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AVILOO’s used-EV battery study points to stronger-than-expected battery health
AVILOO’s 500,000-test study suggests used EV batteries are generally ageing better than expected, including in vehicles tested for Australian relevance.
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GWM Cannon Hi4-T launch undercuts the PHEV ute market
GWM has launched the Cannon Hi4-T PHEV in Australia with a time-limited offer that places it at the bottom of the local plug-in hybrid ute price stack.
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Hyundai Palisade update centres on hybrid Calligraphy in Australia
GoAuto’s latest Palisade review lands as Hyundai Australia highlights the Calligraphy Hybrid locally, with price, efficiency and towing figures now forming the model’s key talking points.
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Subaru Trailseeker gets optional underfloor spare wheel kit in Australia
Subaru Australia’s Trailseeker page now lists an optional Genuine underfloor space-saver spare wheel kit, but the exact local timing and availability are still not independently confirmed.
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Australia’s EV market posts a record month
Battery-electric vehicles reached about a quarter of Australian new-car sales in August 2026, with monthly BEV sales also reported to have outpaced petrol cars for the first time.
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Ford Bronco Basecamp confirmed for Australia, with 2027 timing
Ford has confirmed the Bronco Basecamp for Australia and New Zealand, with the electrified SUV targeted to arrive in 2027, although local pricing and final specification are still unconfirmed.
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Nissan Qashqai hybrid update centres e-POWER in Australia
Nissan has moved the Australian Qashqai to an e-POWER-only hybrid line-up, with independent reporting pointing to a March 2026 on-sale window and a higher-priced entry grade.
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Volkswagen unveils ID.3 GTI electric hot hatch
Volkswagen has unveiled the ID.3 GTI, an electric hot hatch that the company says is its first rear-wheel-drive GTI and most powerful series-production example so far.
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Regional NSW areas lead growth in The Driven’s EV analysis
The Driven’s 18 September 2026 analysis of New South Wales LGA registrations says regional areas were generating the strongest BEV growth within that state, led by Kempsey.
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Fortescue Zero lines up Formula E entry through Penske acquisition
Fortescue Zero has announced plans to acquire the Penske Autosport Formula E operation and enter the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from the 2026/27 season, pending approvals.
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BYD Sealion 7 joins Amber’s Australian V2G trial
BYD’s Sealion 7 has been added to Amber Electric’s Australian vehicle-to-grid trial, with the program now reported to have scaled well beyond its original pilot stage.
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Geely’s 2027 Australia model push takes shape, but key details remain open
Geely’s Australian 2027 model push is being reported to include the Monjaro EM-i, the Emgrand L EM-i and a larger off-road SUV, but some local details remain unconfirmed.
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MG U9 EV detailed for Australia, but the EV price is unconfirmed
MG has detailed the U9 EV for Australia, but the reported EV price remains unconfirmed in the September coverage.
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XPeng court dismissal leaves Australian customer support in focus
The Federal Court has dismissed True EV Distribution’s case against Shenzhen Xiaopeng Motors, leaving XPeng’s Australian support commitments and distribution model under closer scrutiny.
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Geely confirms Emgrand L EM-i sedan for Australia
Geely has confirmed the Emgrand L EM-i plug-in hybrid sedan for Australia, with multiple reports pointing to a first-half 2027 on-sale window.
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Forthing’s EREV push adds a new angle to Australia’s EV market
Forthing has publicly argued that extended-range electric vehicles suit Australia, as the Chinese brand expands its local line-up around the Taikon 5.
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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…