BYD’s smallest electric city car, the Seagull, has re-emerged as a realistic candidate for the Australian market after changes in the brand’s distribution model. If BYD Australia elects to import the Seagull – whether under that name or a market-specific badge – it has the potential to reset the EV entry point in Australia well […]

Zeekr’s 7X has delivered an opening salvo in Australia’s increasingly crowded electric vehicle market, and the Geely-owned marque is already lining up a rapid expansion that could reshape the medium SUV segment here. A strong start for the 7X Zeekr Australia’s managing director Frank Li says the medium-sized 7X electric SUV has exceeded expectations, registering […]

Nissan’s Ariya electric SUV arrives in Australia this September with a suite of incentives aimed at early buyers, including a complimentary three‑phase onboard charger upgrade and a free home charger for eligible customers. What Nissan is offering Charging benefits Nissan notes that pairing the three‑phase onboard charger with the Autel 22kW unit can dramatically reduce […]

After a three-day economic roundtable in Canberra, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says there is broad conceptual agreement to move Australia toward a national road-user charging regime that would eventually replace the fuel excise. The plan, which is likely to begin with electric vehicles and roll out in stages, is set for further discussion with state and […]

Australia’s suite of electric-vehicle tax incentives is forecast to cost taxpayers $23.4 billion over the next 11 years, according to Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) modelling published in June and reported by the Australian Financial Review. The projected bill rises from an estimated $285 million this financial year to $4.25 billion by 2035-36, underscoring the scale […]

Mercedes-Benz continues to enhance its electric SUV portfolio with the introduction of the new EQA 250+ and EQB 250+ City Edition models. These variants expertly blend premium comfort, cutting-edge technology, and competitive pricing that falls below Australia’s Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold. This pricing strategy is particularly advantageous for novated lease buyers, who benefit from […]

Electric vehicle sales in Australia are charging ahead in 2025, painting a promising picture for the country’s shift towards cleaner transport. The latest data from the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) reveals that more than 14,000 additional battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) have been sold in the first half of the year compared […]