Kia confirms it will launch an all electric van, the PV5, in Australia in 2026, following an initial launch in its home market and then Europe in the coming months.

The Driven

08.10.2025

Ford 2025 Mustang Mach-E gets performance boost and price increase

Ford announces a “significant” update to its struggling Mustang Mach-E SUV, introducing performance upgrades, increased efficiency, and refreshed styling, and a higher price.

The Driven

07.10.2025

Hyundai slashes prices on EVs, some models by more than $34,000

Hyundai slashes prices on a range of EVs, with discounts of more than $34,000 on some variants.

The Driven

07.10.2025

Zeekr slashes charging times again with its latest EV, shaped as a "shooting brake"

Zeekr to launch what could possibly be world's fastest charging EV, with 10-80% charging times of 7 minutes.

The Driven

06.10.2025

BYD confirms release of Atto 1 electric hatchback, to be Australia's cheapest EV

BYD says its best-selling and smallest electric car will make its way to Australia this year, and will be the lowest cost EV on the market "by some margin."

The Driven

05.10.2025

Smart slashes prices of EVs by up to $10,000 for limited time

Smart offers massive discounts inventory to help boost stocked inventory sales.

The Driven

05.10.2025

Spy shots reveal more details about Tesla's new lowest cost model

New spy shots reveal more details about Tesla's upcoming "lowest cost" EV, which appears based heavily around the Model Y design.

The Driven

03.10.2025

Tesla launches its longest range EV in Australia, with incredible 750 km

Tesla opens orders on Australia's longest range EV, marking a major shift to end range anxiety for ICE drivers.

The Driven

03.10.2025

Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2025 - by model and by brand

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2025. Latest data includes results for September.

The Driven

03.10.2025

Tesla and BYD lead as EV sales surge to record market share of 11.3 pct in Australia

EV sales soar past 12,000 EVs in September on the back of great EV model deals and market confidence.

The Driven

02.10.2025

MG offers 1,000 kWh of free DC charging to sweeten EV offers

MG brings new offer of free DC charging for a limited time, to help boost sales in the fourth quarter.

The Driven

02.10.2025

Zeekr’s flagship “super hybrid” luxury 9X SUV launches in China

Zeekr announces its flagship luxury SUV, the Zeekr 9X, is officially on sale in China, a "super hybrid" that offers more than 300 kms of electric only range.

The Driven

02.10.2025

On yer bike! Australia needs to remove 5 million ICE vehicles by 2035, how we do it is up to us

We don't have to add 5 million EVs by 2035. What we actually need to do is remove 5,000,000 ICE vehicles - what we replace them with is up to us.

The Driven

02.10.2025

Tesla Model Y rebounds to post highest monthly sales since March last year

Tesla sales rebound, with the Model Y posting its best monthly performance since March last year, hinting at a bumper September for EV sales in Australia.

The Driven

01.10.2025

Chery's new electric SUV approved for sale under Jaecoo brand

Another affordable electric SUV from major brand approved for sale in Australia.

The Driven

01.10.2025

Hyundai lands first Australian customer for heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck

Hyundai says it has landed its first Australian customer for its Xcient fuel cell truck, a one of the world’s first hydrogen-powered heavy-duty trucks. It will be used to deliver gas cylinders.

The Driven

30.09.2025

BYD starts exports of its $A36,000 electric sedan

BYD starts exports of its latest affordable electric sedan, starting with one key right-hand-drive market.

The Driven

30.09.2025

Leapmotor to price new electric B10 SUV at incredible $38,990 driveaway

Leapmotor launches Australia's lowest cost electric SUV, with drive-away prices starting from under $39,000.

The Driven

30.09.2025

Fortescue order for giant electric haul trucks is China’s biggest green mining export order

XCMG says its deal to supply Fortescue with between 150 and 200 giant battery-electric mining haul trucks is China’s largest-ever export order for green mining machinery.

The Driven

29.09.2025

BYD cuts prices on its low cost "Corolla killer" EV to as low as $A19,200

BYD cuts prices on one of its most affordable electric models - dubbed the Corolla-killer - as it launches new electric versions.

The Driven

27.09.2025

MG's most affordable "MG4 EV Urban" approved for sale in Australia

MG's cheapest electric model now approved for sales with two battery packs in early 2026.

The Driven

27.09.2025

Video Review: Tesla's FSD Supervised tested on Australian roads

Tanya Shukla and Tim Eden from The Driven put Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised to the test. Is this the future of driving?

The Driven

27.09.2025

Geely offers $2,000 off EX5 electric SUV in new leasing offer

Popular family electric SUV from Geely gets a $2,000 leasing incentive to help drive sales.

The Driven

26.09.2025

Volkswagen announces prices for new electric Transporter van

Volkswagen announces arrival of new electric Transporter van in Australia, tapping into market for last mile deliveries and "van life."

The Driven

26.09.2025

Review: Tesla's FSD Supervised tested on Australian roads

Tanya Shukla and Tim Eden from The Driven put Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised to the test. Is this the future of driving?

The Driven

26.09.2025

Xpeng lowers deposit to $99 from $1,000 to boost sales of G6

Xpeng announces cuts to deposit amount with $99 deposit now offered to new customers to help boost sales.

The Driven

25.09.2025

Korean-made electric ute approved for sale in Australia

A Korean car maker has gained approval for an electric ute in Australia, making an unexpected entry into a market largely ignored to date.

The Driven

25.09.2025

"Missing piece:" BMW adds new hydrogen fuel cell model to iX5 drivetrains

BMW unveils new hydrogen fuel-cell version of its iX5, bringing total number of drivetrain variants for the model up to 5 – including full battery electric, PHEV, diesel, and petrol.

The Driven

24.09.2025

Shares plunge as Porsche delays EV rollout, citing “challenging conditions”

Porsche delay rollout of EVs in favour of new internal combustion engine (ICE) models, citing “massive changes within the automotive environment” and “a world with challenging conditions”.

The Driven

23.09.2025

Tesla Model Y completes lap of Australia with 13,500 km of FSD Supervised

Tesla enthusiast and long-distance EV specialist Harald Murphy covers over 13,500 km as he completes an electric lap of Australia using new FSD Supervised system.

The Driven

23.09.2025

Leaked specs reveal key details of Tesla new no frills, "affordable" EV

Key changes to Tesla's new lower cost, no frills model spotted in Tesla's app software ahead of imminent reveal.

The Driven

23.09.2025

Tesla FSD Supervised tested: A game-changing moment for the future of transport

Tesla FSD Supervised tested on local roads giving us a glimpse of what's to come in the future, while impressing us with what's here today.

The Driven

23.09.2025

Australia's biggest utility offers BYD Atto 3 and vehicle-to-grid in trial subscription offer

One of Australia's largest energy firms will test whether electric car drivers are willing to plug their vehicles into the grid in exchange for free 'fuel'.

The Driven

22.09.2025

Zeekr 7X First Drive: A beast on the track, and a surprise off-roader

The future of EVs in Australia just got a lot more interesting: The Zeekr 7X is quite a beast on the track and surprisingly capable as an off-roader.

The Driven

22.09.2025

BYD sets world speed record at 496 km/h with its U9 Xtreme hypercar

BYD rewrites history by setting new top speed record of over 496 km/h at test track in Germany.

The Driven

20.09.2025

Elon Musk says Tesla's next EV will be "something special beyond a car"

Elon Musk says Tesla's next EV - first foreshadowed in 2017 - will be "something special beyond a car".

The Driven

19.09.2025

BYD's smallest and best selling EV to launch as Atto 1 in NZ in 2025

BYD's best-selling and smallest electric car to make its way to New Zealand this year, possibly opening doors for Australia.

The Driven

18.09.2025

Tesla officially launches FSD in Australia, potentially changing transport sector forever

Tesla launches FSD supervised in Australia after years in the making, marking a huge milestone.

The Driven

18.09.2025

Germany’s EV registrations jump 35 per cent to record levels in first half of 2025

Germany added 249,000 new EVs to its roads in the first half of 2035, a jump of 35 per cent, and added nearly 20,000 new public chargers.

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Tesla launches "affordable" versions of Model 3 and Y, but with just 14% off base prices

Kia confirms all-electric van for Australia in mid-2026

Ford 2025 Mustang Mach-E gets performance boost and price increase

Hyundai slashes prices on EVs, some models by more than $34,000

Zeekr slashes charging times again with its latest EV, shaped as a "shooting brake"

BYD confirms release of Atto 1 electric hatchback, to be Australia's cheapest EV

Smart slashes prices of EVs by up to $10,000 for limited time

Spy shots reveal more details about Tesla's new lowest cost model

Tesla launches its longest range EV in Australia, with incredible 750 km

Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2025 - by model and by brand

Tesla and BYD lead as EV sales surge to record market share of 11.3 pct in Australia

MG offers 1,000 kWh of free DC charging to sweeten EV offers

Zeekr’s flagship “super hybrid” luxury 9X SUV launches in China

On yer bike! Australia needs to remove 5 million ICE vehicles by 2035, how we do it is up to us

Tesla Model Y rebounds to post highest monthly sales since March last year

Chery's new electric SUV approved for sale under Jaecoo brand

Hyundai lands first Australian customer for heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell truck

BYD starts exports of its $A36,000 electric sedan

Leapmotor to price new electric B10 SUV at incredible $38,990 driveaway

Fortescue order for giant electric haul trucks is China’s biggest green mining export order

BYD cuts prices on its low cost "Corolla killer" EV to as low as $A19,200

MG's most affordable "MG4 EV Urban" approved for sale in Australia

Video Review: Tesla's FSD Supervised tested on Australian roads

Geely offers $2,000 off EX5 electric SUV in new leasing offer

Volkswagen announces prices for new electric Transporter van

Review: Tesla's FSD Supervised tested on Australian roads

Xpeng lowers deposit to $99 from $1,000 to boost sales of G6

Korean-made electric ute approved for sale in Australia

"Missing piece:" BMW adds new hydrogen fuel cell model to iX5 drivetrains

Shares plunge as Porsche delays EV rollout, citing “challenging conditions”

Tesla Model Y completes lap of Australia with 13,500 km of FSD Supervised

Leaked specs reveal key details of Tesla new no frills, "affordable" EV

Tesla FSD Supervised tested: A game-changing moment for the future of transport

Australia's biggest utility offers BYD Atto 3 and vehicle-to-grid in trial subscription offer

Zeekr 7X First Drive: A beast on the track, and a surprise off-roader

BYD sets world speed record at 496 km/h with its U9 Xtreme hypercar

Elon Musk says Tesla's next EV will be "something special beyond a car"

BYD's smallest and best selling EV to launch as Atto 1 in NZ in 2025

Tesla officially launches FSD in Australia, potentially changing transport sector forever

Germany’s EV registrations jump 35 per cent to record levels in first half of 2025

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