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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Baua Electric

JUNE 24, 2024

Lithium Australia’s subsidiary Envirostream Australia has signed an exclusive agreement with Volvo Group Australia’s bus division to recycle end-of-life lithium-ion batteries from its electric and hybrid fleet.

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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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The Driven EV News

JUNE 19, 2024

Deliveries of Tesla's fastest variant, the new Model 3 Performance, are set to begin in Australia as early as this week. The post First refreshed Model 3 Performance customer deliveries to begin in Australia this week appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 3, 2024

A new ute is heading over to Thailand in the coming months, paving the path for a potential Australian launch soon after. The post Electric ute gets closer to Australia, as Polestar owner launches in right hand market appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 22, 2024

Xpeng, one of the best known EV brands in China, has opened pre-orders for its first electric car model that it will bring to Australia, the sleek G6 electric SUV. The post Xpeng opens pre orders for G6 electric SUV, its first 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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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 5, 2023

Great news: 9.5% of new cars sold in Australia in April 2023 were fitted with a plug. We are close to 10% penetration! The growth appears to mainly be in PHEVs. That means all those Australians with solar on the roof can operate their cars for zero dollars, saving money, having fun, and being kind […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 21, 2022

While Australia holds a summit to discuss car emissions standards, Sky News presenters say that no one wants electric cars. At the same time, ordinary citizens are fighting over what is available. Hyundai delivered 100 cars and they sold out in minutes.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 30, 2024

The post First Xpeng G6s electric SUVs spotted in the wild in Australia appeared first on The Driven. A pair of Xpeng's upcoming G6 electric SUVs have been spotted testing in the wild.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Now that’s two pieces of almost contradictory news. continued] The post Toyota Installs Chargers as the EV Penetration Rate Goes Over the Cliff in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica. Toyota’s installing chargers, but there are fewer EVs being sold.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 10, 2024

If it comes to Australia, it will likely add to the growing number of sub $40,000 EVs. The post Hyundai to release new low cost EV that could join sub-$40,000 club in Australia appeared first on The Driven. Hyundai have unveiled their smallest and most affordable EV to date, based on a popular petrol model in Korea.

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Innovation News Network

MAY 28, 2024

The European Commission has signed an agreement with Australia to collaborate on sustainable critical and strategic minerals. The post EU and Australia establish critical and strategic minerals partnership appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Teslarati

JUNE 19, 2024

Unity Housing, one of South Australia’s largest community housing providers, has announced a partnership with Tesla that offers tenants access to the electric vehicle maker’s large-scale South Australia Virtual Power Plant (SAVPP). Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has partnered with Tesla to offer low-interest financing on electric vehicle (EV) purchases. Tesla has proven to be one of the preeminent and hallmark brands that has propelled the awareness and uptake of EV adoption in Australia,” said Joel Larsen, CBA general manager of personal lending.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 26, 2024

Tesla's Cybertruck finally arrives in Australia nearly four years after its first unveiling, and is going on a roadshow in Australia and New Zealand. The post First Tesla Cybertruck lands in Australia, begins “tour down under” appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 21, 2024

Mining transport company Mevco has signed a deal with US EV maker Rivian to bring its award-winning R1T ute to Australia for the first time. The post Australia contractor signs deal with Rivian to provide electric utes at mine sites appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 18, 2024

The post Australia EV fast-charging Tritium says it is insolvent, appoints administrators appeared first on The Driven. Australian EV fast charging company Tritium is facing financial collapse after its directors declared it to be insolvent and called in KPMG to act as voluntary administrators.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 3, 2024

BYD says it has begun Australian deliveries of its new Sealion 6 “super-hybrid” car, which it says has already attracted more than 1,000 orders. The post BYD begins deliveries of Sealion 6 “super-hybrid” in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

APRIL 26, 2024

The company recently released the Tesla Cybertruck’s tour dates for Australia and New Zealand between April and May 2024. Below are the following Cybertruck tour dates in Australia and New Zealand. The post Tesla Cybertruck Australia & New Zealand tour dates released appeared first on TESLARATI.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 2, 2024

Daimler has been quietly trialling electric versions of their Canter and Actros with a number of business customers, and this year will formally launch updated versions of these two, and the new eEconic. The post Daimler rolls out another three electric truck options in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 14, 2024

Another affordable EV maker to launch models in Australia in late 2024, thanks to the owner of Peugeot, Fiat, Jeep and more. The post Another Chinese EV brand targets Australia market with low-cost electric hatchbacks appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

JUNE 24, 2024

In the smallest surprise since the sun coming up this morning, Elon Musk has ruled out exporting the weird and wild Tesla Cybertruck to Australia, or any other market outside of North America, over fears that global and local design standards will make it worse. ” The outspoken Tesla CEO didn’t shut the door completely on export.

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Teslarati

MARCH 28, 2024

Tesla Australia and New Zealand recently celebrated having 100,000 units on the road. Tesla Executive Rohan Patel joined the celebration, dropping some facts about the company’s presence in Australia and New Zealand. This is just the start for Tesla [Australia and New Zealand],” Patel commented.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 24, 2024

Mini to launch its all new electric Aceman in Australia later this year, adding to a growing local lineup of electric cars. The post Mini to bring its new Aceman electric SUV to Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

MAY 24, 2023

Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta is reportedly coming out in Europe and Australia to a few testers. A Model 3 Standard Range in Australia also received FSD Beta v. A Model 3 Standard Range in Australia also received FSD Beta v. The post Tesla FSD Beta released in Europe and Australia appeared first on TESLARATI.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 3, 2024

GWM slashes price of the Ora electric hatchback to as low as $35,990 drive-away, making it the lowest cost EV in Australia. The post GWM slashes price of Ora electric hatch to make it cheapest EV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 26, 2024

Australia's peak electric vehicle lobby group will get a new driver after its inaugural chief executive revealed plans to step down from the role. The post Polestar Australia boss swaps roles to become lead driver on Electric Vehicle Council appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 23, 2024

Is Australia ready? Over the next couple of years we expect at least 43 vehicles to come to market with vehicle to grid capabilities. Australian consumers could be the biggest beneficiaries, but do we have our house in order? The post Major car makers are rolling out V2G plans this year. appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 11, 2024

A 100% tariff on Chinese made electric vehicles sold in the US may be the last line of defence for America's dinosaur fossil car makers and will likely result in more affordable models coming to Australia. The post Huge US trade barrier on Chinese EVs means more could more destined for Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 11, 2024

The first Ford F150 Lightning electric utes are soon to be offered for sale in Australia, and its performance is sure to convert diehard diesel powered Ranger and Hilux fans. The post Orders open soon for first right-hand drive Ford F150 Lightning electric utes in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Baua Electric

JULY 2, 2024

Hydrogen fuel cell specialists Hyzon have announced plans to quit Australia even as sales of battery electric commercial trucks climb. For a while, it seemed like Hyzon had found something of a home in Australia. Project Spark is expected to add 112 new BEVs to Australia’s roads within the next year. “It

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 29, 2024

Tesla has announced that it has delivered 100,000 EVs in Australia, with no sign of things slowing down. The post Tesla celebrates deliveries of 100,000 EVs in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Electrek

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Tesla applied with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to become a “Market Customer” in the electricity market in Australia – a move that is likely in preparation for the launch of its new “Tesla Electric” service in Australia.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 26, 2024

smart has announced its arrival into Australian market with 2 new German designed premium EVs. The post Smart joins the rush of new brands bringing electric vehicles to Australia in 2024 appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 18, 2024

More Tesla Model 3 Highland vehicles have landed in Australia, ready for delivery. “Many more upgraded Tesla Model 3(s) are arriving in Australia now,” noted EV influencer Esther Kokkelmans. Many more upgraded @tesla model 3 are arriving in Australia now. This is in location Sydney.

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Teslarati

MAY 30, 2024

BYD Seal owners in Australia may soon be able to access one of the country’s most reliable charging networks. Thanks to a combination of hardware and software upgrades, BYD Seal drivers in Australia will reportedly be able to charge their vehicles at Tesla Supercharger V3 stations. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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