Reviews

Xpeng “Tesla like” G6 electric SUV previewed: First experience on Australian roads

Xpeng “Tesla like” G6 electric SUV previewed: First experience on Australian roads

Australian-bound Xpeng G6 electric SUV previewed in Melbourne with first test-drive experience on local roads.
BYD Seal lays down challenge to Model 3, but it is more likely to be a Camry killer

BYD Seal lays down challenge to Model 3, but it is more likely to be a Camry killer

Seal has been the first BEV for some time where people stopped me in the street to ask questions and comment on how they liked its looks.
Low cost EVs: Is the BYD Dolphin any good for long road trips?

Low cost EVs: Is the BYD Dolphin any good for long road trips?

We have travelled this road many times in our Tesla Model Y, and looked forward to a comparison with the BYD Dolphin, one of Australia’s lowest cost EV offerings.
Solterra review: Is Subaru’s first electric car Outback ready?

Solterra review: Is Subaru’s first electric car Outback ready?

As a long time Subaru driver I was fascinated to see how its first electric car, the Solterra, shaped up – and how it compares with its Toyota sister EV.
BYD Dolphin test drive: Hitting the mark for punters making first switch to EVs

BYD Dolphin test drive: Hitting the mark for punters making first switch to EVs

The BYD Dolphin is shaping up as one of Australia’s cheapest and, for the price, best specified battery electric vehicles to date. Time to test it out.
“It’s awkward:” First year of EV ownership has delivered huge savings, but must we wave?

“It’s awkward:” First year of EV ownership has delivered huge savings, but must we wave?

Our EV consumed as much electricity as our house in our first full year of ownership. But do we have to wave back to other EV drivers?
Europe’s love of vans is like Australia’s obsession with utes: And they are going electric

Europe’s love of vans is like Australia’s obsession with utes: And they are going electric

Ford is bringing its second electric van, the E Transit Custom, to Australian shores later in 2024. Will it be enough to convince businesses to make the switch?
Toyota’s bZ4X is a solid car, but can world’s biggest car company make a good EV?

Toyota’s bZ4X is a solid car, but can world’s biggest car company make a good EV?

The Toyota bZ4X falls short of other EV offerings in its price range. The company needs to do a lot better with its next electric models.