Electric Cars

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.
Time to get real about plug-in hybrid emissions values – and no time to lose

Time to get real about plug-in hybrid emissions values – and no time to lose

We need to correct current overly optimistic plug-in hybrid EV usage assumptions to ensure that their CO2 emissions are correctly accounted for.
Audi announces e-tron S crossover and sportback launch and pricing

Audi announces e-tron S crossover and sportback launch and pricing

Audi will introduce the e-tron S and e-tron S Sportback in early 2022.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets Popular Science award for vehicle-to-load technology

Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets Popular Science award for vehicle-to-load technology

Hyundai Ioniq 5 adds another accolade to its trophy cabinet, this time from Popular Science for its ability to act as a “power station on wheels.”
First fully electric Dodge due in 2024 as muscle car brand ends ICE models

First fully electric Dodge due in 2024 as muscle car brand ends ICE models

American muscle car brand Dodge lays out funeral arrangements for its traditional ICE models and says its first EV will hit the road in 2024.
It’s like driving the future: My brand spanking new red Tesla Model 3

It’s like driving the future: My brand spanking new red Tesla Model 3

After five Subaru cars, Queensland driver Sally Hardy has switched to electric, and after the first week is very happy.
Volvo poised to add lower cost single-motor XC40 Recharge to Australia

Volvo poised to add lower cost single-motor XC40 Recharge to Australia

Volvo is reportedly planning to bring a more affordable single-motor version of the 2023 XC40 Recharge in the third quarter of 2022.