EV Evolution: Australian EV Trends, New Models & Charging Updates

Australian Buyers Propel Surge in Plug-In Hybrids as Fully Electric Vehicle Growth Plateaus

Australian buyers are driving a surprising turn in the electric vehicle story: plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are booming, while fully battery-powered cars (BEVs) have levelled out. The shift is reshaping how households across the country think about electrification, capably illustrating that the road to decarbonising transport is anything but straightforward. What’s happening with PHEVs and BEVs […]

Australia’s Rapid Shift to EVs Hampered by Tritium Fast-Charger Failures and Maintenance Challenges

Australia’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has been swift and, at times, chaotic. A fresh problem – widespread failures and maintenance issues with fast-chargers supplied by Tritium- has exposed gaps in procurement, supply-chain resilience and after-sales support that threaten confidence among EV owners and could slow broader adoption. What’s happening Over recent months, EV drivers […]

Discover the BYD Seagull Entry Price Under $25,000!

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 7X Launches as Geely Eyed to Transform Australia’s Electric SUV Market

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 Ariya Electric SUV Launches in Australia This September with Exclusive Early Buyer Incentives

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 […]

Why the adoption of V2G might become a major opportunity for networks

Australia’s electrification of transport is accelerating. Home batteries have already shifted from niche to mainstream, fuelled by the Cheaper Home Batteries scheme and the installation of roughly 1,000 home batteries a day – a rate installers liken to the early rooftop solar boom. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, which turns electric vehicles into mobile batteries, could be […]

Road-User Charging Advances as Chalmers Gains Broad Support Amid Phased EV Rollout

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 […]

Electric car tax breaks could cost Australia $23.4 billion by 2036, Parliamentary modelling shows

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 […]

Mercedes-Benz EQA and EQB 250+ City Edition: A Stylish, Spacious, and Smart Choice for Urban Electric Driving

Mercedes-Benz continues to enhance its electric SUV portfolio with the introduction of the new EQA 250+ and EQB 250+ City Edition models. These variants expertly blend premium comfort, cutting-edge technology, and competitive pricing that falls below Australia’s Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold. This pricing strategy is particularly advantageous for novated lease buyers, who benefit from […]

Your State-by-State Guide to Australian EV Charger Rebates

Introduction Australia’s electric vehicle market is gathering pace. For many motorists, lower running costs and fewer moving parts make EVs attractive – but upfront expenses can still deter buyers. Government incentives help bridge that gap, and while there is no single national cash rebate for home chargers, federal and state programs offer a mix of […]