William Stopford
EV range claims from BYD, Tesla, others scrutinised in new real-world testing
The AAA is now testing how EVs perform against the range and consumption figures published by the Australian Government Green Vehicle Guide.
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Jordan Mulach
Smart #5 Brabus revealed: The electric SUV with 911 Turbo-rivalling power
The Smart #5 Brabus is the most powerful vehicle to wear the former small-car brand's badge, with lots of grunt and sportier looks.
4 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
When every car brand is going EV-only
Australia has a long list of car brands, and some have committed to only selling electric vehicles globally – but by when?
7 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
EV brand walks back electric-only plans, confirms PHEV
The Smart #5 will become available with a plug-in hybrid powertrain as global electric car sales slow and more brands abandon EV-only plans.
7 Months Ago
Jordan Mulach
Smart EVs recalled
Both the Smart #1 and #3 have been recalled in Australia, due to a shared fault affecting the centre rear seatbelt.
7 Months Ago
Matt Campbell
How Geely will juggle Volvo, Polestar, other brands in Australia
By the time the Geely brand arrives here, there will be six marques owned by the Chinese auto giant on sale Down Under.
9 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
Why Smart doesn't want to be held down by its tiny car roots
Smart is veering away from tiny cars with its new range of electric SUVs, but the brand claims its DNA remains intact.
1 Year Ago
Josh Nevett
Smart #5: Tesla Model Y rival launched with built-in bedding, cinema
Smart has unveiled its largest ever model, the new #5 – a mid-sized electric SUV built for the great outdoors.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Smart debuting Model Y rival in Australia as it abandons tiny car roots
The Tesla Model Y-sized Smart #5’s unveiling will happen later this month in Australia, putting the brand’s tiny car history behind it.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
2025 Smart #1 and #3: Electric SUVs priced for Australia
The return of Smart to Australia will see the #1 and #3 electric SUVs offered in three variants each, ranging from $54,900 to $70,900.
1 Year Ago
William Stopford
Are Chinese EVs, PHEVs well-built? BYD, Zeekr star in quality study
Buyers of Chinese plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles are complaining more about their cars' infotainment and driver assist systems.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Smart's electric SUVs one step closer to Australia
Smart is returning to Australia this year with a pair of electric SUVs, and they've now been approved for sale in a range of different configurations each.
1 Year Ago
Max Davies
Smart #5 electric SUV is brand's largest, most powerful car ever
City car specialist Smart is venturing into new territory with a mid-sized electric SUV that'll offer up to 475kW of power.
1 Year Ago
Jordan Mulach
Quirky Smart brand confirms Australian return with electric SUVs
Smart cars haven't been sold in local showrooms since 2015, but the now-electric SUV maker confirmed its Down Under revival is coming soon.
1 Year Ago
Jack Quick
Off-road concept previews largest Smart ever
The Smart Concept #5 is an all-terrain mid-size crossover with plenty of off-road kit and a claimed range of more than 550km.
1 Year Ago
Eilidh McNaughton
Smart #3 electric SUV leaked in China
A Smart has never been so large, with the Mercedes-Benz EQA-sized #3 electric SUV leaked in China ahead of a 2023 reveal.
3 Years Ago
