KG Mobility (formerly SsangYong) has begun to sharpen the contours of Australia’s next wave of electric utes with the Musso EV, an all‑electric version of its established Musso pick‑up. I drove a pre‑production dual‑motor example in the UK and assessed how the electric Musso might land here in Australia: its strengths, its compromises and what […]
Leapmotor has confirmed Australian pricing and specifications for its second local model, the B10 electric SUV, which will join the brand’s C10 in what is shaping up to be a price‑competitive assault on the mid‑sized EV market. The B10 arrives in November in two variants with compelling driveaway pricing that positions it as Australia’s cheapest […]
Novated leases have established themselves as a mainstream vehicle-financing option in Australia, particularly among salaried employees seeking tax efficiency, convenience and the ability to drive a new car without a large upfront outlay. As electric vehicles (EVs) become more common and government incentives evolve, it’s timely to revisit how novated leases work, who stands to […]
If you’ve decided your next car will be electric, congratulations – you’re joining a wave of Australian drivers moving away from petrol. For many buyers, though, the decision to go EV is still a mix of enthusiasm and nerves: new charge behaviours, different cabin layouts, and a market increasingly populated by both legacy marques and […]
Skoda Australia has quietly sharpened its price positioning in the compact electric-SUV market, introducing a lower-cost variant of the Elroq that brings European engineering closer to the mainstream. From November the brand will offer the Elroq 60 Select from $47,990 before on-road costs (or $49,990 drive-away), a $7,000 reduction on the previously available 85 Select. […]
Electric vehicles priced under $40,000 are no longer a niche choice for early adopters. In 2025, mainstream brands and new entrants have brought sized-back but genuinely usable electric cars to Australian buyers who prioritise affordability, low running costs and modern features. With petrol prices remaining volatile and state-level incentives still easing purchase costs in some […]
Skoda is stepping up its electric game in Australia with the Elroq, a fresh all-electric SUV designed to sit alongside key petrol-powered models like the Karoq. Built on the same MEB-based platform as the Enyaq, the Elroq brings a sizeable battery, punchy performance and a modern design language to Skoda’s local line-up. Here’s what Australian […]
The medium SUV segment remains the battleground of Australia’s electric-vehicle market, and the 2025 Zeekr 7X arrives determined to upset Tesla’s long-running dominance with the Model Y. Zeekr’s newcomer, produced under the Geely umbrella and developed with technical input from Volvo and Polestar engineers, presents a closely aligned package to the Model Y on size […]
Battery health is one of the most talked-about issues holding Australians back from switching to electric vehicles. While modern EV batteries are engineered to last the life of a car for most owners, uncertainty about degradation, repairability and resale value remains a barrier – particularly for buyers in the second-hand market. This week the NRMA […]
Chery’s arrival in the Australian EV market with the 2025 Chery E5 marks a notable shift in strategy for the Chinese automaker and a clearer positioning of its product lines for local buyers. Previously marketed as the Omoda E5, the compact electric SUV has been rebadged as the Chery E5 and relaunched with lower pricing, […]
