Polestar and Deepal expand Australian operations as they seek growth in the local market

BYD announces a price drop across its range in Australia as it looks to increase passenger car market share, and challenge Tesla for the largest volume of sales.

An EV-only drive-in is coming to Sydney from May 4-7, and Polestar 2 owners will receive complimentary tickets to the screenings.

There’s no doubt the MG4 is hotly anticipated in Australia, and is set to compete on price with the BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS EV. The vehicle will debut at FullyCharged Australia tomorrow, with sales to commence in the second half of 2023.

Great Wall Motors has opened the order books for the GWM Ora in Australia, and it’s set to become Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle, priced from $43,990 when deliveries start in April.

The first of five Australian Tesla Supercharger locations are now open to non-Tesla drivers looking for a rapid charge, but there’s a hefty fee of $0.79/kWh.

Polestar has revealed an upcoming MY24 refresh of its Polestar 2 liftback. Larger batteries in long range models, greater range and performance across the board, and a switch to rear wheel drive for single motor variants signal Polestar aims to maintain growth and market presence.

The European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP) has announced the best-rated cars of 2022. After testing 66 new passenger cars, Hyundai’s IONIQ 6 Electrified Streamliner was awarded ‘Best in Class’ in the ‘Large Family Car’ category.“

SEA Electric and Mevco have signed a memorandum of understanding for the joint manufacture of 8,500 electrified Toyota Hilux and Landcruiser models for global mining operations.

Revheads fear not; an optional artificial noise generator on the Abarth 500e allows you to menace the streets with raucous exhaust noises just as you might in a petrol model.

LDV’s electric onslaught has begun in earnest, as the company launches the eT60 electric ute, eDeliver 9 cargo van, and MIFA 9 people mover in the Australian market.

The BMW ix1 will start from $82,900 plus on-road costs in Australia - good value in our eyes for premium SUV with around 400km of real-world range, plentiful standard equipment and sub-six second 0-100 km/h figures. Can it lure buyers from Tesla’s desirable Model Y?

In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Danny Thai of Zecar and Shaun Garrard, EV industry expert to discuss the Chinese EV market, battery technology, charging infrastructure rollout in Australia and more.

Polestar Australia announces its first retail "Space" will open in Victoria at the Chadstone Shopping Centre this summer.

Tritium’s new global DC fast charger manufacturing facility has opened in Lebanon, Tennessee, and once fully operational is expected to host six production lines producing up to 30,000 DC fast charger units per year.

Petroleum companies are entering the EV charging space as they look to diversify their business and make use of state and federal grant money. We test out the Ampol Ampcharge Alexandria site in central Sydney.

The Australian state of Victoria has introduced a pay-per-kilometre levy on fully electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Two EV drivers in the state are challenging the legislation’s constitutionality in the High Court of Australia. We chat to one of the plaintiffs, Chris Vanderstock.

The BYD Atto 3 is scheduled to commence Australian customer deliveries in September, however the vehicle has yet to receive Australian Design Rules approval.

The Polestar 2 has been an important car for the automaker, both in terms of brand awareness and sales. We take a look at the future model range, technological developments and our wishlist for future features and technology.

Is it a Porsche 911 or a Mercedes-Benz CLS? Hyundai’s swoopy new electric sedan harks back to the age of the streamliner train with its aerodynamic form factor.

BMW enters the electric premium SUV category with the iX1 xDrive30, and has Tesla, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo in its sights. we expect to see the iX1 in Australia in Q1 2023.

The Polestar 5 fastback makes its road debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, punching out 650kW and 900Nm.

Right hand drive Tesla fans are rejoicing, with the US automaker opening the online order books in key markets Australia, Singapore, New Zealand and Japan.

Kia and Hyundai’s Australian arms have both announced connected smartphone apps will debut in late 2022, and eventually roll out to their full model ranges.

Ford’s E-Transit Custom will follow the market introduction of the larger E-Transit, and is set to enter production in the Blue Oval’s Otosan Turkey factory late in 2023.

Kia America has pulled the covers off the 2023 Niro range, and the headlining battery-only variant includes a 253 mile (407km) range, and is eligible for the USD $7,500 federal tax credit when it launches in Q3 2022.

Travelling over 1,000km on a single charge, the VISION EQXX debuts lightweight composite bionic chassis construction, energy efficient wheels and tyres, a lightweight battery with improved energy density and an outstanding drag coefficient figure of Cd0.17