Australia is charging ahead on electric mobility! 🇦🇺⚡ The EV charging network is expanding fast thanks to federal programs, state initiatives, and private investment. The aim: reduce range anxiety, enable longer trips between regional centres, and make EV ownership practical outside metropolitan areas. While most Australians still charge at home,…[Read more]
Australia’s EV market is speeding ahead 🚗⚡️! Fresh model launches, new tech, and big infrastructure moves are reshaping the road to mainstream driving. From Kia’s confirmed PV5 van arrival to Tesla’s Full Self-Driving trials and Zeekr-localisation talks with Australian tuning specialists, the market is in transition as consumers, polic…[Read more]
BYD is ramping up in Australia with a four-model lineup that could change the game for buyers. Two compact BEVs — Atto 1 and Atto 2 — and two plug-in hybrids — Sealion 5 and Sealion 8 — bring a real price/size spread to the market. From entry-level city EVs to family-sized, three-row PHEVs, BYD is broadening choice in a fast-moving Aussie EV scen…[Read more]
Australia’s EV market is kicking into high gear in 2025. From tentative adoption to decisive growth, early-2025 brings a wave of new models and Q2 2025 sales prove rising demand. More choice, better pricing, and a faster shift from fossil fuels to battery power. 🚗⚡️
⚡ Zeekr Shooting Brake redefines ultra-fast charging and speeds up the brand’s global push — including Australia. 🇦🇺 As Zeekr expands Down Under with the Zeekr X (400V) and Zeekr 009 MPV, the race to slash charge times isn’t confined to China or Europe—it’s here. The new Zeekr 001 Shooting Brake combines a bold design with next‑gen tech that c…[Read more]
Origin is launching Australia’s first Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) EV subscription pilot with BYD and StarCharge! 🚗⚡️ Imagine charging at home for free and feeding excess energy back to the grid automatically with a smart tariff and VPP. The 2026 trial pairs a BYD Atto 3 with a StarCharge Halo bi‑directional charger and Origin’s VPP tech, offering free…[Read more]
BYD is shaking up Australia’s EV scene! 🚗⚡ BYD Australia confirms the Atto 1 city hatch – the same car sold overseas as Seagull (China) and Dolphin Surf (UK) – is coming to local showrooms, aiming to be Australia’s most affordable EV by a wide margin. The rollout also includes the slightly larger Atto 2 small SUV, arriving at the same time, s…[Read more]
Australia’s EV scene just got brighter in October 2025! ⚡ Here’s the snapshot:
– Tighter enforcement for charging-bay misuse, so everyone gets a fair plug-in.
– More federal funding for publicly accessible chargers, boosting reach.
– The buzz: a price-focused BYD City EV arriving soon.
– First local reveal of Kia’s radical electric van, turni…[Read more]
Australia’s EV charging landscape is entering a decisive phase 🚗⚡️. Federal and state commitments, private‑sector momentum, and rapid tech advances are converging to expand charging access, tackle apartment constraints, and pilot grid‑interactive options like vehicle‑to‑grid (V2G) 🔋🔌. For Australians weighing the switch or tracking policy sh…[Read more]
China-driven shift: Australia’s EV market transforms in 2025 🚗⚡️🇦🇺 The push from Chinese-made EVs has moved from niche to mainstream, reshaping price, supply and charging plans across the country. The headlines tell the story: in Sep 2025, Chinese brands captured about 77.5% of BEV sales in Australia, and BEVs were 11.3% of total new-car r…[Read more]
Australia, big news for families and the EV crowd! 🚗⚡ BYD’s seven-seat Sealion 8 is ADR-compliant on the federal ROVER database, clearing the path to import and sell here once shipments land. This marks another milestone in BYD’s Aussie expansion and brings a rare full-sized plug-in hybrid SUV with seven seats to our market.
Tesla quietly expands its Australia lineup with a 2026 Model 3 Long Range rear‑wheel‑drive, promising up to 750 km on a single charge. If delivered, it would be the longest‑range BEV passenger car on Australian roads and a major step for mainstream, affordable long‑range EVs. Why? Bigger 84 kWh usable NMC pack, boosting range about 230 km vs entr…[Read more]
The Big Questions: Navigating Australia’s Electric Vehicle Revolution 🚗⚡️
Australia’s shift to electric vehicles has moved from niche curiosity to mainstream momentum. Sales are up year‑on‑year, manufacturers are prioritising the Australian market, and the charging network is expanding. But the decision remains tangled for many buyers: is the upf…[Read more]
Big news: Chery’s Jaecoo J5 EV just cleared Australia’s ADR regulatory gate, the essential gateway that unlocks a real retail push in the hot small–mid SUV segment Australians love. This isn’t mere paperwork—it’s a signal that Chinese brands are serious about long‑term participation Down Under, bringing production scale, vertical integration…[Read more]
BYD’s Qin L EV arrives in Malaysia as the Seal 6 — a bold move to push affordable EVs into right‑hand‑drive markets. In China, the Qin L launched at roughly A$26,300; Malaysia opens at around A$36,000. BYD has not publicly confirmed an Australian launch yet.
Any Aussie introduction would need ADR compliance, and timing, specs and pricing would c…[Read more]
New EV arrivals and market highlights for October 2025 – what Australian drivers should know. As Australia’s EV market accelerates, October 2025 is set to be a landmark month with volume-focused EVs hitting showrooms and the Sydney International EV Motor Show returning to ICC Sydney.
What this means for buyers and the broader market: more cho…[Read more]
First impressions: the 2026 KGM Musso EV ute is starting to shake up Australia’s diesel‑heavy ute scene.
The Musso EV blends everyday usability with a comfy cabin and a modern electric drivetrain, entering a segment still cautious about electrification. Strengths: smooth EV power, practical interior, potential running‑cost savings. Trade…[Read more]
Big sighting in Sydney! 🚗⚡ A camouflaged Mazda 6e—Mazda’s first electric liftback—was spotted on a suburban roundabout in right-hand-drive form. This follows a Melbourne sighting and hints Mazda is doing final, Australia-specific tweaks for our roads, climate, and charging habits. Could this be the spark Australia’s EV market has been waiting…[Read more]
🚗⚡ Australia, meet your new budget-friendly EV! Leapmotor confirms driveaway pricing for the B10 electric SUV (brand’s second local model after the C10). Arriving in November in two trims:
A groundbreaking 12-month trial just proved electric vehicles can be power grid heroes! 🚗🔋 Horizon Power has successfully tested using parked EVs in Exmouth to balance electricity demand by sharing energy with the grid during high-demand times! 🌞➡️🔌
Local drivers with Nissan Leafs were the real MVPs, as their EVs…[Read more]
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