EV News & Industry

2026 BYD Atto 2 Dynamic Review: Affordable, Lively Compact EV Outshines ICE Competitors

For years, the Australian automotive industry has been waiting for a “tipping point”—the moment when an electric vehicle (EV) doesn’t just match its petrol-powered rivals on price, but effectively renders them obsolete. That moment has arrived, and it wears a BYD badge. The 2026 BYD Atto 2 Dynamic has landed with a price tag that […]

2026 Mazda 6e Review: A Chinese-Built Contender Challenging Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal

By EV Evolution – Your Premier Source for Australian EV News & Insights The Australian automotive landscape is bracing for a seismic shift in 2026. Mazda, a brand inextricably linked with the hearts and driveways of Aussie families, is finally charging into the mainstream electric vehicle arena. The weapon of choice? The 2026 Mazda 6e. […]

Toyota Boss Exults in Australian Launch of New HiLux EV in 2026, Hydrogen HiLux Coming in 2028

The sleeping giant has finally awoken. After years of watching rivals chip away at its dominance with electric utes and plug-in hybrids, Toyota has officially broken its silence. The undisputed king of the Australian worksite, the Toyota HiLux, is going electric. In a landmark announcement that has sent ripples through the local automotive industry, Toyota […]

Family Value: 2026 Zeekr 009 Electric People Mover Now $20,000 Cheaper with Longer 600km Range

The electric people mover segment in Australia just witnessed a seismic shift in value. Zeekr, the premium electric sub-brand of Geely, has officially expanded its local lineup with the 2026 Zeekr 009 FWD (Front-Wheel Drive). While “value” is a relative term in the six-figure luxury segment, the headline news is undeniable: this new entry-level variant […]

The $30K Question: Geely EX2 Goes Global—Could This Be Australia’s Next Budget EV Hero?

The compact EV war in Australia is escalating, and the battlefield is about to shrink. With the arrival of the BYD Atto 1 (formerly the Seagull) and the aggressive pricing of the GWM Ora, the sub-$40,000 segment is where the real market growth is happening. Now, the Chinese giant Geely—already making waves with the medium […]

GAC AION V Breaks the Seal: $42,590 Price Confirmed for Australia’s Newest EV Contender

The Australian electric vehicle market just got hotter, heavier, and significantly more competitive. Chinese automotive giant GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) has officially launched its dedicated EV sub-brand, AION, in Australia, firing a direct and highly aggressive shot at the heart of the affordable electric SUV segment. The headline figure? The GAC AION V electric SUV […]

From Startup to Sovereign: VinFast Delivers Over 100,000 EVs in Vietnam, Setting a National Record

In a staggering display of rapid industrialisation and domestic market dominance, Vietnam’s electric vehicle champion, VinFast, has cemented its position as a major global player. The company officially became the first automaker in Vietnamese history to surpass 100,000 vehicle sales within the first three quarters of a single year, achieving a cumulative total of 103,884 […]

BYD’s Hyper-Fast 1MW Chargers: Revolutionizing EV Charging in Australia with 400km Range in Just Five Minutes

Australia is about to witness a seismic shift in the electric vehicle landscape—and it’s not just another new car model. Global EV powerhouse BYD has confirmed plans to introduce its industry-leading one-megawatt (1MW) hyper-fast DC Flash Chargers to the Australian market starting in 2026. This is a direct, calculated move that aims to shatter the […]

Wake Up, Toyota! The C-HR BEV is Coming to Australia… in 2027.

The headline is a long time coming: Toyota has finally confirmed its compact electric SUV, the C-HR BEV, is locked in for an Australian launch. Hold your applause. While the announcement signals that the world’s biggest carmaker is finally serious about challenging the rapidly evolving EV landscape Down Under, the grim reality is the C-HR […]

Vietnam’s VinFast Prepares Australian Debut with Local Patents for VF9 Electric Three-Row SUV

The Australian electric vehicle market, already intensely competitive, is preparing for its next major international player: VinFast. The Vietnamese automotive giant has signaled its firm commitment to an Australian launch by recently filing local patents for the 2026 VinFast VF9, its flagship battery-powered, three-row SUV. This move marks a crucial, concrete step in the company’s […]