Australia’s Electric Vehicle Market Accelerates with New Models, Technologies, and Infrastructure Developments

Australia’s electric-vehicle sector continues to accelerate, with fresh model launches, shifting manufacturer strategies, technology trials and rapid changes in pricing and infrastructure. The latest developments-ranging from Kia’s confirmed PV5 van arrival to large-scale Tesla Full Self-Driving testing and localisation talks between Zeekr and Australian tuning specialists-underscore a market in transition as consumers, policymakers and industry […]

BYD ramps up Australian line-up with four new models – what it means for buyers

BYD Australia has signalled another step-change in its local assault on the electric-vehicle market, confirming arrival plans for two compact battery-electric models (the Atto 1 and Atto 2) and two plug-in hybrid SUVs (Sealion 5 and Sealion 8). The company’s announcement confirms the brand’s strategy of offering a broad price and segment spread – from […]

Australia’s Electric-Vehicle Market Accelerates with New Models and Growing Demand in 2025

Australia’s electric-vehicle market is moving from tentative early adoption to decisive growth. In early 2025, a new wave of models and brands will land on local shores – from retro-styled small hatchbacks to purpose-built SUVs – while sales figures in Q2 2025 have underscored rising consumer appetite. For motorists, fleets and industry observers, these developments […]

Zeekr Shooting Brake Redefines Ultra-Fast Charging, Fuels Brand’s Global and Australian EV Expansion

Zeekr’s Shooting Brake pushes the bounds of ultra-fast charging, signaling a bold step forward for the brand’s international ambitions and for Australia’s rapidly evolving EV landscape. As Zeekr continues to build momentum in the Australian market, where the brand launched with the Zeekr X (400V) and Zeekr 009 MPV, the race to redefine charging times […]

China-Driven Shift: Australia’s EV Market Transforms in 2025

Australia’s EV market is entering a new phase. In 2025 Chinese-made electric vehicles have gone from niche to mainstream, reshaping the local market and forcing Australian motorists, retailers and policymakers to reassess assumptions about price, supply and infrastructure. The headline numbers Why Chinese brands are winning market share Affordability and value: Over the past three […]

BYD Sealion 8 cleared for Australia after ADR compliance – what it means for families and the PHEV market

BYD’s seven-seat Sealion 8 has officially been listed as ADR‑compliant on the federal government’s ROVER vehicle database, clearing the regulatory hurdle that allows the model to be imported and sold in Australia once shipments arrive. The clearance – first highlighted by local EV observers – marks another step in BYD’s ongoing expansion of electrified options […]