Thanks to two British researchers, my family recently uncovered the incredible history of William Bleakley and how he played a key role in the early development of electric vehicles.

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31.01.2025

Mitsubishi turns cars into mobile batteries with help from South Australian V2G specialists

Mitsubishi sold more than 8,000 plug in hybrids in Australia last year. Now they will be able to send power back to the grid, and to their homes, with new V2G technology.

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31.01.2025

Australian Tesla clocks up 800,000 kms, and the savings are still huge

Australian Tesla Model S clocks up 800,000 kms. And it still driving like new and with just its second set of brake pads.

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30.01.2025

Tesla admits fleet will need upgrade for FSD future, as it holds out promise of lower cost EV

Elon Musk says that Hardware 3 vehicles will need to be upgraded to fully utilise its FSD software in the future.

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30.01.2025

Geely shares details on upcoming tech focused EX5 electric SUV

The brand’s local arm reveals that the Geely EX5 will be packed with tech when it lands in first half of 2025.

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29.01.2025

Amber Electric buys EV charging platform to boost consumer energy options

Amber Electric has acquired a popular local electric vehicle (EV) charging platform to boost integration of rooftop solar, battery storage, EVs and smart appliances.

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28.01.2025

Smart cuts prices on both its EV models in bid to help boost sales

Smart has dropped the prices of both of its EV models to boost sales early in 2025.

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26.01.2025

Xpeng officially adds accessories in Australia, including tow bar and camping mattress

Xpeng now offers accessories when purchasing the popular G6 electric SUV, including gear for towing and camping.

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26.01.2025

Sealion 7 - the electric SUV tipped by BYD to be its best selling EV - spotted in Australia

BYD Sealion 7 spotted without any camouflage in Australia ahead of its official launch in February.

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24.01.2025

New Tesla Model Y arrives in showrooms as over 100,000 orders pour in

The first batch of 2025 Tesla Model Y EVs are already reaching showrooms in China as demand surges.

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24.01.2025

RACV completes EV charging upgrades, boosting speed and reliability

RACV completes upgrades of EV charging network at its resorts, City Club, and public locations across Victoria, enhancing their speed and reliability.

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23.01.2025

Electric tractor spotted plugged in to a Tesla Supercharger

An electric tractor has been spotted charging at a Tesla V4 supercharger, sparking curiosity and interest from EV drivers all around the world.

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23.01.2025

AGL zooms in on smart car charging with purchase of EV software platform

AGL Energy has acquired an Australian owned electric vehicle software platform that delivers charging and energy management solutions for consumers.

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22.01.2025

Zeekr unveils plans for global fast charging network – with eye on Australia

Zeekr announces plans for a global ultra-fast charging network, highlighting Australia as key initial market.

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22.01.2025

Xpeng G6 first impressions, and why I chose it over Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion

I have been disappointed by the attitude of Toyota basically forcing their loyal customers to hybrids to protect their service income. This is why I chose the Xpeng G6.

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22.01.2025

US EV start-up Canoo files for bankruptcy, immediately ceases operations

Despite developing an electric ute and van and delivering models to NASA and US defence, Texas based EV start-up Canoo has filed for bankruptcy.

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21.01.2025

New BYD "essential" variant slashes thousands from cost of large family SUV

BYD adds new affordable Essential variant, this time for its Sealion 6, starting thousands below previous price.

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21.01.2025

Solar ute: Telo Trucks and Aptera to add PV to world’s most efficient EV pickup

Californian EV makers join forces to introduce integrated solar panel options for what is described as the world’s most efficient EV pickup.

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20.01.2025

Hyundai offers limited-time finance offer of up to $20,000 to boost sales

Hyundai is now offering two electric models with significant finance discounts to help boost Australian sales.

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20.01.2025

MG's next sleek EV spotted testing in Australia

Another new electric sedan spotted testing in Australia from MG's parent company SAIC: The IM L6.

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17.01.2025

Polestar to launch a European-built compact electric SUV

Polestar adds another EV in the popular compact SUV segment with plans to build it in Europe.

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17.01.2025

EVs account for 9 out of 10 new passenger car sales in Norway in 2024

Despite barely beating numbers seen in 2023, the latest data shows that fully electric vehicles continue to dominate new sales in Norway.

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16.01.2025

2025 Tesla Model Y production car spotted, gets over 50,000 orders in a day

Upgraded model sees huge demand as production cars with the new Glacier Blue colour spotted.

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16.01.2025

First BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid electric ute delivered in Brisbane

Targeting best-selling Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger utes, first deliveries of the BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid from Chinese EV giant began in Australia this week.

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16.01.2025

MG's upcoming premium EV brand spotted testing in Sydney

MG's premium EV brand's first electric offering spotted testing in Sydney as competition in mid-sized SUV heats up.

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14.01.2025

BYD slashes prices across its EV line up, now starting at under $30k

BYD announces aggressive new prices to kickstart 2025 as it aims to take EV leadership in Australia.

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12.01.2025

Chery cuts prices on Omoda E5 to make it lowest cost electric SUV in Australia

Chery offers Australia's cheapest electric SUV with $6,000 off the standard price to new buyers.

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12.01.2025

Tesla's new 2025 Model Y now available to order in Australia, with a stalk

Tesla's highly anticipated refreshed Model Y is now available to order in Australia, packing sleeker styling, more range, higher comfort levels and much more. Deliveries start in May.

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09.01.2025

Another $50 million in low interest loans offered to SMEs to buy EVs and renewables

New $50 million low interest loan scheme announced on EVs and renewables and charging equipment targeted for farmers, freight, small and medium sized businesses.

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09.01.2025

BYD offers Australia's lowest cost EV, starting at $29,990, in new price bombshell

BYD drops a bombshell on EV prices with new entry level variants starting under $30,000.

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09.01.2025

BYD to launch anticipated "number one selling" Sealion 7 EV for under $60,000

BYD announces the upcoming Sealion 7 launch timing along with a price, expected to be the brand's "number one selling" EV.

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08.01.2025

2025 refreshed Tesla Model Y is nearly here: What's expected

Australia's and the world's best selling EV, the Tesla Model Y ,is about to get a refresh: What improvements can we expect?

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06.01.2025

Nissan Leaf prices slashed, now starting under $A35,000

The price of the iconic Nissan Leaf has been slashed to all-time lows in Australia, with the base version now being offered at less than $35,000 driveaway.

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06.01.2025

Cupra slashes prices on Born EV by up to 25 pct to kickstart electric sales in 2025

Cupra cuts prices of the Born electric hatchback by as much as 25% to kickstart 2025.

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06.01.2025

December rebound ensures record year for EV sales in Australia, even as Tesla share slumps

EV sales rebound in the last month of 2024, with overall growth of 4.6 per cent in the calendar year as rivals continued to eat into Tesla's market share.

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04.01.2025

MG bumps up price of Australia's lowest cost EV

MG increases prices on the MG4 to kickstart 2025 which was Australia's cheapest EV only months ago.

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03.01.2025

Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month and by model in Australia in 2024. Latest data includes early results for December.

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Tech-focused Geely EX5 pre-orders open with free charging and servicing

Chery extends dramatic price cut for Omoda E5 electric SUV

South coast town to become electric bus and truck manufacturing hub

How I discovered my great-great-grandfather started one of first EV companies a century ago

Mitsubishi turns cars into mobile batteries with help from South Australian V2G specialists

Australian Tesla clocks up 800,000 kms, and the savings are still huge

Tesla admits fleet will need upgrade for FSD future, as it holds out promise of lower cost EV

Geely shares details on upcoming tech focused EX5 electric SUV

Amber Electric buys EV charging platform to boost consumer energy options

Smart cuts prices on both its EV models in bid to help boost sales

Xpeng officially adds accessories in Australia, including tow bar and camping mattress

Sealion 7 - the electric SUV tipped by BYD to be its best selling EV - spotted in Australia

New Tesla Model Y arrives in showrooms as over 100,000 orders pour in

RACV completes EV charging upgrades, boosting speed and reliability

Electric tractor spotted plugged in to a Tesla Supercharger

AGL zooms in on smart car charging with purchase of EV software platform

Zeekr unveils plans for global fast charging network – with eye on Australia

Xpeng G6 first impressions, and why I chose it over Tesla Model Y and BYD Sealion

US EV start-up Canoo files for bankruptcy, immediately ceases operations

New BYD "essential" variant slashes thousands from cost of large family SUV

Solar ute: Telo Trucks and Aptera to add PV to world’s most efficient EV pickup

Hyundai offers limited-time finance offer of up to $20,000 to boost sales

MG's next sleek EV spotted testing in Australia

Polestar to launch a European-built compact electric SUV

EVs account for 9 out of 10 new passenger car sales in Norway in 2024

2025 Tesla Model Y production car spotted, gets over 50,000 orders in a day

First BYD Shark 6 plug-in hybrid electric ute delivered in Brisbane

MG's upcoming premium EV brand spotted testing in Sydney

BYD slashes prices across its EV line up, now starting at under $30k

Chery cuts prices on Omoda E5 to make it lowest cost electric SUV in Australia

Tesla's new 2025 Model Y now available to order in Australia, with a stalk

Another $50 million in low interest loans offered to SMEs to buy EVs and renewables

BYD offers Australia's lowest cost EV, starting at $29,990, in new price bombshell

BYD to launch anticipated "number one selling" Sealion 7 EV for under $60,000

2025 refreshed Tesla Model Y is nearly here: What's expected

Nissan Leaf prices slashed, now starting under $A35,000

Cupra slashes prices on Born EV by up to 25 pct to kickstart electric sales in 2025

December rebound ensures record year for EV sales in Australia, even as Tesla share slumps

MG bumps up price of Australia's lowest cost EV

Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024

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