EV Reviews

Ford Transit Custom 2026 review - Australian first drive

By David Morley · 07 Nov 2025

It was a matter of time, but Ford has now extended electrification to its popular Transit Custom range. But instead of a single model, there are two distinct drivelines; a pure EV and a plug-in hybrid. There's also a choice in specification and even wheelbase, and we reckon there are more variants to come. But for now, which of the sparked-up Transit Customs does the best job?

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Hyundai Palisade 2026 review - Australian first drive

By Stephen Ottley · 06 Nov 2025

The new generation Hyundai Palisade has arrived and its a major change from the old model. This new-for-2026 SUV is more luxurious and refined, and comes loaded with equipment and a new hybrid powertrain. We discover whether it's a new plush family SUV with a bigger price or genuine alternative to the luxury SUV offerings.

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BYD Sealion 8 2026 review: Australian preview drive

By Tom White · 03 Nov 2025

BYD is one of the fastest growing brands in Australia and its product line-up is about to get even bigger. The BYD Sealion 8 is its first seven-seat family SUV and it is coming to Australia soon!

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Leapmotor B10 2026 review: International first drive

By Andrew Chesterton · 28 Oct 2025

A Chinese EV that doesn't drive like one? That's the promise of the Leapmotor B10, which the brand says takes a Chinese approach to value and a European approach to driving dynamics. But does it live up to that promise?

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Tesla Full Self Driving (Supervised) 2026 review

By Jack Quick · 25 Oct 2025

Tesla's FSD (Supervised) is rolling out to Australian customers. We find out whether it has been worth the wait and most notably if it can do a hook turn!

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Mercedes-Benz GLC 2026 review: GLC350e - Australian first drive

By Chris Thompson · 16 Oct 2025

After years of on and off when it comes to plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrains, Mercedes-Benz Australia seems to have finally committed. The GLC350e SUV, a plug-in version of the brand’s biggest seller, is here to prove it, so we're taking a test drive.

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2026 review: C350e - Australian first drive

By Chris Thompson · 16 Oct 2025

Mercedes-Benz has dipped its toe in the plug-in hybrid space before, but now there are a more models on offer that suggest the brand is all-in. The newest to arrive is the C350e, a PHEV version of its most recognisable model, the C-Class. We hit up the Australian launch to test it out.

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Geely Starray EM-i Inspire 2026 review: snapshot

By Stephen Ottley · 28 Sep 2025

Anyone looking for a roomy, frugal and good value mid-size SUV should have the Geely Starray EM-i Inspire on their consideration list.

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BMW iX 2026 review: xDrive45

By Chris Thompson · 27 Sep 2025

When the BMW iX showed up a few years ago, it was a promising look at what BMW seemed capable of when it comes to electric cars. But in the time since the iX launched, there have been big strides in the premium electric SUV space, including new arrivals from European opposition like the Polestar 3 or even a new American in the form of the Cadillac Lyriq.

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Geely Starray EM-i Complete 2026 review: snapshot

By Stephen Ottley · 26 Sep 2025

Geely’s follow-up to its first Australian model follows a familiar pattern. The new Starry EM-i is a similar-sized SUV to the EX5, but instead of an all-electric powertrain this new model is a plug-in hybrid.

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