Electric Cars

BYD’s Yuan Plus crossover readies to shake up Australia’s electric car market

BYD’s Yuan Plus crossover readies to shake up Australia’s electric car market

Orders for BYD Yuan Plus, which will shake up the local EV market with an “amazing” price point, go live in October with April 2022 deliveries planned.
First Rivian electric R1T ute and R1S SUV arrive in Australia

First Rivian electric R1T ute and R1S SUV arrive in Australia

The first Rivian R1T electric ute and R1S electric SUV have arrived in Australia.
The Driven Podcast: Inner city blues – where to find a fast EV charge

The Driven Podcast: Inner city blues – where to find a fast EV charge

Clean Energy Finance Corp boss Ian Learmonth has an EV, but no garage, and struggles to find a fast EV charger in the city. He shares his views on the EV transition.
Mercedes announces cheaper Australian EQC variant, as all-electric demand grows

Mercedes announces cheaper Australian EQC variant, as all-electric demand grows

Mercedes announces “more affordable” variant of its EQC 400 4MATIC, after identifying an opportunity to attract more first-time electric SUV customers.
“Amazing:” Musk defends Tesla Full Self-Driving, as experts assess AI Day

“Amazing:” Musk defends Tesla Full Self-Driving, as experts assess AI Day

Elon Musk says Tesla FSD is amazing by human standards, and MIT expert Lex Fridman spells out his takeaways from AI Day.
Ford doubles production target for F-150 Lightning electric ute

Ford doubles production target for F-150 Lightning electric ute

Ford to double production numbers for its electric ute after strong response from consumers.
New Porsche Taycan offers cult colors, better range and faster charging

New Porsche Taycan offers cult colors, better range and faster charging

German luxury carmaker Porsche unveils iconic colours, and better energy and battery management for its all-electric 2022 Porsche Taycan.
Rivian says Australian launch of electric utes will likely follow Europe expansion

Rivian says Australian launch of electric utes will likely follow Europe expansion

Rivian will not bring its electric ute and SUV to Australia until after its European launch in 2022, the company has said.