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This Week:
BEV sales held at about 22% of July deliveries, signalling stronger supply and choice. Honda priced the Super‑ONE from around $36,900 drive‑away with limited 2026 stock. Geely launched an Amazon virtual showroom for the EX2, priced from about $26,490 plus on‑roads. For fleets, Farizon cut SuperVan prices and added a long‑range flagship. Listeners are encouraged to set budgets, use calculators, and pre‑check eligibility at electric-car-loans.com.au.
EPISODE 2615 | Electric Car Loans Weekly EV News Brief | Mon, 10th Aug 2026
10 Aug 2026 | Paige Estritori
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Hello and welcome to Electric Car Loans Weekly EV News Brief, Im Paige Estritori, and its Monday 10 August 2026.
First up, fresh sales data last week shows battery‑electric vehicles, thats BEVs, made up about 22 per cent of new cars sold in July. Thats the second month in a row above one in five, pointing to stronger supply and growing confidence. For you, it means more model choice and sharper deals. If youre shopping, set a clear budget and check your electric car loan eligibility online before you test‑drive, so you can move quickly when the right car appears.
Meanwhile, Honda has priced its first Australian EV, the Super‑ONE, from about thirty‑seven grand drive‑away, with two grades due from 1 October. Supply will be tight this year, with fewer than 130 cars arriving, so demand could outpace stock. If this city EV is on your shortlist, use our EV loan calculator to lock in a realistic repayment range, then get fast pre‑qualification to hold your place when orders open.
Next up, Geely launched Australias first Amazon virtual showroom for its EX2 electric hatch. You can explore features, see state‑based pricing and book a test drive online, with pricing from around twenty‑six and a half plus on‑roads. Digital browsing is handy, but have your finance pre‑checked before you click through, so you can compare offers and avoid impulse decisions.
For small businesses, theres movement in electric vans. Farizon cut SuperVan prices by up to about eight and a half thousand dollars and added a new long‑range flagship with a 106‑kilowatt‑hour battery and a claimed WLTP range near 400 kilometres. Payload and towing remain solid, and that ANCAP Platinum safety rating is reassuring. If youve got an Australian Business Number, consider equipment finance options tailored to EVs to smooth cash flow while upgrading the fleet.
Thats the wrap for this week. For tools to compare electric car loans, run the numbers, and check eligibility in minutes, head to electric-car-loans.com.au. Im Paige Estritori—thanks for listening and see you next Monday.
The information on this website is general in nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Consider seeking personal advice from a licensed adviser before acting on any information.
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