Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has confirmed plans to export its electric vehicles beyond its domestic market, a development that brings the prospect of Xiaomi-badged EVs to Australia into clearer view. What Xiaomi has announced At a recent investor briefing Xiaomi president William Lu signalled Europe will be the company’s first export market for its automotive […]

BYD’s smallest electric city car, the Seagull, has re-emerged as a realistic candidate for the Australian market after changes in the brand’s distribution model. If BYD Australia elects to import the Seagull – whether under that name or a market-specific badge – it has the potential to reset the EV entry point in Australia well […]

Zeekr’s 7X has delivered an opening salvo in Australia’s increasingly crowded electric vehicle market, and the Geely-owned marque is already lining up a rapid expansion that could reshape the medium SUV segment here. A strong start for the 7X Zeekr Australia’s managing director Frank Li says the medium-sized 7X electric SUV has exceeded expectations, registering […]

Nissan’s Ariya electric SUV arrives in Australia this September with a suite of incentives aimed at early buyers, including a complimentary three‑phase onboard charger upgrade and a free home charger for eligible customers. What Nissan is offering Charging benefits Nissan notes that pairing the three‑phase onboard charger with the Autel 22kW unit can dramatically reduce […]

After a three-day economic roundtable in Canberra, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there is broad conceptual agreement to move Australia toward a national road-user charging regime that would eventually replace the fuel excise. The plan, which is likely to begin with electric vehicles and roll out in stages, is set for further discussion with state and […]

Australia’s suite of electric-vehicle tax incentives is forecast to cost taxpayers $23.4 billion over the next 11 years, according to Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) modelling published in June and reported by the Australian Financial Review. The projected bill rises from an estimated $285 million this financial year to $4.25 billion by 2035-36, underscoring the scale […]