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A finger pointing at Aviloo EV battery health app
Buying a used EV? Here's how to check the battery health
Buying a used EV? Here's how to check the battery health
Whether buying, selling or owning an EV, this EV battery health check will set your mind at ease.
The NRMA
22 Apr 2026
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Person charging an electric car
Buying a second-hand EV in Australia: what you need to know
Buying a second-hand EV in Australia: what you need to know
With petrol and diesel prices continuing to climb, there are a growing number of people considering buying an EV.
Bridie Schmidt
13 Apr 2026
A pink piggy-bank sits on an EV's charging plug
A pink piggy-bank sits on an EV's charging plug
Cheapest electric cars in Australia
Cheapest electric cars in Australia
The number of cheap electric cars in Australia is growing, with several models undercutting what used to be the entry price for EV ownership.
Bridie Schmidt
2 Apr 2026
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A blue utility vehicle drives along a dirt road
What electric utes are available in Australia?
What electric utes are available in Australia?
Battery-powered, all-electric utes have big advantages over traditional utes but what’s available, and when?
Bridie Schmidt
2 Apr 2026
NRMA Blue Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Network Australia
NRMA Blue Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Network Australia
Top 6 reasons to buy an electric vehicle
Top 6 reasons to buy an electric vehicle
With petrol prices surging again, going electric has never looked better. Here are six reasons to buy an EV.
Open Road
4 Mar 2026
Two women discuss car lease
Two women discuss car lease
Beginner’s guide to novated car leasing
Beginner’s guide to novated car leasing
Thinking about a novated lease? This beginner’s guide explains how it works, key benefits – especially for EVs – as well as potential pitfalls, and what to consider before signing.
Bridie Schmidt
13 May 2025
A man plugs the charging cable into an electric vehicle
A man plugs the charging cable into an electric vehicle
EV incentives in Australia
EV incentives in Australia
Considering an electric vehicle for your next car? You may be eligible for EV incentives, subsidies, and rebates in Australia.
Open Road
13 May 2025
A trail of slow-exposure electric lights stream across an elevated ocean-side freeway
A trail of slow-exposure electric lights stream across an elevated ocean-side freeway
NSW Government incentives for EV buyers
NSW Government incentives for EV buyers
In 2021, NSW Parliament passed the 'Electric Vehicles Bill 2021', leading to more than half a billion dollars of incentives to support the transition to EVs.
Open Road
13 May 2025
Xpeng G6
Xpeng G6
All the new EV brands coming to Australia by 2025
All the new EV brands coming to Australia by 2025
By the end of 2025, there could be more than 40 brands of EVs in Australia. Who are the newcomers, and what EVs will they sell?
Bridie Schmidt
6 May 2025
2025 Kia EV5 and 2016 Kia Sportage
2025 Kia EV5 and 2016 Kia Sportage
I'm thinking about buying a mid-size electric SUV, which one should I get?
I'm thinking about buying a mid-size electric SUV, which one should I get?
We break down the top mid-size electric SUVs on the market, evaluating tech, space, and pricing to help make the right choice based on budget.
Bridie Schmidt
22 Mar 2025

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