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Mike Costello
Electric car battery gigafactory to be built in Geelong
Australia has all the resources and knowledge, now a company wants to capitalise with a massive battery plant in Victoria.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Heavy EV kerb weights cause for concern, says US safety board
Batteries are heavy, causing some road safety advocates and structural engineers to suggest potential issues that may manifest.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
Ford moving away from Volkswagen MEB platform – report
Ford could reportedly be developing its own electric vehicle architecture for its next-generation cars from mid-decade, moving on from Volkswagen's MEB.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2024 Volvo XC40, C40 Recharge EVs go rear-wheel drive
The Volvo XC40 and C40 Recharge ditches front-wheel drive and goes rear-wheel drive on some variants, among other updates.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Volvo EV people mover, four-seat EX90 launching in 2023 - report
Volvo will reportedly introduce its first-ever people mover this year, along with a sumptuous four-seat version of its new EX90 EV.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE EV line-up priced, on sale now
The Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan is available in three different flavours in Australia, including an AMG version. It's on sale now.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Volkswagen Group's EV sales, staggering order bank detailed
Volkswagen Group's EV sales grew to almost 600,000 cars in 2022, but the company says it could have done so much better.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Tata reveals multiple EV concepts, as India plugs in
Jaguar Land Rover's Indian parent is positioning itself to be a strong player in India's fast-growing EV market. It's come a long way.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Mazda MX-30 R-EV rotary plug-in hybrid revealed
MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV isn't quite a reborn RX-8, despite the doors. It's no longer coming to Australia, at least not in the next 12 months.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
MG Cyberster electric roadster spied
MG will return to the sports car market with an electric drop-top based on the Cyberster concept, expected to be revealed this year.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2024 Jaguar I-Pace EV updates detailed
The electric Jaguar I-Pace crossover has been refreshed for 2024, with a blanked-out grille and a sportier look.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2024 BYD Seagull EV leaked, not on local arm's radar
The BYD Seagull is a small electric hatchback that slots underneath the Dolphin. But don't expect it to come to Australia.
3 Years Ago
Mike Costello
Volvo sold more EVs than ICE cars in Australia last month
Volvo's mission to be all-electric from 2026 is on track, with the company selling more BEVs than ICE models in Australia last December.
3 Years Ago
William Stopford
Citroen CEO: “The world of SUVs is done”
Citroen's CEO says boxy SUVs lugging large battery packs are doomed, predicting more fastback-style models will take hold.
3 Years Ago
Matt Campbell
Polestar says life would be easier for EV owners if Tesla opened up its Supercharger network
Growing EV maker Polestar said it was excited to see Tesla Superchargers open to other brands in Europe, and wants the same for Australia.
3 Years Ago
Jack Quick
2023 BYD Atto 3 EV now available with green paint in Australia
New orders of the BYD Atto 3 can be optioned with the Forest Green exterior paint colour. It costs an additional $700.
3 Years Ago