For decades, the electric vehicle has been defined by the battery. Its range, its charging time, and crucially, its lifespan. A car is designed to last for years, perhaps a decade or more, but its most expensive component—the battery pack—has historically been the subject of a much shorter, more concerning expiry date. Now, one of […]
Australia’s Cheapest Compact Electric SUV is Going to be Tough Competition for Both EVs and ICE … And Not Just Because of the Price The automotive landscape in Australia is undergoing a radical, electrified transformation, and at the epicentre of this seismic shift is one name: BYD. Fresh from the runaway success of the Atto […]
When you’re trying to herd three kids, a dog, and a week’s worth of groceries, the last thing on your mind is shaving milliseconds off your 0-100km/h sprint. Or is it? Enter the 2025 BYD Sealion 8 Premium—a seven-seat, Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) SUV that has decided the answer to the question, “Does a […]
For years, the formula for a Chinese EV entering Western markets was simple: Maximum Value, Minimum Dynamics. You got a huge battery, a massive screen, and a jaw-dropping price tag, but the moment you hit a corner, the driving experience felt like a warm bath on wheels—soft, vague, and utterly disengaged. That era is officially […]
For more than half a century the Toyota Corolla has been shorthand for reliability and practicality. Since 1966 the model line has sold in the tens of millions, quietly underpinning transport fleets, family garages and small‑business operations across the globe. Now, in a move that signals a clear strategic pivot, Toyota has unveiled a striking […]
The Australian EV landscape is shifting faster than the torque of an all-wheel-drive electric motor, and the newest, most compelling contender is not from Germany, Japan, or the US. It’s the Zeekr 7GT, an electric ‘Shooting Brake’ that is causing an absolute sensation globally and has just made its tantalising debut on Aussie soil. For […]
The automotive landscape in Australia is set for an exciting jolt of electrification, as Honda confirms the arrival of its first-ever Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for the local market. Forget the long-departed whispers of the Honda e; the future is compact, playful, and distinctly Japanese. Scheduled for the second half of 2026, the car set […]
From July 2026 the federal government’s Solar Sharer program will require energy retailers to offer households three hours of free electricity each weekday during the middle of the day. The scheme – available to customers with smart meters who opt in – is designed to make better use of daytime solar generation and give households […]
The long-standing comparison between topping up an electric vehicle and refuelling a petrol car is about to be shattered. Chinese automotive giant BYD is not just delivering electric vehicles; it is preparing to redefine the fundamental economics of EV ownership in Australia with the scheduled launch of its 1-Megawatt (1MW) “Flash Chargers” starting in 2026.1 […]
The fear of running out of charge—”range anxiety”—is often cited as the biggest hurdle for Australians considering the leap to an Electric Vehicle (EV).1 In a country defined by vast distances, this worry is understandable.2 However, for a rapidly increasing number of Australian EV owners, it’s becoming clear that range anxiety is a phantom. It’s […]
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