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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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Toyota to launch extended-range EVs in China next year
Extended-range electric vehicles will reportedly join Toyota's lineup in China starting next year.
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Volvo splits its future in two as EV and PHEV model blitz responds to a divided world. But what happens in Australia?
Volvo is radically reshaping its future EV and plug-in hybrid line-up, splitting development between Western markets and China as tariffs, The post Volvo splits its future in two as EV and PHEV model…
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Australia’s CHEAPEST new Electric SUV is Coming For BYD
I went over to Spain for the international launch of the 2026 Leapmotor B03X. With an indicative price tag starting around $30,000 drive-away, this is set to land in Australian showrooms before the…
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Best EV yet? Porsche Cayenne Electric 2026 review Australia: SUV transforms to rival new BMW iX5
The 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric marks Porsche's shift to a fully electric drivetrain, arriving in base, S and Turbo grades. Stephen Ottley puts the new large SUV through its paces, covering its…
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GWM says Australia isn’t ready for electric utes
As it adds a new diesel engine and more plug-in hybrids across its Cannon range, GWM says Aussies aren’t ready for an all-electric ute just yet.
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Rolls-Royce's ultra-exclusive EV begins global testing
Rolls-Royce has commenced extensive testing of its limited-run Project Nightingale, an electric two-seater of which just 100 units will be produced.
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Record crowds turn up at EV and electric home festival, but it’s who was there and who wasn’t that points to the future
Record crowds turned up at EV and home electrification show, and there's going to be some interesting times ahead for legacy car makers and utilities. The post Record crowds turn up at EV and…
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Is this Zeekr’s next big thing in Australia? 7GT shooting brake confirmed with up to 670km range and 500kW flagship
Zeekr has locked in its sleek 7GT electric shooting brake for Australia, confirming a three-model line-up with up to 670km The post Is this Zeekr’s next big thing in Australia? 7GT shooting brake…
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Cadillac’s quickest-ever car lands in Australia: 459kW Lyriq-V priced from $99,000
Cadillac’s quickest production car ever has officially arrived in Australia, with the 459kW Lyriq-V electric performance SUV priced from $99,000 The post Cadillac’s quickest-ever car lands in…
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GWM showcased next wave of electrified models at Everything Electric 2026
GWM showcased the all-new Haval H7 and Cannon Hi4-T PHEV at Everything Electric 2026 in Sydney — Australian public debuts for both electrified models.
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A 200km plug-in hybrid? 2027 Volvo XC60 & XC90 PHEVs more than double their electric range
An update to Volvo’s longstanding XC60 and XC90 SUVs has introduced plug-in hybrid variants with incredible electric-only range. Due in Australia in the second quarter of next year, the T8 variant of…
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Subaru expands Australian electric SUV range to three models
Subaru Australia has expanded its battery-electric line-up from one to three models within 12 months, with its full electrified range displayed at Everything Electric Sydney. The Uncharted, Solterra…