Electric Car News
New survey reveals why almost half of Aussie drivers feel unprepared to make the switch to EVs
New information from Australian motorists reveals that non-EV drivers have serious hesitations about buying an electric car, but the lure of cost savings could motivate them to change.
Mercedes claims a very niche Nürburgring lap record with its all-electric CLA 45 AMG
Merc’s three-motor EV gets around the Green Hell faster than a Ferrari 458 Italia.
Compact EVs from BYD and MG top Aussie most-searched list as fuel excise relief ends
Drivers desperate to avoid pain at the pump have made small EVs four of the five most searched-for new cars in Australia.
VFACTs July 2026: Australian new-car market posts record July as EV sales top one in five
July becomes the strongest on record for new-vehicle sales, with battery-electric vehicles maintaining more than 20 per cent market share for a second straight month.
Audi lifts the lid on why the A2 e-tron will be the marque’s most efficient car ever
German giant unveils first look at hyper-frugal EV with aerodynamics playing role in driving down its thirst.
Tesla Model Y drives sharp rise in July electric-car deliveries
Combined Tesla and Polestar sales more than quadrupled year-on-year in July, although the figures cover only brands reporting directly to the Electric Vehicle Council.
Geely launches Australia’s first Amazon virtual showroom for new EX2 EV
Chinese carmaker partners with Amazon Australia to let buyers explore, compare pricing and book test drives online ahead of EX2 launch.
BYD plans Atto 3 Evo for Australia with more power, faster charging
Updated electric SUV adopts new rear-wheel-drive platform, 800-volt architecture and upgraded technology ahead of local launch later this year.
New Mercedes-Benz GLA revealed with hybrid and electric power as EQA bows out
Third-generation luxury crossover SUV adopts Mercedes’ new MMA platform, gains longer range, faster charging, more cabin space and arrives in Australia next year.
Coles plugs into EV boom with fast-charger rollout at supermarkets
Up to 30 Coles stores will gain high-speed EV chargers over the next two years as the supermarket giant looks to make grocery shopping more convenient for electric vehicle owners.
BYD Australia expects Seal 6 station wagon to outsell sedan
BYD Australia is expecting to sell more station wagons than sedans of its new Seal 6 mid-sized plug-in hybrid model.
BYD prepares to battle the BMW 5 Series with luxury sedan and wagon
A new luxury sedan from BYD’s luxury division could be about to give BMW and Mercedes-Benz some sleepless nights.
XPENG X9 electric people mover unveiled for Australia: pricing and specs
Chinese brand’s flagship seven-seat EV offers up to 580km of driving range, ultra-fast charging and luxury-focused cabin.
Smart’s iconic two-seater set for electric comeback
New Smart #2 city EV expected to revive the brand’s smallest model with retro-inspired styling and zero-emissions power.
Lepas puts Australian roads to the test ahead of local launch
Chery’s new energy sub-brand completes local validation program as it prepares to introduce its first Australian model, the L6 electric SUV, in November.
2027 Volkswagen ID. Cross debuts as electric T-Cross alternative
Volkswagen has unveiled the compact electric ID. Cross, an SUV version of its ID. Polo city hatch.
Customer sues Ford over Trump tariffs; wants a share of US$1.3 billion
A Ford Mustang Mach-E buyer is suing Ford for a partial refund following the US Supreme Court’s ruling on President Trump’s tariffs
EVs and PHEVs now outsell ICE vehicles in one place in Australia
One Australian territory has reached critical mass in plug-in electric vehicle uptake, now accounting for 55 per cent of all new cars sold.
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45: Next-generation rocketship revealed with 500kW of power
Affalterbach’s smallest high-performance car is now one of its fastest, as the new CLA 45 makes a huge 500kW after switching to electric power.
BYD Sealion 7 and Seal depart Chinese market to focus on exports, no change for Australia
The BYD Sealion 7, the most popular product BYD sells in Australia, and its Seal sibling are no longer available in their Chinese home market.
GWM confirms Ora 5 electric hatchback for Australia
A hatchback version of the just-launched Ora 5 SUV is set to arrive in local dealerships later this year.
GWM confirms Ora 5 Touring electric station wagon for Australia
A battery-electric station wagon variant of the just launched GWM Ora 5 is set to join the Chinese brand’s Australian line-up with PHEV models likely to follow.
EV chargers fall target to copper theft crime wave
Ease of access has made public EV chargers a target for thieves on the lookout for copper to scrap for cash.
Cupra Tavascan: New cheaper variant announced ahead of August release
Cupra will soon add a new variant and more choice to its Tavascan electric medium SUV, with a new V base model set to open the range.
