Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng has quietly continued its push into right‑hand‑drive markets with the refreshed G6 – a mid‑sized electric SUV that was shown in Thailand as the updated 2025/2026 model. The upgrades are substantive: lower price, faster charging, a more refined chassis, and a notable step forward in driver‑assistance hardware. For Australian buyers watching […]

Zeekr has taken the wraps off its 7X SUV in Australia, marking a significant step in the Chinese EV marque’s bid to challenge established players in the local market. Unveiled at Sydney’s Australian Museum, the 7X joins the Zeekr X and Zeekr 009 in the brand’s growing Australian line-up and arrives at a time when […]

Electric vehicles (EVs) are often promoted as the cleaner option. Yet on social media and in some corners of the internet you’ll find confident claims that EVs are worse for the planet because of energy-intensive battery production and difficult-to-extract materials. That debate has real consequences for public opinion, policy and consumer choice in Australia – […]

Australia’s growing interest in electric utes may soon widen to include a car-derived dual‑cab from Geely, after the Chinese automaker opened pre-orders in New Zealand for the Riddara RD6. The move tightens the timeline for a potential Australian release and highlights an evolving market where consumers weigh capability, price and practicality as EV utes proliferate. […]

Tesla has quietly launched a stretched, six‑seat version of the Model Y in China for the 2026 model year, a pragmatic rework of the world’s best‑selling electric SUV aimed at buyers who need genuine third‑row space rather than the tightly packed seven‑seat option that has appeared in other markets. The new Model Y L – […]

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 […]