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ANCAP, Australia’s crash-testing authority, has awarded five-star safety ratings to the Tesla Model 3 and new Kia EV3 and MG S5 EV.

Electric cars reached a tipping point during 2024 in many markets, but Australia is still behind other countries that are experiencing a slowdown.This global slowdown combined with continued momentum in Australia is a potent combination, which is excellent news for new car buyers as a huge array of electric cars in all shapes, sizes, and price points will now arrive in 2025.Not only will there be the arrival of long-delayed entries from some of the most recognisable brands, but there will be a collection of all-new entries as many Chinese manufacturers try their luck in Australia.Nearly 30 new EVs are due in Australia before the end of next year, with no doubt even more to come.Could one of the below be on your radar over the course of the year? Check out our comprehensive list to find out.

BMW has done what few other carmakers have achieved. It has performed a successful test on the road with an electric car powered by revolutionary solid-state batteries.

XPeng has revealed a new version of its Mona M03 electric sedan in China and it could be bound for an Australian launch if the company’s local importer has its way.

BYD’s UK line-up is set to grow in the coming months with the Seal 06 DM-i, suggesting Australia could be in the pipeline for the new model as a fellow right-hand-drive market.

Tesla has quietly increased the range of its entry-level Model 3 electric sedan for no extra charge.

Nissan will shut down two car assembly plants in Japan as well as factories in Argentina, Mexico, South Africa and India as part of its cost-cutting measures outlined last week, according to sources close to the matter.

Tesla Australia has conceded that brand's new status as as one of the world's most controversial car companies is impacting its results in Australia, telling CarsGuide that "things outside our control...are influencing some of the sales figures."

Mercedes-Benz has moved to correct a major blunder on its new CLA EV that would have made its 800-volt architecture incompatible with 400-volt chargers.

XPeng has teased its next possible Tesla Model 3 Performance and BYD Seal Performance rival, the electric E29 Coupe.