Australia’s EV market is accelerating into spring, with a string of new model arrivals and attractive short-term offers landing in September 2025. Manufacturers are broadening choices for mainstream buyers, while industry groups point to record sales and renewed calls for policy support to keep the momentum going. Here’s a concise rundown of what’s arriving, what […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) have moved rapidly from niche to mainstream in Australia. Range anxiety has eased thanks to new models and expanding charging networks, yet price remains a decisive factor for many buyers. Although headline-grabbing purchase subsidies have largely wound back, a mix of federal and state measures still exists to reduce the cost of […]
If you have noticed more silent, clean-looking cars on our roads, you aren’t imagining it. Electric vehicle (EV) uptake in Australia has accelerated: battery-electric and plug-in hybrid models together accounted for roughly 9.5% of new car sales in 2024, a near-150% increase compared with 2022. That momentum looks set to continue as model choice widens, […]
Tesla has signalled that its supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) software will be arriving “soon” in Australia and New Zealand, posting a short video to the Tesla Australia & New Zealand X account showing a Model 3 driver initiating the system from the centre screen. The clip – and a stream of test footage filmed on […]
Chinese electric-vehicle maker Xpeng has quietly continued its push into right‑hand‑drive markets with the refreshed G6 – a mid‑sized electric SUV that was shown in Thailand as the updated 2025/2026 model. The upgrades are substantive: lower price, faster charging, a more refined chassis, and a notable step forward in driver‑assistance hardware. For Australian buyers watching […]
The BYD Atto 3 has become one of the most accessible electric SUVs on Australian roads. With WLTP range figures of roughly 345 km (standard/short‑range battery) and about 420 km (extended‑range battery), a rotating 12.8‑inch infotainment screen and a comprehensive suite of driver‑assist systems, the Atto 3 is aimed squarely at buyers seeking a practical, […]
Zeekr has taken the wraps off its 7X SUV in Australia, marking a significant step in the Chinese EV marque’s bid to challenge established players in the local market. Unveiled at Sydney’s Australian Museum, the 7X joins the Zeekr X and Zeekr 009 in the brand’s growing Australian line-up and arrives at a time when […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) are often promoted as the cleaner option. Yet on social media and in some corners of the internet you’ll find confident claims that EVs are worse for the planet because of energy-intensive battery production and difficult-to-extract materials. That debate has real consequences for public opinion, policy and consumer choice in Australia – […]
A novated lease on a new electric vehicle can deliver significant tax advantages – and that’s exactly why many Australian employees are considering them. But beneath the headline numbers are pitfalls that can erode, or even exceed, those savings. After recently arranging a novated lease myself, I discovered first-hand how a generous FBT exemption for […]
Electric vehicle residual values in Australia are lagging behind their petrol and diesel counterparts by roughly 20%. “About 50% of consumers won’t buy a used EV, even if it’s only a year or two old. That’s a whole chunk of the potential market gone, and any wonder the residual value is low.” Two simple narratives […]
