Lexus Australia has confirmed it will be launching the all-new UX 300e fully electric small SUV in local showrooms next year. It will come in as the company’s first fully electric vehicle. The Lexus UX 300e is, as the name suggests, based on the UX small premium SUV and will […]
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2021 MG ZS EV launches in Australia, priced from $40,990
Welcome to the most affordable electric vehicle available on the new car market in Australia. The MG ZS EV. It enters the small SUV segment, rivalling only the Hyundai Kona Electric. At the moment, Australian consumers are offered a range of electric vehicle options, however, the most affordable model – […]
Genesis ‘GV60’ EV prototype spotted, to use Rimac tech
Genesis has been spotted test driving an interesting prototype in Korea, with signs suggesting this could be the company’s first dedicated fully electric vehicle, dubbed the GV60. It’s set to slot into the company’s showroom as a crossover-style vehicle, somewhere in between the GV70 and GV80. We can probably think […]
Volvo now developing its own electric motors in-house
Volvo has confirmed it will be designing and developing its own in-house electric motors for its futures models, as part of ongoing investments as the company strives to become a fully electric vehicle maker. The Swedish company already has electrification development hubs in China and in its home town of […]
Peugeot e-208 EV more likely for Australia than regular 208
Peugeot Australia is planning to launch a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) version of the 3008 mid-size SUV next year and potentially the electric version of the new 208 – the e-208 – in 2022. Speaking with media at the new 2008 Australian launch event this week, Peugeot and representatives of its […]
1000hp GMC Hummer EV revealed, production confirmed for 2021
Welcome to the all-new 2022 GMC Hummer EV. A Hummer that even the modern Arnie will approve of thanks to a fully-electric powertrain. It’s also massive and massively powerful, and promises to be massively capable. Did we mention it’s massive? Described as a “supertruck” with “zero limits”, the 2022 GMC […]
Mercedes-Benz EQC 4×4² concept shows hardcore off-road potential
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a hardcore off-roader version of its EQC, called the 4×4² concept. It was built to show that electrification is not just for urban environments. This beast can go anywhere. The EQC is the first of the company’s new EQ-series of fully electric vehicles. It’s loosely based on […]
Video: Porsche Taycan recharging, explained
Porsche Australia will soon welcome the all-new Taycan into local showrooms, bringing fully electric power for the first time for the brand. Before it arrives though, the company has sent out an interesting video which explains some of the facts and figures around recharging. The Taycan is Porsche’s first fully […]