Electric Cars

EV sales jump again as petrol prices and supply chains take toll on fossil car market

EV sales jump again as petrol prices and supply chains take toll on fossil car market

Electric vehicle sales doubled in February, while sales of new petrol-powered passenger cars plunged 22%, and petrol SUV sales dropped 7.3%.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan due to land in Australia this year

Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan due to land in Australia this year

Long-awaited 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan is reportedly “on track” to launch in Australia later in 2022.
Tesla bumps up Model 3 price in Australia as supplies dwindle

Tesla bumps up Model 3 price in Australia as supplies dwindle

US electric vehicle giant raises price of the entry level Model 3 in the Australian market adding a $1,000 premium to the starting price for the enormously popular EV.
Electric vehicles and floods: How to stay safe and minimise risk

Electric vehicles and floods: How to stay safe and minimise risk

For electric vehicle owners affected by flooding in New South Wales and Queensland, we’ve put together some information about the risk of battery fire and electrocution.
MG adds cheaper plug-in hybrid SUV to Australian EV line-up

MG adds cheaper plug-in hybrid SUV to Australian EV line-up

China-owned car maker adds HS EV Plus Excite to Australian line-up, hoping a more “value-packed variant” will offer consumers a “first step” to electric.
Why I put a deposit down on the new all-electric BYD Atto 3

Why I put a deposit down on the new all-electric BYD Atto 3

My Commodore has blown a head gasket, so it’s time to go electric. I’ve chosen the BYD Atto 3, and it matches Corolla Hybrid on ownership costs.
Atto 3 fixed pricing confirmed, as BYD gears up to power 1 million EVs a year

Atto 3 fixed pricing confirmed, as BYD gears up to power 1 million EVs a year

EV Direct confirms there will be no hiking up of or bargaining on prices for the BYD Atto 3 electric crossover.
Will MG’s next EV for Australia be a budget hatch, seductive sportscar or V2L powerbox?

Will MG’s next EV for Australia be a budget hatch, seductive sportscar or V2L powerbox?

MG is shaping up to introduce three more electric vehicles and at least two of them are likely to head to Australia.