Australia to allow V2G use by year’s end
Australia will allow vehicle to grid (V2G) installations by the end of this year.
Stellantis signs graphite deal with Brisbane-based Novonix
Up to 115,000 tonnes of synthetic graphite material from 2026-2031 will be supplied to Stellantis’ cell manufacturing partners in North America under an agreement with Brisbane-headquartered battery materials and technology company Novonix.
Long road ahead for EV adoption says EVC
Sales of electric vehicles (EV) have continued to climb during the past year despite ongoing cost-of-living challenges, says the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).
AAA reports strong hybrid sales growth
The Australian Automobile Association’s (AAA) quarterly EV Index shows internal combustion engines’ (ICE) share of the Australian market continues to decline with more buyers opting for hybrids and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
Lexus supplies RZ450e for Melbourne Cup fundraiser
Lexus Australia has supplied an electric RZ 450e Sports Luxury SUV as the major prize for the Victoria Racing Club's (VRC) annual Pin & Win charity fundraiser.
Jaecoo J7 for Australia
Jaecoo launches in Australia early 2025 with its first model the J7 mid-sized SUV. The Jaecoo J7 has as many as seven drive modes and seats five adults in a cabin that also features a large vertically positioned touchscreen.
Europcar and Hyundai deal brings Ioniqs to more Australians
Hyundai Motor Company Australia (HMCA) and Europcar Mobility Australia have partnered to put hundreds of high-tech Hyundai EVs into Australian drivers’ hands. About 270 Hyundai Ioniqs will be placed in Europcar locations across the country – 120 Ioniq 5 SUVs and 150 Ioniq 6 sedans.
BMW X3 30e xDrive PHEV launches Q1 2025
BMW Australia is adding a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant to its X3 lineup in Q1 2025. The new PHEV complements the X3 20 xDrive and M50 xDrive and is priced at about $102,500.
GAC confirms Aion V EV for Australian market
The Guangzhou Automobile Group Co (GAC) showed its Aion V electric SUV at Mobility Live 2024 in Melbourne (October 30-31) and GAC says it will enter the Australian market mid-2025.
Video: Cadillac confirms Lyriq-V performance EV coming here
The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V is the first electric SUV to get the V-Series badge, says Cadillac. Launching early next year, Lyriq-V pushes performance of the V-Series sub-brand to new heights, Cadillac says.