Zeekr’s Shooting Brake pushes the bounds of ultra-fast charging, signaling a bold step forward for the brand’s international ambitions and for Australia’s rapidly evolving EV landscape. As Zeekr continues to build momentum in the Australian market, where the brand launched with the Zeekr X (400V) and Zeekr 009 MPV, the race to redefine charging times […]
Origin has as announced a landmark pilot with BYD and StarCharge to deliver what it bills as Australia’s first Vehicle‑to‑Grid (V2G) electric‑vehicle subscription. The trial, slated to begin in 2026, pairs a BYD Atto 3 with a StarCharge bi‑directional Halo charger and a smart Origin tariff that will provide free home charging for participating drivers […]
BYD Australia has confirmed it will bring the compact Atto 1 city hatch to local showrooms – the same car marketed overseas as the Seagull (China) and the Dolphin Surf (UK) – promising that it will become “Australia’s most affordable EV by some margin.” The announcement, made alongside confirmation that the slightly larger Atto 2 […]
Australia accelerates EV roll-out as fines, funding and new models reshape the market – late October 2025 update Australia’s electric vehicle transition hit several new milestones in October 2025. From a notable change in enforcement for charging-bay misuse to additional federal funding for publicly accessible chargers, and the imminent arrival of a price-focused BYD city […]
Australia’s EV charging landscape is entering a decisive phase. Federal and state commitments, private-sector activity and rapid technological advancement are converging to expand charging access, tackle apartment-building constraints, and trial grid-interactive capabilities such as vehicle-to-grid (V2G). For Australians considering the switch to electric, or those tracking national policy and market shifts, recent developments signal both […]
Australia’s EV market is entering a new phase. In 2025 Chinese-made electric vehicles have gone from niche to mainstream, reshaping the local market and forcing Australian motorists, retailers and policymakers to reassess assumptions about price, supply and infrastructure. The headline numbers Why Chinese brands are winning market share Affordability and value: Over the past three […]
BYD’s seven-seat Sealion 8 has officially been listed as ADR‑compliant on the federal government’s ROVER vehicle database, clearing the regulatory hurdle that allows the model to be imported and sold in Australia once shipments arrive. The clearance – first highlighted by local EV observers – marks another step in BYD’s ongoing expansion of electrified options […]
Tesla has quietly expanded its Model 3 line-up in Australia with a new Long Range rear‑wheel‑drive (RWD) variant for the 2026 model year, offering an advertised single‑charge range of up to 750 kilometres. If delivered to market as stated, this would make it the longest‑range battery electric passenger car available in Australia today and a […]
Australia’s shift to electric vehicles (EVs) has moved from niche curiosity to mainstream momentum. Sales have accelerated year‑on‑year, manufacturers are increasingly prioritising the Australian market, and the charging network is expanding. Yet for many prospective buyers the decision remains complicated. Beyond the headline environmental benefits sit practical questions about cost, range, charging, model suitability and […]
Australia’s electric vehicle market is shedding its boutique image. Once the preserve of premium imports and early adopters, EVs are now accelerating into mainstream consideration – driven by tightening global supply, improving local infrastructure and a wave of competitively priced models from China. The recent regulatory approval for Chery’s Jaecoo J5 EV underlines that shift: […]
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