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My first electric car is a BYD Dolphin: This is what I have learned to date

My first electric car is a BYD Dolphin: This is what I have learned to date

In late November I bought a new electric car. My first. It’s a BYD Dolphin, and this is what I have learned.
Drivers hit with heavy fines for ICE-ing electric vehicle charging bays

Drivers hit with heavy fines for ICE-ing electric vehicle charging bays

Drivers in one state have been issued almost $60,000 in fines for incorrectly parking in electric vehicle charging bays after penalties were introduced in most parts of Australia.
“Look at me:” The powerful, small and agile Fiat 500e Abarth

“Look at me:” The powerful, small and agile Fiat 500e Abarth

Just how much of a difference can “Abarthing” a Fiat 500e make? After a 10 days of test driving an ‘acid green’ machine, here’s what we discovered.
Electric utes are finally on their way to Australia

Electric utes are finally on their way to Australia

Utes account for more than one in every five new vehicles sold in Australia, but hardly any are electric. That is about to change with new electric and hybrid models on their way.
MG4 review: A deep dive into one of Australia’s lowest cost electric cars

MG4 review: A deep dive into one of Australia’s lowest cost electric cars

The MG4 is a well built EV that is great fun to drive. Including V2L capability in a car that starts from under $40,000 should encourage all EV makers to follow suit. But there are some downsides.
Tesla opens its first in-house collision repair centre in Australia

Tesla opens its first in-house collision repair centre in Australia

Tesla has opened its first in-house collision and body repair shop in the country with more to follow.
Video: Big Auto’s Aussie dumping ground

Video: Big Auto’s Aussie dumping ground

Some of the biggest car companies don’t mind that Aussies are paying too much for petrol-guzzling, high polluting cars because that’s how they make their profits. Our friends at Big Auto’s Aussie Dumping Ground expose their dirty truths.
BMW i5 M60 review: The sound system is so good it gave me goosebumps

BMW i5 M60 review: The sound system is so good it gave me goosebumps

The BMW i5 M60 is electric luxury at a hefty price. Maybe the best part was hearing my favourite songs through the 17-speaker sound system.