EV Reviews

GWM Ora 2023 review: Extended Range

By Andrew Chesterton · 24 Jul 2023

There has never been a better time to be shopping for an entry-level Chinese electric vehicle, with the BYD Dolphin, the MG4, and this, the GWM Ora, all competing for your EV dollar.We put the Ora Extended Range to the test to see if it should be on your shopping list.

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Jaguar I-Pace 2023 review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 23 Jul 2023

Jaguar was first on the luxury EV SUV scene back in 2018, but recent improvements have kept it fresh against newer rivals. The twin electric-motor EV400 AWD is the sole model, and remains a thrillingly quick, dynamically athletic and - with optional air suspension and adaptive dampers - a wonderfully comfortable grand tourer, complete with a roomy, high-quality cabin. There's much to enjoy here.

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MG ZS EV 2023 review: Long Range

By Laura Berry · 22 Jul 2023

For many, purchasing an EV is all about, range, range and range. So the Long Range version of MG's already popular ZS EV brings the budget-friendly small SUV into 'range' for an even larger batch of intending electric vehicle buyers. We've tested its real-world dynamics, practicality and , you guessed it, range for this EVGuide review.

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Polestar 2 2024 review: Long range RWD Single motor

By Andrew Chesterton · 21 Jul 2023

The new Polestar 2 is new all over, with motors, batteries and even the driven wheels changed up to deliver the car the brand says it was always meant to be. We've had an early taste of the Long range Single motor to see how it measures up against the electric competition.

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Peugeot e-Partner 2023 review

By James Cleary · 18 Jul 2023

Peugeot Australia has several pure electric SUVs and hatches coming down the new model pipeline, but the first EV from the storied French brand to arrive here is the light commercial e-Partner van. We've taken an initial drive, with a load on-board, to see how it stacks up in terms of performance, practicality, ownership costs and more.

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MG4 2024 review: Excite 51

By Andrew Chesterton · 17 Jul 2023

It's boom times for cheap Chinese EVs in Australia, and few (in fact, only one) are cheaper than the MG4 Excite 51. Will this budget-friendly electric vehicle be a game changer for EV uptake in Australia? We put it to the test to find out.

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Toyota Tundra 2023 review: Hybrid

By Stephen Ottley · 14 Jul 2023

The Toyota Tundra isn't due in Australian showrooms until 2024, but CarsGuide got the chance to preview the new pick-up in the USA. We test drove the Tundra i-Force Max, the powerful hybrid model, to bring you an early preview of what to expect.

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Genesis GV60 2023 review: Performance Luxury EV test

By Tom White · 13 Jul 2023

On the face of it, the Genesis GV60 is a big ask. Here's why we're a little surprised by what we found in a week with it.

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Rolls-Royce Spectre 2024 review

By Stephen Corby · 04 Jul 2023

Charles Rolls, one of the founders of Rolls-Royce, predicted that electric vehicles would one day be the gold standard of motoring, back in 1900, and it's taken just 123 years for his company to nail the brief with its first EV, the Spectre, a spectacular combination of beauty and power on wheels. So, with the company pledging to be fully electric by 2030, does the Spectre succeed?

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BMW iX1 2023 review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 04 Jul 2023

BMW's expansion into electrification takes an unexpectedly democratic turn with the iX1 xDrive30, the EV version of the X1. Keenly priced and well-equipped, the German-built small SUV delivers competitive range as well as strong and smooth performance. Impressive interior design and family-friendly packaging round out an enjoyable and dynamic luxury alternative to the Tesla Model Y. Check it out.

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