Tesla has missed the boat: The BYD Shark 6 plug in ute is fantastic value for money

The BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid ute is fantastic value for money, and has attracted the interest of a lot of Tesla fan-boys. If only it can get its deliveries sorted.

5 min

Volvo EX90 first drive: Sweden’s luxury 7-seater electric SUV, with big towing capacity

Volvo's newest electric SUV ticks key boxes all at once: 7-seats, minimalist design, safety tech, luxury, excellent re-gen, good range, and impressive towing capacity.

7 min

Kia EV9 road trip: Does size actually matter?

I've driven and reviewed the EV9 before. This time, a journo colleague would be replaced by my 2yo son, the champagne lunch by a servo sausage roll, and the boot would be filled to the brim.

5 min

Between an EV rock star, and a very hard place to charge

I have been judgy of friends who haven’t bought a full EV when they changed cars, and I confess to hating hybrids. But my recent charger experience has tested my faith.

Trailer hooked up to Tesla Model 3. Image: Tim Eden

6 min

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.

Northern Territory highway government electric vehicle strategy -canva - optimised

5 min

Really long EV road trips are actually not that hard – with better route planning

Better route planning means being able to make very long trips in electric cars with surprisingly little time waiting to charge. And it's not just about wind speed and avoiding lonely chargers.

7 min

EV touring: What happened when we ran our BYD Atto 3 battery down to zero

We covered 4,550 km in a two week family trip in our EV. It turns out that in an Atto 3, zero per cent charge on the battery means zero per cent. But it was the only black spot.

8 min

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 Summit with Sun exterior paint. Image: Tim Eden

8 min

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 Long range Dual motor with Performance Pack in Storm. Source: Polestar

9 min

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.

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