Electric
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2026 Forthing Taikon 5 review – Australian launch (video)
In an Australian new-energy vehicle market rapidly approaching absolute oversaturation, launching an entirely unknown brand is a daunting prospect. Buyers are already spoiled for choice by established Chinese players, while a barrage of newcomers aggressively fights for the same driveway…
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Cadillac LYRIQ-V now on sale in Australia, quickest model ever
Cadillac has confirmed the new LYRIQ-V is now on sale in Australia, bringing 459kW of power and a 3.6-second 0-100km/h time, making it the quickest Cadillac ever. The MY27 LYRIQ-V becomes Cadillac’s first fully electric V-Series model, sitting above the…
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2027 Hyundai Staria Load Electric now on sale in Australia
Hyundai has launched the new Staria Load Electric in Australia, priced from $70,990 before on-road costs and offering up to 450km of WLTP range. The electric van joins the existing diesel and hybrid Staria Load variants, giving customers three powertrain…
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MG4 Urban price slashed to $29,990, limited time only
MG Motor Australia has aggressively repositioned the entry point to its electric lineup, dropping the drive-away price of its new MG4 EV Urban hatchback to just $29,990 nationwide. The sub-$30,000 price point has been achieved via a $2000 national cashback…
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BYD Atto 1 price slashed to $19,990 drive-away, cheapest car in Australia
BYD Australia has aggressively lowered the entry barrier to electric vehicle ownership, confirming a new $19,990 nationwide drive-away price for the base-grade Atto 1 Essential. The pricing adjustment officially makes the compact hatch Australia’s most affordable new car outright, significantly…
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MG U9 EV specs confirmed for Australia; 3500kg towing, 0-100 5.8s
MG Motor Australia has revealed the full specs of its most ambitious local product to date, confirming Australia will serve as the global launch market for the all-new, all-electric MG U9 EV dual-cab ute. Designed and tested specifically for Australian…
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Lepas L4, L6, L8 SUVs debut in Australia, another Chery sub-brand
Chery’s aggressive expansion strategy across the Australian landscape shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. Following a successful return to the local market that has seen them steadily climb the sales charts, the Chinese automotive giant is now rapidly multiplying…
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2027 Tesla Roadster ‘2.0’ new production model to debut October 1
Tesla has officially locked in a date for the reveal of its next-generation Roadster ‘2.0’, ending nearly a decade of delays and speculation. Taking to the social media platform X, the brand posted a teaser image featuring the vehicle illuminated…
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Volkswagen Mission Efficiency achieves record 6.89kWh/100km
Volkswagen has stunned the industry by unveiling the ‘Mission Efficiency’ prototype, which is a radically aerodynamic, battery-electric hatchback concept that heavily channels the hyper-efficient XL1 from over a decade ago. With the brand currently facing an onslaught of competitive Chinese…