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 explained: Home and public charging, speed and plugs

Are you considering switching to an electric vehicle? Here’s our newly updated guide to understand charging an EV at home or on the road…

June 15, 2026

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

Chery brings another brand down under with the luxury – and huge – Freelander 8 SUV

Freelander, the joint venture between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, will be in local showrooms next year.

October 1, 2026

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 and public charging, speed and plugs

Are you considering switching to an electric vehicle? Here’s our newly updated guide to understand charging an EV at home or on the road…

June 15, 2026

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

Chery brings another brand down under with the luxury – and huge – Freelander 8 SUV

Freelander, the joint venture between Chery and Jaguar Land Rover, will be in local showrooms next year.

October 1, 2026

Isuzu explains why it cancelled the Aussie launch of the all-electric D-Max ute

The electric D-Max was once destined for Australian showrooms, but Isuzu has canned the plan.

September 30, 2026

Hyundai to plug big gaps in its EV line-up with new Ioniq SUV models

Hyundai is targeting the small and medium SUV market with the upcoming models, which should wear Ioniq 4 and Ioniq 7 badges.

September 29, 2026

Aussies will get another super-cheap EV to choose from as the Leapmotor B03 gets the green light down under

Leapmotor will target the BYD Atto 1 and Geely EX2 with the EV hatch.

September 28, 2026

Luxury Chinese brand Avatr debuts in Australia with all-electric SUV

Changan has followed BYD and Geely by deciding to launch its luxury brand down under, and Avatr is kicking off in fine style.

September 24, 2026

XPENG L03 Aussie price and specs revealed as EV and hybrid SUV takes on Geely’s EX5

The cheapest Xpeng model to sell down under is also coming for the BYD Atto 3.

September 23, 2026

Latest EV reviews

Front and side view of a purple Honda Super-ONE compact SUV parked on an urban street with colorful city buildings in the background, headlights lit.

2026 Honda Super-One review: Forget 500kW, this is entertainment

Honda’s first Australian EV is tiny, expensive and short on range, but the Super-One proves that electric cars don’t need huge power to entertain.

October 1, 2026

Front three-quarter view of a blue SUV parked on a paved lot with trees in the background, showing its bold grille and LED headlights.

Kia EV9 GT review: Large electric SUV’s GT makeover adds performance to its practicality

Kia has turned its enormous electric family SUV into a 374kW performance flagship. It sounds ridiculous, but the EV9 GT might just pull it off.

September 25, 2026

Honda Super-One review: Proving small EVs can still be big on character

Honda’s tiny electric hatch combines clever packaging, impressive efficiency and an entertaining virtual gearbox, although its modest range and highway refinement underline its city-car focus.

August 17, 2026

Mint-green crossover SUV driving quickly along a city street with blurred beige buildings in the background at sunset.

Geely EX2 review: Small car, big energy

Meet the Geely EX2, the newest entrant into the affordable electric car battle which arrives in Australia with a big reputation.

August 11, 2026

Mercedes-Benz CLA electric review: New beginnings

The first electric car from the German brand’s reimagined EV strategy is a winner in more ways than one.

August 6, 2026

BMW iX3 review: The new benchmark

The first of BMW’s much-hyped Neue Klasse vehicles has arrived in Australia, instantly reshaping the conversation around what an electric vehicle can be.

August 4, 2026

Toyota bZ4X AWD review: Refreshed electric SUV takes aim at Tesla, BYD and Zeekr

Competition amongst electric medium SUVs is fierce, which is why the updated Toyota bZ4X is fighting an uphill battle. Will its overhaul help it win over more fans?

July 29, 2026

XPeng G6 review: Tesla Model Y rival now factory-backed and updated

The Chinese brand has just relaunched in Australia under factory distribution, so how does the updated XPeng G6 fair against a sea of rivals like the Tesla Model Y?

July 24, 2026

BYD Sealion 7 Premium review: Proof of the progress of Chinese cars

China’s automotive surge is reshaping Australia’s new-car market, and BYD’s Sealion 7 shows exactly why buyers are embracing the change.

July 19, 2026

Toyota HiLux electric review: Sparky show pony misses the mark

The first fully electric HiLux hits a few of the right notes but comes with a tray full of compromise.

July 17, 2026

ALL EV STORIES

What it’s like to live with an electric car

Anna held on tight to the keys of her BMW i3 as she discovered what it would be like to take a step closer to her dream of becoming an eco-warrior.

February 7, 2017

Features

Tesla Model S P90D Acceleration Testing

Just how quick is Tesla’s battery-powered bullet?

January 11, 2017

Electric cars take charge at the Paris Motor Show

Daimler and Volkswagen are looking to the future, and if the French Motor Show was anything to go by, it will be all electric.

January 6, 2017

Electric cars on the rise in a changing new car market

Minds broad enough for two ideas to sit comfortably side-by-side are required as the car enters an era of transition.

January 3, 2017

2017 BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid details revealed

The new and improved BMW 5-Series will have an equally enhanced hybrid option

December 19, 2016

BMW and Westfield team up to install 40 EV charge points around Oz

German manufacturer partners with Westfield shopping centres to offer more options for EV and PHEV owners in Australia.

December 14, 2016

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

Events

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

Events

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

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