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Tesla Full Self Driving is now live in Australia: HW4 Tesla Model 3 and Model Y can download now. Monthly subscriptions will be offered - EV Central
Australia and New Zealand have become the first right hand drive countries in the world where Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) is publicly available.
2026 GWM Ora SUV outed! Great Wall prepares new small EV wagon for a price war with the BYD Atto 3 and MG ZS rival - EV Central
Chinese giant GWM has been caught applying for a new sales license for the 2026 GWM Ora SUV that could arrive in Australia with a 450km range and a low price of less than $40,000 drive-away.
Move over diesel! Electrified Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series breaks cover ahead of 2026 launch. First details confirmed. It isn’t going to be cheap! - EV Central
Toyota has confirmed first details and given us our first look at the new petrol-electric hybrid 300 Series Toyota LandCruiser testing ahead of its launch in Australia in the first half of 2026.
Benz details mini Mercedes G-Class EV: Chief engineer promises small electric SUV will be an off-road warrior - EV Central
Fresh details of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz 'Mini G-Class' EV have been released revealing it will be almost entirely unique and come with cutting-edge tech to ensure it will live up to the G-wagen name when it goes on sale in 2026.
So close! 2025 Geely Starray EM-i pricing leaves Chery Tiggo 7 as Australia cheapest plug-in hybrid … but only just - EV Central
Despite the lure of some extra headlines, Geely says it wasn’t tempted to drop the pricing of its new Starry EM-i plug-in hybrid medium SUV a little more so it could topple arch-rival Chery from its position as Australia’s cheapest PHEV.
Opinion: Why I'll never buy an EV motorcycle, but 400 Aussies just did in a single day | Opinion - EV Central
Find me a motorbike rider who wants to ditch the aural euphoria and crotch-fizzing rumble of saddling up a petrol-sucking two-wheeler in favour of an electric version and I'll show you a liar.
Right-hand drive Neue Klasse BMW iX3 debuts; rear-drive electric SUV could be priced below $80,000 as BMW claims huge savings through “simplicity” - EV Central
The right-hand drive BMW iX3 has made its global debut as more variants are confirmed and BMW talks up just how affordable the first Neue Klasse model is going to be.
2025 Deepal E07 Multitruck Review: Radical EV newcomer blends ute versatility with SUV comfort for a Cybertruck-inspired futuristic blast - EV Central
The 2025 Deepal E07 is an electric SUV-ute mashup with futuristic looks, smart tech, and everyday versatility. While it lacks traditional ute muscle won’t replace a Ranger or Hilux, it's something fresh.
Yep, yet another Chinese brand is coming to Australia: Luxury Avatr confirmed with its line-up of SUV and saloon EVs and range extenders. - EV Central
Look out Denza, you’re about to get some Chinese prestige competition in Australia from an EV brand called Avatr. Yes, Avatr, not Avatar, although that’s the way it is pronounced.
All-new Polestar 2 confirmed, but you're in for a long wait. Name and fastback concept to stay the same in search of repeat customers - EV Central
The global boss of Polestar has guaranteed there will be a second generation Polestar 2 and it will even be called Polestar 2.But you’ll have to wait until at least 2028 for it.
Will Porsche really stick with EV-only Boxster and Cayman? Macan reversal suggests petrol is still possible - EV Central
Porsche and Audi’s new-generation electric sports cars could be joined by internal combustion siblings as both Volkswagen Group prestige and performance brands walk back commitments to EV exclusivity.
1205km on a single charge! Mercedes-Benz solid state battery tech sets a new range record, but it’s still not right for production - EV Central
A 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS fitted with an experimental solid state battery pack has driven 1205km from Stuttgart in Germany to Malmo in Sweden on a single charge, with more than 137km of range remaining.
“We do the right things”: Despite a horror billion dollar loss, Polestar boss talks up luxury EV maker’s future prospects - EV Central
The global boss of Polestar insists the Swedish-Chinese EV specialist has a viable future despite a billion dollar loss and media headlines suggesting it could go bankrupt.
Polestar 5 debuts: Australian pricing, options and supercar performance confirmed for Audi e-tron, BMW i5 and Porsche Taycan luxury rival - EV Central
The luxurious new Polestar 5 electric saloon will arrive in Australia mid-2026 in two variants with pricing for both coming in under $200,000 before on-road costs.
XPeng edges closer to Aussie takeover: New model rush and expansion to range extenders tipped after deal is completed - EV Central
XPeng is expected to assume control of its Australian vehicle distribution by the end of 2025.The change from independently-owned distribution via TrueEV to the factory is also expected to pop the cork on a rapid roll-out of new XPeng models in Australia.
Porsche’s 911 Turbo S goes hybrid: Most powerful 911 ever makes 523kW, costs over $600K and laps the Nurburgring in seven minutes! - EV Central
The most powerful production Porsche 911 ever built is a hybrid. The 2026 992.2 Porsche 911 Turbo S revealed in Munich overnight and available for delivery in Australia from quarter two 2026, makes an astonishing 523kW.
2026 BMW i3 make shock public debut! Second Neue Klasse model is an electric version of iconic sedan, headed for Australia by 2027 - EV Central
The new electric version of the BMW 3 Series sedan has made a surprise guest appearance at the global launch of the trailblazing new BMW iX3 electric medium SUV.
2025 MG HS Super Hybrid Essence Long Term Review #3: The quest for 1000km on one charge and one tank of fuel continued and completed - EV Central
Last week we set out on our mission to put the MG HS Super Hybrid Essence’s claim it can drive 1000km between recharges and refuels to the test. We ended chapter one after 400km of fascinating driving. This week we press on with part two of our lap of south-eastern Victoria all the way to the final refuel.
2025 BYD Sealion 6 Premium Extended Range flagship launches in Australia: 130km on electricity for no extra cost! - EV Central
A new flagship 2025 BYD Sealion 6 Premium Extended Range version of its plug-in hybrid mid-size SUV is now on-sale in Australia with an EV-only range boosted from 80km to 130km.