The Australian automotive landscape is undergoing a radical, electric transformation, and at the heart of this disruption is Chinese giant BYD. After conquering the mid-sized SUV segment with the popular Atto 3, BYD is now setting its sights on the next frontier: the truly affordable small electric SUV. Enter the 2025 BYD Atto 2. Slotted […]
For more than half a century the Toyota Corolla has been shorthand for reliability and practicality. Since 1966 the model line has sold in the tens of millions, quietly underpinning transport fleets, family garages and small‑business operations across the globe. Now, in a move that signals a clear strategic pivot, Toyota has unveiled a striking […]
The Australian EV landscape is shifting faster than the torque of an all-wheel-drive electric motor, and the newest, most compelling contender is not from Germany, Japan, or the US. It’s the Zeekr 7GT, an electric ‘Shooting Brake’ that is causing an absolute sensation globally and has just made its tantalising debut on Aussie soil. For […]
The automotive landscape in Australia is set for an exciting jolt of electrification, as Honda confirms the arrival of its first-ever Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) for the local market. Forget the long-departed whispers of the Honda e; the future is compact, playful, and distinctly Japanese. Scheduled for the second half of 2026, the car set […]
From July 2026 the federal government’s Solar Sharer program will require energy retailers to offer households three hours of free electricity each weekday during the middle of the day. The scheme – available to customers with smart meters who opt in – is designed to make better use of daytime solar generation and give households […]
The Australian electric vehicle market is on the cusp of a seismic shift, driven by a relentless pursuit of affordability. For years, the high price of entry was the single largest barrier to mass EV adoption. That barrier was first significantly cracked by the BYD Dolphin, but the true dismantling of the price wall is […]
The Revolution is Here. Get in the Driver’s Seat. Mark your calendars and prepare for an electrifying experience! The Sydney International EV Motor Show (SIEVMS) is back and more powerful than ever, scheduled to take place from Friday, October 31st, to Sunday, November 2nd, 2025, at the ICC Sydney. This isn’t just a motor show; […]
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 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 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 […]
