Electric Car News

Nissan Patrol Warrior, Qashqai E-Power and two mystery models to launch over 18 months
Not satisfied with an almost all-new model portfolio, Nissan will continue bringing new models to market over the next 18 months

Toyota’s new CEO promises to accelerate EV plans
Toyota’s new CEO will start on April 1 and is planning a major shake-up with a “BEV-first mindset”

Ford Europe will cut 2800 engineering jobs as part of EV pivot
Region’s pivot to an EV-exclusive portfolio costs jobs, from admin to engineering, in Ford’s European business

GWM Ora Next Cat to be named Ora Sport in Australia if released locally
GWM’s dedicated electric sub-brand has launched a new model, but it’s not yet confirmed for our shores

Owners’ High Court case against Victoria’s EV tax gets underway
The three day trial begins in Australia’s High Court today

2024 Ram 1500 REV electric ute revealed
Ram has provided a first glimpse at its first all-electric ‘pick-up truck’ at this year’s Super Bowl, with first deliveries due late next year

2023 Cupra Born pre-orders almost sold-out, more supply to come
There are just a few examples remaining of Cupra’s electric hatch

Old EV batteries repurposed to power California
Electric vehicles aren’t just A to B machines anymore; a startup claims to have a world-first system using old EV batteries to power the Californian grid

Hyundai to launch ‘Mighty’ electric truck in Australia
Hyundai will launch another EV in Australia this year, but it’s not an Ioniq or Kona

Combustion power safe in an Ineos future
Petrol and diesel to coexist with electric as Ineos eyes challenging regions with its Grenadier

Interview: Volvo safety boss Thomas Broberg
Volvo’s acting head of the Safety Centre, Thomas Broberg, says a human-centred approach to safety is critical and unique to Volvo

GWM streamlines Tank, Ora brands in Oz; hybrids to outsell ICE within 18 months
For Australia – and globally – GWM is pushing to streamline its disparate brands under ‘One GWM’ banner

2024 Polestar 3 pricing and features announced, Australian debut delayed
The upcoming Polestar 3 electric large SUV, initially planned for an early-2024 Australian launch, has suffered a production delay for all markets

Volvo’s electric future: No going back
Volvo CCO says that Volvo is sticking to going all-electric globally by 2030

Polestar and Rivian: EV switch alone not enough to stop climate crisis
EV upstarts Polestar and Rivian urge a three-tier global and collaborative approach is needed to curb climate change

2022 Audi E-Tron GT, RS E-Tron GT pricing and features
The E-Tron GT range is due to arrive on our shores later this year

South Australian Government repeals electric vehicle tax plans
The new SA Government has honoured its election promise to bin the controversial EV tax

Audi ute: Oz boss calls it unlikely, but the Activesphere might be a clue…
The brand’s CEO has previously hinted at the possibility of an Audi ute, potentially twinned with the Volkswagen Amarok – now it seems unlikely to happen

Brainlifts are going to be more important than facelifts says Volvo chief
Volvo Chief Commercial Officer Bjorn Annwall maps out the Swedish carmaker’s electric and digital future

2025 Hyundai Kona N Electric imagined
Now that we’ve seen the new-gen Kona small SUV in petrol, hybrid and electric form, there’s one question still unanswered: What about a hero N model?

Peugeot e-2008 electric SUV coming to Australia through private importer, priced around $50,000
An Australian startup will import the Peugeot e-2008 electric car with a more affordable price tag

EV Council: Mazda Europe chief’s comments on ‘forced’ battery EV focus are misleading
Australia’s EV Council has hit back at the Mazda Europe CEO’s tough criticism of regulators that suggested carmakers have been forced to focus on battery-electric cars at the expense of all alternatives

Mitsubishi adds vehicle-to-grid EV charging to Australian HQ
Mitsubishi has become the first automaker in Australia to adopt V2G bidirectional chargers at its Adelaide HQ using its PHEVs

Electric-only Volkswagen Golf looking likely, but it won’t replace the ID.3
Despite the VW ID.3 electric hatch, the next Mk9 Golf will be sold alongside it with a battery-electric powertrain option.














