Electric Car News
How to look after an electric vehicle’s battery
In an electric vehicle the battery is obviously a vital – and vitally expensive – component, so best to know the most effective methods to take care of it.
Latest Aussie car sales figures… and a telling stat on EVs
The FCAI’s latest VFACTS on Australian car sales for March 2025 shows a rise in PHEV sales before the FBT tax exemption ended on April 1.
Hyundai Insteroid concept: One wild electric hot hatch
Hyundai shows off wild hot hatch concept based on its new Inster electric small SUV.
Renault 5 Turbo 3E hot hatch will be limited to 1980 units globally
Renault has confirmed the electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E hot hatch for Australia, blending retro styling with modern electric performance and technology.
400km of charge in 5 minutes! BYD unveils new EV tech
BYD reveals new 1,000V platform it claims can add more than 400km of range in just five minutes.
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA revealed, Australian launch confirmed
Mercedes-Benz unveils its new CLA in electric form to start, with huge efficiency promises and a botload of AI chat.
Toyota C-HR+ EV revealed with BZ4X electric systems
No BZ badge for this one, but the C-HR+ is as much ‘beyond zero’ as the model it borrows from.
2025 Lexus RZ: More power and a fun-focused manual mode
Lexus updates its RZ EV line-up with increased power and range, focusing on performance and efficiency
2025 Kia EV3 pricing revealed
Kia’s smallest and most affordable electric vehicle is now available in Australia.
New Jeep Compass teased again, big reveal due in coming weeks
The long-awaited new-generation Jeep Compass will be unveiled in Europe “this Spring”, meaning sometime from late March onwards.
Volvo ES90: Electric high-riding flagship sedan revealed
Looking more than a little like the big brother of offspin Polestar’s little 2, Volvo’s ES90 luxury electric ‘sedan’ will reach Australia in late 2025.
VW goes retro again! ID Every1 concept revealed for 2027 sales launch
Volkswagen promised a little more loyalty to old-school styling in future EVs, and here’s our first look at that plan. Mission accomplished? We’ll see…
2026 Kia EV2: Australian launch “highly unlikely” for compact EV
It could have been the affordable small EV many Australians want, but its European production makes the EV2 a likely non-starter for our market.
Kia PV5: Electric people-mover and van revealed in more detail
Kia reveals exterior design of its upcoming PV5 commercial vehicle range
BMW says this isn’t the new ‘iM3’ hero, but let’s hope it’s close
BMW tests ‘Heart of Joy’ system, hinting at next-gen EV performance.
2025 Skoda Elroq: Everything we know for Australia
Skoda’s electric Karoq successor revealed ahead of 2025 Australian launch.
EV batteries don’t last! That’s the knock, but how true is it?
A popular myth that electric vehicle batteries quickly deplete may have been dispelled after results from a new report were revealed.
EVs and PHEVs hit major milestone in Australia
There are now more than 300,000 battery-powered vehicles on the road in Australia.
New Mitsubishi models coming: New ASX, Pajero Sport, Delica… and a Lancer EV?
It might be saddled with some of the industry’s oldest product, but Mitsubishi has some interesting stuff on the horizon…
Audi dropping its short-lived odds-and-evens model names
One could generate a fair bit of electricity with all this back-pedalling – or is it 𝘵𝘸𝘰 could..?
Genesis GV60 gets its tracks on for new mountain rescue concept
Genesis has rolled out a snow-ready, search-and-rescue version of its GV60 EV at the World Economic Forum, but details on its actual capability are thin on the ground.
Cadillac says this is its quickest car ever… and it’s an SUV
Cadillac’s first all-electric V-Series performance model, the LYRIQ-V, is set to arrive in Australia and New Zealand next year
2026 Tesla Model S imagined with Model Y’s new face
If Tesla gives its big Model S yet another facelift, could the Model Y be our best hint at how it might look?
VIDEO: Nissan reveals electric R32 Skyline conversion
Nissan has revealed an electric-converted R32 Skyline GT-R at the 2025 Tokyo Auto Salon, replacing the iconic RB26 engine with a dual-motor EV setup
