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, […]
In 2025 BMW continues to sharpen its electric vehicle lineup for Australia, blending incremental updates to existing models with the debut of next‑generation cars built on its Neue Klasse architecture. For Australian drivers and fleet managers watching the EV transition, the developments represent a step change in charging capability, battery chemistry and in‑car software – […]
Audi arrives in 2025 with a broadened electric range designed to cover more of the mainstream and premium segments in Australia. The headline additions are the mid-size Q6 e-tron – a new-platform SUV aimed at long-range buyers – an updated e-tron GT with sharper performance and range credentials, and a more affordable Q4 e-tron positioned […]
Alfa Romeo’s Australian electric push begins with the Junior – a small SUV offered in both a fully electric Elettrica and a mild-hybrid Ibrida form – and is scheduled to arrive here from late 2025. The Junior marks Alfa Romeo’s first dedicated EV for Australia and is built on Stellantis’ e-CMP2 architecture, a platform it […]
Nissan has long been one of the most recognisable names in the global electric-vehicle transition. In Australia the brand’s EV story sits between a pioneering past – embodied by the Leaf – and a forward-facing SUV future in the Ariya, while its e-POWER hybrid technology provides a third, pragmatic path for buyers not yet ready […]
MG has quietly become one of the most prominent value propositions in Australia’s electric vehicle market. The Chinese-owned brand delivers a straightforward offering: accessible pricing, practical packaging and a market-leading warranty. That mix has helped MG move from niche contender to a mainstream option for Australians who want an EV without a luxury price tag. […]
