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News

Kia 'GT1' EV: 450kW Stinger successor rumoured & rendered!

The Stinger could be coming back… in the form of a long range, electric-only GT.

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News

BYD to launch EV ‘Megastores’, servicing & delivery centres in Australia

BYD’s Australian distributor will grow its retail and aftersales to meet increasing demand en masse.

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Advice

Are there enough EV chargers in Australia? Here's your guide to availability & wait times

Public EV charging networks are growing, but there still aren’t enough today. Does that mean you shouldn’t buy an EV?

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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

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News

Ampol EV chargers head into the shops

Fuel giant Ampol will enter shopping centres for the first time with its AmpCharge electric vehicle network

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Comparisons

Electric showdown: 2023 MG 4 v BYD Dolphin v GWM Ora spec battle!

The MG 4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora are battling for the crown of being Australia's most affordable EV. Which is the best option?

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Advice

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

Is the tide turning for all-electric cars? We've crunched the numbers on how much you could save by making the switch.

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Reviews

2024 Kia EV9 review: Driven ahead of Australian launch

With the Stinger now out of production, the new flag-waver for what the Kia brand is capable of takes the form of a large, three-row, seven-seat, high-design electric SUV overflowing with talent

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News

Victoria EV tax rises for 2023-24, as EV rebate ends early

The state will increase its controversial EV and PHEV tax again, as it abolishes its EV rebate reportedly early.

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News

Chargefox pricing trial shows huge fluctuations in cost to users

The South Australian Government wants EV owners to charge during the day – but it’ll come at a cost if you can’t.

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News

2023 BMW X1 pricing and features for Australia

BMW's small SUV has also spawned an all-electric variant, with both models set for an Australian launch – and now we've driven both

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Comparisons

MG 4 v ZS EV comparison: Budget electric cars, spec to spec

Which attainable Chinese-made electric MG’s fare better? The MG 4 seems like a no-brainer at first glance, but on paper, it’s not too dissimilar from the ZS EV.

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News

VW rules out new Beetle, working on $30k ID.1

The iconic Beetle won’t be coming back, but the German automaker is committed to launching other affordable EVs.

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News

2024 Polestar 2 pricing and features

The updated Polestar 2 brings a host of major changes to rival the Tesla Model 3 – but prices are up

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News

Aston Martin and Lucid team up for future EVs

A strategic plan between Aston Martin and Lucid has been announced

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News

Cupra Born EV drives demand for Spanish brand

Swell in Australian orders driven largely by BEV and plug-in hybrid vehicles

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Comparisons

2023 Tesla Model 3 RWD vs Hyundai Ioniq 6 comparison review

Korea’s new kid takes a swing at the all-conquering Model 3

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Advice

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

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

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Advice

In a hurry? These are the fastest-charging electric cars

Here’s the what’s-watt on electric vehicle battery capacity and charging times

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News

2023 BYD Dolphin pricing and features: Full details

The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle, with pricing and equipment on par with similarly priced petrol hatchbacks

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News

Australia’s cheapest electric car: 2023 BYD Dolphin pricing announced

China’s electric vehicle price war has moved to the $30,000 field, with the BYD Dolphin stealing the MG 4’s thunder – but only by $100

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Features

Interview: Nissan's Alfonso Albaisa on the Ariya and the future of EV

At the recent Australian preview of Nissan's ambitious Ariya EV, we sat down with Nissan's Senior Vice president for Global Design, Alfonso Albaisa

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Reviews

2023 Nissan Ariya review: Pre-production

A lot rides on the electrified shoulders on the Leaf’s big brother

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News

Hyundai EVs under the spotlight for brake regen safety, Ioniq 5 power loss

Consumer Reports has found most Hyundai group EVs don’t turn on the brake lights when using stronger regen braking modes.