Finally, belatedly, Australia’s largest car brand has an EV on sale: the Toyota bZ4X. A smidgen larger (but lower) than Toyota’s best-selling RAV4, this medium SUV’s a direct challenger to Tesla’s ubiquitous Model Y. I’ll not bury the headline. This bZ4X is about as average as they come in theContinue Reading
The eighth-generation BMW 5-Series is like none before it. It’s available as an EV for the first time and the brand believes the electric variants could be the top sellers. There is only one petrol 5-Series, the 520i, priced from about $127,000 drive away. The next step up is theContinue Reading
If you’re looking to make the switch to an electric vehicle, this Chinese hatchback is your cheapest option. Prices for the new BYD Dolphin start at about $40,000 drive-away for the Dynamic model and jump to $46,000 for the more powerful, longer range Premium variant. It’s a sharp price thatContinue Reading
Mercedes-Benz is on a roll, introducing a range of electric models to tempt people away from the likes of Tesla. It’s traditional Mercedes luxe with a modern twist The Mercedes-Benz E-Class large sedan has long been a popular choice for those looking to experience the best of the three-pointed starContinue Reading
Jeep’s new Avenger will spearhead the brand’s electric car assault in Australia. The compact electric SUV is due here in the second half of next year and will be the smallest vehicle in the American brand’s line-up. There is no word yet on local prices but in the UK itContinue Reading
Volvo’s electric revolution is charging ahead with the launch of the new EX30 zero-emissions small SUV. The new model is the next step in Volvo’s commitment to sell only electric cars by 2026 in Australia. “With the EX30 we enter a new, growing segment – the small, fully electric luxuryContinue Reading
Volvo is going back in time with its refreshed EVs. The Chinese owned car maker has revealed the updated versions of its popular XC40 and C40 Recharge electric cars. The revised models are the first rear-wheel drive vehicles from Volvo in 25 years after ditching the front-wheel drive layout ofContinue Reading
The Blue Oval has confirmed that the Ford Mustang Mach-E will go on sale as its first electric passenger car in Australia later this year. The four-door SUV, which has similar front-end styling to its V8-powered sports car sibling, will take over the mantle as the fastest and most technicallyContinue Reading
Kia’s new EV9 large electric SUV moves the maker into uncharted territory. The brand’s newest machine shows just how far its image has shifted in a few short years. Gone are the days of cheap and cheerful cars and in its place are well equipped, hi-tech machines with higher pricetags.Continue Reading
MG’s electric car assault is continuing full steam ahead. The Chinese brand has revealed prices for the long-range version of its ZS EV and confirmed the new MG4 small electric hatchback will arrive in the second half of this year. MG Australia boss, Peter Ciao, says buyers have demanded aContinue Reading