Electric Car News
Skoda Epiq: Cheap electric SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia in 2027
Skoda’s cheapest ever electric car has been revealed in the form of the Epiq small SUV, which will go on sale locally in 2027 with up to 430km of range.
Hyundai’s performance EVs brought artificial gear changes… but could they also introduce simulated stick-shift?
Not content to stop at a simulated dual-clutch shift feel for its EVs, Hyundai’s next driver engagement feature will bring stick-shift action to electric vehicles, but it’s a simulation too.
Mercedes-AMG unveils electric GT 4-door coupé with 860 kW of peak power
New performance EV new uses axial flux motors combined with a high-performance, Formula 1-inspired battery system.
Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi becomes quickest SUV around the Nürburgring
Chinese automaker Xiaomi has taken another Nürburgring record, this time with its YU7 GT SUV.
Volkswagen: Electrified future will be driven by customer demand, not mandates
Volkswagen plans more electrified products for Australia but what type of vehicles will be driven by customer preference rather than government incentives, says the brand.
BYD promotes shipment of 5000 vehicles headed for Australia amid EV surge
First shipment aboard BYD-owned cargo vessel includes EVs, plug-in hybrids and DENZA models destined for Australian buyers.
Australia’s most common collisions revealed in latest NRMA data
New insurance claims figures reveal rising wildlife crashes and concerns over drivers disabling safety technology.
Volkswagen’s first electric ID. Polo GTI takes aim at hot hatch purists
New ID. Polo GTI combines front-wheel-drive dynamics, adaptive suspension and fast charging as Volkswagen prepares its electric performance future.
Subaru slashes pricing of Solterra and Trailseeker electric SUVs
Subaru has taken the scalpel to Australian pricing for its Solterra and Trailseeker electric SUVs, with lower price tags than before of up to $4000.
Subaru Uncharted: Australian pricing revealed for new electric small SUV
Australian pricing and specifications for Subaru’s third electric vehicle have been revealed, with the Uncharted small SUV set to go on sale soon.
China’s domestic car sales drop again but exports continue to grow
A seven-month sales slide in China has been offset by growing export sales as Chinese brands look to capitalise on higher-margin international opportunities.
New car waiting lists to grow if Hormuz closure continues
In a repeat of Covid-era automotive component delays, new car supplies could dwindle as the ongoing closure of the Straight of Hormuz holds up essential materials.
Tesla axes two models from its global line-up; replaced by humanoid robots
Tesla has officially killed off Model S and X as it transitions its Fremont factory to manufacturing humanoid robots
Expanding Australia’s public EV charger network could come at a cost… even if you don’t own an EV
A proposed federal government initiative to expand access to public EV chargers could impact households without an EV, but despite pushback, the cost could be minimal.
Lexus TZ: Brand’s largest electric SUV revealed, Australian sales possible
Like its Toyota parent, Lexus has revealed a new large electric SUV. Called the TZ, it will sit above the existing RZ with cool bamboo and suede trimmings.
BYD’s desert Flash Charging demonstration hints at Australian suitability
BYD offered a ‘real world’ demonstration of its 1500kW charging tech in a remote part of the Mongolian desert, suggesting the super-fast charging tech could be a natural fit for Australia.
EV tax break to be scaled back under new FBT changes
The Albanese government will phase down the popular electric car discount as costs blow out, with industry backing gradual shift but warning momentum must be maintained.
Hyundai IONIQ 6 N: The brand’s fastest production car ever lands in Australia
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N electric sedan lands in Australia bringing clever track-focussed performance tech to the EV segment.
EV sales double in April 2026 with Tesla Model Y leading the way
Strong growth from Tesla and Polestar signals rising demand, with insurance data also pointing to a surge in EV interest.
BYD’s next-gen Yuan Plus to be sold in NZ as BYD Atto 5, unconfirmed for Australia
Third-gen BYD Yuan Plus grows in size, tech and ambition as it eyes a 2027 New Zealand launch.
Hyundai’s EV sales surge on back of Middle East conflict
Hyundai Australia’s 2026 EV sales has already overhauled its total from last year.
Suzuki e Vitara arrives as brand’s first EV, priced under $50K
The brand’s new compact SUV, first introduced to Australia in the 1980s, enters a new, electric era, priced from $46,990 drive-away ahead of July launch.
Ford’s electric Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 becomes fastest EV over a quarter mile
Ford’s latest electric drag racer shatters records with blistering pace, showcasing cutting-edge battery, motor and drivetrain tech in quarter-mile competition
Fast charging might not damage EV batteries as much as previously thought
Testing of an ex-taxi Tesla Model Y almost exclusively fast charged over 180,000km found surprisingly good battery health.
