated electric sub-brand has launched a new model, but it’s not yet confirmed for our shores
Owners’ High Court case against Victoria’s EV tax gets underway
The three day trial begins in Australia’s High Court today
2024 Ram 1500 REV electric ute revealed
Ram has provided a first glimpse at its first all-electric ‘pick-up truck’ at this year’s Super Bowl, with first deliveries due late next year
2023 Cupra Born pre-orders almost sold-out, more supply to come
There are just a few examples remaining of Cupra’s electric hatch
Old EV batteries repurposed to power California
Electric vehicles aren’t just A to B machines anymore; a startup claims to have a world-first system using old EV batteries to power the Californian grid
Hyundai to launch ‘Mighty’ electric truck in Australia
Hyundai will launch another EV in Australia this year, but it’s not an Ioniq or Kona
Combustion power safe in an Ineos future
Petrol and diesel to coexist with electric as Ineos eyes challenging regions with its Grenadier
Interview: Volvo safety boss Thomas Broberg
Volvo’s acting head of the Safety Centre, Thomas Broberg, says a human-centred approach to safety is critical and unique to Volvo
GWM streamlines Tank, Ora brands in Oz; hybrids to outsell ICE within 18 months
For Australia – and globally – GWM is pushing to streamline its disparate brands under ‘One GWM’ banner
2024 Polestar 3 pricing and features announced, Australian debut delayed
The upcoming Polestar 3 electric large SUV, initially planned for an early-2024 Australian launch, has suffered a production delay for all markets
Volvo’s electric future: No going back
Volvo CCO says that Volvo is sticking to going all-electric globally by 2030
Polestar and Rivian: EV switch alone not enough to stop climate crisis
EV upstarts Polestar and Rivian urge a three-tier global and collaborative approach is needed to curb climate change
2022 Audi E-Tron GT, RS E-Tron GT pricing and features
The E-Tron GT range is due to arrive on our shores later this year
South Australian Government repeals electric vehicle tax plans
The new SA Government has honoured its election promise to bin the controversial EV tax
Audi ute: Oz boss calls it unlikely, but the Activesphere might be a clue…
The brand’s CEO has previously hinted at the possibility of an Audi ute, potentially twinned with the Volkswagen Amarok – now it seems unlikely to happen
Brainlifts are going to be more important than facelifts says Volvo chief
Volvo Chief Commercial Officer Bjorn Annwall maps out the Swedish carmaker’s electric and digital future
2025 Hyundai Kona N Electric imagined
Now that we’ve seen the new-gen Kona small SUV in petrol, hybrid and electric form, there’s one question still unanswered: What about a hero N model?
