Electric Car News
Toyota BZ4x and Subaru Solterra resume production with fix to stop wheels falling off
The jointly-developed Toyota and Subaru electric SUV twins have restarted production, after a recall – and buy-back option – surrounding the risk of their wheels falling off
2024 Honda Prologue: electric SUV revealed for American market
The upcoming all-electric SUV will utilise GM’s Ultium battery technology
2025 Renault 4 retro electric crossover to be unveiled in Paris this month
French brand readies a retro electric Renault 4 to complement the upcoming funky 5 hatchback, due 2025
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 WLTP driving range ranks among best in class
Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 achieves WLTP-rated range of 614 kilometres, among the best on sale
Ford Virtual Battery solves charge challenge
Ford’s ‘virtual battery’ could avoid localised blackouts during peak power periods
Victorian Greens want to end road-user charge, drive EV uptake and revive manufacturing
Ahead of next month’s Victorian state election, the Greens party has announced its proposed EV policy
Ford targets Tesla with startup culture shift
Model E division adopts new Ford culture for the ‘nimbleness and inventiveness of a startup’
Fisker to reveal flagship Ocean SUV at 2022 Paris Motor Show
Anticipated American electric SUV to debut halo variant in Paris, with global production set for November
2023 Bentley Bentayga Hybrid gains power boost, larger battery
Bentley has unveiled two new versions of the Bentayga Hybrid: the S and Azure, with more power and driving range
The Citroën Oli is an electric mini pick-up made from recycled materials
…but it remains a ‘design study’ for now
Tesla owners’ survey finds Aussie drivers ‘not suffering range anxiety’
The report found owners are driving their vehicles 10,000-20,000km a year, and not using chargers as much as you’d think
2023 LDV eDeliver 9 and Mifa 9 electric vans confirmed for Australia
LDV will launch an electric version of the Deliver 9 and the Mifa 9, a new eight-seat people-mover, in November – joining the eT60 ute
2023 Polestar 3 electric SUV revealed ahead of Australian debut
Polestar reveals new images of its Polestar 3 electric sports SUV that will take on the likes of the Audi E-Tron and Porsche Cayenne.
Federal Government launches consultation on EV strategy
Australia can’t afford to go at the pace other countries did, leaders say, we’re already too far behind the curve
Audi E-Tron facelift teased in camouflage
Audi has previewed its coming facelift of the E-Tron SUV at the E-Cannonball event in Germany
XPeng G9 2023: Chinese SUV claims “700km” range, 480kW fast-charging
Hailing from China, XPeng’s latest creation – the 2023 G9 – has debuted with seriously impressive charging and range numbers
Car manufacturing could return to Australia via EVs, says Minister
Making electric vehicles on our shores could mean the rebirth of Australian car manufacturing after it died out in 2017
2022 Renault 5 Turbo 3E: Electric track hatch prototype revealed
Drift-inspired show car takes the Renault 5 electric concept to new performance heights with wild aero, 280kW and crazy steering angles
Video: 2023 VW ID.4 will be a Tiguan-priced EV
Volkswagen’s ID.4 will be priced close to the popular Tiguan R-Line, and now we’ve had a chance to look at one in Sydney
AAA says fuel excise should be spent on roads infrastructure
The Australian Automobile Association has called for 100 per cent of fuel excise revenue to be spent on our roads
BMW: 1000km driving range is plenty for an EV
Although the Bavarian brand says more is possible, it sees no need for EVs to travel further than 1000km on a single charge
2023 Mazda CX-60 revealed, now in Australia for final evaluation
Mazda’s most powerful road car ever enters final phase of evaluation under Australia conditions
2023 Mercedes-Benz eVito pricing for electric van and eVito Tourer people mover
Benz launches its first all-electric vans in Australia; eVito panel van and tourer beat seven-seat luxury EQV to market
Volkswagen creating special EV and autonomous driving division
It will be responsible for the Project Trinity EV, which will go into production in 2026
