EV Reviews

Skoda Elroq 85 Select 2026 review: snapshot

By James Cleary · 06 Sep 2025

Effectively an electric counterpart to the Karoq, the Skoda Elroq is the Czech manufacturer’s second EV SUV to arrive in Australia, following the larger Enyaq.

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Skoda Elroq 2026 review: Australian first drive

By James Cleary · 04 Sep 2025

Skoda has leveraged its 'Simply Clever' brand positioning in the Aussie new-car market to engage with buyers focused on Euro quality and functionality more than badge superiority. It's move towards building a broad line-up of battery-electric models has stepped up a notch with the arrival of the Elroq compact electric SUV. CarsGuide attended the local media launch for a full drive impression.

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Deepal S07 2026 review

By Andrew Chesterton · 03 Sep 2025

This could be a comeback story for the ages, with the Deepal S07's overzealous safety systems – which saw this mid-size EV derided as one of the country's most annoying cars – apparently fixed with what appears to be an industry-first solution. Andrew Chesterton climbs back behind the wheel to put this updated model to the test.

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MG IM6 2026 review: Performance

By Andrew Chesterton · 31 Aug 2025

IM is a premium play from Chinese mainstay MG, with the new brand a joint-venture between MG parent SAIC and China's version of Amazon, Alibaba, amongst others, seemingly with the goal of toppling Tesla. There's a Model 3-sized IM5 we've already tested, and this Model Y-sized IM6. And this one is the Performance, which offers supercar speed in properly sumptuous surrounds.

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BYD Sealion 6 2026 review: Essential

By Tom White · 30 Aug 2025

BYD's Sealion 6 has lost its crown as the most affordable PHEV on the market - but is this base Essential version still the best value?

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Farizon SuperVan 2026 review: SWB

By Jack Quick · 29 Aug 2025

The electric van segment is finally starting to heat up in Australia as companies look to go green and invest in EVs for their fleet. With options like the LDV eDeliver 7 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz already available, how does Geely's entrant from a new brand stack up?

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BMW M5 2026 review: Touring

By Chris Thompson · 28 Aug 2025

BMW's M5 is available as a Touring wagon again for the first time in more than a decade, but the long roof isn't the only thing adding weight. Is the M5's plug-in hybrid powertrain worth the added complexity?

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GWM Haval H7 2026 review: Vanta HEV

By Chris Thompson · 26 Aug 2025

If you like the GWM Haval H6 but want something that at least looks like it can go off road, say hello to the Haval H7. A family mid-size hybrid SUV with boxy looks and a packed features list.

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MG IM5 2026 review: Performance

By James Cleary · 20 Aug 2025

Not so long ago the sedan seemed to be on its last legs in the Aussie new-car market. But EVs, the Tesla Model 3 in particular, have changed that. And now a new liftback-style electric sedan, the MG IM5 has arrived to challenge not only the Tesla but other EV five-seaters from BYD (Seal), Hyundai (Ioniq 6) and Polestar (2).

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Porsche Taycan 2026 review: Turbo GT

By Jack Quick · 15 Aug 2025

There's quick and then there's the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. With a starting price of around $420,000 before on-roads and options, this flagship EV offering is an exercise in over-the-top styling and outrageous pace.

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