Electric Car News

Government awards cash for EV chargers to be installed in NSW power poles
50 power poles will be adapted for EV owners without access to off-street parking

Nissan Ariya EV no closer to Australia; emissions regulations the sticking point
As with compelling models like the Ford Mustang Mach E, Nissan says it is forced to focus EV supply on markets where penalties and market demand require action

Nissan boss ‘not ruling out’ another petrol-powered Z car
The new generation Nissan Z has just launched in Australia, but the company’s local boss isn’t saying the next one will definitely be electrified

Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 electric cars could be on sale in Australia next year
The Volkswagen Group’s local boss has told us production may be able to come forward earlier than was originally planned

2023 Smart #1 Brabus: Powerful electric SUV revealed
Smart – co-owned by Mercedes-Benz and Geely – has partnered with tuner Brabus to develop a hot 315kW, all-wheel-drive version of its #1 electric SUV

2023 Kia EV9 electric SUV undergoes final testing ahead of world debut
The upper-large SUV will be revealed globally in the first quarter of 2023

Ford to cut 3000 jobs in North America and India, follows Australian cuts
Ford says it is on track to have capacity for 600,000 EV sales by the end of 2023, but reports suggest it may need to cut a lot of jobs to get there

Australia’s first electric vehicle summit: Everything you need to know
Our guide to all the hot topics covered at this year’s event

Skoda previews future design language with Vision 7S concept sketches
Czech carmaker looks to the future with stylish SUV concept sketches

This is every Electric Vehicle strategy, brand by brand
From Audi to Volvo: Here’s how the major manufacturers will transition into the electric age

2023 Lexus ES Australian pricing and features
Updated ES features new equipment and Lexus Connected Services smartphone connectivity

2023 Porsche Macan electric SUV rendered and spied
Porsche’s upcoming electric Macan SUV has been spied testing again, this time with a clear look at its interior

Electric Dodge Charger Daytona SRT Banshee concept revealed – listen to it shriek!
Dodge isn’t going silently into the electric future, unveiling its radical electric muscle car concept

Automotive lobby groups and ANCAP to consult Federal Govt on fuel-efficiency standards
Key industry bodies, including the FCAI and AADA, will consult the Federal Government on the forthcoming national electric vehicle strategy

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQA pricing and features: EQA 350 arrives in Australia
The range-topping dual-motor all-wheel-drive Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 has finally arrived in Australia after several delays

New car emissions target finally on the cards: Federal Govt to launch consultation next month
The electric vehicle strategy will aim to improve EV supply in Australia and reduce emissions from the transport sector

Dodge announces last of the line Chargers and Challengers, reveals 213kW plug-in hybrid SUV
Dodge pitches a “Last Call” for enduring Charger and Challengers, and reveals potent mini-SUV

Switching to an EV ‘could save car owners $1300 a year’ says study
Pressure is ramping up on the Government to set targets ahead of an upcoming EV summit and the end of the fuel excise cut

Mahindra previews five EVs sharing parts with Volkswagen’s MEB platform
Indian carmaker expands partnership with Volkswagen Group, hinting at five new models

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV interior revealed ahead of October debut
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the interior of the five-seat EQE SUV, with the optional MBUX Hyperscreen, before its reveal in mid-October

2023 Haval Jolion Hybrid Australian pricing and features
Haval confirms its second hybrid-electric vehicle destined for our shores, following the H6 earlier this year

VIDEO: Bentley Mulliner Batur teased, August 21 reveal confirmed
Bentley will unveil the Mulliner Batur grand tourer at the Monterey Car Week

Volkswagen Golf GTE plug-in hybrid likely for Australia, as mid-life facelift nears
A facelifted version of the eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf is expected to arrive in Australia by 2024, potentially headlined by the GTE plug-in hybrid

New Electric Volvo ‘EXC90’ revealed in patent images
Volvo’s next XC90 is gearing up to go electric, and it’ll have a new name when it does













