Electric Car News
Volvo teases new EX60 electric SUV with 800km range claim and ultra-fast charging
New mid-size luxury EV to debut on January 21, promising class-leading efficiency, new platform tech and familiar Volvo design cues.
Hyundai confirms ELEXIO electric SUV for Australia with Q1 2026 launch
New mid-size EV slots between KONA Electric and IONIQ 5, offering 546km range and a $59,990 drive-away price.
EV sales show sharp Tesla drop in Australia – as Polestar rises
New Electric Vehicle Council data shows strong growth for Polestar, softer year for Tesla, and Model Y finishing 2025 on top.
Mercedes-Benz confirms electric S-Class to replace EQS in years to come
Next-generation S-Class will offer electric and combustion versions on separate platforms as Mercedes resets its EV strategy.
BYD overtakes Tesla as global EV sales leader after latter’s second annual slump
Surging Chinese competition and slowing demand see BYD claim the top spot in battery-electric vehicle sales worldwide.
Lexus RZ 600e F Sport Performance turns the dial up to 11
With more power, aggressive aero and next-gen steer-by-wire tech, Lexus’s new electric flagship shows how serious the brand is about performance EVs.
Geely to launch EX2 electric city hatch in Australia from late 2026
Compact EV will serve as brand’s new entry model as it expands its local line-up.
Jaecoo confirms single-spec J5 EV for Australia in 2026
Jaecoo’s first all-electric product in Australia, the J5 EV small SUV, will launch locally in January 2026.
Lotus For Me: Sneak peek at Eletre SUV plug-in hybrid with 1000km range
Pictures of Lotus’ electric super SUV with a new plug-in hybrid drivetrain, dubbed ‘For Me’, have been leaked online.
Toyota bZ4X facelift launches in Australia with new features and a $10k price cut
Toyota’s first all-electric vehicle in Australia has been facelifted with a big price cut, more range, a freshened look and more standard features.
Kia Vision Meta Turismo Concept: Glimpse of the future suggests return to electric sedans
Unveiled for Kia’s 80th anniversary, the four-door BEV previews the brand’s next design direction, digital-heavy cockpit ideas and the potential for long-range flagship hardware.
2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5: Range simplified and new features added
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric mid-size SUV has been updated with more features, a revised line-up and a larger battery as standard in base models.
XPeng reveals timings of three new models for Australia
China’s XPeng will bring three new models to Australia’s overcrowded car market in 2026, including a futuristic electric people carrier.
KGM Torres EVX: New mid-size electric SUV arrives to take on Tesla and Kia
The KGM Torres EVX is the brand’s first electric SUV to be offered in Australia and offers a driving range of up to 462km (WLTP).
Porsche Cayenne: All-electric luxury SUV unveiled as brand accelerates shift toward EV performance
New battery-powered SUV arrives with huge power outputs, long-range capability and expanded cabin technology as Porsche restructures its lineup for an electric future.
MGS6 EV: Mid-size electric SUV revealed with up to 530km of range, due in Australia in 2026
After accidentally being revealed in safety testing, the MGS6 EV electric mid-size SUV has been fully unveiled ahead of a likely 2026 Australian debut.
Hyundai wants its electric vehicles to charge as fast as ICE cars can refuel
The boss of a new European Hyundai development centre says that EVs should offer ICE vehicle-like speed and convenience when recharging.
Next Mercedes-AMG GLC SUV will up power to 671kW, hit 100km/h in under 3.0 seconds
Reports from the UK suggest that the electric Mercedes-AMG GLC will make a staggering amount of power and hit the tonne in under three seconds.
Renault Scenic E-Tech: Pricing revealed for model returning to Australia after 15 years
The Renault Scenic E-Tech mid-size electric SUV will go on sale next month promising good value for money and driving range.
BYD Atto 1 and Atto 2 pricing revealed: Australia has a new cheapest EV
There’s a new entrant to the light car class, with the BYD Atto 1 going on sale in December. It’s not only one of the cheapest new cars on the market, it’s also electric.
GAC Emzoom: New brand’s small SUV specs revealed
Local specifications have been announced for new Chinese brand GAC’s second model set to launch locally: the Emzoom small SUV.
2026 Toyota Hilux: Specs for the workhorse’s first electric version revealed
Toyota Europe spills the beans on the capabilities of the first electric Hilux.
Toyota C-HR+ electric SUV confirmed for Australia… but not until 2027
The Toyota C-HR+, a smaller electric SUV than the bZ4X already on sale, has been confirmed for the Australian market
Leapmotor C10: New over-the-air updates launched to improve driving experience
The driving experience of the Leapmotor C10 electric and hybrid mid-size SUV has been improved thanks to a new over-the-air update.
