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

The BYD Dolphin charging at Jurien Bay with the Mighty electric truck.

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.

Subaru Solterra in its element on dirt roads. Image: Tim Eden

5 min

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.

9 min

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.

2 min

“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?

9 min

All new Kona electric test drive: Cheaper, better, more range and V2L

The electric Kona is now on a dedicated EV platform, which means it is roomier, slightly cheaper, has more range and vehicle to load functions.

7 min

EX30 first drive: Volvo releases its smallest, quickest and most coveted EV

The Volvo EX30 is poised to be the premium brand's best-seller in Australia. We got a chance to drive it to see if it lives up to the hype.

11 min

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review: Is this the best fully electric performance car?

The Ioniq 5 N is Hyundai's first performance electric vehicle and it has already been named Top Gear's 2023 Car of the Year Award and 2024 World Performance Car of the Year.