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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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Top 10 towing EVs for active families
If you’re a family that enjoys being active then having an electric car that caters for your lifestyle is really important.
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Introducing the Bronco Basecamp
Visit https://www.ford.com.au/suv/bronco/ to register your interest in Bronco Basecamp, arriving in Australia in 2027. A super hybrid powertrain built for greater range, so you can stay out longer.…
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New Chinese brand says EREVs are the next big thing in Australia
The boss of newcomer brand Forthing is backing extended-range hybrid technology for Australia, describing it as "perfect" for those interested in EVs but held back by range anxiety.
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Forthing confirms model expansion, starting with electrified people mover
Forthing, the latest Chinese brand to arrive in Australia, is promising to quadruple its model range over the next 18 months, with an affordable EREV/EV people mover the next cab off the rank.
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Matching EV charging, solar and 3 phase supplies. How hard can it be?
What are the relevant differences between 1 and 3 phase home EV chargers when trying to maximise your charging off your home solar when you have a 3 phase power? The post Matching EV charging, solar…