Three e-bikes for Australian commuters under $2,000 (and which one we would actually buy)
Three e-bikes you can ride out the showroom door for under $2,000 in Australia, ranked by who they actually suit. One we would pick, one we would consider, one we would watch.
E-BikesAustralia's top 5 e-bikes of 2026 so far
There is no VFACTS for e-bikes in Australia. So 'top selling' here means dealer floor presence, brand sales claims, and the bikes that keep coming up across east-coast retail.
News & RecallsAnother Chinese giant is coming for Australia. This one owns Aion.
At Auto China 2026, GAC International formally set out its export strategy and confirmed Australia in the next wave of launch markets.
News & RecallsGeely is now selling 2,000 cars a month in Australia. It is here to stay.
Geely Auto Australia has passed 2,000 monthly registrations for the first time, a useful proof point for buyers wondering if Chinese brands have staying power here.
News & RecallsBYD, MG and Tesla all got 5 stars from ANCAP this week. So what now?
Three of the most cross-shopped EVs in Australia all walked away with five stars in ANCAP's May round, including two of the cheapest EVs you can buy here.
Hot Hatches6:302026 Toyota Corolla Sedan Review, smart buy or just safe?
Toyota's small sedan still does the safest, most sensible job in its segment. Jenny argues that is exactly the problem.
E-Bikes9:14Eunorau META26 X2.0 E-Bike Review, the best commuter under $2000?
A mid-priced 26-inch city e-bike that actually rides like a bike, not a scooter. The META26 X2.0 might be the sweet-spot Aussie commuter.
Luxury5:102026 Volvo XC60 B5 Ultra Review, the calm one in a noisy segment
The XC60 has been the quiet best-seller of the premium mid-size SUV segment for years. Simone explains why the B5 Ultra is still the one to pick if you want the Volvo, not the Tesla.
4WD & SUV7:20Geely Starray EM-i sets Guinness record at 3.8 L/100 km, here is what it means for Australian buyers
Geely's Starray EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV just did 1,000 km on 3.8 L/100 km under Guinness World Record conditions. Amelia walks through the spec, the angle, and why this matters for the AU launch.
Utes8:142025 Kia Tasman X-Pro Review, Kia's first ute is genuinely good
Kia's first crack at a ute is not a half-effort. Jenny takes the off-road-focused X-Pro through real Australian terrain and explains where it lands against the HiLux, Ranger and BT-50.
4WD & SUV8:422026 Hyundai Palisade Hybrid Review, the biggest hybrid family SUV on sale here
The new Palisade goes hybrid and grows again. Amelia takes the seven-seat hybrid through a real Australian week and unpicks who it is actually for.
4WD & SUV4:132026 Mahindra XUV 3XO Review — Zip Zap Zoom, but is it any good?
Mahindra's compact SUV play for Australia. Three letters, three rows of features, and a price tag that's going to make a few rivals uncomfortable.
Luxury7:212025 Genesis GV70 Luxury SUV Review — the German price tag, without the German
Genesis is making the German luxury brands work harder — and the GV70 is a big part of why. Amelia takes the 2.5T Sport through a week of suburban Sydney.
EVs7:292025 Hyundai INSTER Review — the EV under $40k Australia needs
The cheapest electric SUV-shaped thing Australia has had in years. Jenny takes the INSTER through city, highway and the actual question — does it fit your life?
Utes10:142025 GWM Cannon Alpha PHEV Review — the plug-in ute that means it
37.1 kWh battery, up to 110 km EV-only, 3.5t towing and proper 4×4 with triple diff locks. Off-the-line lag and missing charge scheduling don't help — but the rest of the package is genuinely good.
EVs8:012025 Volvo EX90 Plus Twin Motor Review
Sweden's seven-seat answer to the family EV. Simone takes Volvo's flagship electric SUV through a real Australian week.
EVs12:182025 Kia EV3 Long Range EARTH Review — small electric SUV done right
Is this the perfect first EV? The EV3 in EARTH spec finally answers what an everyday electric SUV should feel like in Australia.
2024 Kia EV9 — the family EV that finally fits
Three rows, real range, and an interior that makes the Tesla Model X look fussy. The EV9 lands in Australia at a price that finally makes a seven-seat EV credible.
E-Bikes5:30Engwe T14 E-Bike Review, the folding commuter that fits in your boot
A compact 14-inch folding e-bike built for apartment dwellers and multi-modal commuters. The T14 is one of the smallest e-bikes worth buying.
Volvo launches EX30: small but mighty 100% electric SUV
Volvo's smallest, fastest-to-build, lowest-CO— car so far. Aussie pricing, real-world range and whether small EVs finally make sense here.
E-Bikes8:00Engwe EP2-Pro E-Bike Review, fat tyres and 60km of range
A folding e-bike with 20-inch fat tyres and a 750-watt motor. It is closer to a moped than a bicycle, and that is the point.
Australian Renault Megane recalled — and the fix is hilarious
Sometimes the fix for a real safety recall is reassuringly engineered. Sometimes it's a bit of foam, a sticker and a strongly worded letter from corporate.
Hyundai i30 N DCT — hot hatch with manners
The dual-clutch i30 N proves you don't have to choose between a track car and a daily. Sydney traffic and a Sunday morning b-road.
2018 Jaguar E-Pace S D180 — small Jag, big personality
Jaguar at its most accessible — and the rare luxury compact SUV that doesn't feel like it's been engineered by a focus group.
2018 Ford Ranger FX4 — black on black, and worth it?
Special-edition utes usually take a few thousand dollars off you for not much. The FX4 is the rare exception — Ford has actually thought about it.