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2026 Leapmotor B05 prices: Chinese brand's new small electric hatch undercuts Toyota Corolla

Australia's growing fleet of small electric hatchbacks from China will soon include the rear-wheel drive Leapmotor B05, due here in August.

2027 BYD Atto 2 to follow Atto 3 with major mechanical overhaul – report

William Stopford

2027 BYD Atto 2 to follow Atto 3 with major mechanical overhaul – report

The BYD Atto 2 is still young, but the small electric SUV will score a substantial mid-life update that will move it from front- to rear-wheel drive.

2 Days Ago

Cupra launching its cheapest EV yet in Australia, undercutting Tesla Model Y

William Stopford

Cupra launching its cheapest EV yet in Australia, undercutting Tesla Model Y

Cupra Australia is adding a new entry-level Tavascan with a high level of specification but less power and less electric range.

2 Days Ago

MG: Australia hasn't hit ‘peak ute’ ahead of U9 EV launch

Damion Smy

MG: Australia hasn't hit ‘peak ute’ ahead of U9 EV launch

The electric version of the MG U9 will attract new buyers and help grow the dual-cab ute market, the automaker says, dismissing the view utes are falling out of favour with Australians.

2 Days Ago

Volvo EX30 recall work underway to fix defective batteries

William Stopford

Volvo EX30 recall work underway to fix defective batteries

Work is underway in Australia to replace defective battery modules in electric Volvo EX30 small SUVs that could spark vehicle fires.

3 Days Ago

2027 Volvo EX90 EV base price slashed by $18,000

William Stopford

2027 Volvo EX90 EV base price slashed by $18,000

Volvo is switching to a single-motor rear-wheel drive powertrain for its entry-level EX90 electric SUV variant, slashing the base price significantly.

3 Days Ago

Tech from Lexus' scrapped EV sedan to be reused on new car

Max Davies

Tech from Lexus' scrapped EV sedan to be reused on new car

Lexus no longer has a flagship electric sedan in the works, but the new technology planned for that car will be repurposed elsewhere.

6 Days Ago

Damion Smy

Mitsubishi the latest Japanese brand to walk back EV plans, abandons in-house EV development

Despite helping pioneer EVs, Mitsubishi won't develop more of its own until the market has matured, making it the latest Japanese brand to walk back EV plans.

7 Days Ago

2027 Polestar 4 EV updated for Australia with no price rise

Damion Smy

2027 Polestar 4 EV updated for Australia with no price rise

The best-selling Polestar 4 has been given chassis and equipment upgrades for 2027, yet prices remain unchanged across the lineup.

8 Days Ago

Ferrari denies it's pressuring customers to buy its controversial EV

Damion Smy

Ferrari denies it's pressuring customers to buy its controversial EV

Ferrari’s marketing chief said pressuring customers to buy its controversial Luce electric vehicle to access its more traditional models would hurt the brand.

10 Days Ago

2026 Geely EX2: Australian specifications revealed for EV hatch ahead of imminent launch

Damion Smy

2026 Geely EX2: Australian specifications revealed for EV hatch ahead of imminent launch

Government filings have revealed key details of Geely's smallest Australian model ahead of its showroom arrival later this year.

10 Days Ago

Kia sets modest sales target for its first EV delivery van despite 'overwhelming' response

Max Davies

Kia sets modest sales target for its first EV delivery van despite 'overwhelming' response

Kia says its new PV5 Cargo electric van is shaping up to be a strong seller, but it's set a low sales target in anticipation of tight supply.

10 Days Ago

2026 Forthing Taikon 5 price and specs

William Stopford

2026 Forthing Taikon 5 price and specs

The Forthing Taikon 5 will become Australia's cheapest mid-size electric SUV and the cheapest EREV of any kind when it arrives later in June.

11 Days Ago

2027 Kia PV5 Passenger: Van-based electric people mover coming to Australia

Max Davies

2027 Kia PV5 Passenger: Van-based electric people mover coming to Australia

Kia is bringing its electric people mover to Australia, set to offer an electric alternative to the South Korean brand's best-selling Carnival.

13 Days Ago

Tesla Cybercab spotted in New Zealand for cold-weather testing

Damion Smy

Tesla Cybercab spotted in New Zealand for cold-weather testing

The first sighting of a Cybercab in the Southern Hemisphere has been recorded, with a pair of the electric robotaxis spotted in New Zealand.

13 Days Ago

2026 Forthing Taikon 5 to be Australia's cheapest mid-size electric SUV, and cheapest EREV of any kind

William Stopford

2026 Forthing Taikon 5 to be Australia's cheapest mid-size electric SUV, and cheapest EREV of any kind

The Toyota RAV4-sized Forthing Taikon 5 EV and EREV SUV is arriving in showrooms later this month, offering razor-sharp pricing.

14 Days Ago

Damion Smy

Lucid Cosmos leaked: Patent images reveal US brand's Tesla Model Y rival

Revealed in patent drawings, the Lucid Cosmos is the most affordable Lucid yet, set to take on the Tesla Model Y.

15 Days Ago