Electric Car News

Tesla deliveries to Australia suspended until July
Australia’s most popular EV is set for a few hard months

Renault to set-up dedicated EV business ahead of electric-only push
While Renault has made its mind up, Nissan is waiting to see how its Alliance partner fares

2023 Subaru Solterra Australian launch timing confirmed
Subie’s first EV is due to arrival by the middle of next year

Hyundai IONIQ to be dropped from Australian range as global production wraps up
The Korean manufacturer’s budget-conscious EV and its hybrid siblings are set to disappear from local showrooms

Toyota Prius retired: Pioneering hybrid removed from sale in Australia
After a 21-year stint in Australia, the Toyota Prius is no more

WA Government announces $60 million EV package, road user charge from 2027
Rebates and charging infrastructure at the core of pre-Budget commitment

DeLorean electric coupe reveal set for May 31
The next DeLorean’s release has been brought back from the future

Polestar 2 beats Tesla Model 3 in April sales race
While Tesla’s Model 3 may have been on sale in Australia longer, it’s now got some stiff competition in the market

2024 Ford E-Transit Custom revealed for Australia
Ford’s latest EV will debut locally in two years’ time

Stellantis, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen won’t split EV operations
While some manufacturers are dividing their ICE and EV operations, many think they work better together

BMW’s ‘New Class’ EV platform will focus initially on 3 Series midsizers
The year 2025 is set to be a big one for BMW

Volkswagen Group planning affordable EV hatch by 2025
Cheap electric cars are the future of the industry, according to company CEOs

2024 Fisker Ronin EV will revive the four-door convertible, offer 1000km+ range
Taking inspiration from some of Europe’s greatest sports sedans, Project Ronin promises to be a proper electric GT

High-performance Nismo electric vehicles inbound
With Nissan looking towards an electric future, the carmaker is promising Nismo models with increased performance

Stellantis to buy car-sharing business from BMW and Mercedes-Benz
Mobility for the public is set to be a cornerstone of Stellantis

Tesla’s big plans for Shanghai export hub uncovered
A letter to Chinese authorities has confirmed a new factory will be built at Tesla’s Shanghai site

2023 Ford F-150 Lightning flexes higher power than Raptor
Ford is amping up its EV truck to make sure it stands out in the range

Nissan Ariya EV delayed until 2023, supply issues force company to focus on best-sellers
Supply issues and production delays have pushed Nissan’s Aussie EV strategy onto the back burner

Comeback kid: Datsun could live on as cut-price electric vehicle brand
On again, off again, on again? Sources say Datsun could return as an EV brand for selected markets

Hyundai to cut ties with Rimac
Rimac’s relationship with Porsche has given Hyundai an out from the partnership

Stellantis announces $3.95 billion EV upgrade package for Canadian plants
As Stellantis electrifies its brands, production facilities are getting an overhaul

2022 Federal Election: What is each party promising for automotive?
We’ve taken a look at all the parties running in the 2022 Federal Election with auto-related policies – here’s what we found

ALP promises cheaper electric cars and a national charging infrastructure
In the lead up to the federal election, Labor has made a number of promises around electric vehicles and alternative fuels

Stellantis signs €190 million deal to produce electric vehicles in Serbia
The current plant is set to be fitted out for EV production needs













