Plug-in Tonale joins two mild-hybrid variants with more powerful 208kW kick and all-wheel drive configuration. Available in top-spec Veloce trim only, it covers the 0-100km/h sprint in a claimed 6.2 seconds and offers up to 60km of fully-electric driving range.

Mercedes-Benz’s EQE SUV is a fully electric, three-variant, family-size vehicle complete with available high-performance AMG version. It blends luxury, comfort, performance, and safety, and uses a technologically advanced all-electric drivetrain with up to 539km driving range.

Anticipated big, boxy, fully electric SUV from Kia offered with 76.1kWh rear-wheel drive and 99.8kWh all-wheel drive options, each with the latest ADAS safety technologies, OTA software upgrades and riding on Kia’s new E-GMP platform with self-levelling rear dampers.

The Kona hybrids use a 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine teamed with an electric motor, integrated six-speed DCT, and 1.3kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Combined output is 104kW and official combined fuel consumption 3.9L/100km. The Kona BEV follows in November.

Revised BEV model line-up with cheaper entry model arrives from $64,500 plus on-road costs. The new standard range variant has 58kWh battery pack and 125kW rear motor delivering a 384km range. Model-wide upgrades and spec’ changes include a dual-motor, AWD option.

For order now in two, dual-cab grades, and in long- or short wheelbase form, the locally-converted F-150 range is powered by a 298kW twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine paired with a 10-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It tows up to 4500kg (braked).

The most powerful all-electric BMW to launch in Australia is capable of a 0-100km/h sprint in 3.7 seconds despite 2000kg+ weight. An imposing luxury sedan it has dual electric motors, 485kW of power, and features a 106kWh battery delivering up to 560km range.

Wagon and four-door coupe duo replace previous models with more power and features. The price is up, so is power, with 48V mild-hybrid assistance joining a 463kW 4.0-litre turbo-petrol V8. All-wheel drive is standard, as are many high-end accoutrements.

The new flagship of the German brand’s EV portfolio is said to deliver an optimised drive, improved aerodynamics, higher charging performance and expanded battery capacity when viewed against the formidable predecessor. A Launch Edition is available for a limited time only.

Modified by Premcar, the Patrol Warrior sports black 18-inch wheels, Yokohama A/T tyres, wider flares and a side-exit bi-modal exhaust. It also scores uprated 4x4 suspension and protection elements, blacked-out body trim, Alcantara upholstery, and Nissan’s 298kW petrol V8.