Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng has quietly continued its push into right‑hand‑drive markets with the refreshed G6 – a mid‑sized electric SUV that was shown in Thailand as the updated 2025/2026 model. The upgrades are substantive: lower price, faster charging, a more refined chassis, and a notable step forward in driver‑assistance hardware. For Australian buyers watching […]
Zeekr has taken the wraps off its 7X SUV in Australia, marking a significant step in the Chinese EV marque’s bid to challenge established players in the local market. Unveiled at Sydney’s Australian Museum, the 7X joins the Zeekr X and Zeekr 009 in the brand’s growing Australian line-up and arrives at a time when […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) are often promoted as the cleaner option. Yet on social media and in some corners of the internet you’ll find confident claims that EVs are worse for the planet because of energy-intensive battery production and difficult-to-extract materials. That debate has real consequences for public opinion, policy and consumer choice in Australia – […]
Australia’s growing interest in electric utes may soon widen to include a car-derived dual‑cab from Geely, after the Chinese automaker opened pre-orders in New Zealand for the Riddara RD6. The move tightens the timeline for a potential Australian release and highlights an evolving market where consumers weigh capability, price and practicality as EV utes proliferate. […]
Tesla has quietly launched a stretched, six‑seat version of the Model Y in China for the 2026 model year, a pragmatic rework of the world’s best‑selling electric SUV aimed at buyers who need genuine third‑row space rather than the tightly packed seven‑seat option that has appeared in other markets. The new Model Y L – […]
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has confirmed plans to export its electric vehicles beyond its domestic market, a development that brings the prospect of Xiaomi-badged EVs to Australia into clearer view. What Xiaomi has announced At a recent investor briefing Xiaomi president William Lu signalled Europe will be the company’s first export market for its automotive […]
Australian buyers are driving a surprising turn in the electric vehicle story: plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are booming, while fully battery-powered cars (BEVs) have levelled out. The shift is reshaping how households across the country think about electrification, capably illustrating that the road to decarbonising transport is anything but straightforward. What’s happening with PHEVs and BEVs […]
Australia’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has been swift and, at times, chaotic. A fresh problem – widespread failures and maintenance issues with fast-chargers supplied by Tritium- has exposed gaps in procurement, supply-chain resilience and after-sales support that threaten confidence among EV owners and could slow broader adoption. What’s happening Over recent months, EV drivers […]
BYD’s smallest electric city car, the Seagull, has re-emerged as a realistic candidate for the Australian market after changes in the brand’s distribution model. If BYD Australia elects to import the Seagull – whether under that name or a market-specific badge – it has the potential to reset the EV entry point in Australia well […]
Zeekr’s 7X has delivered an opening salvo in Australia’s increasingly crowded electric vehicle market, and the Geely-owned marque is already lining up a rapid expansion that could reshape the medium SUV segment here. A strong start for the 7X Zeekr Australia’s managing director Frank Li says the medium-sized 7X electric SUV has exceeded expectations, registering […]
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