Is this the beginning of the end for Tesla's electric car dominance? EV specialist loses first spot in Europe as established German marque overtakes, and it's not who you might expect

Is this the beginning of the end for Tesla's electric car dominance? EV specialist loses first spot in Europe as established German marque overtakes, and it's not who you might expect

23 Aug 2024 by John Law

Is Tesla’s electric car sales dominance starting to falter? ...Read more
2025 BMW i4 electric car and 4 Series Gran Coupe updates bow in Beijing: Facelifted and upgraded four doors ready for mid-size premium EV and ICE battle with Tesla Model 3 and Mercedes C-Class

2025 BMW i4 electric car and 4 Series Gran Coupe updates bow in Beijing: Facelifted and upgraded four doors ready for mid-size premium EV and ICE battle with Tesla Model 3 and Mercedes C-Class

26 Apr 2024 by James Cleary

BMW has used China’s Beijing motor show as the launch pad for updated versions of its i4 medium EV sedan and combustion-powered 4 Series Gran Coupe four-door ‘coupe’ models.Scheduled to enter ...Read more
German electric car bargains! BMW launches three more sub-$90K EVs in Australia, taking on Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model 3 and more

German electric car bargains! BMW launches three more sub-$90K EVs in Australia, taking on Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Tesla Model 3 and more

5 Sep 2023 by Byron Mathioudakis

BMW has made good on its promise of making luxury electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable, with a trio of additional grades to existing models announced this week for Australia. Read more
Power station-wagon! 2024 BMW i5 coming with Touring variant confirmed, ready to tackle Mercedes-Benz EQE

Power station-wagon! 2024 BMW i5 coming with Touring variant confirmed, ready to tackle Mercedes-Benz EQE

16 Mar 2023 by Chris Thompson

The BMW 5 Series line-up for the next generation is shaping up, with the Munich brand’s CEO confirming at least two body styles and variants ahead of the big reveal later this year. ...Read more
Specs up! 2023 pricing for BMW Australia's new cars adjusted with updates across the range

Specs up! 2023 pricing for BMW Australia's new cars adjusted with updates across the range

31 Jan 2023 by Chris Thompson

BMW Australia has put into effect a price adjustment across many of its new cars, with popular model prices up by thousands. Read more
Electric car sub-brands should be banned! | Opinion

Electric car sub-brands should be banned! | Opinion

21 Jan 2023 by Laura Berry

At last, it seems a car-maker has realised just how silly it is to have an entirely different brand name for its electric car line-up. Yes, Mercedes-Benz sounds as though it's going to drop its EQ ...Read more
Think electric sports cars won't catch on? BMW's best-selling M model this year could be the i4 M50 electric car

Think electric sports cars won't catch on? BMW's best-selling M model this year could be the i4 M50 electric car

28 Aug 2022 by Tung Nguyen

You might not be ready to accept that the future of automotive performance is electric, but BMW customers are flocking to the first M Performance EV en masse, with the i4 M50 a chance to beat the M4 ...Read more
BMW's new approach to selling electric cars

BMW's new approach to selling electric cars

25 Aug 2022 by Tung Nguyen

Whether it is a more mature market or BMW's new approach to selling electric vehicles (EVs), the Bavarian brand is now finding more success with its i4, iX3 and iX than it did with the ground- ...Read more
Best electric cars arriving in 2022

Best electric cars arriving in 2022

30 Jun 2022 by Tom White

During the course of 2021, it felt as though electric vehicles (EVs) reached something of a turning point. Read more
Why the electric car future won't be boring! What Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Audi and others are doing to make EVs exciting | Opinion

Why the electric car future won't be boring! What Porsche, Mercedes-AMG, Audi and others are doing to make EVs exciting | Opinion

23 Apr 2022 by Stephen Ottley

I am very excited by the future of electric vehicles (EVs) - which isn't an easy statement to make given my love of all things petrol powered.One of the most common complaints about EVs is that they ...Read more
The best electric cars coming to Australia this year! BMW i4, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Genesis GV60 and more: CarsGuide Podcast #215

The best electric cars coming to Australia this year! BMW i4, Hyundai Ioniq 6, Genesis GV60 and more: CarsGuide Podcast #215

28 Jan 2022 by CarsGuide team

Episode 215 - Best electric cars coming in 2022! Read more
From X1 to X5: BMW to have more electric cars than PHEVs by 2023 in massive EV push - plus why more models set for Australia are likely to be built in China

From X1 to X5: BMW to have more electric cars than PHEVs by 2023 in massive EV push - plus why more models set for Australia are likely to be built in China

16 Sep 2021 by Tom White

BMW is set to have more electric vehicles than plug-in hybrids sooner than you might expect. Read more
Tesla Model Y, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Lexus UX300e, Audi Q4 e-tron, BMW iX and other new premium electric cars heading to Australia

Tesla Model Y, Mercedes-Benz EQA, Lexus UX300e, Audi Q4 e-tron, BMW iX and other new premium electric cars heading to Australia

8 Aug 2021 by Stephen Ottley

A few weeks ago, we looked at what electric vehicles are coming down the road from Australia’s biggest-selling brands. But what if you prefer a prestige model? Well, we’ve got you covered. ...Read more
2022 BMW i4 price and features: New Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 rival to arrive with huge power, long range and cutting-edge technology

2022 BMW i4 price and features: New Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2 rival to arrive with huge power, long range and cutting-edge technology

16 Jul 2021 by Justin Hilliard

BMW Australia has released pricing and specification details for the all-new i4 mid-size sedan, with the all-electric vehicle set to enter showrooms in the first quarter of next year with huge power ...Read more
BMW doubles down on 2022 i4 and iX sustainability promise in similar move to Polestar, but admits it will ultimately add to the price for EV buyers

BMW doubles down on 2022 i4 and iX sustainability promise in similar move to Polestar, but admits it will ultimately add to the price for EV buyers

5 Jun 2021 by Tom White

At the full reveal of its i4 electric GT car, BMW has outlined how its future electric cars will work to lower their environmental footprint, even if it means the cars will ultimately cost more. Read more
2022 BMW i4 detailed for Australia: German Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2-rivalling electric bruiser to land with big range and performance

2022 BMW i4 detailed for Australia: German Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2-rivalling electric bruiser to land with big range and performance

2 Jun 2021 by Tom White

BMW has confirmed its fully electric technology flagship iX SUV will be joined by its long-awaited i4 sedan in Australia in early 2022.The i4 is locked in for a Q1 2022 arrival and will be available ...Read more
Toyota bZ4X? Kia EV6? Audi e-tron? Why are electric car names so strange?

Toyota bZ4X? Kia EV6? Audi e-tron? Why are electric car names so strange?

25 Apr 2021 by Stephen Ottley

To steal a line from Jerry Seinfeld, what's the deal with electric car names?As the automotive landscape shifts towards EVs, car makers have come up with some creative names ... and some downright ...Read more
2021 BMW i4 revealed: New Tesla Model 3 and Audi e-tron GT rival unveiled early

2021 BMW i4 revealed: New Tesla Model 3 and Audi e-tron GT rival unveiled early

18 Mar 2021 by Stephen Ottley

BMW has taken a crucial step in its electric car expansion, revealing its first battery-powered sports sedan - the i4. Unveiled earlier than expected as part of the brand’s annual media ...Read more
New BMW i4 2022 detailed: Tesla Model 3 rival previewed in concept form ahead of Australian launch

New BMW i4 2022 detailed: Tesla Model 3 rival previewed in concept form ahead of Australian launch

4 Mar 2020 by Justin Hilliard

BMW has previewed its first series-production all-electric sedan, the i4, in concept form Read more
BMW i4 2021: Tesla Model 3 fighter to deliver 390kW of power, 600km of range

BMW i4 2021: Tesla Model 3 fighter to deliver 390kW of power, 600km of range

19 Nov 2019 by Spencer Leech

BMW has divulged key details for its fully electric i4 sedan, well before its expected 2021 debut.The i4 is imagined as an emissions-free version of the 4 Series Gran Coupe, though it trades petrol ...Read more
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