Electric Car News
Tesla strips home charging cable from standard equipment list and removes refundable order fee
The decision to remove the Mobile Connector as a standard item comes after Model 3 and Model Y pricing increased last month
VinFast invests in ProLogium for solid-state battery development
The next-gen of VinFast’s electric vehicles could adopt the revolutionary battery tech
2023 Kia Sportage hybrid: Australian launch likely for first half
A hybrid version of the Kia Sportage, revealed early in 2021, is drawing closer to an Australian launch – but what sort of availability we can expect is still unclear
2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 pricing and features for Australia
Mercedes-AMG launches into an electric era with mighty EQS 53
Volkswagen finalises acquisition of Europcar, plans to introduce autonomous vehicles from 2025
Acquisition of mobility business essential for VW’s future EV plans
2023 Volvo XC40 pricing and features for Australia: Facelift due to arrive next month
Out with the old, in with the new: Fresh naming system for choice of electrified powertrains
Tesla Model Y and Model 3 production paused
Expect further delays for the in-demand EVs
Chargefox EV charging network acquired by Australian Motoring Services
The group of motoring clubs has renewed and increased its stake in Chargefox
Queensland’s $3000 EV subsidy in effect from today
Launched as a combative measure for rising fuel prices, the subsidy will apply to the first 15,000 EVs under $58,000
2023 Genesis GV60 pricing leaked for Australia
Leaked pricing has revealed the forthcoming Genesis GV60 will command a substantial premium over its Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 cousins
Motorsport Australia releases electric vehicle regulations
Australia’s governing body for racing has finalised its regulations and protocols for the next generation of vehicles on track
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 order books to reopen on July 13
A total of 130 Ioniq 5s will go on sale later this month
2023 Kia Niro pricing and features for Australia
The second-generation Niro has landed with the choice of hybrid or all-electric power, at a price similar to the ground-up EV6
2023 Citroën C4 X and electric e-C4 X revealed, Australian launch ruled out
The lifted crossover sedan unfortunately won’t be heading Down Under
2023 Citroën e-C4 X teased ahead of reveal
Citroën is set to reveal its latest crossover, with an all-electric variant spearheading the campaign
Victoria’s road user charge to increase from July 1
The controversial road user tax is being increased by 0.1 per kilometre for the 2022-2023 financial year
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric car revealed
Two years on from the reveal of its Prophecy concept, Hyundai has unveiled the final result: the Ioniq 6 electric sedan
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 previewed again, set to be revealed this month
Two years after the Prophecy concept was shown, Hyundai is set to pull the covers off its second dedicated EV
Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 EVs coming to Australia, ID.3 and ID Buzz to follow
Electric SUV twins confirmed at last for Australia, set to be followed by ID.3 hatch and ID.Buzz people-mover
VW ID.Aero concept previews Tesla Model 3 rival
Electric midsized sedan expected to be called ID.6 shown in near-production form ahead of 2023 launch
Jolt to open new EV chargers in Sydney
The first one is set to open by the end of the year
Nissan Leaf celebrates 10 years in Australia
Australian-delivered Nissan Leafs have saved approximately 4,096,344 litres of fuel worth a combined $3.9m, the company says
Gold Coast hotel offers guests chance to hire Tesla Model 3
Guests at the Mantra hotel will be able to use Australia’s most popular electric vehicle for $30 an hour
Citroen’s My Ami Buggy sold out in just 18 minutes
Citroen’s new Buggy Concept based on the Ami looks like a lot of fun for short-haul adventures
