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Kia reveals pricing and specs of EV4, its longest range electric car to date
Kia’s next EV’s pricing has now been revealed for sale in Australia, expected to arrive later this month.
Riz Akhtar

Jan 19, 2026

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Videos

Video: BYD Atto 1 review | First drive of Australia’s cheapest electric car
Join Sam Parkinson as he test drives BYD’s Atto 1 – a small hatchback expected to make a big impact on Australia’s electric vehicle market.
Sam Parkinson

Jan 19, 2026

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Tesla’s cheapest model reportedly goes into production in Shanghai
Tesla cheapest car is now being produced in Shanghai and being delivered to key markets in Asia, possibly opening the door for Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Jan 19, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Elon Musk says Tesla AI 5 chip design “almost done”, with 50x more performance
Elon Musk reveals Tesla’s next AI5 chip design almost finished, ahead of production.
Riz Akhtar

Jan 18, 2026

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Tesla upgrades the Model Y, including bigger screen for Australia
Tesla upgrades its Model Y for Australian customers, providing a bigger screen and a well received interior update.
Riz Akhtar

Jan 17, 2026

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Zeekr 7GT pricing and specs revealed, undercuts popular 7X SUV
Zeekr’s electric wagon to land in Europe with pricing below the popular 7X in Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Jan 17, 2026

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GAC Aion UT electric hatchback confirmed for Australia
GAC Aion UT electric hatchback confirmed for sale in Australia, months after automotive giant’s launch in Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Jan 16, 2026

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Want a safe car? Crash tests say you should go electric
Electric cars are proving to be the safest vehicles in Australia, with battery-powered models making up six of the seven strongest crash test performers.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jan 16, 2026

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Reviews

BYD Atto 1: A very short drive in a Very Important little electric car
BYD’s Atto 1 proves that a very cheap electric car can feel normal. In a market where people have been told for years that EVs are only for the wealthy, that might be its most disruptive feature of all.
Sam Parkinson

Jan 16, 2026

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Kia reveals updated EV6 with larger battery and minimal price increase
Kia has revealed a minimal price increase of just $70 across its updated EV6 lineup, which features a larger battery, several design enhancements and improved infotainment systems.
Tim Eden

Jan 16, 2026

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California fights back against Trump with $US200 million EV tax credit
California has proposed a $US200 million zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) incentive program designed to partially offset the federal government’s attack on clean energy and EVs.
Joshua S. Hill

Jan 16, 2026

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Sponsored Post

Review: Living with the MSI EZgo portable EV charger
Is a portable charger worth upgrading to? We tested the MSI EZgo to see how it compares with the basic trickle charger included with most electric cars.
Sam Parkinson

Jan 16, 2026

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