EV Reviews

Lotus Emeya 2025 review

By Stephen Ottley · 07 Nov 2024

Lotus has ushered in a new era under Chinese ownership, introducing three new models. We've driven the first two (the Emira sports car and Eletre electric SUV) and now we get to the final member of this trio - the Emeya sports sedan.We find out how this electric four-door stacks up as a challenger to the likes of the Audi e-tron GT and Porsche Taycan.

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Volvo XC40 2025 review: Recharge Plus long-term | Part 3

By Tom White · 03 Nov 2024

Why Volvo's more affordable electric XC40 earns its place near the top of the electric small SUV segment.

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Kia EV5 2025 review - Australian first drive

By Andrew Chesterton · 23 Oct 2024

The Kia EV5 is shaping as the biggest threat to its dominance the Tesla Model Y has ever faced, with sharp pricing, a great drive and tons of space. So, can the new Kia upset the Tesla apple cart? We put it to the test to find out.

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MG4 2025 review: Essence 77kWh long-term | Part 2

By Andrew Chesterton · 19 Oct 2024

And that's time on the MG4, with the little EV earning its place among the most city-friendly offerings available right now, especially in light of the brand's most recent pricing changes.

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Lotus Eletre 2025 review

By Stephen Ottley · 17 Oct 2024

Lotus was once famous for making lightweight sports cars, but since being taken over by Chinese auto giant Geely the British brand is facing a very different future.We drive the new Lotus Eletre S, an electric SUV with a focus on performance and luxury, to see if this reinvented car company can become a serious rival to BMW, Mercedes-Benz and more.

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BYD Shark 6 2025 review - Australian first drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 15 Oct 2024

The BYD Shark 6 is Australia's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, slotting in between the GWM Cannon Alpha hybrid and full-electric LDV eT60 on the electrification scale. But the Shark 6 PHEV is cheaper than both so should make big waves. With a petrol engine and two electric motors on each axle providing 4WD, the BYD offers some - if not all - of its rivals' abilities, and is roomy to boot.

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Honda CR-V 2025 review: e:HEV RS long-term | Part 2

By Dom Tripolone · 13 Oct 2024

The arguments for the Honda's CR-V e:HEV RS are stacking up in our second month behind the wheel and we now have a good understanding of how it performs its daily duties.

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Cupra Tavascan 2025 review - International first drive

By Tom White · 10 Oct 2024

VW ID.4 and Skoda Enyaq look too bland for you? Meet Cupra's slightly bonkers alternative.

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Volkswagen ID. Buzz 2025 review - International first drive

By Tom White · 03 Oct 2024

Retro is all the rage, but is Volkswagen's ID. Buzz more than just an electric nostalgia trip?

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Toyota Camry 2025 review: Hybrid - Australian first drive

By Byron Mathioudakis · 26 Sep 2024

Has the Toyota Camry suddenly become the world's most relevant new family car? Redesigned and improved for 2025, the ninth-gen version of the world's favourite mid-sized sedan is now hybrid-only, offering buyers a spacious, comfortable, reliable, refined and dynamic alternative to SUVs, all within an extraordinarily frugal package. But from $45,000 drive-away, does it still represent good value?

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