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BYD extends $3,000 cashback offer into 2026

BYD extends $3,000 cashback offer into 2026

BYD extends $3,000 cash back incentives on some of its top-selling EV models to kickstart 2026.
The EV shopping list for 2026: More electric utes, hatchbacks, and EVs that break price records

The EV shopping list for 2026: More electric utes, hatchbacks, and EVs that break price records

Motorists can expect to see more electric utes, sports cars, hatchbacks, and vehicles that break price records at both ends of the spectrum in 2026.
10 new electric cars to watch out for in 2026

10 new electric cars to watch out for in 2026

Here are 10 new EVS to watch out for in 2026, including an electric Hilux, the first EVs from some big Japanese car companies, and the lowest cost electric car to date.
First German-made Tesla Model Y deliveries to begin in Australia

First German-made Tesla Model Y deliveries to begin in Australia

Deliveries of Tesla’s fastest electric SUV to date begin in Australia, with some owners celebrating it as an early Christmas present.
BYD produces its 15 millionth NEV, ploughs ahead with global expansion

BYD produces its 15 millionth NEV, ploughs ahead with global expansion

BYD continues its rapid global expansion after reaching its 15 million NEV production milestone.
BYD’s next small electric hatchback model spotted testing

BYD’s next small electric hatchback model spotted testing

BYD’s next affordable electric hatchback spotted testing ahead of 2026 launch with early spy shots revealing key details
“Major turning point”: Plug-in vehicles make up more than a quarter of new cars sold this year

“Major turning point”: Plug-in vehicles make up more than a quarter of new cars sold this year

Emerging markets across the globe are driving an important shift in the car market, with a quarter of new cars sold so far in 2025 being either a full battery EV or a plug-in hybrid.
Jaecoo makes pitch to pet owners with J5 EV, complete with pet carrier and accessories

Jaecoo makes pitch to pet owners with J5 EV, complete with pet carrier and accessories

Upcoming affordable Jaecoo J5 EV to feature pet accessories, targeting family SUV buyers.