Geely EX5 first drive: A promising tech-driven electric family SUV
Geely's first branded EV in Australia - the EX5 - features a good blend of comfort, technology and efficiency from the company that owns Volvo, Polestar and Lotus.
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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
Towing and camping with an EV was easy, the weather was not
Towing a small and light trailer with an electric vehicle had a relatively small impact on efficiency. Shame about the weather though, and the low ground clearance.
Xpeng G6 first impressions, and why I chose it over Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion
I have been disappointed by the attitude of Toyota basically forcing their loyal customers to hybrids to protect their service income. This is why I chose the Xpeng G6.
Zero DRS/X review and road trip: Australia’s only dual sport all electric motorcycle
If you are looking for a dual sport all electric motorcycle in Australia, nothing beats the Zero DSR/X, because it’s the only one! But it is fast, capable, and has good range.
Jeep Avenger review: Light and efficient, but this electric SUV lacks space and features
Jeep pitches a spirit of adventure for its Avenger electric SUV, but the front-wheel drive, no spare tyre, limited range and no V2L mean it may not be the best choice for off-road adventures.
Polestar 4 test drive: A fast and luxurious electric SUV coupé, with no rear window
The Polestar 4 improves on the Polestar 2 in many ways, including interior space and storage options. Will it be a top seller? That may depend on what customers make of the rear view camera.
I bought a Kia EV9 to replace my Toyota Kluger, and I’m loving it
I needed a car that does a lot of mileage, can fit a family of five, and can tow. The Kia EV9 is a joy to drive, and it can back up my all electric home.
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!
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'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.