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Thursday, August 6, 2026

Thursday, August 6, 2026

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Dan Bye

Tesla ups warranty to 5 year unlimited km in Australia – a world first
Tesla ups warranty on its Australia and New Zealand delivered cars to 5 years with unlimited kilometres to incentivise new buyers.
Riz Akhtar

Jan 9, 2026

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MG cuts prices across the range of popular MG4 electric hatchback
MG cuts prices on its MG4 electric hatchback by up to $5,000 to kickstart 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Jan 9, 2026

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Hyundai slashes prices on existing EV models as it announces new electric SUV
Hyundai slashes prices of key electric models, bringing them closer to ICE price parity, as it releases specs and pricing of its next electric SUV, the mid-sized Elexio.
Riz Akhtar

Jan 7, 2026

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EV News

Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2025 – by model and by brand
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes results for December from FCAI and EVC.
Tim Eden

Jan 6, 2026

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EV Sales

BYD leads December EV sales as Australia records more than 100,000 EV sales in 2026
EV sales rebounded in December, with BYD overtaking Tesla as incentives helped lift battery-electric vehicles to more than 10 per cent of the Australian new-car market.
Riz Akhtar

Jan 6, 2026

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BYD extends $3,000 cashback offer into 2026
BYD extends $3,000 cash back incentives on some of its top-selling EV models to kickstart 2026.
Sam Parkinson

Jan 5, 2026

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The EV shopping list for 2026: More electric utes, hatchbacks, and EVs that break price records
Motorists can expect to see more electric utes, sports cars, hatchbacks, and vehicles that break price records at both ends of the spectrum in 2026.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jan 2, 2026

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10 new electric cars to watch out for in 2026
Here are 10 new EVS to watch out for in 2026, including an electric Hilux, the first EVs from some big Japanese car companies, and the lowest cost electric car to date.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jan 2, 2026

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: 2025 wrap, predictions, and our top picks
Tim Eden and Riz Akhtar join to help review the year that was in EVs, share their predictions for 2026, and discuss what’s most likely to shape the market in the year ahead.
Sam Parkinson

Dec 23, 2025

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Reviews

The Zeekr 7X review: Very quick, very polished, and hard to ignore
The Zeekr 7X arrives in Australia with a sort of self-assurance usually reserved for brands that have been here for decades. It is large, fast, beautifully finished.
Sam Parkinson

Dec 23, 2025

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First German-made Tesla Model Y deliveries to begin in Australia
Deliveries of Tesla’s fastest electric SUV to date begin in Australia, with some owners celebrating it as an early Christmas present.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 23, 2025

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Reviews

Jaecoo J5 EV’s unbelievable pricing, and first drive report
Jaecoo J5 EV packs modern family SUV looks, great build quality that’s ready for adventure at an unbelievable price.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 22, 2025

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