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Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the new GT 4-Door Coupe as its first bespoke electric performance car. Two variants are coming: the GT63 (860kW / 2000Nm) and the GT55 (600kW / 1800Nm). Both are due to enter production mid-2026, and Mercedes-Benz Australia has confirmed local sales.

Key specs (GT63 / GT55):

• Power: 860kW / 600kW
• Torque: 2000Nm / 1800Nm
• 0-100km/h: 2.1 sec / 2.5 sec (with rollout)
• Top speed: 300km/h (GT63 with Driver's Package)
• WLTP range: up to 696km / 700km
• Battery: 106kWh (both)
• DC charging: 600kW, 10-80% in around 11 minutes, adds 460km+ in that time
• Kerb weight: 2460kg (both)

Performance features:

Three axial-flux motors, two at the rear and one at the front, running on an 800-volt AMG.EA architecture. Pulling the steering wheel paddles gives a temporary boost of 110kW (GT63) or 50kW (GT55). There are seven drive modes and a Predictive Performance Manager with Endurance and Hotlap modes for track use.

Australia details:

Pricing and timing not confirmed yet. For context, the outgoing GT63 S E Performance PHEV was priced from $409,600 before on-road costs. Expect the new EV to land somewhere in that territory or higher.

Full specs and details: https://zecar.com/reviews/860kw-mercedes-amg-gt-ev-revealed-confirmed-australia

BYD's car carrier Zhengzhou has departed Shanghai with 4,810 new energy vehicles bound for Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. It's the vessel's maiden voyage to Australia and part of BYD's broader push to deliver 30,000 vehicles to Australian customers in the coming months.

What's on board:

• BYD Sealion 7 and Atto 2, over 2,000 units combined
• DENZA B5 (PHEV off-roader) and D9 (luxury people mover)

Cargo is being split evenly across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Essential workers including healthcare, teachers and emergency services have been flagged for priority delivery.

BYD's growth in Australia:

BYD more than doubled its Australian market share in the first four months of 2026 (up 110%+ YoY) and hit second place in monthly sales in April, behind only Toyota. The Sealion 7 alone is up over 300% in sales this year. Meanwhile Toyota's market share has dropped from 20%+ to 15.9% in the same period.

BYD owns and operates its own fleet of RORO car carriers, which is a pretty unusual vertical integration play. It gives them the ability to scale and redirect supply fast without relying on third-party shipping.

Full story: https://zecar.com/reviews/byd-zhengzhou-ship-australia

Geely Australia has launched EOFY offers on two models until 30 June 2026.

The deals:

• 0.88% p.a. comparison rate finance, no deposit, 36-month term — available on both the EX5 Extended Range and Starray EM-i
• EX5 Extended Range also includes a free 7kW home wall charger (hardware only, installation not included)
• 6% off the vehicle price for novated lease buyers on both models

Finance and the novated lease discount can't be stacked with each other. Finance must be approved by 30 June and settled by 11 July 2026.

Models on offer:

• Geely EX5 Extended Range (BEV SUV) — from $41,990, 68.4kWh battery, up to 475km WLTP, 100kW DC charging, 5-star ANCAP
• Geely Starray EM-i (PHEV SUV) — from $37,490, 83km EV range, 943km combined range, 1.4L/100km, V2L included

Both come with 7yr/unlimited km vehicle warranty and 8yr/unlimited km battery warranty.

Full deal breakdown and eligibility conditions: https://zecar.com/reviews/geely-eofy-2026-finance-deal-ex5-starray-em-i

The Geely Starray EM-i Inspire has been updated for MY27 with a significantly larger 29.8kWh battery (up from 18.4kWh), pushing pure EV range to 136km WLTP and total combined range to just under 1,000km.

Key changes over the outgoing MY26 Inspire:

• EV range: 83km → 136km (+53km)
• Combined range: 943km → 996km
• Fuel consumption: 2.4 → 1.4L/100km (-42%)
• DC charging: 30kW → 60kW (30–80% in ~16 min)
• Price: $39,990 → $41,490 (+$1,500)

It's now called the Inspire Extended Range and lands in dealerships late May 2026. The base Complete variant ($37,490) keeps the smaller battery and 30kW charging.

For context on value: it undercuts the BYD Sealion 6 Extended Range by ~$5k and is over $17k cheaper than the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, while offering more EV range than both on WLTP.

Full specs and pricing breakdown: https://zecar.com/reviews/geely-starray-em-i-inspire-extended-range-my27-australia-price-specs

MG Motor has cut prices on the IM5 and IM6 and added a $500 accessories bonus as part of its M-GENIUS EOFY campaign. The offer runs until 30 June 2026 and applies to new vehicles purchased and delivered through participating MG dealers.

The IM5 and IM6 launched in Australia in June 2025. Both are premium electric vehicles positioned above the MG4 and MGS5 EV in the local lineup. Since launch, sales have been modest in a highly competitive segment.

Details here: https://zecar.com/reviews/im5-im6-eofy-deal-save-3000-500-accessories-bonus-2026

A new government-backed study has revealed that some of Australia’s most popular electric vehicles are falling short of their advertised driving range when tested in real-world conditions. The findings come from the Australian Automobile Association’s (AAA) Real World Testing Program, which aims to provide more accurate performance data to help Aussie car buyers make informed decisions.

Read more here: https://zecar.com/reviews/australian-study-finds-evs-underperform-by-23-range

- The CLA 200 Electric starts at $72,200 and the CLA 350 4MATIC Electric at $91,300 (before on-road costs).

- The electric CLA uses an 800V architecture with up to 320 kW DC fast charging and up to 663 km WLTP range.

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