Electric Car News
Chery brings another brand down under with the luxury – and huge – Freelander 8 SUV
Freelander, the joint venture between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, will be in local showrooms next year.
Isuzu explains why it cancelled the Aussie launch of the all-electric D-Max ute
The electric D-Max was once destined for Australian showrooms, but Isuzu has canned the plan.
Dire warning for Aussie EV owners who want to take their cars on summer road trips
The Christmas break will be upon us before we know it – and EV owners have been reminded about the paramount importance of charging.
Hyundai to plug big gaps in its EV line-up with new Ioniq SUV models
Hyundai is targeting the small and medium SUV market with the upcoming models, which should wear Ioniq 4 and Ioniq 7 badges.
Aussies will get another super-cheap EV to choose from as the Leapmotor B03 gets the green light down under
Leapmotor will target the BYD Atto 1 and Geely EX2 with the EV hatch.
Luxury Chinese brand Avatr debuts in Australia with all-electric SUV
Changan has followed BYD and Geely by deciding to launch its luxury brand down under, and Avatr is kicking off in fine style.
XPENG L03 Aussie price and specs revealed as EV and hybrid SUV takes on Geely’s EX5
The cheapest Xpeng model to sell down under is also coming for the BYD Atto 3.
Revealed: Why EV owners could soon be hit with a $1-per-minute fine when they charge their cars
One mistake could see motorists hit with a charge they don’t want when they fill their batteries.
Geely boasts that its new tech can charge an EV in just four minutes
Geely has one-upped BYD with its impending announcement.
Has the electric vs petrol reliability debate been settled? Study of almost 50 million vehicles is huge news for EV fans
The reliability report looked at 47.4 million vehicles that had travelled from 145,000km to 193,000km, with eye-opening results.
China’s luxury Hongqi brand is launching three SUVs to take on Mercedes-Benz and BMW in Australia
Yet another Chinese brand will launch locally in early 2027, with Hongqi setting its sights on luxury brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.
New facelifted Geely EX5 is officially revealed in China: Here’s what’s new
The upcoming medium SUV from Geely has been seen in its home country.
BYD’s Sealion 7 can now earn you money while it’s parked – and you get a price cut of up to $3800 on the SUV, too
BYD expands its Amber partnership with Sealion 7, allowing owners to power homes or sell electricity back to grid.
GWM says new 3.0-litre diesel won’t impact NVES targets
GWM’s local boss is confident sales of the brand’s EVs and plug-in hybrids will offset any NVES impacts of its new 3.0-litre diesel Tank 500 and Cannon Alpha
Volvo plots 13-model product offensive as wagons and buttons make a comeback
Volvo will launch 13 new models by 2030, with its flexible EV architecture opening the door for lower-slung cars as designers rethink screen-heavy interiors.
New study debunks myths about electric vehicle fires
New safety research has revealed how firefighters should tackle burning electric vehicles.
2027 Skoda Epiq review: There’s nothing cut-price about the brand’s cheapest EV
Our mates at AutoExpress say the Skoda has kicked a huge goal with the Epiq, which has been confirmed for sale in Australia next year.
Figuring out how much you could save by switching to an EV just got a whole lot easier
The WeMoney app has introduced a feature that significantly simplifies the process of breaking down what you’ll save by moving away from a petrol or diesel vehicle.
Kia PV7 electric van confirmed for Australia in 2027
Kia’s larger PV7 electric van will arrive locally late next year with passenger and cargo versions, 800-volt charging and more than 460km of potential range.
MG’s cheapest and best-selling EV just became $2000 more affordable for Aussies
Shoppers looking for a bargain EV will be happy to know that the MG4 EV Urban is now priced from under $30,000 driveaway in a new special offer.
The Leapmotor B03X should be Australia’s cheapest new SUV when it arrives down under. Here’s what it’s like to drive…
The Leapmotor B03X is expected to take it to the BYD Atto 2 and Geely EX2 on the price front when it arrives down under.
Geely TT sports sedan arrives with 800V charging and sub-$27,000 price tag
Geely’s new electric sports sedan combines up to 725km of claimed range, 425kW performance, LiDAR and ultra-fast charging at a strikingly low price.
Revealed: The new way for Aussie EV owners to save up to $1900 on charging costs
New modelling shows there are big charging savings on offer for drivers who top up their electric vehicles at home.
Ford plots Australian growth spurt with new hybrid Bronco and electric Transit
Blue Oval plans to double its market coverage as two electrified newcomers, a tougher Mustang and seven-year warranty spearhead its Australian expansion.
