Electric Car News
EV sales are getting a boost through incentivised novated leasing
Tax breaks for leased EVs proving irresistible to many.
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT pricing: $416k hero revealed
Porsche’s record setting and most powerful series-production model of all time will reach Australia in mid 2024 with a $416,600 starting price
NVES: VW leaves FCAI policy committee
Volkswagen Group Australia – which includes the VW, Audi, Skoda and Cupra brands – has quit the FCAI’s policymaking committee over differences in its fuel-efficiency standard position
2025 Peugeot E-3008 electric SUV: Australian launch timing confirmed for Tesla Model Y, Toyota bZ4X rival
Peugeot Australia has confirmed local timing for the all-new E-3008 electric midsize SUV
Rivian reveals smaller R2 and surprises with compact R3X
Rivian says its new R2 and R3X, revealed this week, will be “available internationally following their 2026 North American launch – leaving hope for an Australian release
Jaguar to axe all petrol cars, with plans for an all-EV lineup
JLR set to produce nothing but battery-electric vehicles, with three brand new models to come, sharing a common platform.
Tesla criticises industry body for lobbying against New Vehicle Efficiency Standard
EV maker accuses the FCAI of knowingly making false claims, using scare language
Europe claims evidence of Chinese EV subsidies, may impose retroactive tariffs
The EU will investigate whether it should impose further import taxes for competitive Chinese-made EVs in order to protect its local auto industry
2025 Renault 5 E-Tech EV revealed with 50,000 buyers on wait list
Finally, Renault has unveiled the production version of its reborn Renault 5 – three years since it was first previewed as a hot hatch concept
2024 Subaru Solterra pricing and features
Japanese brand’s first EV launches in late February, but it’s been priced to ignore cheaper rivals and instead battle AWD versions of the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5
Solterra cost-cut not a reaction to bZ4X pricing, says Subaru
New AWD EV twins from Japan are close on price, but Subaru says it’s more likely Toyota reacted to its pricing
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: N Line confirmed, bigger battery & more
The popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will add a sportier N Line model this year, along with improved ride and insulation, a battery upgrade and styling tweaks
New Vehicle Efficiency Standard may not increase car prices as far as industry has Suggested
Car brands support NVES. FCAI not so much.
Volkswagen Scirocco could be reborn as electric sports car twinned with Porsche & Audi
According to a new report, Volkswagen is assessing proposals for a reborn electric Scirocco sports coupe twinned with the next Porsche 718 and Audi TT
Monash University opens 45 EV chargers to the public across four campuses
A host of new fast and standard EV chargers will be available to students and the public alike
Report cards: Ford, Mercedes, Tesla lead new survey on EV sustainability & human rights
A coalition of integrity-focused groups has scored the world’s leading carmakers on their efforts to cut problematic supply out of EV manufacturing
The Apple Car is dead
Faltering EV demand and setbacks in autonomous car timelines mean the ‘iCar’ has been cancelled
MG LS6 shown in Geneva, Australian launch still in sight
MG has used this week’s Geneva Motor Show to launch a barrage of new models into European buyers’ minds – including the electric 570kW LS6 that could reach Australia next year
2024 Toyota bZ4X pricing and features: Tesla Model Y electric SUV rival lands in Australia
At long last Toyota enters world of BEVs with bZ4X priced from $66,000
2024 Toyota bZ4X electric SUV: What we know
Here’s everything we know about Toyota Australia’s first all-electric vehicle
WATCH: New Renault 5 electric hatch live reveal video
The Renault 5 is soon making a comeback as a retro electric hatchback to replace the ageing Zoe
VW ID.7 Tourer electric wagon revealed
Volkswagen’s new ID.7 Tourer, boasting plenty of electric power and a full-sized wagon body, looks like a practical family car.
Volkswagen and Mahindra deepen EV ties
Mahindra’s new INGLO electric vehicle platform will use Volkswagen’s MEB components and unified cells
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N pricing: 478kW, $111k hero on sale now
Customers will have 12 hours to snaffle up the first batch of Hyundai’s high-performance EV, with orders opening on September 15
