Electric Car News
Solar Victoria paying EV buyers back directly over subsidy scheme ‘confusion’
Solar Victoria is running the scheme which is not as straight forward as it first seemed
New Zealand announces rebate for EV buyers
Light vehicles costing up to NZ$80k will be eligible from July 1 to December 31 this year
Geely’s Vision Starburst hints at new design language
Chinese automotive giant teases at future design influence
State and Federal Governments butt heads on EV Policy
Lacking an effective EV policy at the national level, the states are filling the void with a range of policies – and none are afraid to speak on the federal government’s failings
BMW adds 60,000 chargers to Chinese EV network
Chinese market becoming large focus for BMW’s EV plans
Volvo XC40 Recharge EV price and features, on sale from August
Volvo’s first all-electric offering for Australia will arrive in the third quarter of 2021, and like most premium EVs, it won’t be cheap – but it will be well-specified.
Audi reveals first ever hybrid to take on the Dakar Rally
German giant responsible for all-wheel-drive rally domination looks to introduce world-first EV car for Dakar
David Beckham invests in EV conversion company
Star great buys 10 per cent of newly formed EV converter
Tesla chairwoman hopeful for Aussie-made EVs
Electric car leader says Australian industry could be reanimated
Carmakers call out Australian Government over EV policies
Leading manufacturers start to ask more from federal lawmakers to get consumers into EVs
Study shows European drivers travelling further in EVs than petrol or diesel cars
EV owners clock up more mileage than fuel-burning counterparts and help to bust myths around electric ownership
400kW BMW i4 M50 is the first all-electric M car
BMW goes all-electric with 400kW all-wheel drive i4 M50
Electric Rolls-Royce confirmed
The luxury automaker’s debut EV is in development
Polestar 2 EV crossover will be in Australia by November 2021
Another luxury EV is on its way to Australia, with Volvo spin-off Polestar finally confirming a specific launch window – but pricing remains a secret
Ford to debut two new EV platforms by 2025
Automaker grows investment in electrification
ACT offers two years free rego for EV owners
The discount applies from today until June 30, 2024
BMW i4 M50 electric sports sedan surfaces online
As BMW’s first electric sedan draws near, a new high-end performance variant has been given an unplanned unveiling
2021 Kia Niro SUV pricing and features
The Kia Niro makes belated entry into the Australian market with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric versions
Mazda MX-30 electric SUV price and specs
High-spec MX-30 Astina isn’t cheap, but Mazda says it’s a ‘best foot forward’ approach
Nissan Leaf e+ pricing and features
Nissan’s updated Leaf has grown up with a more powerful battery but the e+ comes at a hefty price
Mitsubishi Airtrek electric SUV previewed
Mitsubishi will launch a suspiciously familiar electric SUV soon, with a familiar name – but don’t expect to see it in Australia
Australia’s cheapest EV? BYD EA1 electric car revealed
The EA1, with a 1000km driving range, will be one of several BYD models to go on sale in Australia
Genesis reveals electric G80, Australian debut confirmed
Korean luxury brand Genesis has revealed an all-electric version of its G80 sedan at this week’s Shanghai motor show
Mercedes-Benz EQB electric SUV revealed, Australian launch confirmed
The German automaker’s all-electric companion to the GLB is gunning for the Chinese market, but we’ll get it too
