Electric Car News
BMW won’t cap EV driving range after all despite previous 600km limit claim
Just days after a spokesperson said 600km was the aim, the firm has changed its tune
Daimler takes 33 per cent stake in battery cell manufacturer alongside Stellantis
Daimler and FCA are back together at last
Mercedes-AMG electric roadster under consideration, says development boss
Markus Schäfer believes the roadster plays an important role in the AMG range
Volvo will go leather-free in electric models
Even with recycled materials, Volvo aims to retain a premium interior experience
AMG boss says V8s aren’t going anywhere for 10 years
While some manufacturers are moving away from ICEs, AMG is still pushing the boundaries
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 pricing and features revealed for Australia
Hyundai’s bold new dedicated electric vehicle has landed, but options are limited
2022 BMW i3: Electric 3 Series spied
BMW’s iconic 3 Series is swapping its combustion engine for a battery-electric powertrain
Lucid Air sets new EPA driving range record of 837km on a charge
The battle to reach 1000km on a charge amps up
BMW electric vehicle range to remain capped at 600km – UPDATE
Australian drivers will have to rely more on charging infrastructure for interstate travel
Monash University achieves electric vehicle battery milestone with sugar hit
Adding a little sugar to lithium-sulfur batteries makes them far more durable, while maintaining their superior energy density
Free kerbside electric vehicle charging station opens in Sydney
Electric vehicle owners in Sydney can now get up to 45km of driving range for free
AC Ace RS set to return with electric power in 2022
Years after the original model ended production, the AC Ace RS is returning to the assembly line with a 230kW electric powertrain
World EV Day: New models lead BMW’s Australian electric charge
BMW expects that by 2030 electrified vehicles will account for half of its sales
Hyundai reveals cheaper, punchier fuel-cell system
The next generation of Hyundai hydrogen-powered passenger vehicles will be up to 50 per cent cheaper, 30 per cent lighter and twice as powerful
BMW reveals compact i Vision Circular EV concept
It may be covered in angles, but BMW’s newest concept is about a different kind of circle: the circle of life
Fully-electric Volvo XC40 sold out for 2021 before Australian launch
The first allocation of the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric compact SUV has already been snapped up
Italian Government pushes for emissions exemption for supercar makers
If the Italian Government has its way, exotic car companies will continue to make petrol-powered models beyond an EU ban
Friday Find: Tesla Tom gives detailed look at Tesla’s updated iOS app
The new offering from the US electric car company is a welcome update
Subaru Solterra electric SUV teased with more detail
The first battery-powered model from Subaru has been previewed, but a local launch isn’t on the cards
New Lotus factory in China to build SUVs as part of electric vehicle range
A new Chinese factory will produce three of four new electric vehicles from Lotus, as the British carmaker details its future plans
French manufacturer DS to go electric-only from 2024
Luxury brand set to go all-electric
Audi gives old E-Tron batteries a new lease on life
Audi is trialling a sustainable EV charging station using lithium-ion batteries taken from disassembled development vehicles
Hyundai’s EV entourage for Australia
Like the look of the Ioniq 5? It’s just the tip of Hyundai’s electric spear
Audi to produce 12 models in China for local market
It sold 727,358 vehicles in the country in 2020 alone
