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Toyota offers another big discount on bZ4X after slashing prices by $10,000 last year

Toyota offers another big discount on bZ4X after slashing prices by $10,000 last year

Toyota slashes prices as part of a temporary bonus to help boost its bZ4X sales.
New Chinese EV brand announces price cut and free charger for first Australian model

New Chinese EV brand announces price cut and free charger for first Australian model

GAC reduces prices on its Aion V electric SUV as part of EOFY sales with $2,000 cashback on top variant and a free home charger.
Electric power sliding doors to feature in BYD’s smallest EV, with tiny 20 kWh battery

Electric power sliding doors to feature in BYD’s smallest EV, with tiny 20 kWh battery

More details revealed on BYD’s smallest EV yet, the Racco or BYD Sea Otter, destined initially for Japan.
Xpeng’s next EV approved for sale in Australia, a fast-charging electric people mover

Xpeng’s next EV approved for sale in Australia, a fast-charging electric people mover

Xpeng’s luxury people mover approved for sale in Australia, hinting at what’s to come from tech-driven brand.
Mercedes-Benz says electric variants of its CLA compact sedan coming to Australia

Mercedes-Benz says electric variants of its CLA compact sedan coming to Australia

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will bring a five-variant lineup of its CLA compact sedan to Australia, including two fully electric models.
2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country – High-riding EV, now with better price

2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country – High-riding EV, now with better price

We drive Volvo’s latest high-riding version of its small and zippy EX30 for a week, now benefitting from a major price cut that makes it a lot of car for the money.
Subaru launches new Uncharted electric SUV in Australia, cuts prices on Solterra and Trailseeker

Subaru launches new Uncharted electric SUV in Australia, cuts prices on Solterra and Trailseeker

Subaru has added a third electric SUV to its Australian lineup, and has also cut thousands from the asking price of the Solterra and Trailseeker EVs.
Road user charge for EVs put on hold, more money for regional and kerbside charging

Road user charge for EVs put on hold, more money for regional and kerbside charging

A road-user charge for electric vehicle drivers, as recommended by the Economic Reform Roundtable, has been put on hold, as budget allocates some money for charging facilities.