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Best Electric Ute for Towing in Australia 2026: BYD Shark 6 vs Ford Ranger PHEV vs GWM Cannon
2026 is the year three plug-in utes finally matched the diesel towing benchmark of 3,500kg — the BYD Shark 6 Performance, Ford Ranger PHEV and GWM Cannon Alpha. With towing capacity now level across the board, the real decision shifts to how each one drives day-to-day, what it costs, and whether you actually need the upgrade at all. We break down the specs, the trade-offs, and why no full-BEV ute touches this benchmark yet.
Can I Charge an EV in an Apartment in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne?
2.2 million Australians live in apartments - and most of them have been told, directly or indirectly, that EV ownership isn't for them. In 2026 that's changing fast. NSW has a new Right to Charge law. Victoria has mandated EV-ready infrastructure in new builds. And Brisbane is catching up. Here's the full city-by-city breakdown of your rights, your options, and what to do if your strata committee says no.
New EVs 2026-2027: The Models and Tech That Will Change the Market
The pipeline of new EVs 2026 2027 is extraordinary. We cover the models, tech, and one bold prediction about where the market goes next.
Brands
EV Range and Your Novated Lease: What Actually Matters
Chasing maximum EV range on a novated lease can quietly cost you the FBT exemption that makes leasing worthwhile in the first place. We break down how price and range interact with Australia's EV FBT rules, which price tiers keep the full exemption through to 2029, and how to pick a long-range EV without accidentally pricing yourself out of the biggest tax benefit on offer. General information only, not financial or tax advice.
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.
Geely EX2 Price Australia: Is China's Best-Selling EV Worth $26,490?
The Geely EX2 has landed in Australia as one of the cheapest new EVs on sale, priced from $28,905 drive-away in Queensland, per Geely's official pricing. It was China's best-selling vehicle of any type in 2025, and it arrives here with a rear-wheel-drive layout that's genuinely unusual for this price bracket. We break down both variants, how the EX2 compares to the BYD Atto 1, Dolphin and MG4 Urban, and whether the cheaper Complete or longer-range Inspire is the smarter buy.
Infrastructure
Best Home EV Charger Australia 2026: The Definitive Guide
A standard power point gives you 10km of range per hour. A proper wall charger gives you 40km. The difference between a frustrating EV ownership experience and a seamless one often comes down to this single decision - so we've compared every major home charger available in Australia in 2026 to help you get it right.
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.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV at Home in Australia?
At petrol hovering around a $2.50 litre, filling a petrol tank costs $100 or more. Charging an EV at home overnight costs between $7 and $17 for a full battery. Here's the complete 2026 breakdown - tariff by tariff, state by state - including what happens when you add rooftop solar to the equation.
Opinion
Best Home EV Charger Australia 2026: The Definitive Guide
A standard power point gives you 10km of range per hour. A proper wall charger gives you 40km. The difference between a frustrating EV ownership experience and a seamless one often comes down to this single decision - so we've compared every major home charger available in Australia in 2026 to help you get it right.
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.
How Much Does It Cost to Charge an EV at Home in Australia?
At petrol hovering around a $2.50 litre, filling a petrol tank costs $100 or more. Charging an EV at home overnight costs between $7 and $17 for a full battery. Here's the complete 2026 breakdown - tariff by tariff, state by state - including what happens when you add rooftop solar to the equation.
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