Electric Car News
Ford to lose $4.5 billion on EVs in 2023 but profit on ICE cars
Ford has admitted its losing money on EVs, as its conventional engine-powered divisions reap from growth to help fund the transition
2023 Cupra Born electric hatch scores five-star ANCAP safety rating
Ahead of its imminent on-sale date, the Cupra Born has been awarded top marks by ANCAP
Cupra boss remains committed to battery-electric in face of EU e-fuels debate; confirms Formentor and Leon EV on the cards
The Spanish brand’s global CEO supports his VW Group counterparts but says it won’t change his company’s position
2023 Peugeot E-Partner electric van confirmed, priced for Australia
Peugeot Australia has confirmed its first all-electric offering, the E-Partner small commercial van, will arrive here before July – priced from just below $60K
Genesis commits to high-performance EVs
Genesis will double-down on high-performance EVs, as it establishes itself as a more distinct luxury car brand
Toyota electric cars: Australia could get even more EVs under new president
With the legendary Akio Toyoda stepping up to a role with less direct management of Toyota product, more EVs are likely on the way
EU drafts plan to allow e-fuel combustion cars beyond 2035
The EU has conceded to Germany in drafting provisions to allow the post-2035 sale of cars powered by synthetic fuels
Major EV battery supplier starts mass production of 1000km range battery
CATL has reportedly started production of its new landmark battery pack, which promises to deliver on diesel-like driving range
Euro 7 emissions rules could mean no more budget-friendly VWs and Skodas
Increasingly strict emissions mandates might spell the end of small entry-level combustion engine models from the Volkswagen Group
Toyota Australia boss has “no doubt” emissions target is coming this year
Although unclear on exactly what it will look like, Sean Hanley reckons a federal emissions policy could be in place before 2024
2025 Volkswagen ID.2 imagined, GTI/GTX hot hatch variant confirmed
The upcoming Volkswagen ID.2 electric hatch will be heavily derived from the ID.2all concept, with a front-drive GTI or GTX performance variant confirmed
2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV: Australian pricing and features
Lexus is set to launch its second EV in Australia in May, with the introduction of the RZ 450e
IPCC: ‘Feasible and effective’ climate action available now, including EVs
The United Nations body has reinforced the urgent need to reduce emissions now amid intensifying extreme weather and natural disasters
Fill ‘er up thanks: Hyundai unveils ‘Automatic Charging Robot’ for electric cars
Ridiculous? Not so fast… the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad
2024 Ford Explorer EV revealed for Europe – could it follow the Mustang Mach-E to Oz?
A new-generation electric Ford Explorer has been unveiled this week, but any potential for a local launch is still to be confirmed
Open letter urges Australian Government to further prevent new fossil fuel projects
The open letter, signed by more than fifty environmental and climate organisations, was circulated in various national newspapers and is open to the public
Kia Concept EV5: Midsize electric SUV previewed
Kia’s smallest E-GMP-based electric car, the Sportage-sized EV5 medium SUV, will initially launch in China in late 2023
ACT becomes fourth state to introduce fines for blocking EV chargers
Four states and territories have now legislated against combustion vehicles blocking EV charging spaces
Audi to launch 10 new EVs in next three years; petrol A3 won’t live on
Audi is forging ahead with an electric push amid looming emissions mandates overseas by transforming its entire car lineup
ACT led electric vehicle sales per capita in 2022
Official data reveals Australia’s capital adopted more BEVs based on population, whereas PHEVs lagged behind last year
SsangYong Torres EVX Korean electric SUV teased
The oft-forgotten South Korean carmaker has teased a new tough-looking electric SUV
2023 Tesla Model Y Performance Australian deliveries begin
Tesla’s Model Y range has expanded with the arrival of the Performance variant
Volkswagen baby electric car confirmed: targets low-$30K pricing
Volkswagen plans to offer one of the world’s cheapest electric cars with a model that could be called the ID.1
Volkswagen ID.2all: $40K German EV previewed
Volkswagen revealed the ID.2all concept overnight, previewing its affordable FWD BEV coming mid-decade
