The World Solar Challenge is a real test: 3,000 km of challenging Australian roads, red dust, road trains and, as we were warned this morning, tornadoes. This 3,000 km journey is a real test.

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02.09.2025

Thousands of Tesla electric SUVs "recalled" over injury risk

Australia's most popular electric vehicle has been subject to a product recall over a fault with one of its safety systems.

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02.09.2025

GWM announces low 1.99 pct interest rate for one of Australia's most affordable EVs

One of Australia's most affordable EVs sees a low interest rate finance offer to encourage EV adoption.

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02.09.2025

Zeekr 7X electric SUV approved in Australia, offers 2-tonne towing

The highly anticipated Zeekr 7X dubbed Australia's fastest charging EV now approved for sale with 2 tonne towing capacity.

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02.09.2025

Hyundai Offers 7-year warranty across line up, including EVs

Hyundai to offer 7-year warranty on it's cars including EVs, if serviced through a Hyundai dealership.

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02.09.2025

Xpeng unveils lower than expected price for sleek P7

Xpeng launches pricing of its sleek new P7 sports sedan, coming way below initial expectations starting at $A47,000.

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02.09.2025

We subsidise miners to use diesel to dig up coal, and now we want to tax EVs?

Electrifying transport is the way out of our pollution mess. EVs will need to pay their way, but so should the polluters.

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02.09.2025

Tesla launches new faster, better handling top-spec Model Y variant

Tesla launches its most powerful Model Y yet with improved range and upgraded suspension for better handling.

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28.08.2025

Volvo announces pricing of ES90, its first electric sedan

Volvo's next electric model's pricing announced, poised to be its fastest charging EV so far.

The Driven

27.08.2025

Nio Firefly: Australia's first EV with battery swapping capabilities now approved for sale

Nio's first model, the Firefly, with Australian-first battery-swapping tech is approved for sale ahead of imminent launch.

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27.08.2025

BYD smashes EV speed records as U9 hypercar hits 472.4 km/h

BYD sets new EV top speed record of over 472 km/h at test track in Germany, thanks to 2,200 kW powertrain and 1,200 V architecture.

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26.08.2025

Australia's "cheapest" Tesla hits used EV market at just over $25,000

Australia's "cheapest" Tesla has been spotted on the used EV market, marking a new low in listed prices.

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26.08.2025

All electric Mercedes-AMG concept breaks all sorts of distance records

An all-electric concept car from Mercedes-AMG has broken 25 long-distance driving records, including for greatest distance covered by an electric vehicle in 24 hours.

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26.08.2025

EV lobby says unilateral road tax makes no sense if Australia serious about climate targets

Electric vehicle lobby group says EV-only road tax makes no sense if Australia is serious about setting and reaching serious climate targets..

The Driven

25.08.2025

EV costs will keep dropping as battery prices fall, and price parity is not far away

The cost advantage of EVs is expected to widen as battery technology improves in the years ahead, bringing price parity as well as cost of ownership benefits.

The Driven

25.08.2025

Boundary-pushing solar cars ready to race across the outback

Young solar-tech teams from around the world to race across the outback in a test of innovative technology that may drive the solar-powered vehicles of tomorrow.

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25.08.2025

Xpeng upgrades 2026 G6 with major updates as it gets closer to Australia

Xpeng's new G6 with 10-80% fast-charging in 12 minutes inches closer to Australia after launching in key market.

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25.08.2025

Stamp duty changes could derail the ambitious targets of Australia's strongest EV market

The best performing EV market in Australia has stalled over the last two years. Changes to stamp duty will make its ambitious targets for 2030 difficult to reach.

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25.08.2025

Geely launches fully electric ute in NZ for $A63,300 with 3-tonne towing

Geely's fully electric ute with 3-tonne towing to land in New Zealand at a compelling price.

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25.08.2025

Tesla offers new package for Cyberbeast, making it its most expensive car

Tesla bundles free-supercharging, premium connectivity for life and more to its most expensive EV offering.

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25.08.2025

Fleet of high-tech solar cars head off under the Top End sun

A fleet of high-tech solar cars has headed off under the Top End sun on a journey across the Australian outback and into the future of clean-energy

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25.08.2025

Hoping to electrify private jets? Not so fast

We shouldn’t expect electrified private jets to dominate the skies anytime soon. So, what can be done in the near term about the emissions of the world 3.5 million private jets.

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25.08.2025

10 reasons why Labor's proposed EV-only Road User Tax is bad policy

The proposed Road User Tax is a political dog-whistle that will have the fossil fuel industry laughing all the way to the bank. Here are 10 reasons why it is bad policy.

The Driven

25.08.2025

Is a road user charge for EVs really the best the Productivity Summit can do?

If introducing a road user charge for electric vehicles is the best we can do out of the Productivity Summit, then God help this country.

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13.08.2025

First batch of Nissan Ariya EVs sets sail for Australia

First Nissan Ariya EVs are now Australia-bound ahead of official local launch.

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13.08.2025

Tesla launches its longest range model yet, featuring new battery pack

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.

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13.08.2025

AGL grabs big share of EV home charging market as it plots future beyond coal

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.

The Driven

12.08.2025

Musk says Tesla Robotaxis service to open to public next month

Elon Musk confirms that Tesla's Robotaxi service to be offered to public next month.

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12.08.2025

Polestar continues to ramp up its Australian retail network

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.

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12.08.2025

'Don't slam brakes on EVs': Sparks fly over push for road user charges

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.

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12.08.2025

Road tax floated for EV users ahead of economic summit

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.

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11.08.2025

BYD to launch a near 3,000 horsepower electric hypercar - the world's most powerful EV

BYD's most powerful car spotted in regulatory approval works, and it will likely be the most powerful production EV ever made.

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11.08.2025

Tesla takes FSD to New Zealand, and negotiates speed humps and building sites

Tesla FSD demo surfaces from the inner-city streets of Auckland, New Zealand, showing how progressed the system really is.

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10.08.2025

Leapmotor slashes $7,000 off price of C10 electric family SUV

Leapmotor provides up to $7,000 factory bonus to boost sales in Q3.

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09.08.2025

Tesla opens Australia's biggest charging site with 20 bays

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.

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09.08.2025

Electric goes large: low-emission utes, vans get a show

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.

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09.08.2025

Lower cost MG4 electric hatchback variant spotted testing in Sydney

MG's upcoming affordable electric hatchback spotted testing in Australia for first time.

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08.08.2025

Graphs of the Day: Tesla's volatile but weakening EV sales performance

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?

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08.08.2025

Upcoming Tesla Model Y 6-seater spotted testing in the wild

Tesla's more family-friendly SUV with 6-seat configuration has been spotted testing in China, ahead of imminent launch.

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Tesla to launch supervised full self driving "soon" in Australia and New Zealand

Red dust, road trains and tornadoes: Why the world solar challenge is a real test

Thousands of Tesla electric SUVs "recalled" over injury risk

GWM announces low 1.99 pct interest rate for one of Australia's most affordable EVs

Zeekr 7X electric SUV approved in Australia, offers 2-tonne towing

Hyundai Offers 7-year warranty across line up, including EVs

Xpeng unveils lower than expected price for sleek P7

We subsidise miners to use diesel to dig up coal, and now we want to tax EVs?

Tesla launches new faster, better handling top-spec Model Y variant

Volvo announces pricing of ES90, its first electric sedan

Nio Firefly: Australia's first EV with battery swapping capabilities now approved for sale

BYD smashes EV speed records as U9 hypercar hits 472.4 km/h

Australia's "cheapest" Tesla hits used EV market at just over $25,000

All electric Mercedes-AMG concept breaks all sorts of distance records

EV lobby says unilateral road tax makes no sense if Australia serious about climate targets

EV costs will keep dropping as battery prices fall, and price parity is not far away

Boundary-pushing solar cars ready to race across the outback

Xpeng upgrades 2026 G6 with major updates as it gets closer to Australia

Stamp duty changes could derail the ambitious targets of Australia's strongest EV market

Geely launches fully electric ute in NZ for $A63,300 with 3-tonne towing

Tesla offers new package for Cyberbeast, making it its most expensive car

Fleet of high-tech solar cars head off under the Top End sun

Hoping to electrify private jets? Not so fast

10 reasons why Labor's proposed EV-only Road User Tax is bad policy

Is a road user charge for EVs really the best the Productivity Summit can do?

First batch of Nissan Ariya EVs sets sail for Australia

Tesla launches its longest range model yet, featuring new battery pack

AGL grabs big share of EV home charging market as it plots future beyond coal

Musk says Tesla Robotaxis service to open to public next month

Polestar continues to ramp up its Australian retail network

'Don't slam brakes on EVs': Sparks fly over push for road user charges

Road tax floated for EV users ahead of economic summit

BYD to launch a near 3,000 horsepower electric hypercar - the world's most powerful EV

Tesla takes FSD to New Zealand, and negotiates speed humps and building sites

Leapmotor slashes $7,000 off price of C10 electric family SUV

Tesla opens Australia's biggest charging site with 20 bays

Electric goes large: low-emission utes, vans get a show

Lower cost MG4 electric hatchback variant spotted testing in Sydney

Graphs of the Day: Tesla's volatile but weakening EV sales performance

Upcoming Tesla Model Y 6-seater spotted testing in the wild

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