EVsTesla Model Y is Australia's best-selling car. An EV has never done this before.
VFACTS May 2026 just broke fifty years of habit. The Tesla Model Y outsold the Ford Ranger, the Toyota RAV4 and every other internal-combustion vehicle in the country. Here is what changed.
EVsToyota's RAV4 PHEV is arriving in Australia a month earlier than promised
Late June, not Q3. Toyota Australia just brought forward its first ever PHEV, and the spec sheet has surprises on both range and price. XSE from $58,840, GR Sport at $66,340, and 121 km of electric-only range to start with.
EVsThe five EVs Australians actually want in 2026
EVs hit 19.9 per cent of the new-car market in May. These are the five doing the heavy lifting: the Model Y, the Sealion 7, the Zeekr 7X, the Geely EX5, and the Toyota bZ4X that nobody saw coming.
EVs6:562026 Hyundai ELEXIO Elite Review
Hyundai's new electric family SUV slots between the KONA Electric and IONIQ 5. Amelia spends a day in the Elite spec and finds out where it actually fits.
News & Recalls7:20Geely Starray EM-i sets Guinness record at 3.8 L/100 km, here is what it means for Australian buyers
Geely's Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV just did 1,000 km on 3.8 L/100 km under Guinness World Record conditions. Amelia walks through the spec, the angle, and why this matters for the AU launch.
EVs11:022026 ZEEKR 7X Review, the luxury Chinese EV that means it
On road, off road, and on the track at The Bend. Amelia takes the new ZEEKR 7X through everything to see if Geely's premium EV brand has the goods.
EVs7:292025 Hyundai INSTER Review - the EV under $40k Australia needs
The cheapest electric SUV-shaped thing Australia has had in years. Jenny takes the INSTER through city, highway and the actual question - does it fit your life?
EVs8:402025 Hyundai IONIQ 9 Calligraphy Review, big battery, big calm
Hyundai's new flagship electric SUV. Seven seats, properly long range, and the most relaxing IONIQ to drive yet. Amelia takes the Calligraphy AWD for a week.
EVs8:012025 Volvo EX90 Plus Twin Motor Review
Sweden's seven-seat answer to the family EV. Simone takes Volvo's flagship electric SUV through a real Australian week.
EVs12:182025 Kia EV3 Long Range EARTH Review - small electric SUV done right
Is this the perfect first EV? The EV3 in EARTH spec finally answers what an everyday electric SUV should feel like in Australia.
EVs5:102025 Jeep Avenger Summit Review, Jeep's first proper electric SUV
Sun Yellow paint, dance-in-the-cabin lighting, and a Jeep badge running on electrons. Simone tests Jeep's first all-electric compact SUV in Australia.
EVs8:572025 Kia EV5 Earth Review, the mid-size EV that takes on Model Y
Kia's mid-size EV steps into the ring with Tesla, BYD and Hyundai. The Earth spec is the value play; here is whether it actually delivers.
EVsEV Escape: Blue Mountains Road Trip in the Hyundai KONA Electric
Jenny escapes to the Blue Mountains in Hyundai's electric KONA. A weekend away that tests range, charging stops, and whether the EV lifestyle holds up on a holiday.
EVsKia EV5 Road Trip South Australia | Range Challenge
Kia's mid-size EV takes on South Australia's open roads. Simone runs the EV5 on a real range challenge to find out if the numbers stack up outside the city.
EVsWe Took the Zeekr 7X Off-Road in Australia and It Got Filthy
China's electric SUV gets a proper Australian test. Amelia takes the Zeekr 7X off the bitumen and into the bush, where battery range anxiety meets actual mud.
EVs8:122024 Hyundai Kona Electric Premium Review, 505 km of small EV
Extended Range battery, bold new styling, and the smartest small electric SUV Hyundai has built. Jenny tests the Kona Electric Premium.
EVs7:092024 Volvo EX30 Dual Performance Ultra Review, the small EV that punches up
Small footprint, big performance, full Volvo cabin. Amelia tests the dual-motor Ultra spec to see if it earns the asking price.
EVs11:452024 Kia EV9 GT-Line Review, the family EV that finally fits
Three rows, real range, and an interior that makes the Tesla Model X look fussy. Simone tests the EV9 GT-Line on a real Sydney to Newcastle family run.
EVs7:362024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N Review, the EV hot hatch that takes itself seriously
Hyundai's first high-performance EV and the most committed electric hot hatch on sale. Jenny tests the IONIQ 5 N to see if N has cracked the code.
EVs6:112024 Toyota bZ4X Review, Toyota's first proper EV
Toyota's first dedicated electric SUV, finally in Australia. Simone takes the bZ4X for a real-world look to see if the safe option has any teeth.
EVsVolvo launches EX30: small but mighty 100% electric SUV
Volvo's smallest, fastest-to-build, lowest-CO- car so far. Aussie pricing, real-world range and whether small EVs finally make sense here.
EVs2:002024's Hottest EV Sedans in Australia
Four electric sedans worth a close look in 2024. Simone covers what Australia's expanding EV sedan market actually has on offer and who each one suits best.
EVs2:182024's Electric Rush: Top 5 New EV Hatchbacks in Australia
Five EV hatchbacks that arrived in Australia by early 2024. Simone sorts through the segment and picks the ones that make sense for Australian buyers right now.
EVs7:432024 BYD Atto 3 Review, the affordable EV that started the revolution
The EV that broke the affordability barrier in Australia. Jenny tests the BYD Atto 3 Extended Range to see how it holds up against the newer competition.
EVs9:092024 MG4 Review, the cheapest serious EV in Australia
MG's second EV in Australia, undercutting almost everything in the segment. Jenny tests the Excite and Essence trims to see what you actually give up.
EVs2:40HOEM V2H: Power Your Home with Your EV
Vehicle-to-home charging explained with an actual system installed and running. Simone looks at what HOEM's V2H unit does and whether it changes the EV ownership equation.
EVs7:262023 Genesis Electrified GV70 Review, luxury EV with quiet credibility
Hyundai-group running gear, Genesis cabin and the kind of refinement most of the German rivals lost when they went electric. Simone tests the Electrified GV70.
EVs7:442023 Mercedes EQB 350 Review, the seven-seat electric Mercedes
Compact luxury EV with seven seats and 4MATIC AWD. Simone tests the EQB 350 to see if Mercedes has built the family electric SUV the segment is missing.
EVs8:262023 Hyundai IONIQ 6 Review, the streamliner EV sedan
E-GMP underpinnings, streamliner styling, properly efficient at highway speeds. Simone tests the IONIQ 6 to see if it earns the IONIQ 5 sister-car comparison.
EVs9:052023 Kia EV6 GT Review, the supercar-fast electric Kia
430 kW, dual motors, electronic limited-slip differential, and a 3.5 second 0 to 100. Simone tests Kia's wildest EV.
EVs7:572023 MG ZS EV Excite Review, the cheapest EV in Australia
MG's first volume EV, in the cheap Excite trim. Simone tests whether the value play actually holds up.
EVs12:172023 Polestar 2 Review, the EV the Tesla Model 3 has been waiting for
Volvo running gear, sharper design, properly fast. Jenny tests the Polestar 2 and previews the MY24 updates.
EVs7:132023 Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor Ultimate Review, the coupe EV from Sweden
Twin-motor AWD, coupe roofline, Volvo's aggressive EV strategy in physical form. Simone tests the C40 Recharge Ultimate.
EVs3:595 Affordable EVs to Consider in 2023
Five electric cars under $65,000 worth a look heading into 2023. A practical guide to what Australian buyers could afford to go electric in at the time.
EVs8:002023 Genesis Electrified G80 Review, the luxury EV sedan
Petrol G80 converted to electric without the EV-only styling. Quiet, properly luxurious, and a left-field choice over the equivalent BMW or Mercedes.
EVs12:202023 Genesis GV60 AWD Performance Review, the boutique electric SUV
Same E-GMP platform as the IONIQ 5 and EV6, but treated like a piece of jewellery inside. Jenny tests the AWD Performance.
EVs10:112023 Kia Niro EV GT-Line Review, the small EV that does the basics well
All-electric small SUV with sharp styling and proper range. Jenny tests the new Niro EV GT-Line.
EVsCharging Electric Vehicles | Hyundai IONIQ 5
The part nobody talks about until they own one. Amelia walks through charging the IONIQ 5 from home, work and public networks to separate the facts from the fear.
EVsDriving Electric Cars | 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 EV
What is it like to drive electric in 2022? Charli gets behind the wheel of the Hyundai IONIQ 5 to answer the question most first-time EV buyers are actually asking.
EVs11:582022 Kia EV6 Review, Kia's first dedicated electric SUV
E-GMP platform, 800 V architecture, and Kia's first crack at a properly distinct EV identity. Jenny tests the EV6.
EVs10:122022 Volvo XC40 Recharge Review, the small electric Volvo
Volvo's first all-electric SUV, properly sorted in twin-motor trim. Jenny tests the XC40 Recharge.
EVs12:192022 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Launch Review, the EV that started the E-GMP era
Amelia reviews the all-new IONIQ 5, the AWD top trim. The car that put Hyundai's EV strategy on the map.
EVs9:212021 Mercedes EQA 250 Review, the entry electric Mercedes SUV
Subcompact electric SUV from Mercedes. Amelia tests the entry-point EQ model in Australia.
EVs8:092022 Kia Niro Electric Review, the first-gen Niro EV
Kia's first all-electric model in Australia. Subcompact SUV, KONA EV platform.
EVs10:372021 Hyundai KONA Electric Highlander Review, the first-gen long-range Kona EV
First-gen Kona EV in the top Highlander trim. Amelia tests the long-range version.
EVs2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge PHEV Review | Australia
Volvo's compact SUV gets a plug. Charli reviews the XC40 Recharge PHEV to find out if the hybrid powertrain changes the ownership case for buyers not ready to go fully electric.
EVs10:402021 Mercedes Benz A250e review | Australia
The A250e brings plug-in hybrid efficiency to Mercedes' entry-level sedan. Simone reviews whether the PHEV drivetrain makes a strong case for the price premium.
EVs2:482022 Mercedes-Benz EQA: What We Know
Mercedes-Benz's EQA was heading for Australia and Simone covers what the specs, range, and pricing looked like before it landed. What the premium compact electric SUV had to offer.
EVs10:482021 Mercedes Benz EQC review | Australia
The EQC is Mercedes' first fully electric SUV in Australia. Simone reviews whether the three-pointed star works as well on a charging cable as it does on a badge.
EVs4:55Hyundai Ioniq 5: Could This Be the Best EV in 2021?
The IONIQ 5 had not launched yet but the detail was already strong enough to get excited about. A close look at what Hyundai's new electric platform promised ahead of its Australian arrival.
EVs9:12Hyundai NEXO Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUV review | Australia
Hydrogen cars rarely turn up in Australian driveways. Simone takes Hyundai's fuel cell SUV for a look while most of the country is still wondering how they actually work.
EVs8:012020 Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in hybrid PHEV review | Australia
Hyundai's IONIQ family covers hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and full electric in one lineup. Simone reviews the PHEV to check whether the middle option makes sense for Australian buyers.
EVs9:222021 Nissan Leaf EV review | Australia
The Leaf has been Australia's accessible EV for years. Jenny reviews the latest version and asks whether Nissan's update is enough to keep it relevant in a market that has moved on.
EVs10:30Tesla vs the Others: Best Budget EV Comparison 2020
The affordable EV field in 2020 had grown enough to compare. Tesla against the best of the rest, looked at without the hype that usually follows the brand around.
EVs10:132020 Hyundai Ioniq Electric review | Australia
Hyundai's dedicated EV got a meaningful range upgrade for 2020. Simone reviews the updated IONIQ Electric as the brand prepares for a fuller electric push ahead.
EVs13:532020 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid review - Too On-Road or Just Perfect?
Porsche's Cayenne as a plug-in hybrid is an odd thing to love. Simone finds out if the E-Hybrid can square the performance circle with the reality of day-to-day Australian driving.
EVs15:082020 Tesla Model 3 review | making the sensible awesome
Tesla's Model 3 turned heads from the moment it landed in Australia. This early review looks at whether the sensible family EV actually delivers on its considerable promise.
EVs12:122019 Jaguar I-PACE Electric SUV review | Australia
Jaguar's I-PACE was the first serious electric SUV from a proper European performance house. Simone takes Australia's most aspirational EV of its era through its paces on local roads.
EVs10:152019 Hyundai KONA Electric review | Australia
Hyundai's first fully electric SUV arrived in Australia with genuine range and a price closer to the mainstream than most EVs at the time. Jenny reviews the KONA Electric.
EVs8:47Hyundai Ioniq Electric Review | Australia
The all-new Hyundai Ioniq Electric was Australia's first taste of a purpose-built electric hatch from a mainstream brand. This is the review from when it arrived here.
EVs1:562019 Bentley Bentayga PHEV Preview
Bentley plugs in its big SUV for the first time. Charli previews the Bentayga PHEV from Geneva, the one that lets you arrive in silence.
EVs6:332018 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Review
Hyundai's dedicated hybrid takes on the Prius with more conventional styling. Jenny reviews the IONIQ Hybrid to see if sensible packaging can win where boldness failed the Prius.
EVs1:352019 Polestar 1 Preview
Volvo's performance spin-off arrives with a carbon bodied plug-in coupe. Jenny previews the Polestar 1, the car that turns a badge into a brand.