EV News & Industry

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 […]

BYD Seagull set to be Australia’s cheapest EV – but what it means for the market

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 […]

electric Vehicle Australia October 2025 Updates

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 […]

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 […]

Tesla launches Australia’s longest-range Model 3 – and what it means for the local EV market

Tesla has quietly expanded its Model 3 line-up in Australia with a new Long Range rear‑wheel‑drive (RWD) variant for the 2026 model year, offering an advertised single‑charge range of up to 750 kilometres. If delivered to market as stated, this would make it the longest‑range battery electric passenger car available in Australia today and a […]

Chery’s Jaecoo J5 EV Approved for Australia

Australia’s electric vehicle market is shedding its boutique image. Once the preserve of premium imports and early adopters, EVs are now accelerating into mainstream consideration – driven by tightening global supply, improving local infrastructure and a wave of competitively priced models from China. The recent regulatory approval for Chery’s Jaecoo J5 EV underlines that shift: […]