Close your eyes and picture this: You’re deep in the Australian bush, parked up at a secret spot overlooking the dunes. The sun is just starting to peek over the horizon. Usually, this is the part where you’d be fumbling with a gas stove, praying the wind doesn’t blow out your flame, or—worse—cranking up a […]

The landscape of electric vehicles in Australia is shifting rapidly. We’ve seen efficient commuters, rugged off-roaders, and luxury cruisers. But the arrival of the Kia EV9 GT marks a new chapter in the “EV Evolution.” Imagine a vehicle that can carry seven people in supreme comfort, tow a boat for a weekend away in Jervis […]

Finding and using EV chargers in Australia has never been easier, as a growing network of public and private providers, improved mapping tools and government initiatives expand access. For Australian drivers, understanding where chargers are, how to use them and which networks suit your needs is essential for confident daily driving and longer trips. Below […]

Big BYD bargains: sweeping price cuts across most Australian line-up BYD’s Australian range has received a substantial reset, with EVDirect implementing sizeable price reductions across passenger cars and SUVs – leaving only the Shark 6 ute untouched for now. The move lowers the cost of entry for several models and trims, with discounts running into […]

The federal government has unveiled a scheme designed to make both new and used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) more affordable for Australian buyers. Announced by Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen at a BYD dealership in Sydney, the initiative partners the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) with government support via the Clean Energy Finance Corporation […]

BYD appears to be quietly preparing to bring another battery-electric SUV to Australia after a patent for the BYD Atto 3 Up was lodged for Australia and New Zealand. Believed to correspond to the small BYD Yuan Up currently sold in China, the model is expected to sit beneath the existing Atto 3 in BYD’s […]