Electric Car News

SA govt aims to flood local vehicle market with EVs

South Australia is building a statewide fast-charging network and transitioning the government vehicle fleet to EVs

This is why Australian businesses won't buy electric cars

A major survey of fleet buyers has confirmed the main stumbling blocks for electric vehicles in Australia

Mercedes-Benz takes 20 percent stake in Aston Martin

More tech but no cash for Aston Martin as Mercedes-Benz increases ownership

Bugatti’s pugnacious prototype is powered by petrol

Petrol power not dead yet for Bugatti, with monstrous track beast under development in France

New electric car factory set for NSW

Electric bus and car facility will employ up to 2000 in NSW when complete, says founder

GMC reveals open-air Hummer EV

Hummer brand is reborn as an EV that's loaded with clever off-road technology

Renault Megane eVision is more than just a concept

Renault previews it's all-new electric hatch due to arrive at the end of 2021

Mercedes-Benz EQC 4x4² will give the G-Class a run for its money

Benz's stately electric SUV has has been transformed into an extreme off-road beast

Free EV charging network coming to Sydney

Sydney's dark green electricity kiosks will soon become part of a free, fast EV charging network

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV adds vehicle-to-home battery tech

Australia’s most popular plug-in hybrid gains new mid-spec grade for 2021

Tesla’s Autopilot criticised in Euro NCAP assessment

Mercedes, BMW, Audi score high, while Tesla cops 'half marks'

Nissan turns Leaf EV into a mobile emergency power station

Nissan's RE-LEAF concept shows how EVs can have broader applications and that a crossover version of the Leaf EV hatch wouldn’t be a terrible idea.

Ioniq switches on the future channel

Ioniq’s EV concept is more mobile lounge than motor vehicle

Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV debuts

VW’s second 'ID' EV model has been formally unveiled and will go on sale in Europe this year before heading Down Under in 2022

Oil giants drilling for green gold

Rise of electric vehicles forces oil companies to adapt for ‘new fuels’

Hummer EV teased, gets Crab Mode steering

Hummer EV coming in October, bringing with it a unique feature.

Five things need to happen for EVs to go mainstream

A global report has identified key criteria for electric vehicles to become a routine purchase

Ford could leave Supercars if there is no Holden replacement

While the traditional Blue v Red rivalry is over, Ford says it needs another manufacturer to compete against if it is to stay committed to Supercars

Eight EVs that’ll make you want to convert

Eight of the coolest myth-busting electric vehicles coming your way courtesy of a skateboard

Lewis Hamilton launches Extreme E team

The Formula 1 ace has embraced a new off-road EV racing series with an aim to highlight the impact of climate change

Are electric vehicles suitable for the average Aussie commute?

Australia is a big country, but Census figures show most Aussies could travel to and from work all week before having to charge their EVs