Electric Car News
2024 Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: Electric Golf GTI bound for Oz
The future’s Golf GTI? The ID.3 GTX will usher in facelifted ID.3 range in 2024
Off-roading Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV teased for Goodwood reveal
The not-so-cryptic teaser hints at a high-performance, off-roading Mustang Mach-E electric SUV on the horizon.
2023 Alfa Romeo Tonale pricing and features: Petrol, PHEV
Alfa Romeo’s new Tonale small SUV has arrived in Australia from $49,900 in mild-hybrid guise, with the plug-in hybrid due by Christmas
Evie Networks up EV charging prices again
It will again become pricier to charge your electric car on-the-go, as Evie Networks raises prices to contend with rising electricity costs.
2024 Peugeot E-208 electric hatch locked-in for Australia
Peugeot Australia to re-enter the light car segment in 2024 with the facelifted, all-electric E-208
MG design boss: ‘SUV trend will pass’, no MG ute planned
Design boss says the SUV will go the way of the minivan; confirms no dual-cab MG ute on the horizon – for now
MG: future 600kW EVs will recharge in ‘10 minutes’
Half-solid-state batteries coming next year; SAIC confirms its working on a battery even cheaper than LFP
MG LS7 electric SUV likely for Australia, F7/L7 sedans under consideration
Two rebadged electric cars are “under strong consideration” for local MG showrooms, likely becoming the most-expensive vehicles sold by a Chinese brand
MG: EVs now priced to rival petrol cars
MG battery boss says some EVs have reached price parity with ICEs – and are only going to get cheaper
Ford Mustang Mach-E, Genesis GV70 and G80 EVs score 5-star ANCAP safety ratings
Three new electric vehicles have received top ANCAP safety marks – but the results are carried over from 2021 testing
Vehicle emissions rules could save Australia billions, report predicts
A new report has revealed major savings for all Australian new car owners and the economy – if the government sets strong vehicle emissions mandates.
GWM Ora EV pricing drops to $39,990 to compete with MG 4, BYD Dolphin
GWM has announced significant price cuts on its brand-new Ora electric hatch, making it a more compelling alternative to the new & cheap MG 4 and BYD Dolphin EVs
2024 Kia Niro updated with more tech for base EV, price rises
Kia has increased pricing for its electrified Niro small SUV, as one variant receives more tech
Kia ‘GT1’ EV: 450kW Stinger successor rumoured & rendered!
The Stinger could be coming back… in the form of a long range, electric-only GT.
Hyundai won’t compete with bargain Chinese EVs
Not only will Hyundai’s incoming Kona EV not rival Chinese electrics on price, the brand isn’t keen on a race to the bottom with its future battery-electric vehicles.
BYD opens first ‘Megastore’ in Sydney ahead of EV model expansion
The first BYD Megastore has opened in Sydney as Chinese brand readies to expand its EV model range and meet anticipated demand
2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric car prices slashed to new lows
Electric car brand Tesla has cut Model 3 and Model Y pricing in Australia, with savings of up to $6395
Ampol EV chargers head into the shops
Fuel giant Ampol will enter shopping centres for the first time with its AmpCharge electric vehicle network
Victoria EV tax rises for 2023-24, as EV rebate ends early
The state will increase its controversial EV and PHEV tax again, as it abolishes its EV rebate reportedly early.
Chargefox pricing trial shows huge fluctuations in cost to users
The South Australian Government wants EV owners to charge during the day – but it’ll come at a cost if you can’t.
VW rules out new Beetle, working on $30k ID.1
The iconic Beetle won’t be coming back, but the German automaker is committed to launching other affordable EVs.
Aston Martin and Lucid team up for future EVs
A strategic plan between Aston Martin and Lucid has been announced
Cupra Born EV drives demand for Spanish brand
Swell in Australian orders driven largely by BEV and plug-in hybrid vehicles
2023 BYD Dolphin pricing and features: Full details
The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle, with pricing and equipment on par with similarly priced petrol hatchbacks
