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Electric car sales pass 100,000 mark in Australia
There are now more than 100,000 EVs in Australia, but there’s still a long way to go before they become mainstream
Electric v Petrol: How much does it cost to charge vs fuel a car?
What are the running costs of an electric vehicle when compared to the internal combustion engined cars we’ve known for so long?
VFACTS August 2023: Record month for new cars, Toyota rebounds
New-car deliveries have beaten the August record as supply shortages continue to ease, with Toyota posting its best-ever result for the month
Tesla significantly expands Superchargers to all EVs in Australia, but…
All EVs can now access more Tesla Superchargers in Australia – if you’re willing to pay
Are electric cars more expensive to insure?
Electric cars are cheaper to own, yet comprehensive insurance premiums are typically higher. We explain why and break down the differences
VFACTS July 2023: New monthly record sees Ford Ranger stomp to victory
New cars were delivered in record numbers for July – all led by the Ford Ranger
Tesla allegedly suppressed driving range complaints in the US, cancelled service appointments
Tesla has been accused of deliberately attempting to suppress customer complaints of poor real-world range results in the US.
VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger
Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat
2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y electric car prices slashed to new lows
Electric car brand Tesla has cut Model 3 and Model Y pricing in Australia, with savings of up to $6395
VFACTS May 2023: Utes take top 3 spots, SUVs fuel record registrations
Small, medium and large SUVs account for almost half of a record month in new car registrations
Model Y goes #1 globally, just as Tesla suffers another data leak
The Model Y has become the first EV to be the best-selling car globally, but the company is facing major privacy concerns.
Wheels mag May 2023: Face off! Hero utes, halo EVs, hot hatches & hybrid SUVs
It’s the showdown issue, with two-up comparisons across a handful of popular segments. Which one grabs you?
VFACTS April 2023: Strong RAV4, Model Y, Outlander sales see medium SUVs reign supreme
Utes may take the top two spots, but improving supply levels see family SUVs assert market dominance
2023 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y pricing adjusted – again
Electric car brand Tesla has shuffled pricing for its popular Model 3 and Model Y in Australia for the second time in less than one month
Wheels mag April 2023: Kia EV9 detailed, GR Corolla faces rivals & more!
It’s an all-out pre-emptive strike from Korea as we headline this issue with the groundbreaking Kia EV9, the bold SsangYong Torres, a first drive of Hyundai’s game-changing Ioniq 5 N and the progress so far on Hyundai’s ute project
Do electric cars have gears?
EVs are far less complex and more flexible than traditional engines, but they still need at least one gear
VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10
Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March
2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range pricing and features
The third piece of the Model Y puzzle is now available in Australia
2023 Tesla Model Y Performance Australian deliveries begin
Tesla’s Model Y range has expanded with the arrival of the Performance variant
The best electric cars at Wheels Car of the Year 2023
Our favourite electric cars line up at Car of the Year. Here’s how they stack up
Detaching Tesla Model Y steering wheel under investigation in the US
The US road safety authority has opened an investigation for a possible Model Y steering wheel, as the Nissan Aryia is recalled for a similar issue in the US
2023 Tesla Model Y review: Wheels Car of the Year finalist
Popular electric car gives Elon a real shot at winning his first COTY. Here’s why the Model Y just fell short
Wheels Car of the Year 2023: ‘The moose test’ – swerve & avoid
We ran each contender through a challenging swerve & avoid test. The results were surprising…
Wheels Car of the Year 2023 by the numbers: Acceleration and braking
What are the quickest and slowest cars in the 2023 field? And which contender took a staggering 51.7m to stop from 100kmh? The numbers don’t lie…
