Electric Car News

VW ID.Buzz 7-seater revealed, Australian arm's hand "is firmly up"

The new long-wheelbase version of Volkswagen's upcoming ID.Buzz electric van has been revealed, and the local branch is keen to bring it in.

BYD Atto 3 software update brings Android Auto, joining Apple CarPlay

The BYD Atto 3 has received Android Auto via an over-the-air update, after Apple CarPlay was added to the electric SUV in January

Gazoo Racing Toyota Prius teased for 24h Le Mans reveal

Details are scarce but all will be revealed in the coming weeks at Le Mans 2023

Model Y goes #1 globally, just as Tesla suffers another data leak

The Model Y has become the first EV to be the best-selling car globally, but the company is facing major privacy concerns.

2023 GWM Ora EV pricing announced, delays are confirmed

GWM has confirmed pricing and initial specs for the Ora EV. Initially due in April, Ora deliveries have now been delayed for final checks.

Queensland Electric Super Highway to almost double by 2025

The state government-backed EV charging network will further expand in the next two years.

EV Council calls for massive leap in charger reliability, upkeep and locations in new report

The lobby group has called for Australia’s public EV charging infrastructure to have more ‘redundancy’ and maintenance measures akin to a supermarket or petrol station.

Toyota: Switch on 'eco mode' to dramatically slash emissions & fuel costs

The internal study claims significant CO2 emissions and fuel consumption savings by forcing eco or EV driving modes

Ford boss admits huge EVs 'will not make money'

Ford boss says making massive EVs isn’t a sustainable business; confirms new large EVs

Honda Australia won’t sell an EV until around 2028, Europe in no hurry either

Hybrids, not EVs, are the focus for Honda Down Under but the brand denies it’s behind the competition – even in Europe.

Mahindra reveals EV plans: Electric variants and new models

Mahindra outlines its electric future, bypassing hybrid tech

EOFY: BMW Australia introduces electric Power Pack offer

BMW is sweetening the deal on its iX3 and iX xDrive 40 electric SUVs, as part of an end-of-financial year offer

2024 JAC T9 diesel ute in Australia this year, EV version due next year

The affordable faction of the popular dual-cab ute segment will expand soon with a Chinese newcomer, the JAC T9 – set to battle the GWM Ute, LDV T60, and Ssangyong Musso

2024 BMW i5 previewed – and now leaked!

As the all-electric BMW i5 nears production, the brand has been rolling out teasers – but, too late, it's surfaced on social media.

Tesla 'Model 2' teased, big reveal expected soon

Musk has teased the much-anticipated Tesla ‘Model 2’ EV for the second time.

Lexus confirms ‘yoke’ steering wheel for Australia, ‘should pass ADRs’

Cheaper front-drive electric RZ also ‘not in our plans’; two-tier hybrid LM luxe-van line-up confirmed

2023 Ford E-Transit pricing and features

Ford's cult Transit van gets zero-emission electric power... and a six-figure pricetag?

BYD Seal / Atto 4 electric sedan spied in Sydney ahead of coming launch

The mid-size electric sedan has just gone on sale in its domestic market, ahead of an expected Australian launch in early 2023

Tesla Model S & Model X killed in Australia & UK: RHD production cancelled

The latest facelift, already available overseas, will not be produced for right-hand drive markets... which means no hi-po Plaid version

Polestar 3 & Volvo EX90 delayed, Polestar 4 still on course; Q1 sales results announced

As modern cars become increasingly dependent on software, Volvo and Polestar have confirmed their related big new SUVs need a little more time. No techbro 'move fast and break things' here...

Cupra confirms Raval name for 2025 UrbanRebel electric hot hatch

Cupra confirms official name of urban EV that could cost sub-$40K

Alpine A290 Beta electric hot hatch concept officially unveiled

After leaks and teasers, Alpine has fully unveiled its long-awaited electric hot hatch concept