For years, the advice to Australian EV buyers was simple: “If you want a good one, you have to buy new.” The used market was a desert, populated only by overpriced, short-range Nissan LEAFs and unicorn Teslas that cost almost as much as a new one. But as we roll into 2026, the tide has […]
It is the favourite catchphrase of the pub skeptic. You mention you’re buying an electric car, and before you can finish your sentence, they shake their head and say: “The grid can’t handle it. If everyone plugs in at once, the lights will go out.” It sounds intuitive, doesn’t it? Millions of new heavy appliances […]
It’s a classic Australian ritual. The first 40°C day of summer hits, and suddenly, the supermarket car parks are full of RACV or NRMA vans jump-starting dead cars. We know that heat kills traditional 12-volt lead-acid batteries. But what about the massive, high-voltage battery slab sitting underneath your new electric vehicle? As EVs take over […]
For the last decade, the conversation around electric vehicles in Australia has focused on a single financial metric: “How much will it cost to charge?” We obsessed over cents per kilowatt-hour, hunted for free council chargers, and debated the merits of off-peak tariffs. But in early 2026, the script is flipping. The question isn’t how […]
If you are thinking about buying a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) in Australia, you need to stop thinking and start signing. There is a massive financial door closing in Australia’s automotive market, and it slams shut at midnight on March 31, 2026. For the last few years, the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) Exemption has […]
For the last five years, the “Gold Standard” of home EV charging in Australia has been simple: install a 7kW single-phase wallbox, plug in at night, and wake up to a full battery. It was the “set and forget” solution that worked for almost everyone. But as we move into 2026, the game is changing. […]
So, you’ve finally decided to make the switch. You’re done with the petrol price cycle, the exhaust fumes, and the service station meat pies. You are ready to join the electric revolution. Welcome aboard. But if you’ve spent the last 20 years buying Toyota Corollas or Ford Rangers, walking into an EV dealership in late […]
For the last five years, the performance electric vehicle market in Australia has been a one-horse race. If you wanted sub-3.5-second acceleration without spending supercar money, you bought a Tesla Model 3 Performance. It was the default choice—fast, accessible, and clinically efficient. But in 2026, the era of default choices is over. Polestar has unleashed […]
For years, the public charging network dominated the Australian EV conversation. But for seasoned enthusiasts and new owners alike, the true revolution in electric mobility is happening not on the highway, but right in your garage. The shift is monumental. We are moving from simply ‘plugging in’ to actively managing and monetising our car’s energy. […]
The electric vehicle (EV) landscape is evolving faster than ever, but the shift from 400-volt to 800-volt architecture marks the industry’s most significant technological leap since the introduction of the modern lithium-ion battery. This shift is not merely about incremental gains; it is a foundational reset that enables previously unthinkable levels of efficiency, range, and […]
