Chinese automaker Changan has brought its new electric sub-brand Deepal to the Australian market, signalling another step in the ongoing reshaping of the local EV landscape. Deepal’s initial offerings – the S07 electric SUV, now available for purchase, and the E07 hybrid/transformable ute/SUV, with pre-orders open – aim to undercut established rivals on price while […]

Australia’s electric-vehicle (EV) landscape is shifting, and XPeng sits at a pivotal point in the country’s road to wider electrification. Through its Australian distributor TrueEV, XPeng has launched its G6 medium SUV as the first and only XPeng model available on the market, while outlining an aggressive expansion plan designed to lift annual sales into […]

Australia’s electric-vehicle market is rapidly evolving. As we look towards late 2025 and into 2026, a mix of established brands and new entrants is reshaping choices for Australian buyers – from entry-level city runabouts to family SUVs. Below I summarise the most significant model arrivals, assess the current market landscape and policy context, and outline […]

BYD’s presence in Australia has moved from niche to mainstream with remarkable speed. Once a minor player in the local market, the Chinese manufacturer has used competitive pricing, a broad model line-up and tighter control of its supply chain to establish itself as one of Australia’s most contested EV brands. By mid‑2025 BYD’s momentum was […]

August’s new-vehicle figures show a renewed surge in electric vehicle (EV) uptake across Australia, with Chinese manufacturer BYD once again outselling Tesla and the overall EV share of the new-car market rising to 9.7 per cent. The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) data released in early September illustrate […]

Australia’s energy and transport landscape is at a turning point. A forward-looking report from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) argues that the nation can slash diesel dependence across transport, mining, and agriculture and accelerate the shift to electric vehicles (EVs) through targeted policy reform. With the right mix of incentives, infrastructure […]