EV Reviews

Tesla Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive vs Kia EV5 GT-Line 2026 comparison review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 Jul 2025

Since its mid-2022 launch, the Tesla Model Y has dominated EV sales, driven by affordable prices, easy charging and dynamic performance. But increased competition and image issues have seen rivals muscling in, like the Kia EV5. This is the EV normalised, with user-friendly operation, packaging and ownership benefits. With the much-improved Model Y facelift now here, what is the better family SUV?

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 2026 review: N - International preview drive

By Chris Thompson · 03 Jul 2025

The next car to come out of Hyundai's N division promises to step up the philosophy and capability of the already-loved Ioniq 5 N. We've been invited to the brand's R&D facility to drive the Ioniq 6 N before the car is even revealed.

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BYD Seagull 2026 review: International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 28 Jun 2025

There are not too many tiny EVs on sale in Australia, but that could change if BYD launches the Seagull. It would have to come in at about $25,000 to help it snatch sales, but it could be an exciting addition to the line-up. How does this perky bird handle a makeshift racetrack in China? Read on to find out.

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BYD Sealion 5 2026 review: International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 24 Jun 2025

Plug-in hybrids are growing in popularity and availability in Australia, particularly among the family SUV set. BYD already has the Sealion 6 in this space, but could a slightly smaller Sealion 5 be the perfect size for your family?

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Volkswagen ID.Buzz 2025 review: GTX - Australian first drive

By James Cleary · 19 Jun 2025

Six months after the VW ID.Buzz and its commercial cousin the ID.Buzz Cargo arrived in Australia, a sportier more premium version of the ultimate retro-futurist machine has joined them. The ID.Buzz GTX 4Motion is a dual-motor, long-wheelbase, seven-seat-only model that takes this pure-EV formula into new territory.

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Leapmotor C10 2025 review: Design REEV

By Jack Quick · 19 Jun 2025

When is an EV no longer an EV? Leapmotor's new C10 REEV gains a petrol engine that acts purely as a generator, like the defunct Holden Volt and BMW i3 REx. It goes up against fierce plug-in hybrid rivals like the BYD Sealion 6, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV, Jaecoo J7 SHS and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

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Denza B5 2026 review: International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 14 Jun 2025

BYD's premium Denza brand is about to hit Australia, and this is likely to be the first model to wear the Denza badge. The Fangchengbao 5, or Denza B5, is a plug-in hybrid off-road five-seat SUV and it's coming to take on the Toyota Prado, Land Rover Defender and more.

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Ford Ranger 2025 review: PHEV - Australian first drive

By Chris Thompson · 12 Jun 2025

The long-awaited electrified Ford Ranger has arrived. The Blue Oval's plug-in joins a very short list of partly battery-powered rival utes, but Ford Australia says the Ranger hasn't been compromised for the sake of its new EV ability. We're here to find out if that's true.

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BYD Atto 2 2026 review: International first drive

By Tim Nicholson · 11 Jun 2025

The small electric SUV segment is ramping up. The Kia EV3 is making waves and so is the freshly launched MG S5 EV. But could this perky BYD Atto 2 be their biggest rival yet?

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BYD Sealion 7 Premium vs XPeng G6 Standard Range 2025 comparison review

By Chris Thompson · 08 Jun 2025

The BYD Sealion 7 and the Xpeng G6 are both alternatives to the Tesla Model Y with comparable specs but a slightly lower price.If you're a bit apprehensive about that particular brand, these two could end up on your shopping list so we're finding out if one, both, or neither are up to the task.

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