Electric Vehicle news, reviews, advice and guides

EV charging stations to link regional Australia in $100m project

A nationwide link of fast EV chargers will roll out by 2025 covering rural and regional Australia

May 10, 2023

Queensland doubles EV rebate to further lower price barrier

Nine months after Queensland’s EV incentives were introduced, the policy has now been revised by doubling the subsidy for select households with more models eligible

April 21, 2023

How much more expensive are electric cars in 2024?

As EV prices go down, ICE vehicles are going up. How big is the EV price premium today?

December 4, 2023

Businesses push for one million EVs on Aussie roads by 2027

An alliance of businesses has formed in Australia, and one of their goals is to add a million EVs to our roads over the next five years

November 1, 2022

2024 Volkswagen ID.3: Headlights revealed ahead of facelift’s March 1 release

The latest ID.3 facelift teaser is a video that reveals its updated headlights and new khaki green paint colour

February 27, 2023

Renault’s affordable EVs are coming to Australia

We speak to Gilles Le Borgne, the Renault Group’s engineering chief

February 27, 2023

The truth about electric vehicles - separating fact from fiction

Europe bans new combustion engine car sales from 2035

The European Union has reached an agreement to ban the sale of new combustion-engined vehicles from 2035, with some exceptions

October 31, 2022

2023 Jeep Avenger revealed, Australian launch possible

The first all-electric Jeep, a city SUV bound for Europe, has debuted at the Paris Motor Show – including a 4×4 off-road concept

October 18, 2022

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV pricing: More coming January 19

Hyundai’s mid-size electric SUV gains more range, power and battery capacity, and a new flagship grade, for 2023

January 5, 2023

Polestar’s sustainability boss on minerals mining and ‘animal welfare’ leather

Just like your phone and your TV, no car on the market today is completely free of carbon emissions or potential ethical issues, but Polestar says it is constantly pushing to reach zero

October 17, 2022

Advice & guides

New Electric Cars for Australia: Every EV for 2025 & beyond ⚡

The EV revolution is gaining strength in Australia, which means greater diversity and choice for buyers

January 7, 2025

Is it time to buy an electric car? Crunching the numbers!

Is the tide turning for EVs? We’ve crunched the numbers on how much you could save by making the electric switch

September 23, 2023

EV charging levels explained – GET Electric

EV Charging Explained: Home & public charging, speed & plugs

Sponsored by GET Electric, this is a go-to guide to understand charging an EV at home or on the road

November 21, 2023

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?

September 17, 2023

What electric car incentives are on offer in Australia?

With more EVs being introduced into the market, what are governments offering to increase uptake among private buyers?

December 23, 2023

Which banks offer special loans for electric cars?

A growing list of financial institutions are providing lower electric vehicle loan interest rates to help Australians to make the switch

April 19, 2023

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

August 18, 2023

This is every Electric Vehicle strategy, brand by brand

From Audi to Volvo: Here’s how the major manufacturers will transition into the electric age

August 24, 2022

EV ‘kW’ figures explained

Whether you’re talking EV power, battery capacity or charging, everything seems to be measured in kilowatts. So how do they relate to each other?

January 22, 2022

Which are the longest-range electric cars in Australia?

These are the longest driving range EVs on sale in Australia today, plus everything you need to know about range claims

November 10, 2025

EV Guide: Your Electric Car questions answered

EVs are still such a new concept that there’s simply no such thing as a silly question.

April 22, 2023

Are EV batteries more dangerous than ICE cars?

News of battery fires continue to bring the safety of EVs into the spotlight. Should you be worried?

December 9, 2023

Should you buy a used EV? Depreciation & checklist guide

Want to buy a cheaper electric car? A used example might be the answer, but there are a few things to consider first

December 12, 2023

Ford Mustang Mach-E EV: Australian pricing due next week

Ford’s first all-electric SUV has been updated overseas before hitting Aussie roads.

May 5, 2023

Hyundai IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6: Australian supply now ‘ongoing’

Following our interview with the brand’s local boss in March, Hyundai has now confirmed an easing on its restricted EV supply

April 21, 2023

2024 MG Cyberster: pricing confirmed, order books open

MG has revealed some Aussie details of its upcoming sportscar, including battery size and pricing

June 11, 2024

2024 Polestar 4 electric SUV revealed, confirmed for Australia

Polestar has unveiled its “fastest production car to date”, the Polestar 4 large coupe SUV

April 18, 2023

Electric Ford Puma coming to Australia, Escape to be axed

Ford Australia’s electric SUV range continues to gain charge

April 18, 2023

Commonwealth Bank offers EV loan discounts

One of Australia’s biggest banks has joined a growing chorus to encourage the EV transition

April 17, 2023

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5: Range simplified and new features added

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric mid-size SUV has been updated with more features, a revised line-up and a larger battery as standard in base models.

December 3, 2025

EV Ownership Tips

Electric car servicing explained: What do EVs cost to maintain?

Do electric cars need regular servicing? What does it include? Is it cheaper to maintain an EV than a petrol or diesel car? Find out in this handy guide

September 24, 2023

EV Charging Explained: Home & public charging, speed & plugs

Sponsored by GET Electric, this is a go-to guide to understand charging an EV at home or on the road

November 21, 2023

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?

September 17, 2023

EV Guide: Your Electric Car questions answered

EVs are still such a new concept that there’s simply no such thing as a silly question.

April 22, 2023

2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5: Range simplified and new features added

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric mid-size SUV has been updated with more features, a revised line-up and a larger battery as standard in base models.

December 3, 2025

XPeng reveals timings of three new models for Australia

China’s XPeng will bring three new models to Australia’s overcrowded car market in 2026, including a futuristic electric people carrier.

December 2, 2025

Tesla Model Y Performance review: If only all mid-life facelifts were this good

The Performance variant of the hugely successful Tesla Model Y has landed in Australia with even more power and attitude. Will it appeal to Tesla fans and the Tesla-curious?

November 28, 2025

KGM Torres EVX: New mid-size electric SUV arrives to take on Tesla and Kia

The KGM Torres EVX is the brand’s first electric SUV to be offered in Australia and offers a driving range of up to 462km (WLTP).

November 25, 2025

2026 Mazda 6e review: Wheels’ verdict on Mazda’s bold new electric sedan

Mazda goes back to the future, with the return of a popular model – but this time with electric power and RWD. The Mazda 6 is back, baby, but it’s not the 6 you remember.

November 24, 2025

Comparisons

2026 BYD Atto 1 vs MG3 Hybrid: We run the rule over the two small, budget warriors

Two small cars with miniscule running costs, but which is the best choice for budget-conscious buyers?

November 21, 2025

Latest EV reviews

BMW iX3: Early review of the brand’s most important car in 20 years

The first clean-sheet Neue Klasse model pairs a 112kWh battery, 340kW dual-motor punch and 800km claim with a radical new Panoramic i-Drive cabin and software-led driving polish.

December 5, 2025

Tesla Model Y Performance review: If only all mid-life facelifts were this good

The Performance variant of the hugely successful Tesla Model Y has landed in Australia with even more power and attitude. Will it appeal to Tesla fans and the Tesla-curious?

November 28, 2025

2026 Mazda 6e review: Wheels’ verdict on Mazda’s bold new electric sedan

Mazda goes back to the future, with the return of a popular model – but this time with electric power and RWD. The Mazda 6 is back, baby, but it’s not the 6 you remember.

November 24, 2025

BYD Atto 2 review: It’s Australia’s cheapest electric SUV but what else does it offer?

BYD targets top-three status with the new Atto 2, Australia’s cheapest electric SUV, combining strong value and big ambition despite dynamic flaws and modest charging performance.

November 20, 2025

Ford Mustang Mach-E review: Updated mid-size SUV remains an enigma

Ford’s updated Mustang Mach-E will remain a mystifying prospect to some lovers of the pony car, despite being an impressive piece of kit among battery-electric SUVs.

November 13, 2025

Polestar 4 review: Mid-sized electric SUV boasts handsome Swedish design and one big surprise

The Polestar 4 blends SUV practicality, a limo-like rear seat, sedan-like dynamics and a luxurious cabin. Oh, and no rear window…

November 12, 2025

Volvo EX30 Cross Country review: Light off-roading now in electric form

For lovers of Volvo seeking a better off-roader, the Volvo EX30 Cross Country small electric SUV may just be the ticket.

November 10, 2025

2025 Deepal E07 review: How practical is its unconventional ‘multitruck’ SUV?

Breaking convention in an SUV-saturated market, Deepal’s E07 ‘Multitruck’ blends electric SUV comfort with ute-like versatility – but does it make for a coherent vehicle?

November 3, 2025

2025 Mini Aceman SE Review: Small electric SUV short on space but great fun to drive

The Aceman is the latest addition as part of Mini’s expansion of its line-up. Is it worth considering against cheaper, more practical competition?

October 23, 2025

2026 KGM Musso EV ute: First impressions from pre-production model drive

The KGM Musso EV is comfortable, well-equipped and capable of 380-plus kilometres per charge, but its payload may work against it.

September 29, 2025

ALL EV STORIES

Dieselgate: VW to shed 30,000 jobs as part of ‘e-mobility’ makeover

Growing cost of Dieselgate emissions scandal forces Volkswagen to make a hard decision about its future – and it involves the electric car.

November 21, 2016

2016 LA Motor Show: Jaguar i-Pace electric SUV takes aim at Tesla

Jaguar didn’t pioneer the high performance luxury electric car – but the British brand argues that’s a good thing.

November 21, 2016

Tesla denies Australian car self-drive claims

Newspaper reports that a Tesla using Autopilot drove across Melbourne with no input from the driver are wrong, carmaker says.

November 21, 2016

2016 LA Motor Show: 2018 Jaguar i-Pace revealed

British luxury marque unveils an electric SUV, dubbed the Jaguar i-Pace, that will lead the carmaker’s electric-powered charge.

November 15, 2016

Can you learn to drive online?

A new website dedicated to supporting parents teaching kids to drive offers 200 online tutorials in a bid to create safer drivers.

November 9, 2016

Toyota electric car to enter market by 2020 as battery-electrics fall into favour

New reports suggest Japan’s largest automaker may put hybrids and fuel-cells to the side in favour of electric cars, with the first Toyota EVs to hit showrooms at the turn of the decade.

November 8, 2016

Opinion

Why Elon Musk is scaring the rest of the automotive world

It’s easy to cast Elon Musk as the villain in a bond film. One who, in the light of recent news, sits in his hollowed-out volcano stroking a white cat and cackling like Scaramanga.

November 1, 2016

Volkswagen EV coupe outed in patent application – or has it?

Is a sleek all-electric Volkswagen two-door being prepped for VW showrooms? Digging a little deeper reveals VW’s future product plans may be more sober than some might have hoped…

October 18, 2016

2016 BMW i3 94Ah review

A subtle upgrade to the car that received Australia’s top motoring award in 2014 turns it into much more of a viable fossil fuel alternative.

October 7, 2016

Opinion

2016 Paris Motor Show: Electric, for real

Toby divulges what we learnt about electric cars from Paris Motor Show.

October 4, 2016

2016 Paris Motor Show: Audi RS3 Sedan unveiled

Audi RS3 Sedan to pack 294kW punch from five-cylinder turbo.

October 1, 2016

2016 Paris Motor Show: Electric Jaguar: ‘more to come’

X590 electric SUV to spearhead EV push for British brand.

September 30, 2016

2016 Paris Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz EQ concept sparks Tesla war

Mercedes-Benz EQ concept previews battery-powered Benz family to rival Tesla.

2016 Paris Motor Show: Volkswagen says its future is in electric cars

German giant focuses on electric future.

2016 Paris Motor Show: Volkswagen ID revealed

Self-driving electric VW heralds a new era of mobility for the German premium carmaker

2016 Paris Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG confirms ‘F1’ hypercar

Mercedes-AMG has confirmed development of a mid-engined hypercar combining Formula One drivetrain technology with a road-going vehicle

2016 Paris Motor Show: Renault Trezor concept leaked

All-electric supercar concept ushers in sleek new design direction for Renault

Private EV and hybrid sales running out of puff

Hybrid and electric vehicles sales are suffering in Australia due to a lack of government and retail incentives

September 28, 2016

Jaguar I-Type launches Formula-E bid

British brand goes racing in third series of all-electric championship

September 9, 2016

Tesla Model S P100D ‘quickest’ in the world

Musk releases shockingly quick Model S

August 25, 2016

Tesla reveals P100D says Model 3 hinges on Model S sales

Tesla admits the future of its cheaper Model 3 rides on Model S buyers paying more than $200,000 for the brand’s latest supercar killer

August 24, 2016

Electric Concept One destroys LaFerrari

All-electric concept destroys opposition in drag race.

August 23, 2016

Comparisons

Audi A3 etron vs BMW i3 comparison review

It’s a battle of plug-ins, with the futuristic BMW i3 Range Extender facing off against the more conventional Audi A3 e-tron to see which makes the better premium small hybrid.

August 22, 2016