From thedriven.io
Geely says more than 600 EX5s electric SUVs ordered in first month in Australia
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Geely says it has received more than 600 orders for its electric EX5 SUV in Australia, 188 of have already been delivered to customers.
on Thu, 11AM
From thedriven.io
Volvo introduces portable battery system with built-in DC fast charger
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Volvo Energy unveils portable battery that can be connected to the grid or used in island mode, and which comes with an integrated 240kW DC fast charger.
on Mon, 10AM
From thedriven.io
World's biggest all electric ferry to begin ocean trials in Australian waters in May
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The world's biggest all electric ferry - being built in Australia - will conduct its first ocean trials next month before being shipped to South America atop another vessel at the end of this year.
on Apr 4
From thedriven.io
Tesla first quarter EV sales slump 60 pct in Australia, despite small rebound in Model Y
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Corrected: Tesla sales are down 60 per cent in the March quarter in Australia, although the extent of the falls has moderated slightly in the latest month.
on Apr 3
From thedriven.io
BYD launches first electric off-roader, with drone launch pad, at surprisingly low price
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BYD launches new off-road model, its first fully electric model that's aimed at family adventure SUV market. It even has a launch pad for drones.
on Apr 1
From thedriven.io
Zeekr announces world first 1,200 kW ultra-fast charger, trumping BYD's megawatt milestone
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Zeekr announces a new benchmark in ultra-fast-charging with its upcoming 1,200 kW charging stations.
on Apr 1
From thedriven.io
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It may surprise you to know that the state that leads the world in the uptake of wind and solar has just a single electric bus in its 1,000 bus fleet. That is about to change.
on Mar 31
From thedriven.io
Electric vehicles are not going to blow up the grid, Australia's biggest network says
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Head of Australia's biggest electricity network says EV won't blow up the grid, but the country needs more chargers because the ratio per EV on the road is going the wrong way.
on Mar 31
From thedriven.io
Election Watch: Dutton's anti-EV subsidy is a policy car crash
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Dutton's proposed tax cut favours families that own the worst gas guzzlers, while leaving out those with small cars. But the promised price cuts are fake.
on Mar 28
From thedriven.io
BYD launches Sealion 05 EV, priced from just $A25,700
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BYD's onslaught of affordable EVs continue with the launch of Sealion 05 EV, featuring rear-wheel-drive and God's Eye tech.
on Mar 27
From thedriven.io
BYD launches feature-rich Qin L EV sedan, starting at $A26,300
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BYD launches its Qin L EV at the affordable end of the market in a bid to reach mass market with feature rich EVs.
on Mar 25
From thedriven.io
"Moment of truth for Musk:" Top Tesla investor says future of EV giant hangs in balance
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Big Tesla investor and Musk supporter says the brand is being damaged, and consumers are confused - so much so that Tesla protests, rather than EVs, are being "coal rolled" now in the US.
on Mar 21
From thedriven.io
Vehicle to Load: Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones
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While the technology may not be widely known, V2L has appeared in Australian vehicles since 2021 and can power several large appliances for long periods.
on Mar 17
From thedriven.io
How the world’s EV capital is reacting to Elon Musk’s meltdown
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Norway led the world in demonstrating that beginning the shift from fossil to electric is possible - maybe it will lead the world in showing how you do it without enabling Elon Musk.
on Mar 14
From thedriven.io
EV owners turn to their batteries on wheels to power homes amid Alfred blackouts
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EV owners use their Nissan Leafs, MG4s, Kia EV9s, Ford Lightnings, and Hyundai Konas - among others - to keep their lights on amid widespread blackouts caused by Cyclone Alfred.
on Mar 14
From thedriven.io
Geely announces aggressive pricing on EX5, its first Australian EV starting at $40,990
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Geely officially launches its brand in Australia at an event in Sydney, announcing lower than expected pricing on the EX5 electric SUV.
on Mar 12
From thedriven.io
EV owners used their batteries on wheels to power homes amid Alfred blackouts
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EV owners use their Nissan Leafs, MG4s, Kia EV9s, Ford Lightnings, and Hyundai Konas - among others - to keep their lights on amid widespread blackouts caused by Cyclone Alfred.
on Mar 11
From thedriven.io
Tesla shares plunge as James Murdoch joins director sales and Canada probes rebate "gaming"
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Tesla stock plunges more than 15 per cent, as another director - James Murdoch - reportedly dumps shares and Canada investigates claims Tesla "gamed" its EV rebate scheme.
on Mar 11
From thedriven.io
Tesla electric car sales plunge again in Australia - Model 3 down more than 81 per cent
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Tesla sales plunge again in Australia in February, with the Model 3 slumping more than 81 per cent compared to the same month a year earlier.
on Mar 9
From thedriven.io
BYD's Shark 6 plug in hybrid becomes third most popular ute in Australian market
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BYD's newly launched Shark 6 plug in hybrid climbs the sales charts to claim a podium spot as the country's third most popular ute.
on Mar 5
From thedriven.io
Tesla owners across America are selling, or even rebadging their EVs as a Honda or Audi
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Tesla is turning into damaged goods for some one-time fans, with average citizens and celebrities like Sheryl Crow selling off their Teslas or rebadging their EVs like an automotive fig leaf.
on Mar 5
From thedriven.io
Tesla sales continue to plummet across Europe despite overall EV market growth
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Tesla EV sales plummet across Europe, despite overall strong growth in the electric vehicle market.
on Mar 4
From thedriven.io
Tesla hit by Australian class action over range and self driving claims, phantom braking
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Australian owners have accused Elon Musk's Tesla of overstating its electric cars' battery life and self-driving capabilities in a class-action lawsuit.
on Feb 28
From thedriven.io
The Tesla dilemma: Can you love the cars and batteries but loathe the man?
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The man who once teared up about energy poverty in Australia now spends his days spreading conspiracy theories. So, what’s a conscientious EV and energy nerd to do?
on Feb 28
From thedriven.io
Lowest cost variant of refreshed Tesla Model Y launch series sells out in Australia
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The cheapest variant offered in a special launch series of the refreshed Tesla Model Y has sold out, and is no longer available to Australian consumers.
on Feb 28
From thedriven.io
"Toxic contagion:" Tesla sales plunge in Europe as consumers, and cartoonists, respond to Musk
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Leading EV analysts now acknowledge Elon Musk's "toxic contagion" on the market, as cartoonists and poster makers target the Tesla boss and new sales data underline the scale of its free-fall.
on Feb 26
From thedriven.io
Trump and Musk pull plug on national EV network as they wage war on other people's EVs
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The new US administration is to pull the plug on an existing network of 8,000 EV charging ports across the country in the latest decision that favours Elon Musk's Tesla business.
on Feb 24
From thedriven.io
Denmark lifts EV share to 64 pct of new car market, as Tesla sales slump across Scandinavia
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Denmark is now at 64 per cent share of EVs in the new car market, but Tesla no longer leads - the Toyota electric has taken top place in both Denmark and Norway.
on Feb 21
From thedriven.io
Nine iconic road trips now equipped with EV charging stations for an electric ride
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Government-funded EV charging station roll out aims to encourage more long-distance driving, and to dispel common fears around range anxiety.
on Feb 19
From thedriven.io
Toronto dumps Tesla from grants program as Canadians react to White House trade war
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City of Toronto cuts Tesla EVs from its grant program because of the "senseless attacks" on Canada led by Donald Trump and Elon Musk.
on Feb 19
From thedriven.io
Trump puts a halt to $US5 billion EV charging program
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Trump administration has moved to suspend a $US5 billion program designed to fund the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the country.
on Feb 12
From thedriven.io
Tesla slump and global shake-up could see EV prices as low as $20,000
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A worldwide shake-up in the electric vehicle market, including a Tesla sales slump and policy changes in several countries, could benefit Australia.
on Feb 11
From thedriven.io
New study shows EV batteries retain up to 99 pct health after 120,000 kms
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New study in Australia finds EV batteries retain strong battery health even after 120,000 or four years on the road, dispelling one of the big myths and potential barriers about electric cars.
on Feb 11
From thedriven.io
Australia's biggest EV charging site with 20 bays now under construction
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Australia’s biggest fast charging site is under construction, a 20-stall Tesla supercharger location in a popular town.
on Feb 7
From thedriven.io
Norway EV share hits 96 pct in January, as Toyota tops list and Tesla slumps
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Norway has hit a record 96 pct share of EVs in the new car market, as Toyota leads the list and Tesla slumps sharply despite a booming new car market.
on Feb 4
From thedriven.io
Tesla sales crash in Australia as Musk impact has consumers looking for another brand
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Tesla EV sales in Australia slump again, with the once market leading Model 3 sedan falling 62 pct below the same month a year earlier. Is this just the market, or is Musk repelling buyers?
on Feb 4
From thedriven.io
EV charging in less than 10 minutes: Zeekr 7X test confirms fastest charging SUV in world
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Zeekr 7X electric SUV model - which is Australia bound - has achieved a fast-charging time of under 10 minutes, the fastest in the world.
on Feb 4
From thedriven.io
BYD slashes prices across its EV line up, now starting at under $30k
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BYD announces aggressive new prices to kickstart 2025 as it aims to take EV leadership in Australia.
on Jan 19
From thedriven.io
Tesla's new 2025 Model Y now available to order in Australia, with a stalk
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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.
on Jan 11
From thedriven.io
Another $50 million in low interest loans offered to SMEs to buy EVs and renewables
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New $50 million low interest loan scheme announced on EVs and renewables and charging equipment targeted for farmers, freight, small and medium sized businesses.
on Jan 9
From thedriven.io
Rebates and incentives needed as misinformation undermines shift to EVs
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"We need stronger efforts from government, industry and other organisations to combat misinformation about EVs, which undermines public support and hinders the transition."
on Dec 15
From thedriven.io
Tesla sales plunge again in November: Is this the Elon Musk effect?
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Tesla EV sales have slumped again in the month of November, with year to date sales now down more than 20 per cent. Is this the Elon Musk effect?
on Dec 15
From thedriven.io
Australian start-up launches first solar-powered battery swap station
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Janus Electric has unveiled its first solar-powered battery swap station at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct in Sydney.
on Dec 13
From thedriven.io
At this price, this EV is effectively a mobile battery with a free car thrown in
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The GWM Ora extended range is being offered for $26,490 drive away with a 63kWh LFP battery - that’s $420/kWh for the battery with the rest of the car thrown in for free.
on Dec 12
From thedriven.io
We have been fooled into driving large, dangerous vehicles, and they are killing us
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Australians are being fooled into driving bigger and more dangerous vehicles, and they are killing us in more than one way.
on Dec 11
From thedriven.io
MG parent to release new EV with semi solid-state batteries and over 1,000kms range
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MG parent company to release new EV that will feature a semi-solid state battery and more than 1,000 kms range.
on Dec 10
From thedriven.io
Mercedes-Benz tests solar paint it says could deliver 20,000 kms range a year
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Mercedes Benz says it is testing a new solar paint that it says could deliver an astonishing annual driving range of 20,000 kms.
on Dec 4
From thedriven.io
Budding engineers get to build and drive their own race car, and electric is their choice
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Australia's budding engineers get their annual chance to build and race their own race cars. Electric is the main choice, and even autonomous vehicles outnumber internal combustion engines.
on Nov 27
From thedriven.io
Battery electric trucks best option to cut transport emissions, hydrogen models almost non existent
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Battery-electric trucks are slowly gaining market share, but hydrogen fuel cell models are "almost non-existent," new report finds.
on Nov 22
From thedriven.io
Ludicrous Feed: Battery electric vehicle fires in Australia
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How many plug in electric vehicles have actually caught fire in Australia so far and what were their circumstances? Tom goes through the latest data.
on Nov 20