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 […]
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 […]
BYD Australia has confirmed it will bring the compact Atto 1 city hatch to local showrooms – the same car marketed overseas as the Seagull (China) and the Dolphin Surf (UK) – promising that it will become “Australia’s most affordable EV by some margin.” The announcement, made alongside confirmation that the slightly larger Atto 2 […]
Australia accelerates EV roll-out as fines, funding and new models reshape the market – late October 2025 update Australia’s electric vehicle transition hit several new milestones in October 2025. From a notable change in enforcement for charging-bay misuse to additional federal funding for publicly accessible chargers, and the imminent arrival of a price-focused BYD city […]
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 […]
