Electric Cars

Chinese EV delay may result in more options, lower prices for Australia consumers

Chinese EV delay may result in more options, lower prices for Australia consumers

The release of Chinese-made Glory E3 electric SUV in Australia is delayed due to Coronavirus pandemic, but may result in more models and prices, including one possibly under $A40,000.
Thousands show interest in all-electric Mini Cooper SE, still due to arrive mid-2020

Thousands show interest in all-electric Mini Cooper SE, still due to arrive mid-2020

Mini Cooper SE to arrive in Australia as planned from mid-2020, and around two thousand have already registered their interest in the electric hatchback.
Audi readies for arrival of e-tron electric SUV in Australia

Audi readies for arrival of e-tron electric SUV in Australia

Audi is readying for the arrival of the e-tron electric SUV in the third quarter of 2020, installing DC electric vehicle fast chargers at one Sydney dealership.
Volvo delays Australian launch of Polestar 2 EV and XC40 plug-in

Volvo delays Australian launch of Polestar 2 EV and XC40 plug-in

Volvo delays Australia release of Polestar 2 electric car and XC40 plug until 2021 as it begins work on next generation EV.
Tesla lifts Australia prices after dollar falls, flags stand-downs and salary cuts

Tesla lifts Australia prices after dollar falls, flags stand-downs and salary cuts

Australia consumers face solid rise in prices for Tesla electric cars thanks to falling dollar, as Musk battens down the hatches in face of Covid-19 pandemic.
Tesla here to stay, sweeps 5 of 6 car titles in major US auto awards

Tesla here to stay, sweeps 5 of 6 car titles in major US auto awards

Tesla wins overall brand award in luxury segment for first time ever, and also bags best value, most refined, best performance and best styling titles.
Kia Soul EV bags urban car of year title in world car awards

Kia Soul EV bags urban car of year title in world car awards

Kia Soul EV beats fellow electric runners up Mini Cooper SE as well as Volkswagen T-Cross to bag title of World Urban Car of the Year at the 2020 World Car of the Year Awards.
Electric luxury and performance winner Taycan still on track for 2020

Electric luxury and performance winner Taycan still on track for 2020

All-electric Porsche Taycan is on track for Australia for Q4 2020, despite temporary closures of German factories due to Covid-19 pandemic.