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This data-driven chart compares Australia's top three selling EVs: the Tesla Model Y, BYD Seal, and MG4. It breaks down specs, range, and price to help you make the smartest choice.
This essential checklist empowers you during an EV test drive. Use these ten questions to go beyond the sales pitch, critically assess the car, and make a truly informed decision.
Everything Electric Sydney 2026: What to Expect at Australia's Biggest EV Show
Australia's biggest EV specific show returns to Sydney Showground from 18 to 20 September 2026, with more than 100 models on display and 7,500 test drives on offer. Twelve brands are confirmed to launch or preview new EVs, including a first Australian look at new market entrant iCAUR. We break down what's confirmed, which debuts are worth planning your visit around, and what to expect if you're genuinely comparing EVs before a purchase decision.
Tim Bond
1 hour ago3 min read
BYD Atto 3 Evo Price Australia: Is the New Rear Wheel Drive Premium Worth It?
BYD's Atto 3 has had its biggest update yet. The new Evo range starts from $41,990 for the Dynamic, while the flagship Premium switches to rear wheel drive for the first time, with a 230kW motor, 800V architecture and up to 510km of range from $46,990. We break down what's actually changed, how the Dynamic and Premium compare side by side, and whether the extra cost of the Premium is genuinely worth it or the Dynamic remains the smarter buy.
Tim Bond
Sep 73 min read
Mazda 6e ANCAP Rating: The Five Star Score Explained
The Mazda 6e has been awarded a five star ANCAP safety rating, scoring 93 percent for both adult and child occupant protection. We break down the full score, including the one nuance worth knowing about how it was tested, and compare the 6e's price and power against the BYD Seal and Tesla Model 3. Genuinely strong numbers for a sedan starting from $49,990 before on road costs.
Tim Bond
Sep 44 min read
Is Now a Good Time to Buy an EV in Australia?
EVs from BYD and MG have just claimed all five of the most searched new car spots in Australia, and the timing lines up exactly with the end of temporary fuel excise relief and a fresh 17.1 cent per litre price jump. We break down what's actually driving the search spike, how much cheaper EVs have genuinely become, and give an honest answer on whether now is actually a good time to buy one for your own situation.
Tim Bond
Sep 24 min read
KGM Musso EV Dual-Cab Ute Airbags: What ANCAP's Safety Alert Actually Means for Buyers
ANCAP has issued a consumer alert after finding the KGM Musso EV is missing two airbags it was advertised with as standard, a centre airbag and driver's knee airbag. Around 306 Australian vehicles are affected, and the electric ute still has no official ANCAP safety rating. We break down exactly what happened, what KGM has done about it, and whether it should change your decision if you already own or are considering a Musso EV.
Tim Bond
Aug 315 min read
GWM: Price, Reliability and Performance - a straight answer.
GWM has been in Australia longer than any other Chinese car brand, since 2009, and now covers petrol, hybrid, PHEV and full electric all at once. We break down GWM price, reliability and performance across the whole range, with verified fuel consumption figures for the hybrids and PHEVs against GWM's own claims, and an honest Buy if / Don't buy if verdict based on what actually matters: warranty, real-world running costs and after-sales reputation.
Tim Bond
Aug 244 min read
EV Resale Value - What to Expect When You Sell.
Worried about what your EV will be worth when you sell it? The numbers have been rough, EVs lose around 25% of value in the first year, well ahead of petrol or hybrid cars. But 2026 data shows the picture is genuinely turning, used EV demand surged 54.6% in the first half of the year. We break down real EV resale value in Australia, which models are holding value best, and what to know before you buy if resale matters to you
Tim Bond
Aug 234 min read
New vs Used EV: Which Actually Makes More Financial Sense?
The old "EVs depreciate like a rock" story isn't the full picture anymore. New EVs still lose value fastest in year one, but used EV prices have fallen hard too, some models nearly 50% below original price, while demand and days-to-sell are both improving. We break down the real numbers on new vs used EV Australia, which used models are holding value best, and when buying new still makes more financial sense than shopping second-hand.
Tim Bond
Aug 174 min read
Range Rover EV Range: What's Actually Available in Australia Right Now
Searching for the Range Rover's EV range? Here's the honest answer: a fully electric Range Rover doesn't exist in Australia yet. What's currently on sale is the P460e plug-in hybrid, with a modest 126km of electric-only range, not the 400 to 800km you'd expect from a genuine EV. We break down what's actually available today, what the real Range Rover Electric and Range Rover Sport Electric will offer when they arrive in 2027, and what to know before you buy.
Tim Bond
Aug 53 min read
Subaru Trailseeker Australia Price: An Electric Outback from $69,620 Drive-Away
Subaru's first genuine electric alternative to the Outback, the Trailseeker, is priced in Australia from $69,620 drive-away, per Subaru's official pricing. It shares its bones with the Solterra but wears its own rugged styling, and comes standard with permanent all-wheel drive and up to 533km of WLTP range. We break down both variants, why the cheaper one actually has the longer range, and how the Trailseeker fits against the wider mid-size electric SUV field.
Tim Bond
Aug 33 min read
GWM New Models Australia 2026: Every EV and Hybrid Coming This Year
GWM just posted its best sales month ever and confirmed up to 10 new or updated models for Australia in 2026, including a new premium Wey sub-brand and the electric/hybrid Haval Jolion Max. We break down what's already on sale, what's confirmed but not yet priced, and which of it actually matters if you're shopping for an EV or plug-in hybrid rather than GWM's usual petrol and diesel lineup.
Tim Bond
Jul 93 min read
Jaecoo J8 SHS Price Australia: A $59,990 Seven-Seat Plug-In Hybrid Worth Considering?
Jaecoo's first seven-seat SUV, the J8 SHS, arrives in Australian dealerships this month priced from $59,990. It pairs a turbo petrol engine with three electric motors for 315kW combined and up to 169km of electric-only range. We break down what's confirmed on price, power and equipment, how it compares to the BYD Sealion 8, Chery Tiggo 9 and Toyota Kluger Hybrid, and whether it's worth a test drive over the established competition.
Tim Bond
Jul 84 min read
Leapmotor B05 Australia Price: Is This the Best Cheap EV Hatch Yet?
Leapmotor's first non-SUV EV in Australia, the B05 hatch, arrives from late August priced from $35,990 drive-away. It's rear-wheel drive, chassis-tuned in Italy, and claims up to 482km of WLTP range on the top-spec Design LR. We break down what's confirmed on price, range and charging, how it compares to the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora 5, and whether it's worth buying before independent safety ratings land
Tim Bond
Jul 64 min read
Volvo EX90 vs BMW iX3: Which Premium Electric SUV Actually Wins in Australia?
Two of the most-searched premium EVs in Australia right now, and they couldn't be more different. The Volvo EX90 is the family-first, seven-seat flagship. The BMW iX3 is the longest-range, fastest-charging statement from a brand-new platform, and $15,000 cheaper to start. Both are genuinely excellent. We break down price, range, charging, seating and towing to give you a clear answer on which one actually suits your life.
Tim Bond
Jul 23 min read
Xpeng G6 Australia Price: What the 1 July Relaunch Means for Buyers
Xpeng's refreshed G6 lands in Australia on 1 July 2026 with 800V charging, a new AWD Performance variant and up to 525km of claimed WLTP range. Official pricing drops on launch day, but the outgoing model gives us a strong guide. We break down what's actually changed, how the G6 compares to the Tesla Model Y, Zeekr 7X and BYD Sealion 7 on price and range, and whether you should buy now or wait for real-world reviews to land.
Tim Bond
Jul 15 min read
Tesla Model Y L Review Australia: The Six-Seater, Critiqued Properly
The Tesla Model Y L arrives with the usual hype: six seats, big range, supercar-baiting acceleration. But hype isn't a review. We've gone past the spec sheet to ask the harder question, is this genuinely the right car for your family, or a longer Model Y wearing a price tag built to justify itself? Here's our honest critique, including exactly who should buy it and who's better off saving the money.
Tim Bond
Jul 13 min read
Toyota bZ4X Review Australia 2026: Has Toyota Finally Made a Proper EV?
Toyota cut $10,000 off the bZ4X and added more power, more range and extra standard kit in the process. For the first time, Toyota's badge isn't costing you a premium over the rest of the electric SUV segment, it's winning on price. We break down all three variants, the frunk-free quirks worth test-driving around, and give you a clear buy or avoid verdict depending on what kind of buyer you are.
Tim Bond
Jun 304 min read
Is Now a Good Time to Buy an EV in Australia - or Should You Wait?
Every year for the past six years, some version of the "wait for a better deal" argument has convinced Australian drivers to stay at the servo and keep paying for petrol. At $2.50 a litre, that argument now has a very visible price tag. Here's the honest 2026 case for buying now - and the genuine reasons you might still choose to wait.
Tim Bond
May 76 min read
BYD vs Tesla: Which Should You Buy in Australia?
The BYD Seal Performance costs nearly $21,000 less than the equivalent Tesla Model 3 Performance. But Tesla wins on driving dynamics, Supercharger infrastructure, and software quality. So which one is actually right for you? Here's the honest head-to-head that doesn't take sides - just runs the numbers.
Tim Bond
Apr 305 min read
What's the Cheapest EV in Australia Right Now?
Two years ago, $40,000 was the floor for a new electric vehicle in Australia. Today it's approaching the ceiling. There are now 14 EVs available under $40,000 drive-away - including one that breaks the $26,000 barrier for the first time ever. Here's the complete April 2026 price ladder, with warranty comparisons and servicing costs included.
Tim Bond
Apr 285 min read
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