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Is this the next big thing out of China? 2026 Xiaomi YU7 electric SUV launches with epic power, 835km range targeting Tesla Model Y - EV Central
The high-profile Chinese EV start-up Xiaomi Auto has belatedly launched its much-anticipated first ever SUV, the all-new high-performance 2026 Xiaomi YU7 mid-size battery electric SUV segment.
Mazda’s Aussie EV attack! 6e sedan under study for Australia; Sexy EZ-60 SUV waiting on right-hand drive approval - EV Central
Mazda Australia has revealed it is officially studying the stylish electric 6e sedan for Australian sale. It also intends to launch a business case study into the attention-grabbing Mazda EZ-60 large electric SUV launched at the Shanghai auto show last month if right-hand drive production is confirmed.
Revealed! BYD Denza Bao 8 SUV expected to land within 12 months to challenge Toyota LandCruiser, Prado and Ford Everest - EV Central
A fresh trademark application for the Fangchengbao Bao 8 has been filed with IP Australia, suggesting the BYD Shark 6-related SUV is close to being green lit for our market.
Axed! 2025 Lexus UX 300e bows out in Australia leaving upgraded RZ as luxury brand’s only EV - EV Central
Lexus Australia has confirmed it has axed the 2025 Lexus UX 300e from its line-up.The decision comes less than two years after the small SUV underwent a significant update designed to close the gap between it and other EVs like the Mercedes EQA.
Denied! The cute Nissan Micra has been reborn as an EV rival for the MG4 and BYD Dolphin, but not for Australia - EV Central
Nissan has pulled the drapes of its 2026 Nissan Micra EV small car.Developed alongside the well-received Renault 5 E-Tech, it’s said to deliver a decent small car range of more than 400km, offer fine driving manners and class-leading in-car tech.
2025 Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor Review: Can it really travel further than any other EV between charges? - EV Central
So you want an EV that can go the distance? The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor could be just the ticket. The latest addition to the large SUV family has a full 706km of WLTP EV range, more than any other electric car currently available in Australia.
“It is influencing the sales figures": External factors are impacting local Tesla sales as China's BYD Sealion 7 takes the lead - EV Central
Tesla’s local management has conceded that “a lot of things going on in the world that are outside of our control” have impacted its sales — and its number-one for EV sales status — in Australia, describing the impact of Elon Musk and America more generally as “not the ideal scenario”.
2026 Renault 4 Savane 4x4 revealed! Concept set to make a splash as a rugged all-electric rival for Suzuki Jimny - EV Central
If the small but highly appealing Renault 4 isn't attractive enough it looks like the French brand's baby EV might soon be offered with all-wheel drive and real off-road capability.
“It is influencing the sales figures": Tesla Australia concedes Elon Musk controversies are impacting local sales as China's BYD Sealion 7 takes the lead - EV Central
Tesla’s local management has conceded that “a lot of things going on in the world that are outside of our control” have impacted its sales — and its number-one for EV sales status — in Australia, describing the impact of Elon Musk and America more generally as “not the ideal scenario”.
2025 Tesla Model 3 RWD updated! More range for the same price as EV icon aims to hold on to ‘best-seller’ title in Australia - EV Central
The best-selling and most popular member of the 2025 Tesla Model 3 line-up can now travel further on a single charge for no extra cost. That’s because the base Model 3 RWD has undergone a battery swap.
XPeng unveils its latest EV! 2026 XPeng P7 is an AI-powered Porsche Taycan fighterXPeng unveils its latest EV! 2026 XPeng P7 is an AI-powered Porsche Taycan fighter - EV Central
XPeng has already impressed with the Tesla Model Y-rivalling G6 but now it wants to stun with its all-new XPeng P7 sports sedan. Set to go on sale in China in the second half of 2025, XPeng claims its rival for the likes of the Porsche Taycan and the Tesla Model S is ‘more than a car’.
Mazda reinvents its EV future! Links with China’s CATL to leap to the front of the electric race - EV Central
Mazda dragged its feet when it came to developing EVs but thanks to a new deal with the world's largest battery producer its electric cars are set to lead the pack for range, charging speeds, driverless tech and safety.
Watch out Tesla Model Y Performance! Facelifted 2025 Skoda Enyaq RS freshens up with radical makeover and faster charging - EV Central
The 2025 Skoda Enyaq RS wagon and 2025 Skoda Enyaq RS Coupe have updated with fresh tech as well as some of the fresh styling cues already applied to core versions of the mid-size SUV.
Cheap Jeep: Prices slashed on slow-selling 2025 Jeep Avenger … the only cheaper all-electric SUV is the run-out MG ZS! - EV Central
Jeep’s first-ever EV is now one of Australia’s cheapest all-electric SUVs.An end-of-financial-year promotion has unlocked incredible savings of up to $16,000 on the slow-selling compact electric SUV.
Tesla to take on Toyota: The bold push to rumble the RAV4 Hybrid with the new Model Y Juniper - EV Central
Tesla in Australia appears unfazed by the brand's sales slump in Australia - and the rest of the world - suggesting the new Model Y is "gunning for" the country's top-selling hybrid SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Hyundai Santa Fe.
Star-crossed: Cupra Tavascan fails to nab full five stars for safety in latest round of ANCAP testing - EV Central
The new 2025 Cupra Tavascan has suffered a humiliating defeat in the latest round of Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) crash testing with the Spanish brand's flagship EV failing to get top marks for safety.
Should we be encouraging EVs or discouraging old smoking cars that are the most polluting? | Opinion
As an EV buyer, or at least an electric vehicle considerer - hell, even if you’re someone who thinks it’s currently cool to drive a Tesla - you can argue that you’re doing your bit to reduce emissions and save the world, but did you know that there’s an even cheaper, easier way to have an arguably more profound effect that we’re completely ignoring?
Sales sensation! Electric Mazda EZ-60 is an immediate hit in China, but would it succeed in Australia? - EV Central
The 2026 Mazda EZ-60 has been judged a sales success even before a single delivery. An impressive 10,060 pre-orders were taken for the mid-size EV and range-extender hybrid in less than 48 hours after its reveal at the Shanghai motor show.