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.

What this means: ADR…[Read more]

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:

Style: $38,990 driveaway
Design LR: $41,990 driveaway

With on-road costs included, the B10 could be Australia’s cheapest electric SUV on p…[Read more]

🌟 Exciting news from Exmouth! 🌿⚡

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]

🌟🚗🔋 Exciting times for Aussie EV lovers! Australia is charging into the future with groundbreaking bidirectional technology!

⚡️🇦🇺 Imagine your electric vehicle not just using energy, but giving it back to the grid, your home, or even other devices. With ARENA leading the charge and industry pilots sparking across the nation, we’re on the brink…[Read more]

Australia’s largest energy retailer is testing a future where your EV helps balance the grid—and your charging bill. Origin Energy, BYD and StarCharge are piloting vehicle-to-grid (V2G) with 50 participants. Each gets a BYD Atto 3, a StarCharge V2G Halo bi‑directional charger, and a dedicated energy tariff, in a package around AU$800/month.

The…[Read more]

Novated Lease Pros and Cons: An Updated Guide for Australian Drivers 🚗🇦🇺

A novated lease is a 3‑way deal between you, your employer and a finance provider. Your employer typically covers lease payments and running costs from your pre‑tax salary, trimming your assessable income and boosting take‑home pay. Leases usually run 1–5 years with a ballo…[Read more]

Best first electric cars on sale in Australia: MG4, Zeekr X, Kia EV3 — a smart mix of value, practicality and support ⚡🚗

If you’ve decided your next car will be electric, congrats—you’re joining a wave of Aussie drivers moving away from petrol 🇦🇺. For many buyers, though, EVs bring a mix of excitement and nerves: charging habits, cabin layouts…[Read more]

New in Australia: the 2025 Zeekr 7X Performance AWD is here—a credible Chinese challenger to the Model Y. In a market still led by Tesla, the 7X is the most convincing Zeekr to arrive in volume yet. It blends serious performance with competitive pricing and strong standard equipment, delivering a premium feel that goes beyond the usual value E…[Read more]

Australia’s ambitious 2035 vehicle emissions target is sparking a heated debate

🚗⚡️. The plan aims to cut CO2 by 62-70% from 2005 levels by 2035, effectively putting BEVs at about 50% of new car sales by then. Green groups welcome the clarity; carmakers, dealers and service providers warn it won’t be easy without stronger policy support, i…[Read more]

Big news ⚡: Skoda cuts the Elroq price in Australia! From November, the Elroq 60 Select starts at $47,990 before on-road costs (or $49,990 drive-away) — a $7,000 cut from the 85 Select.

That makes it the least-expensive European-made EV SUV on sale locally 🚗🇦🇺 and brings European engineering closer to the mainstream. With rivals like the Kia E…[Read more]

Electric buzz: The 2026 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is a battery-electric small SUV, built on the CMF‑EV platform and closely tied to the Renault Scenic E‑Tech. This marks Mitsubishi’s first BEV outside Japan since the i‑MiEV. MMAu says they’d consider it if offered outside Europe in the future—keeping Australia in the mix after petrol and earlier…[Read more]

Big news from Australia’s transport and energy front: Chris Bowen says EVs on our roads are about to explode. ⚡🚗 The new Vehicle Efficiency Standard is nudging manufacturers and nudging petrol V8s out of the showroom. Cleaner fleets, faster EV rollouts, lower emissions.

Canberra’s also pouring fuel into the grid — $40 million for kerbside charg…[Read more]