A novated lease on a new electric vehicle can deliver significant tax advantages – and that’s exactly why many Australian employees are considering them. But beneath the headline numbers are pitfalls that can erode, or even exceed, those savings. After recently arranging a novated lease myself, I discovered first-hand how a generous FBT exemption for […]
Electric vehicle residual values in Australia are lagging behind their petrol and diesel counterparts by roughly 20%. “About 50% of consumers won’t buy a used EV, even if it’s only a year or two old. That’s a whole chunk of the potential market gone, and any wonder the residual value is low.” Two simple narratives […]
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 […]
Introduction Electric vehicles (EVs) have shifted from niche to mainstream in Australia. With more models arriving, growing public charging networks and falling operating costs, the case for switching is stronger – but whether an EV is right for you still depends on practical factors: where you live, how you drive, and your budget. Below is […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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