Electric Car Videos

VFACTS October 2023: New car sales hit one million year-to-date
More than one million vehicles have been registered in Australia in 2023 – the earliest result ever – with two months remaining

Why are EV chargers unreliable?
Faulty public EV charging stations have been the angst for many critics in the media. Here’s why and what’s being done

Opinion: Are EVs already a bust?
Slowing sales, tardy infrastructure and increasingly negative public sentiment suggests the shine has come off electric vehicles – or is this just the calm before the storm?

2023 Tesla Model S Plaid review
With more than 750kW and 1400Nm on demand, Tesla’s monstrous Model S Plaid is as instantly addictive as it is shockingly fast

What happens to old EV batteries? This is your rundown on ‘second-life’ battery packs!
EV batteries are gaining a new lease on life once they’re no longer needed on the road, which is good news for the environment

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 SUV review
Hushed electric SUV offers luxury for seven. Our tip? Let loose with the options

2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E review: Australian launch
All-electric reboot of the world’s favourite muscle car has driver appeal in spades… but it’s not without its issues

2023 Tesla Model 3 vs BYD Seal: SPEC BATTLE!
BYD has given Tesla a bloody nose, undercutting the Model 3 by $12,000 with its new Seal sedan. But is the BYD actually the smarter buy? Let’s find out…

2023 Lexus UX300e pricing and features: updated EV now in showrooms
Lexus’s updated electric UX has arrived in Australia with a bigger battery, greater driving range, and new tech

How long does it take to charge an electric car?
It’s a common question that can be complex to answer. We break down the charging times and limitations

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?
We outline the home charging and public charging network costs in this guide

2024 BYD Seal review
The next car in the Build Your Dreams empire is the sporty Seal sedan with the Tesla Model 3 firmly in its sights

Are there enough EV chargers in Australia? Here’s your guide
Public EV charging networks are expanding, but there still aren’t enough today. Does that mean you shouldn’t buy an EV?

How sustainable are electric cars really? Charging, battery & waste explained
The true environmental impact of EVs continues to be questioned, so are they really ‘greener’ than ICE cars? Here’s a comprehensive evidence-based breakdown

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 & ID.5: EVs get more power and range to battle Model Y
Just like the ID.3, the ID.4 and ID.5 medium SUVs will arrive locally in tech-lifted guise

2023 Cupra Born vs VW Golf GTI comparison review
Cupra claims its new, all-electric Born delivers hot-hatch driving thrills. That’s fighting talk. Enter Volkswagen’s Golf GTI

2024 Porsche Macan E review: New electric Porsche driven
We’ve finally driven the long-delayed electric version of the Macan, and it’s better than the popular petrol SUV in many ways – though not all.

2024 Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV review: Australian first drive
Latest EQ-branded electric SUV arrives with the BMW iX and Polestar 3 in its firing line.

2024 Kia EV9: Variants confirmed, strong monthly supply assured
Kia Australia has confirmed it will have access to 100 build slots each month for its big new EV9 electric SUV – and it believes it has the interest to use them all

VIDEO: 2024 Skoda Enyaq RS electric SUV confirmed for July release
Following delays owing to its success in Europe, Skoda has confirmed the Enyaq will go on sale locally in July in facelift form

VFACTS September 2023: Yet another record-breaker, EVs continue to grow
More cars than ever were registered last month for the third month running as supply shortages ease

Jeep Avenger electric SUV aimed at a younger audience
Jeep aims to reach younger buyers for its small Avenger electric SUV, including more females

New Nissan Micra previewed as a wicked little EV racer
Nissan’s celebratory 20-23 concept just so happens to glimpse ahead at an urban electric car, too

Electric cars: Change we can believe in?
What sort of electric future works for Australian drivers? Mercedes-AMG’s EQS 53 is the catalyst for a reckoning of where we are right now













