The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar says it is “good to go” on vehicle to grid (V2G) technology in Australia – for at least one of its models – after one… The post Polestar says it is “good to go” on V2G as Australia paves way for batteries on wheels appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Australia's bus fleets are still largely unnelectrified, but the world's largest manufacturer of buses and coaches sees that changing. The post The world’s biggest bus manufacturer has big electric plans for Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Will it come to Australia? The post Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi heads to Europe, next stop could be Australia appeared first on The Driven. Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi heads outside of the US to Europe for first time in efforts to spruik autonomy and its EV demand.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 12, 2024

After the success of MG4 electric hatch, a new SUV model is spotted being evaluated for Australia. The post MG S5, MG’s next electric SUV, spotted testing in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 29, 2024

BYD will officially launch an electric car even smaller than the Dolphin in Australia, hinting it could be the low-cost Seagull EV. Is BYD bringing its cheapest EV to another overseas market?

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 3, 2024

One such community is the semi-rural town of Dayboro situated about one hour north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. continued] The post Communities & Governments Striving to Combat Climate Change in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Zeekr's first electric people mover spotted in Australia and is destined to tackle luxury ICE models in the market. The post Zeekr’s first luxury electric people mover spotted in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Polestar's first SUV lands in Australia, making it one of the most important models for the leading Swedish EV brand. The post Polestar brings its first electric SUV to Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 10, 2024

continued] The post Cybertruck Tripping in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica. Colin Stiff recently told me how he towed his teardrop caravan from Yeppoon to Sydney for an early “surprise” viewing of the Tesla Cybertruck. He went Cybertruck tripping. We are frequently told: “You can’t.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Zeekr launches brand in Australia with test rides, sneak peeks into luxury people movers and more. The post Zeekr launches EV brand in Australia with rooftop test ride experiences appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The world's biggest electric ferry is being built in Australia and will feature battery modules and an energy storage system that will yield 4 times the power of any on today’s electric or hybrid ships. The post The world’s largest battery electric ferry is being built in Australia: What will power it? appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

continued] The post Bidirectional Charging — V2X — In Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica. Bidirectional charging is.

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Teslarati

JULY 31, 2024

SpaceX is reportedly discussing the possibility of conducting Starship rocket tests with officials in Australia. The Technology Safeguards Agreement ensures that US technology launched in Australia remains protected and under US control. SpaceX would then recover the rocket on Australian territory.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Tesla to rapidly increase supercharger sites across Australia with supercharger map now showing upcoming sites to helps more EV drivers. The post Tesla to add 30 new Supercharger sites around Australia in big boost to EV network appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Everything Electric expo organisers, from the Fully Charged Show Youtube channel, have confirmed the popular home energy and EV show will host two events in Australia next year. The post Everything Electric adds second Australia show to tap into growing EV interest appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The first electric truck to do a lap of Australia has arrived in Canberra after successfully negotiating some charging challenges across the top end. The post First electric truck to do lap around Australia charges into national capital appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Kia is undercutting rivals in Australia, including Tesla’s best-selling Model Y with its new EV5. Can Kia’s electric SUV keep up with the competition?

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 5, 2024

BYD shares key milestone as it sets ambitious target to sell 100,000 cars in Australia by 2027. The post BYD says it is on track to sell 100,000 “new energy” cars in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 17, 2024

Electric vehicle manufacturers from China are queuing up to launch models in Australia in the next 18 months, fuelled by rising interest and changes to regulations. The post Geely, XPeng, Jaecoo, Skywell: Some of the little known EV brands charging to Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 18, 2024

However, the Chinese automaker doesn’t believe it will affect sales in Australia. The Chinese automaker is planning to “aggressively” grow its market share in Australia, starting with the Shark 6. The company doesn’t see the BYD Shark 6’s payload and towing capacity as a drawback or obstacle to sales growth in Australia.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

MG increases price of one of its best selling MG4 variants to $32,990 drive away - but it remains the lowest priced new EV in Australia. The post MG4 price rise jumps in November, but it is still the lowest cost EV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 28, 2024

Regional Australia Post contractor says switch to electric is "very cost effective," and charges his fleet with solar and battery storage added to post office. The post “Very cost effective:” Regional Australia Post contractor goes fully electric appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 25, 2024

NSW unveils what it says is the largest rollout of kerbside EV chargers in Australia, a day after announcing home battery rebates. The post Largest rollout of public kerbside EV chargers in Australia unveiled in NSW appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 11, 2024

The post Unsold Tesla Cars Piling Up In America, Australia, & Germany appeared first on CleanTechnica. Reports from around the world are saying Tesla has a glut of unsold cars piling up with no firm plans for how to deal with the situation.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 11, 2024

Australia's fast charging sites get a major boost as thousands of new drivers buy electric vehicles every month. The post Major milestone: Australia now has more than 1,000 fast charging sites appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 11, 2024

Tesla's reliable supercharging network continues to grow in Australia despite recent round of layoffs. The post Tesla Supercharger rollout expands with at least 27 new chargers in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 16, 2024

Australia is enjoying an EV price war as Chinese brands lead the charge against Tesla, which could be pushed into finally producing a lower-price, lower-spec vehicle that competes at the lower end The post China versus Tesla: Why Australia is enjoying an electric vehicle price war appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 4, 2024

EV uptake in Australia has fallen below 7% during July, explaining why most of the big electric car brands are making special offers this month. The post EV sales slump in Australia in July, prompting new round of electric price wars appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2024

Will 2024 be the year of the electric ute in Australia? Australia March Sales Update appeared first on CleanTechnica. 2022 was the year of the electric SUV — with the launch of the Tesla Y, the BYD Atto 3, and the refreshed MG ZS EV. 2023 was the year of the affordable car, with the release of the.

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EV Central

AUGUST 8, 2024

The Chinese EV invasion has kicked up a notch with the formal debut of XPeng and Zeekr in Australia. They are two of at least one dozen new Chinese brands – mostly electric – expected on-sale in Australia by the end of 2025. Zeekr focussed on the X compact SUV, which will be the first model it launches in Australia in September.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 24, 2024

continued] The post BYD SEALION 06 Launched in Australia — Our Quick Review appeared first on CleanTechnica. Because it will be so busy that no one will have the time to answer my unending questions. So, Majella and I chose to visit yesterday and got the information and.

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Teslarati

JULY 30, 2024

Tesla is partnering with Zurich as an insurance provider for customers in Australia. “EV EV uptake in Australia is rapidly growing as consumers continue to recognize the importance of lowering their environmental impact. Tesla Model Y and Model 3 owners in Australia may avail Zurich’s InsureMyTesla product.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Australia’s mania for SUVs and utes is threatening the chances of the handsome new Mazda EZ-6 large sedan coming to Australia. While that doesn’t even seem to offer a glimmer of hope for the EZ-6 down under, the reality is Mazda Australia is sticking with the Mazda6 as long as production lasts, even if sales are declining.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Last Friday, I was able to chat with Matt Wood, public relations and media manager at Volvo Australia, about Volvo’s. more] The post Volvo Leads The Way — Electric Trucks For Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The post BYD to launch its first plug-in electric ute in Australia next month appeared first on The Driven. BYD to launch its first ute in the market to compete with Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, saying it has low running costs and has a 100km electric range, with vehicle to load.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The post Bowen says Australia won’t ban Chinese EVs as Coalition ramps up surveillance fears appeared first on The Driven. Bowen rejects calls for ban on Chinese made EVs after Coalition seized on US concerns about using software for surveillance purposes.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 27, 2024

The post Tesla opens another new repair centre in Australia appeared first on The Driven. Tesla opens a new body repair centre, helping thousands more Tesla owners keep their EV on the road longer.

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