Electric Car News
2024 Subaru Solterra pricing and features
Japanese brand's first EV launches in late February, but it's been priced to ignore cheaper rivals and instead battle AWD versions of the Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5
Solterra cost-cut not a reaction to bZ4X pricing, says Subaru
New AWD EV twins from Japan are close on price, but Subaru says it's more likely Toyota reacted to its pricing
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5: N Line confirmed, bigger battery & more
The popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV will add a sportier N Line model this year, along with improved ride and insulation, a battery upgrade and styling tweaks
New Vehicle Efficiency Standard may not increase car prices as far as industry has Suggested
Car brands support NVES. FCAI not so much.
Volkswagen Scirocco could be reborn as electric sports car twinned with Porsche & Audi
According to a new report, Volkswagen is assessing proposals for a reborn electric Scirocco sports coupe twinned with the next Porsche 718 and Audi TT
Monash University opens 45 EV chargers to the public across four campuses
A host of new fast and standard EV chargers will be available to students and the public alike
Report cards: Ford, Mercedes, Tesla lead new survey on EV sustainability & human rights
A coalition of integrity-focused groups has scored the world’s leading carmakers on their efforts to cut problematic supply out of EV manufacturing
The Apple Car is dead
Faltering EV demand and setbacks in autonomous car timelines mean the ‘iCar’ has been cancelled
MG LS6 shown in Geneva, Australian launch still in sight
MG has used this week's Geneva Motor Show to launch a barrage of new models into European buyers' minds – including the electric 570kW LS6 that could reach Australia next year
2024 Toyota bZ4X pricing and features: Tesla Model Y electric SUV rival lands in Australia
At long last Toyota enters world of BEVs with bZ4X priced from $66,000
2024 Toyota bZ4X electric SUV: What we know
Here's everything we know about Toyota Australia’s first all-electric vehicle
WATCH: New Renault 5 electric hatch live reveal video
The Renault 5 is soon making a comeback as a retro electric hatchback to replace the ageing Zoe
VW ID.7 Tourer electric wagon revealed
Volkswagen’s new ID.7 Tourer, boasting plenty of electric power and a full-sized wagon body, looks like a practical family car.
Volkswagen and Mahindra deepen EV ties
Mahindra’s new INGLO electric vehicle platform will use Volkswagen's MEB components and unified cells
Ineos reveals Fusilier BEV 4x4
Ineos Fusilier BEV revealed; will be offered as a full-time BEV or with a range-extending petrol engine
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N pricing: 478kW, $111k hero on sale now
Customers will have 12 hours to snaffle up the first batch of Hyundai’s high-performance EV, with orders opening on September 15
Mercedes backtracks on being EV-only by 2030; combustion engines to continue
German giant becomes the latest to delay its EV plans amid weakening demand
2024 Subaru Solterra becomes latest EV to have price slashed in Australia
The price of Subaru's first electric vehicle, the Toyota-based Solterra midsize SUV, has been slashed by up to $8000 in Australia ahead of its imminent launch
2025 Volkswagen ID.4 & ID.5 electric SUV features confirmed, prices to follow
The Volkswagen ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs are due in Australia mid-year in two high-spec variants and an entry price targeting the mid-range Tesla Model Y
Kia Stinger set to be replaced by electric sedan – but Australia unlikely
An all-electric replacement to the rear-drive Kia Stinger, which could be called the EV8, is due in 2026 but it appears unlikely for Australia
2024 Peugeot E-308 revealed: Australia confirmed, E-Expert too
Following its global reveal 18 months ago, Peugeot has confirmed its all-electric E-308 small car will come to Australia – along with the E-Expert van
2024 Fiat 600e electric SUV detailed, Abarth 600e revealed
The quirky Fiat 600e electric crossover has been officially revealed, offering a more practical alternative to the 500e hatch. Now there's the hero Abarth model, too.
Polestar confirms Hertz delivery pause, rental giant promises not to offload existing cars
Following news that it is selling off its Tesla fleet to stem huge repair costs, Hertz has now paused its US-market orders for the Polestar 2. Australian availability remains unaffected.
Lexus RZ F trademarked in Australia and Europe: Hero EV coming?
After showcasing a performance-focused 'RZ Sport' at the Monterey car show in California, Lexus has now trademarked the very suggestive RZ F name