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1–20 of 45 storiesBYD’s Australian model page has added the Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid SUV, with local materials now listing Essential and Premium grades, 156kW and NEDC range claims alongside launch pricing reported at $33,990 before on-road costs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Porsche has opened Australian ordering for the Cayenne Electric, led by a 300kW base model and an 850kW Turbo.
Porsche says most early Cayenne Electric buyers are new to the brand as the all-electric large SUV begins reaching Australian dealers.
Rolls-Royce has begun global road testing of Project Nightingale, a 100-unit electric Coachbuild Collection model, with durability and refinement trials now underway.
Volkswagen has unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a near-production electric concept based on its MEB+ platform and claiming a 0.158 drag coefficient.
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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Kia’s second Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) electric van has broken cover. The PV5 now has a bigger stablemate, the PV7. Due in Australia by the end of 2027, Kia’s large van will go on sale with local…
Australia's busiest airport rolls out first of 50 new Australian-made electric buses, including 25 airfield apron operations and another 25 for shuttles. The post Australia’s busiest airport rolls…
Tesla deploys its first pre-assembled Megacharger for it's electric Semi truck, as diesel prices soar. The post Tesla deploys first pre-fabricated 1.2 MW electric truck charging station appeared…
Germany is starting to build its planned national network of fast-chargers for electric trucks along its motorways, a key step for electric road freight. The post Germany starts construction of…
The Zeekr 7X has successfully captured the hearts of thousands of Australians, less than a year since it first landed in local showrooms. It was one of our favourite electric vehicles in 2025 due to…
Smart has announced Australian pricing for its new #5 electric SUV, with the 590km mid-size model starting from $58,900 plus The post Tesla Model Y has yet another rival: Smart #5 lands from $58,900…
Chinese automotive giant GAC has moved a step closer to launching its S7 plug-in hybrid SUV in Australia, confirming right-hand-drive The post GAC S7 edges closer to Australia: Large PHEV SUV headed…
Gawd it’s excessive. Everything about it. Porsche’s all-electric Cayenne Turbo could’ve arrived with a level of restraint, but that’s not really the ‘Porsche Turbo way’, is it? Go the full Hail Mary.…
GWM has launched Australia’s cheapest plug-in hybrid ute, with the new Cannon Hi4-T PHEV priced from $47,990 drive-away for eligible The post Australia’s cheapest PHEV ute: GWM Cannon Hi4-T launches…
A rare sighting of the Rivian R1T charging in Australia as electric ute market remains limited. The post Rarely seen Rivian electric ute spotted charging in Melbourne supermarket carpark appeared…
Yep, Australia has yet another new Chinese brand – and this one is one you’ve likely never heard of (we The post 2026 Forthing Taikon 5 EV Review: 427km of range for $38,990 drive-away from a brand…
Toyota has released a teaser image of its incoming hydrogen-powered Hilux and backed it up with a target of 400 kilometre of range and a 2.5-tonne towing capacity. The Hilux FCEV (fuel cell electric…
