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13.08.2025
AGL says it has more than 35,000 customers on its EV charging plan, as load from electric vehicle owners shifts to overnight charing instead of evening peaks.
Tesla launches its longest range model with up to 830 km of range (CLTC), courtesy of a new battery pack, with deliveries to start next month.
First Nissan Ariya EVs are now Australia-bound ahead of official local launch.
12.08.2025
A tax on electric car drivers to help pay for road maintenance is 'sensible' as fewer petrol cars enter the market, a federal frontbencher says.
Polestar has added five new retail locations since the start of the year, including a new test drive and handover centre in Canberra and a new retail presence in Launceston.
Federal treasurer is being urged to adopt user charges for electric cars to help pay for road maintenance EV charging, but advocates say any such charge should be universal.
Elon Musk confirms that Tesla's Robotaxi service to be offered to public next month.
11.08.2025
BYD's most powerful car spotted in regulatory approval works, and it will likely be the most powerful production EV ever made.
Tesla FSD demo surfaces from the inner-city streets of Auckland, New Zealand, showing how progressed the system really is.
10.08.2025
Leapmotor provides up to $7,000 factory bonus to boost sales in Q3.
09.08.2025
Utes that can be plugged in and vans that run on batteries have gone on show in Australia for the first time, which experts say is proof the market has moved.
Australia's biggest fast charging site is now open for business with prices starting as low as $0.52/kWh, making it one of the most affordable too.
MG's upcoming affordable electric hatchback spotted testing in Australia for first time.
08.08.2025
EV sales show growth in both UK and Germany, but Tesla continues to suffer and has been overtaken in both markets by BYD.
Xpeng's upcoming large sleek electric sedan design and tech details teased ahead of imminent launch.
Tesla's more family-friendly SUV with 6-seat configuration has been spotted testing in China, ahead of imminent launch.
German researchers says they have devised a way to provide an in-depth picture of what is going on inside an EV battery, and even predict the battery cells' potential lifespan.
After two weeks of living in the world of V2G charging, I can happily report the experience is mind-blowingly fantastic!
An engineer with one of Australia's largest regional networks is trialling V2G at home with his own Geely EX5 - a taste of the future as households put their foot on the energy transition.
Results have been released for real-world EV range tests for five electric models from Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart. All came up short, some more than others.
Zeekr announces lower than expected pricing of the Zeekr 7X, and offers freebies such as free home charging kits for the first 1,000 customers.
Tesla's monthly EV sales have always been volatile, but now the peaks are not as high and the valleys are very low. So how is the rest of the market travelling?
Nissan has unveiled pricing for its new all-electric Micra, the first of four new electric models to be released by the Japanese car maker.
03.08.2025
Tesla enters California with its Robotaxi service with invites being sent to users in an area covering over 7 million people.
BYD launches one of its most affordable electric SUV variants with pricing starting at under $A16,100, thanks to a smaller battery.
01.08.2025
MG's premium brand IM launched in Australia with the release of the IM5 and IM6 models, which seem pitched directly at the market that Tesla has dominated for years.
Xpeng's local distributor has announced arrival of 1,000 new G6 electric SUVs along with plans to deliver 1,000 a month as demand ramps up. But it still won't release its numbers.
BYD has launched a 24/7 roadside assistance program across Australia, linking up with the country's main motoring groups.
Some of the most popular vehicles in Australia are consuming significantly more petrol than advertised, tests have shown, and hybrid cars rank amongst the most unexpectedly thirsty models.
30.07.2025
Falling battery costs are bringing price parity for electric cars ever closer, with the tipping point expected to be reached in many key markets over the next year.
29.07.2025
The fight for dominance in the Australian EV market used to be a one-horse race: Tesla. Now there is growing competition.
Logistics company announces completion of Australia's first off-grid and totally renewable electric truck hub, charging a fleet of 30 electric trucks with onsite solar and battery storage.
Tesla's supervised FSD showcase continues, heading to its second right-hand-drive market in the UK, crossing multiple London landmarks.
Tesla pushes back volume production of its new "affordable" model, honing in on ramping up deliveries of its Model Y before US credits expire, and its grand plans for the Robotaxi.
Fiat has slashed prices on its 500e, shaving $20,000 off the price of one of the smallest EVs on the market.
Nissan opens orders on its next electric car in Australia, announcing a lower than expected price on the Ariya SUV.
Australia must avoid a chicken-egg scenario, where EV demand is held back by a lack of infrastructure, and infrastructure is held back by a lack of EV demand.
Xpeng starts producing X9 MPV closer to Australia and unveils next generation G6 SUV for right-hand-drive markets.
Closest spotting of Tesla's upcoming affordable model, providing hints on what the new car may look like ahead of its expected Q4 launch.
When you look at the complete picture - including production and operation - EVs already produce about 70% fewer emissions than petrol and diesel cars. It’s just no contest.