EV Reviews

Initially a 1.6-litre four-cylinder plug-in hybrid, Peugeot's 408 is now a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder mild 'plug-less' hybrid with $10K slashed off its price tag and fuel economy to frighten the mainstream medium SUV players it now competes with. We spent a week behind the wheel to see if the new package gives this niche player more market bite.

Cupra is the Volkswagen Group's charismatic Spanish brand and the Terramar is a category-busting compact crossover-style SUV with plug-in petrol-electric hybrid power. Does it do enough to capture your attention ahead of well-specified and sharply-priced options from China, Japan and Europe?

The Cadillac Lyriq is a stylish contender in Australia's luxury EV SUV market but does this handsome American represent a genuine alternative to prestige European marques in this space?

The Zeekr X is a small SUV that's big on stuff and – compared to its sibling vehicle, the Volvo EX30 – low on price. Is that enough to kickstart the X's sales in Australia? We put the updated model to the test to find out.

Volvo has a history of making boxy, unexciting sedans - the ES90 does not follow that path. This all-new electric sedan (or liftback, technically) is the SUV alternative for those willing to think outside the box. We drive the new-for-2026 ES90 to tell you about its performance, range, value, design and practicality.

The GAC Aion UT Luxury is the top-spec of a two-tier launch range for the new Chinese hatchback. Rivalling the BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and MG MG4 it is still relatively good value, starting from $34,990, before on-road costs. It includes all the impressive kit from the base Premium grade car like 17-inch wheels, a 14.6-inch multimedia touchscreen and 8.88-inch digital dash, synthetic leather interior trim, power adjust and heating for the front two seats and a heated steering wheel, whilst also adding a panoramic sunroof, power tailgate, ventilation for the driver's seat, a wireless phone charger and auto folding powered wing mirrors with an auto dimming central mirror. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard alongside over-the-air connectivity and built-in navigation. The Aion UT Luxury is powered by the same 150kW/210Nm front-mounted motor as the base Premium and offers the same 430km (WLTP) range from its 60kWh battery pack. The interior is relatively spacious even for a car in this class with ample front and rear room, although it comes at a cost to boot space which is a less impressive 321 litres. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) is standard, allowing the battery to charge and/or power external devices but there's no spare wheel in the Aion UT range. GAC covers its cars with an eight-year and unlimited kilometre warranty, with the battery covered form the same time but 200,000km distance.

The GAC Aion UT Premium is the entry-grade of the Chinese newcomers hatchback range. With a launch price of $31,990, before on-road costs, it makes a statement as one of the most affordable new electric cars on sale in Australia. Roughly Corolla-sized, it competes with the BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and MG4 rather than the smaller BYD Atto 1, or small SUVs like the BYD Atto 2 or Jaecoo J5. Setting it apart from price rivals is its motor which is more powerful at 150kW/210Nm, and its 60kWh LFP battery which delivers a useful 430km driving range. Standard kit is even right on the base car, with highlights including 17-inch wheels, a 14.6-inch multimedia touchscreen and 8.88-inch digital dash, synthetic leather interior trim, power adjust and heating for the front two seats as well as a heated steering wheel. The multimedia system features online connectivity, built-in navigation and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android auto connectivity. The full array of active safety equipment is standard, although like many of its contemporaries the systems can be frustrating in operation. Inside is space efficient, although like many of its rivals it lacks physical buttons for many features. Rear seat space is ample, but comes at a cost to boot space which measures 321 litres. Vehicle-to-load (V2L) is standard, allowing the battery to charge external devices, but there's no spare wheel in the Aion UT range. GAC covers its cars with an eight-year and unlimited kilometre warranty, with the battery covered for the same time but 200,000km distance.

The flagship Scenic E-Tech Esprit Alpine is priced at $59,990, before on-road costs.

Chinese newcomer GAC couldn’t have timed the arrival of its Aion UT to Australia better, but is it the affordable electric hatchback it needs to be?

The six-seat Tesla Model Y L has finally arrived in Australia, giving the brand an answer for bigger families making the electric switch. We put it to the test to see if this is the best version of the Model Y yet.