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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.
Chip oil saves the day – yet again – for off-grid fast EV charging, and a new remote network

Chip oil saves the day – yet again – for off-grid fast EV charging, and a new remote network

Unreliable off-grid chargers have plagued EV travel on key routes in regional Western Australia. Now eLumina is offering a very different solution to make remote highways viable – using battery-backed fast chargers and even waste cooking oil.
GWM unveils Ora 5 EV for around $20,000, could be headed to Australia

GWM unveils Ora 5 EV for around $20,000, could be headed to Australia

GWM unveils a new EV, the Ora 5 pure electric SUV, with a starting price that would convert to around $A20,000, and which could be headed to Australia.
Volkswagen prepares launch for electric ID. Polo, with four power levels

Volkswagen prepares launch for electric ID. Polo, with four power levels

Volkswagon unveils specs of its upcoming electric Polo, with a lot more interior space thanks to the EV platform.
BYD reveals initial details of new upcoming Ocean EVs

BYD reveals initial details of new upcoming Ocean EVs

BYD holds Ocean Series day and teases two new models to hit the market in Q1 2026.
EU bows to big car makers and drops ban on new ICE cars from 2035

EU bows to big car makers and drops ban on new ICE cars from 2035

EU executive appears to have bowed to calls from car makers to keep selling plug-in hybrids and range extenders that burn fuel as ⁠they struggle to compete against Tesla and Chinese EVs.