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News

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

Opinion

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?

Advice

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

Advice

How much does it cost to charge an electric car?

We outline the home charging and public charging network costs in this guide

News

Tesla update predicts Supercharger availability and wait times

The software update makes Tesla’s even smarter to help alleviate public charging concerns

Advice

How far can electric cars go in Australia? Full EV driving range list!

The ultimate list of every EV available in Australia and how far they claim to take you on a single charge

News

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

News

2024 Tesla Model Y updated in China, unconfirmed for Australia

The refreshed Model Y electric SUV blends old with new

News

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

Advice

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?

News

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

News

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

Advice

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

News

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

News

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.

News

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

News

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

News

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

News

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.

News

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?

News

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

News

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

News

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

Advice

Do electric cars have gears?

EVs are far less complex and more flexible than traditional engines, but they still need at least one gear