Reviews

Geely EX5 first drive: A light, efficient, spacious EV using latest LFP battery tech

Geely EX5 first drive: A light, efficient, spacious EV using latest LFP battery tech

Australian-bound Geely EX5 electric SUV driven on track, featuring latest battery tech with a light-weight feature packed model arriving locally in 2025.
Fully Charged: The small cheap electric car you actually want!

Fully Charged: The small cheap electric car you actually want!

Roland heads to France for a first drive in the new, much anticipated Renault 5, to find out if it drives as good as it looks. Is this the most desirable small EV to date?
Kia EV5 test drive: A quality, smaller electric SUV for half the price of its people mover

Kia EV5 test drive: A quality, smaller electric SUV for half the price of its people mover

Kia’s new EV5 is not as sporty as the EV6, nor as big as the EV9, but it provides a compelling lower cost option for customers looking for a quality mid-sized electric SUV.
BYD’s first ute, the Shark 6, offers Seal-like Comfort with Ranger-like utility

BYD’s first ute, the Shark 6, offers Seal-like Comfort with Ranger-like utility

BYD’s first ute – a plug in hybrid with up to 100 kms of electric range, has received 10,000 expressions of interests. It’s got vehicle to load, a rugged exterior, and some real power.
Polestar 3 Review: Stunning drive in a luxury electric SUV, but at a price

Polestar 3 Review: Stunning drive in a luxury electric SUV, but at a price

You will struggle to find better value for money than the Polestar 3. It is extraordinarily fun to drive, looks good, and has the trimmings and comfort to suit.
Chery Omoda E5 First Drive: A new affordable EV that ticks many boxes, and has a spare

Chery Omoda E5 First Drive: A new affordable EV that ticks many boxes, and has a spare

Chery’s affordable first EV in Australia hits the streets and we got a chance to drive it around Canberra and surrounding hills. It even has a spare wheel!
XC40 Recharge review: The electric Volvo that is safe, reliable and just a little boring

XC40 Recharge review: The electric Volvo that is safe, reliable and just a little boring

Volvo has made improvements to the driving range, motors and battery size of the XC/C40 pair– so I took an XC40 Recharge for an extended spin to see what difference these changes had made.
Smart #1 and Smart #3 test drives: Hash-tagging their way to an all electric future

Smart #1 and Smart #3 test drives: Hash-tagging their way to an all electric future

Smart are back in Australia with a new all electric line-up, starting with the #1 and the #3. We take them for a drive.