The Driven EV News

MAY 9, 2025

Yutong, the worlds largest manufacturer of buses and coaches, has received approval to sell its small electric bus in Australia. The post Small electric bus made by world’s biggest bus maker approved for sale in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 3, 2025

The post Model Y rebound, and boost from Geely, BYD and Kia put Australia EV sales back on track appeared first on The Driven. Australian electric vehicle sales take off in May - delivering more than 10,000 EVs for first time in nearly two years - as Model Y sales rebound, and Geely, Kia and BYD also perform well.

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Teslarati

MAY 20, 2025

Recent comments from Tesla’s Country Director for Australia and New Zealand Thom Drew have provided an exciting update for Full Self Driving’s upcoming release in Australia. “There’s currently no blockers in Australia to releasing Full Self Driving Supervised, as we have in North America.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 21, 2024

continued] The post U8 BYD Goes Upmarket in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica. Hence the Cybertruck which we touched about a week ago. Yesterday, we had a little adventure to see the Yangwang U8 the future from BYDs perspective. BYD has made.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Volvo Trucks Australia plans to commence making electric prime movers in Queensland, Australia, in late 2027 and early 2028. In the meantime, as well as importing their electric prime movers into the Australian market to haul ass, they are also bringing in electric construction equipment to move the earth.

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Teslarati

JUNE 3, 2025

Tesla can thank the Model Y for bringing the company to its strongest monthly performance of the year in Australia. In May, the Model Y accounted for 3,580 of the 3,897 total sales Tesla reported for the month in Australia. The post Tesla Model Y charges to bring strongest month in Australia in 2025 appeared first on TESLARATI.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 14, 2025

The post Hyundai announces changes to Mighty Electric Truck for Australia market appeared first on The Driven. Hyundai to showcase an enhanced and upgraded version of its Mighty Electric Truck at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show, boasting new specifications for urban and regional operations.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 1, 2025

MG's upcoming bigger electric SUV - the MGS6 EV - obtains regulatory approval for sale in Australia. The post MG’s next electric SUV – the MGS6 EV – approved for sale in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

MARCH 16, 2025

A Tesla executive managing the Australian and surrounding markets has detailed the company’s plans to move away from rapid pricing changes with the arrival of the new Model Y, especially as electric vehicle (EV) competition from other Chinese automakers arrives in Australia and surrounding markets.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 20, 2025

Zeekr's highly anticipated 7X electric SUV, with the fastest-charging battery, lands in Europe, ahead of its launch in Australia. The post Zeekr’s most anticipated car lands in Europe, Australia to follow appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MARCH 29, 2025

continued] The post Fleet Electrification in Australia Lessons Learnt appeared first on CleanTechnica. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is co-funding some of these projects under their “Driving the Nation” program, and recently released Lessons Learnt reports to chronicle progress. I will attempt to.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2025

The Tesla Model Y only arrived in Australia three years ago, and now. continued] The post Tesla Model Y Juniper Launched in Brisbane, Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2023

Stellantis and Australia-based Element 25 signed a binding agreement for Element 25 to supply battery-grade, high-purity manganese sulphate monohydrate (HPMSM) to Stellantis for use in electric vehicle (EV) battery packs. Stellantis will make an equity investment in Element 25.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

The government of the state of Victoria in Australia is providing more than $1 million in funding to CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, that will enable it to partner with Swinburne University of Technology to establish the Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2). Some of the features of the refueling station. Hydrogen Industry Mission.

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Teslarati

MARCH 27, 2025

A few days ago, Tesla announced that the first Megapack battery units from its Shanghai Megafactory were being shipped to Australia. Data from Rosetta Analytics suggests that Tesla is currently the dominant player in Australias energy storage segment, with the company holding over 30% of the market.

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Teslarati

MARCH 21, 2025

Tesla has begun exporting Megapack battery systems from its Shanghai Megafactory , with the first shipment departing for Australia on Friday. First batch of @Tesla_Megapack produced at Megafactory Shanghai is departing the port heading to Australia.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 7, 2025

Has the worm turned for Tesla in Australia? The post Five key graphs that show the state of the EV market in Australia appeared first on The Driven. How are EVs comparing against hybrids and internal combustion engines? Five key graphs to provide the lay of the land.

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EV Central

APRIL 5, 2025

Chinese electrified brand BYD has sold its 40,000th vehicle in Australia after less than three years on-sale. It now says it expects to sell 40,000 vehicles or more in Australia in 2025 alone. BYD has also reached the 40,000 sales milestone in Australia far quicker than Tesla, which took about 10 years.

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EV Central

MAY 5, 2025

However, bear in mind both cruising range figures were based on the lenient Chinese CLTC test cycle, so WLTP ratings will be lower when they come to Australia. At this stage in the game, it’s not clear which powertrains will be offered with iCar vehicles in Australia. READ MORE: Chery Himla has joined the electrified ute battle!

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EV Central

MAY 29, 2025

“We are proud to announce the return of the iconic Alpine performance brand to Australia, said Glen Sealey, Alpine Australia’s boss. All three likely to eventually be sold in Australia. The post Confirmed for Australia! And its been locked in for an Australian launch in the next two years! 2025 Alpine A390.

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

The Tesla Model Y is unlikely to make the seven-seat family car leap in Australia at least not for a few years. Not that being limited to five seats has stopped the Model Y from being the top selling electric car in the country and one of Australias most popular SUVs. First deliveries of the updated Model Y are due within weeks.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 15, 2025

The post Ludicrous Feed: China-made electric SUVs in Australia 2025 appeared first on The Driven. Tom and Joy from Ludicrous Feed take a close look at all the mid-sized electric SUVs currently available in the Australian market that are manufactured in China.

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EV Central

MARCH 2, 2025

Emerging Chinese star XPeng will display both a Mona M03 medium hatchback and P7+ large family sedan at the Melbourne motor show as it assesses whether to sell either or both in Australia. A left-hand drive example of the M03 has just landed in Australia for evaluation and will be the car on display in Melbourne on April 5-6.

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EV Central

MAY 22, 2025

Lexus Australia has confirmed it has axed the 2025 Lexus UX 300e from its line-up. Blaming production restrictions on selected parts, Lexus Australia says there are no plans to reintroduce its entry-level EV into the line-up. 2024 Lexus UX 300e. The post Axed!

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EV Central

MARCH 17, 2025

Speaking to EV Central , Tesla Australia country director Thom Drew said he was personally confident the Cybertruck would make its way here to provide an EV alternative to the RAM 1500, Chevrolet Silverado, Ford F-150 and Toyota Tundra as well as others in the SUV market. When will Telsa Cybertruck arrive Down Under?

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EV Central

MARCH 31, 2025

As EV demand stalls at least temporarily in Australia and plug-in hybrid interest rises, Chery has announced it will roll-out its advanced PHEV tech on the 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro as well as models in its new premium Jaecoo brand. Just last month Chery celebrated its 20,000th sale in Australia following its April 2023 return.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This is Volvo’s largest electric truck order to date in Australia. The shift to sustainable truck transport is happening in many parts of the world, including Australia, where sales of electric trucks are starting to pick up. Australian express freight company, Team Global Express, has placed an order for 36 Volvo FL Electric trucks.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 27, 2025

As of January 1, 2025, Australia’s first carbon dioxide (CO2) emission standards were in effect and Polestar is the first car manufacturer to sell credits to other automakers seeking to comply with the new rules. The post Polestar sells NVES credits to other OEMs in Australia appeared first on TESLARATI.

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EV Central

APRIL 9, 2025

Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn is reported to have locked in a deal with Mitsubishi to build an advanced all-new battery-powered compact SUV for Australia that will land in local dealerships in the first half of 2026. Mitsubishi Australia declined to comment on the reports, but did not issue a denial ether.

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EV Central

APRIL 8, 2025

MG is promising a big step forward via plug-in hybrid technology developed specifically for Australia when the PHEV version of the HS medium SUV arrives in Australia later this year. READ MORE: MG-owned IM Motors locked-in for Australia in 2025 with IM5 electric saloon and IM6 SUV READ MORE: Its not the new MG4!

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EV Central

MAY 7, 2025

Sleek electric Mazda EZ-60 set to debut at the Shanghai show READ MORE: Mazda shows 6e EV sedan that could land in Australia in 2026 to battle the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal Pre-orders opened after the unveiling of both the all-electric and plug-in hybrid range extender versions of the Mazda EZ-60. 2025 Mazda EZ-60. The post Sales sensation!

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Kawasaki Heavy Industries’ Suiso Frontier , the world’s first liquefied hydrogen carrier, has left Japan to pick up its first hydrogen cargo in Australia. A return to Japan is expected around late February.

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EV Central

APRIL 14, 2025

MG is launching its IM Motors electric luxury sub-brand in Australia with two models, five variants and rhetoric thats super-heated even by the standards of auto industry marketing spiel. READ MORE: MG-owned IM Motors locked-in for Australia in 2025 with IM5 electric saloon and IM6 SUV READ MORE: Scooped in Melbourne!

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EV Central

APRIL 23, 2025

READ MORE: EV price parity is here: Bargain Geely EX5 electric SUV priced to thrill in Australia READ MORE: 2025 Geely EX5 Review: Is this cut-price electric SUV bad news for the Leapmotor C10, BYD Sealion 7 and Tesla Model Y? Galaxy is the sub-brand of Geely Auto from which export models for markets such as Australia are to be sourced.

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EV Central

JANUARY 21, 2025

READ MORE: 2025 XPeng G6 Long Range Review: Why the latest Tesla Model Y rival to land in Australia is more than a copy and paste imitation READ MORE: John Mahoneys best electric car of 2024: XPeng G6 READ MORE: Chinas XPeng reveals astounding roll-out of more than a dozen all-new EVs and PHEVs, but how many are coming to Australia?

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 25, 2021

This could more than triple job creation from resource recovery in Australia, where the recycling sector currently generates 9.2 Increasing Australia’s recovery rate by just 5% would add an estimated $1 billion to GDP. Litter – $70M: Australia spent $70 million cleaning up dumped waste in 2016–17. billion by 2036.

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Teslarati

APRIL 15, 2025

The Tesla Cybertruck is still in need of some changes before it makes its way to Australia, but the country’s director is still unsure whether the vehicle will ever make its way down under. In March, we reported on Tesla’s intention to bring the Cybertruck to Australia and potentially New Zealand.

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