Electric Cars

Toyota partners with BYD to build “electric Corolla”, and low cost EVs

Toyota partners with BYD to build “electric Corolla”, and low cost EVs

Toyota reportedly will partner with Chinese auto giant BYD to develop an EV similar to Corolla for a 2022 launch using BYD’s Blade battery.
Nine out of 10 new car sales will be electric in 2030, under Labor plan

Nine out of 10 new car sales will be electric in 2030, under Labor plan

Labor has doubled down on its EV forecasts, now assuming that nine out of 10 vehicles sold in 2030 will be electric. This is how it says it could happen.
Daimler commits $A97 billion to go all electric by 2030

Daimler commits $A97 billion to go all electric by 2030

German auto kingpin Daimler to commit 60 billion euros to “become fully electric before the end of the decade – wherever market conditions permit.”
Living with an MG ZS EV: Short range? No problem

Living with an MG ZS EV: Short range? No problem

Krystal Li recently bought an electric MG. Switching to electric is like going from an abacus to a calculator. It’s easy. Just push the buttons.
First edition Cybertruck will have four motors and crab mode, says Musk

First edition Cybertruck will have four motors and crab mode, says Musk

The first Cybertrucks will have a quad motor configuration and be able to drive diagonally like crab, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says.
Carbar launches electric vehicle subscription offer in Tasmania

Carbar launches electric vehicle subscription offer in Tasmania

Australian car subscription service joins forces with Tasmania utility Aurora Energy to offer easy access to a range of new and used electric vehicles.
Australia bound BYD Yuan Plus seen testing in China ahead of 2022 arrival

Australia bound BYD Yuan Plus seen testing in China ahead of 2022 arrival

Two BYD Yuan Plus vehicles built to Australian specifications are being tested in China ahead of shipment to Australia in early 2022.
Nissan showcases Ariya electric tech in one-off, single-seater racing car

Nissan showcases Ariya electric tech in one-off, single-seater racing car

Nissan reveals high-performance single-seater using all-electric Ariya powertrain, to show how powerful it would be if it was a racing car rather than an SUV.