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.
3 Months Ago
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.
3 Months Ago
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 Months Ago
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 Months Ago
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.
3 Months 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.
3 Months Ago
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.
3 Months Ago
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.
3 Months Ago
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.
3 Months Ago
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.
3 Months Ago
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.
3 Months Ago
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.
3 Months Ago
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.
3 Months Ago
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.
3 Months 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.
3 Months Ago
William Stopford
Lepas L6 confirmed for Australia as another mid-size SUV from Chery, this time with electric power
Chery's next new brand in Australia will count a brightly coloured electric SUV among its first model introductions.
3 Months Ago