Electric Car News
VFACTS: BYD sales in Australia revealed for the first time, as EV registrations soar
BYD has announced its first batch of sales for the Atto 3 small SUV, which has placed second only to the Tesla Model Y in the EV charts despite a several-week stop-sale
Skoda to launch three electric SUVs by 2026
Skoda will bring three new electric SUVs in the next three-years, earlier than initially planned.
Ford Mustang Mach-E: Australian launch looking likely as production ramps up
Ford’s rival to the Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4 will launch across the ditch next year, but an Australian launch is unconfirmed
Monash study finds EV chargers are an “eyesore”, home charging preferred
A Melbourne-based study reveals electric car home and public charging needs to be improved to encourage adoption and reduce inequalities.
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV pricing and features
Mercedes-Benz’s foray into the electric people-mover segment has expanded in Australia, with the more-luxurious EQV – based on the diesel V-Class – joining the utilitarian eVito Tourer
BMW says China lockdowns are ‘risky’ for car manufacturing
Continued lockdowns and unrest in China is making new car production uncertain, adding to the supply chain battle.
ZF readies multi-speed electric vehicle drive units to improve efficiency, reduce weight
German parts supplier ZF has unveiled its second-generation ‘e-drive’ for electric vehicles, with expected availability in 2025
BYD Dolphin & Seal EVs delayed, 2023 orders and deliveries confirmed
With 2023 on the horizon, BYD’s local distributor has confirmed pre-orders will open later than planned
BMW partners with RMIT students to imagine eco-friendly Melbourne of 2030
The YourMelbourne project tasked students with creating their vision of what Melbourne CBD will look like by the end of the decade factoring in mobility and climate change
Tesla Model 3 update reportedly due next year with simplified interior, minor changes
Tesla is preparing an update to its popular Model 3 electric sedan, with changes including a simplified interior and improved performance
2022 Mazda CX-60: Everything we know about the new large SUV
All the details we have so far about Mazda’s first-ever plug-in hybrid
Peugeot set for a busy year in 2023
Peugeot’s 308 is the first of a number of new models for next year, which will include the marque’s first fully-electric car in Australia
BYD electric ute spied
The first purported BYD ute spy shots have been published online, but details are still vague
ROEV’s Electric HiLux and Electric Ranger: Pricing and specs revealed
Want an all-electric HiLux or Ranger? A Brisbane startup will finally offer electric ute conversions – but it’ll only be for fleets in the short term, to give their vehicles a new lease on life
2024 Lotus Type 133 sedan rendered and spied in China
We’ve seen the Lotus Eletre electric SUV, and with some spy photo intel, we’ve rendered the Envya sedan
Kia says Seltos hybrid off the cards until next generation in 2025
A hybrid powertrain for the Seltos small SUV has been ruled out by Kia
Kia Sorento hybrid supply “tokenism at best” as wait times hit 12 months
Supply of Sorento hybrids isn’t enough to meet strong demand Down Under
Government sets up special net-zero unit to tackle transport emissions
The new division will also be tasked with improving the resilience of our transport networks and supply chains in the face of increasing extreme weather events
Ford Tourneo Custom revealed with BEV, PHEV and diesel power
Ford’s new family people-mover van has been unveiled in Europe, but plans are unclear for Australia
Last examples of Hyundai Ioniq electric car landing in Australia as model discontinued
The final original Hyundai Ioniqs are arriving on Australian shores, six months after the model was axed
Mazda outlines EV transition plan towards 2030
Mazda will take a gradual approach to electrifying its car line-up by 2030
LDV commits to 7-year warranty, but EVs miss out
Chinese brand extends its after-sales commitment for all new combustion models
All-new LDV T60 two years away
Next-gen dual-cab currently in development; EV version to feature bigger battery, improved range and 4X4 capability
Google Maps update helps find EV fast chargers
EV drivers now able to pinpoint fast chargers for their cars via latest version of Google’s software
