Electric Car News
2025 Volkswagen ID.2 imagined, GTI/GTX hot hatch variant confirmed
The upcoming Volkswagen ID.2 electric hatch will be heavily derived from the ID.2all concept, with a front-drive GTI or GTX performance variant confirmed
2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV: Australian pricing and features
Lexus is set to launch its second EV in Australia in May, with the introduction of the RZ 450e
IPCC: ‘Feasible and effective’ climate action available now, including EVs
The United Nations body has reinforced the urgent need to reduce emissions now amid intensifying extreme weather and natural disasters
Fill ‘er up thanks: Hyundai unveils ‘Automatic Charging Robot’ for electric cars
Ridiculous? Not so fast… the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad
2024 Ford Explorer EV revealed for Europe – could it follow the Mustang Mach-E to Oz?
A new-generation electric Ford Explorer has been unveiled this week, but any potential for a local launch is still to be confirmed
Open letter urges Australian Government to further prevent new fossil fuel projects
The open letter, signed by more than fifty environmental and climate organisations, was circulated in various national newspapers and is open to the public
Kia Concept EV5: Midsize electric SUV previewed
Kia’s smallest E-GMP-based electric car, the Sportage-sized EV5 medium SUV, will initially launch in China in late 2023
ACT becomes fourth state to introduce fines for blocking EV chargers
Four states and territories have now legislated against combustion vehicles blocking EV charging spaces
Audi to launch 10 new EVs in next three years; petrol A3 won’t live on
Audi is forging ahead with an electric push amid looming emissions mandates overseas by transforming its entire car lineup
ACT led electric vehicle sales per capita in 2022
Official data reveals Australia’s capital adopted more BEVs based on population, whereas PHEVs lagged behind last year
SsangYong Torres EVX Korean electric SUV teased
The oft-forgotten South Korean carmaker has teased a new tough-looking electric SUV
2023 Tesla Model Y Performance Australian deliveries begin
Tesla’s Model Y range has expanded with the arrival of the Performance variant
Volkswagen baby electric car confirmed: targets low-$30K pricing
Volkswagen plans to offer one of the world’s cheapest electric cars with a model that could be called the ID.1
Volkswagen ID.2all: $40K German EV previewed
Volkswagen revealed the ID.2all concept overnight, previewing its affordable FWD BEV coming mid-decade
Waze makes EV charging stops easier
The popular navigation app is harnessing its crowdsource feature to ensure drivers can find reliable and available public EV charging stations
Electric Macan ‘on the home straight’ followed by Cayenne facelift and all-electric version in 2026
Porsche’s AGM provided us with an update on its electric journey
Porsche will release K1 electric seven-seat SUV to sit above Cayenne
At the annual general meeting (AGM) Porsche bosses spoke further about a larger SUV to follow all-electric Cayenne
2029 Lamborghini Urus replacement will be electric-only
Lamborghini’s CEO has confirmed its next-gen SUV will be a battery-electric only proposition amid emissions mandates
BMW hydrogen FCEV car to debut by 2030
BMW’s hydrogen project head has detailed what the future of FCEVs may look like – and what barriers it needs to overcome
ANCAP: ‘Only five-star cars should be eligible for EV incentives’
Electrifying can’t come at the cost of safety, says ANCAP, as Government moves forward on Strategy plans
Volkswagen teases ID.2 concept reveal; the electric ‘people’s car’
VW is teasing something big next week with a new design direction and focus on the ‘people’s car’
Mitsubishi previews future: New Triton & Pajero Sport, 7-seat Kluger rival, electric ute confirmed!
Mitsubishi claims it will launch 16 new vehicles – nine hybrid and electric – over the next five years, with more Alliance support in growth markets
Detaching Tesla Model Y steering wheel under investigation in the US
The US road safety authority has opened an investigation for a possible Model Y steering wheel, as the Nissan Aryia is recalled for a similar issue in the US
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi to launch first EV in 2024
Xiaomi will join Sony and Huawei, as tech companies entering the electric vehicle market
