Electric Car News

New Nissan Micra previewed as a wicked little EV racer
Nissan’s celebratory 20-23 concept just so happens to glimpse ahead at an urban electric car, too

Formula E replica racer shows off Hankook’s EV-specific iON tyre
Tyre maker Hankook shows off EV-specific rubber at Melbourne EV show

2024 Abarth 500e pricing and features confirmed for Australia
The hotted-up Abarth 500e will soon arrive in Australia with a $6400 premium over the Fiat version

Polestar 3 designer Nahum Escobedo lists ‘potato-shaped’ cars among his pet peeves
Ever wondered what keeps a car designer up at night? Designer Nahum Escobedo lets us know what he doesn’t want Polestar to stand for

Volvo to ditch diesel ahead of EV-only by 2030
Volvo has taken another step away from internal combustion engines

Toyota, Lexus planning next-gen EVs with Tesla inspiration
Lexus is developing its next-gen EVs, which will learn from Tesla and use a modular structure design

Electric 2027 BMW M3 could be a 1000kW quad-motor powerhouse
BMW executives aren’t holding back for the next generation of electric M cars

Porsche Taycan proves crossing the Australian Outback in an EV is possible
With F1 star Mark Webber at the helm, a Taycan Cross Turismo made it from Darwin to Bondi

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs to expand Australia’s charging infrastructure
Jet Charge has been handed the keys to an Outlander PHEV fleet to support Australia’s EV charging station expansion, especially in remote regions

NSW to end EV rebate early to focus on charging infrastructure
New South Wales will end its electric vehicle rebate earlier than initially planned, though the state government will instead focus investment on charging infrastructure

Retro Honda Motocompacto e-scooter unveiled: Cheaper than a new iPhone!
Is it a suitcase, a cheese block or a large ID card on wheels? Yes, and it’s electric! Now, it’s time to question: Do you really need a car?

2024 BYD Seal U SUV set to take on Model Y in Australia
New large electric SUV is expected to arrive in 2024 to try and spoil the Model Y’s sales party

EV-sharing startup to serve Gold Coast apartment owners
Outbound has added its fifth high-end property partner to provide on-demand EV access for residents

2023 LDV Mifa 9: Mid-trip battery swapping possible for Australia
Already steamrolling ahead in China, SAIC brasses said the tech could come down under

2026 BMW 3 Series sedan and wagon EVs previewed in renders
Based on the Neue Klasse concept, here’s our take on the next electric 3 Series

2024 LDV eDeliver 7 confirmed for Australia; diesel to follow
LDV importer Ateco has today confirmed the eDeliver 7 could arrive by the end of the year

EV battery fire at Sydney Airport under investigation
Several vehicles destroyed after “unusual incident” involving a separated battery pack from an MG electric car

2024 Peugeot E-3008: Watch out Model Y, 700km driving range EV coming to Oz
Peugeot has confirmed details of the E-3008, an electric medium SUV with 700km driving range

Skoda now at “eye-level” with VW; admits it needs more affordable options
VW Group’s Czech brand admits it needs more affordable options

2024 Renault Scenic E-Tech electric SUV revealed, Australian launch possible
Renault could have another electric vehicle available in Australia soon, with the Scenic E-Tech small SUV under consideration for local sale

2024 Lotus Eletre pricing and features: Hyper electric SUV resets British brand
The Lotus Eletre flagship electric SUV signals the British brand’s new chapter, with premium positioning and a high price tag

2024 Lotus Emeya revealed: 675kW electric GT coming to Oz
Lotus’s answer to the Porsche Taycan has been confirmed to launch in 2025 in Australia

VW Group: Driving dynamics are vital to differentiate EVs
Design will also drive customers to different makes and models

Petrol-powered Mini due for final facelift, no new platform coming
The ‘old-school’ combustion-powered Mini will get one last facelift before going out to pasture, not an all-new platform














