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BYD cuts Dolphin Essential to $28,888 driveaway
BYD has cut the Dolphin Essential to $28,888 driveaway in Australia, with the offer tied to a fixed ordering window, delivery deadline and standard exclusions.
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Ceer reveals Exobot sedan and SUV as first production models
Ceer has revealed the Exobot sedan and SUV as its first production models, with 800-volt tri-motor EV hardware, up to 1,111hp, and an expected Saudi sales start in early 2027.
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GWM confirms mid-October Australian launch for all-new Haval H7
GWM has confirmed the all-new Haval H7 for Australia from mid-October 2026, with five-seat hybrid and plug-in hybrid all-wheel-drive variants due first and pricing signalled from below $50,000 drive-away.
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Xpeng confirms Australian L03 pricing from $41,900 with EREV option
Xpeng has confirmed Australian pricing and specifications for the L03 medium SUV, with four grades, an EREV option and first local arrivals targeted for November.
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Tesla deploys first pre-assembled 1.2 MW Megachargers for Semi
Tesla Charging says its first pre-assembled Megachargers are now deployed for the Semi, with each V4-based unit using two posts rated at up to 1.2 MW and designed to speed installation.
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Kinetic completes Sunshine West depot electrification for 60 zero-emission buses
Kinetic says electrification works at Sunshine West in Melbourne are complete, lifting charging capacity and preparing the depot to host 60 zero-emission buses by the end of 2026.
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Volvo sets out 13-model plan split between West and China
Volvo has confirmed a 13-model rollout by 2030, splitting future development between Western markets and China while keeping hybrids in the mix and targeting higher margins through platform sharing and lower costs.
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2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid preview points to next X-Trail e-Power
Nissan has previewed the 2027 Rogue Hybrid in the US, and CarExpert says the next-generation X-Trail for Australia will use the same model line, although local timing is still unconfirmed.
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Volvo XC60 and XC90 long-range PHEV update confirmed for Australia
Volvo Car Australia says the updated XC60 and XC90 long-range plug-in hybrids are due in the second quarter of 2027, with larger batteries, higher reported electric range and final local pricing still to come.
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Hyundai launches Staria Load Electric in Australia
Hyundai has added a battery-electric Staria Load to its Australian van range, priced from $70,990 before on-road costs, with a claimed 450km WLTP range and 1005kg payload.
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Porsche opens Australian orders for Cayenne Electric
Porsche has opened Australian ordering for the Cayenne Electric, led by a 300kW base model and an 850kW Turbo.
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Porsche says early Cayenne Electric buyers are mostly new to the brand
Porsche says most early Cayenne Electric buyers are new to the brand as the all-electric large SUV begins reaching Australian dealers.
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Rolls-Royce starts global testing of Project Nightingale
Rolls-Royce has begun global road testing of Project Nightingale, a 100-unit electric Coachbuild Collection model, with durability and refinement trials now underway.
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Volkswagen unveils Mission Efficiency electric concept
Volkswagen has unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a near-production electric concept based on its MEB+ platform and claiming a 0.158 drag coefficient.
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Sydney Airport starts rollout of 50 electric buses
Sydney Airport has started introducing 50 electric buses across passenger and airfield transport, with the fleet supplied by Australian manufacturer Bus & Coach International.
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Subaru shows three electric SUVs at Everything Electric Sydney
Subaru Australia has put its Uncharted, Solterra and Trailseeker BEVs on display at Everything Electric Sydney, alongside the Forester Strong Hybrid.
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Porsche Cayenne Electric offers more personalisation than ever before
Automatic doors, wireless charging and over 100 different exterior paint options make the 'E4' Cayenne Electric the most configurable Cayenne ever.
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2026 Toyota RAV4 GR Sport review: should you buy it?
Has Toyota missed the boat with Plug-In Hybrids? Looking to buy a RAV4? See if we can save you money: https://car.expert/4aKNWNc Toyota has FINALLY brought the RAV4 PHEV to Australia. We drove it a…
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The Engine We’ve Been Waiting For? (GWM Cannon Alpha 3.0L Diesel 2026 Review)
Last year, around 86 percent of Aussie buyers chose a diesel powertrain for their new ute, showing that while plug-in hybrids are gaining ground they’re not yet the majority. GWM has developed a new…
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Saudi Arabia’s first car brand reveals crazy 1111hp EVs … and then confirms it won’t stay EV-only
Saudi Arabia’s first home-grown car brand has revealed its first production models, and it certainly hasn’t taken a conservative approach. The post Saudi Arabia’s first car brand reveals crazy 1111hp…
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Hyundai Staria Load Electric arrives priced from $70,990
Hyundai has launched the 2027 Staria Load Electric in Australia, adding a battery-electric option alongside the van’s existing diesel and hybrid powertrains. Priced from A$70,990 before delivery and…
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Xpeng launches L03 electric SUV coupe as it lays down tech challenge to Tesla, BYD and other rivals
Chinese car maker Xpeng prices its new EV, the L03, a smaller electric fast-back that offers an extended range option and some interesting tech and design touches. The post Xpeng launches L03…
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EV owners back road-user tax: But AEVA also says petrol and diesel vehicles should pay it too
Australia’s leading electric vehicle consumer advocacy group has backed the introduction of road-user charging, but says EV drivers should not The post EV owners back road-user tax: But AEVA also…
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2027 Xpeng L03 mid-size SUV priced from under $42,000 with EV and EREV options
Xpeng has confirmed pricing for its new L03 medium SUV, which will be offered with a range-extender powertrain offering over 1000km of combined range.
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The Driven Podcast: Australia’s cheapest new car is electric, as Four Corners takes aim at Chinese EVs
Australia’s cheapest new car is now electric. We wrap up Everything Electric Sydney. Plus, news of the week. The post The Driven Podcast: Australia’s cheapest new car is electric, as Four Corners…
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You’ve heard from the experts, now an EV novice puts the Hyundai Elexio to the test on 1,000 km road trip, with two young children
I was expecting to be transported 20 years into the future. What I got was a machine that is still mostly car with some Chinese tech characteristics. The post You’ve heard from the experts, now an EV…
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Australia’s largest bus operator completes electrification of new depot to support 60 battery electric buses
Largest bus operator expands charging facilities at depot to accommodate its 60 battery electric buses, with room for more. The post Australia’s largest bus operator completes electrification of new…
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Tesla drivers clock up 160 million km in first year of FSD Supervised in Australia and NZ
Tesla first year of FSD in Australia and New Zealand sees 160 million km driven with the software, which is still not available to owners of older cars. The post Tesla drivers clock up 160 million km…