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Subaru unveils underfloor spare wheel kit and towbar for its Trailseeker BEV

Subaru unveils underfloor spare wheel kit and towbar for its Trailseeker BEV

Most EVs do not come with a spare wheel, but Subaru has chosen to offer one for its new Trailseeker sport EV, effectively an electric Outback.
Leapmotor’s new affordable electric hatch approved for sale in Australia

Leapmotor’s new affordable electric hatch approved for sale in Australia

Leapmotor’s most affordable EV approved for sale in Australia, hinting at imminent launch in already heated electric hatch segment.
BYD prices its upgraded Atto 3 with a new look, longer range and the promise of more performance and fun

BYD prices its upgraded Atto 3 with a new look, longer range and the promise of more performance and fun

Chinese car giant BYD has announced more details and pricing for the upgraded version of the Atto 3, its first electric car in Australia, which is to be called the Atto 3 Evo.
Nissan Pixo: Another small BEV (that Australia won’t see) launched in the UK

Nissan Pixo: Another small BEV (that Australia won’t see) launched in the UK

It seems for every newly launched medium to large SUV in Australia, the rest of the world sees yet another launch of a small car we won’t see here.
New luxury EV brand to begin deliveries of its first electric SUV in Australia in 2027

New luxury EV brand to begin deliveries of its first electric SUV in Australia in 2027

Luxury Chinese EV brand created as a joint venture between three industry giants confirmed for Australia with new electric SUV to land in early 2027.
Rivian CEO claims new electric crossover will be “materially” cheaper than R2, with further price cuts to come

Rivian CEO claims new electric crossover will be “materially” cheaper than R2, with further price cuts to come

The CEO of the US EV manufacturer says the upcoming R3 will be priced “materially lower” than the R2 SUV, with the follow-up model to be priced even lower again.
Electric cars are more durable than petrol equivalents, and last longer – major report finds

Electric cars are more durable than petrol equivalents, and last longer – major report finds

A study of millions of vehicles reveals that EVs are much less likely to fail compared to petrol equivalents, and will last a lot longer.
Xpeng launches L03 electric SUV coupe as it lays down tech challenge to Tesla, BYD and other rivals

Xpeng launches L03 electric SUV coupe as it lays down tech challenge to Tesla, BYD and other rivals

Chinese car maker Xpeng prices its new EV, the L03, a smaller electric fast-back that offers an extended range option and some interesting tech and design touches.