William Stopford
Mazda locks in another Chinese EV for Australia, this time to take on the Tesla Model Y
Mazda Australia is finally taking EVs seriously, locking in a second electric model – a mid-size electric SUV – for a 2026 launch.
8 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Hyundai Staria Electric: Large people mover gains EV variant
The new Hyundai Staria Electric will have a 7-seat family version, and a 9-seat model aimed at shuttle and tour operators.
8 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Kia EV2: Brand's smallest electric SUV yet debuts in Europe
The Kia EV2 is the brand's smallest electric SUV, and takes aim at Europe's affordable EV segment.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Tesla finally increases its warranty coverage in Australia
Tesla has announced a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, even though many rivals have already moved to seven- and 10-year coverage.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Australia's best-selling EVs in 2025 revealed
Tesla remained on top for electric vehicle sales in Australia in 2025, but it'll want to keep a close eye on BYD in 2026...
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
2026 Hyundai Elexio price and specs: Aussie-tuned Chinese EV slots in under Ioniq 5
Hyundai is launching another rival for the top-selling Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion 7 with the boxy Elexio sourced from China.
9 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Is four enough? Chery pushes for yet another brand in Australia
Chery is gearing up to launch its trendy, EV-heavy iCaur brand in Australia next year, bringing the local total to four brands.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
MG4 to get world-first semi-solid-state battery, due in Australia in 2026
Deliveries of Australia-bound MG4 models have commenced in China, including a world-first semi-solid-state battery variant.
9 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Ford Ranger-sized EV ute must prove itself in US before global rollout
A new Ford Ranger-sized ute will need to prove itself in the United States before the automaker ships it to Australia – or anywhere else.
9 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
2026 Jaecoo J5 EV price and specs: Small SUV undercuts rivals by thousands
Priced at $36,990, Jaecoo's new J5 EV will become one of the cheapest electric SUVs in Australia when it arrives in showrooms next month.
9 Months Ago
Derek Fung
Tesla Model Y: Long-wheelbase model gains EU approval - report
The six-seat Tesla Model Y L is reportedly approved for sale in Europe, which increases its chances of being offered in Australia.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
LDV Mifa: Chinese Kia Carnival rival on hiatus in Australia
The LDV Mifa has disappeared from local showrooms, with the Chinese brand confirming it has "paused" the people mover for Australia.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Bentley's first EV charging towards launch despite scrapped EV-only goal
Bentley will pull the covers off its first production electric vehicle next year, a new SUV set to be smaller than the Bentayga.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Volkswagen ID. Polo: Electric city car detailed, but petrol power not dead yet
Volkswagen's first electric Polo will be offered with a pair of batteries and four different power outputs... and yes, there will be a GTI.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Smart's Tesla Model Y rival delayed for Australia
The largest Smart SUV yet is now due in Australia late in 2026, around 12 months after it was originally set to land here.
9 Months Ago
William Stopford
Ford Bronco nameplate finally coming to Australia – report
Ford's first new Bronco in Australia in over 30 years may not be a US-built, Ranger-based off-roader, but rather a luxurious Chinese EV.
9 Months Ago