The Driven EV News

APRIL 22, 2024

EV fast charging gets a boost in Australia with 930 sites now open, and the charging sites are getting bigger and with more innovation too. The post Australian EV fast charging boom: More than 930 sites now open after first quarter surge 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

MARCH 13, 2024

First 43 of 60 ordered electric trucks unveiled at the western Sydney depot of Team Global Express, supported by a battery, solar panels and charging equipment. The post “A game changer:” Albanese hails delivery of biggest electric truck fleet in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Australia's fast charging infrastructure reaches new highs in 2023, with the number of site increasing 70 per cent in the last 12 months. The post EV fast-charging sites nearly double across Australia in 2023 to 800 appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 24, 2024

Drivers in one state have been issued almost $60,000 in fines for incorrectly parking in electric vehicle charging bays after penalties were introduced in most parts of Australia. The post Drivers hit with heavy fines for ICE-ing electric vehicle charging bays appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Virta officially launches in Australia market with the unveil of the first superfast EV charger it is rolling out in partnership with Australia's Tetris Energy. The post Finnish EV charging giant launches in Australia, with “superfast” chargers and V2G appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Oil major bp launches its EV fast charging brand in Australia, as global CEO flies in with promise of 600 charging stations. The post Oil giant BP launches EV charging brand, plans 600 stations across Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Innovation News Network

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Olimpia Pilch of the Critical Minerals Association Australia, discusses the outlook for Australian critical minerals. The post Critical minerals down under: Can Australia lead the world’s critical minerals charge? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 28, 2022

For example, in Australia, the Hyundai IONIQ 5, the KIA EV6, the BYD Atto 3, and the MG ZS EV all come with V2L capability. A lot of EV models these days come with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability as standard, which is pretty cool. V2L tech is proving that it is no longer just a nice-to-have […].

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 6, 2022

While this is a first for Victoria, Transit Systems has successfully operated 10 hydrogen fuel cell buses in London, with Transit Systems Chief Operating Officer Greg Balkin saying they have helped pave the way for a diesel-free bus fleet in Australia. The two Victoria-bound hydrogen fuel cell buses are expected to operate from.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 19, 2024

Tesla has paused Model 3 Highland deliveries in Australia due to a “technical compliance” issue. The Texas-based automaker sent emails to Tesla Model 3 reservation holders in Australia, informing them of the pause in delivery. “We The upgraded Model 3 had a top-tether anchor point, following the Australia Design Rules (ADR).

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Green Car Congress

JULY 11, 2022

Electric vehicles can handle the distances required to travel to essential services in remote and regional Australia, a new study from The Australian National University (ANU) has shown. However, we are confident that electric vehicles do have a place in regional and remote Australia. —Demaria et al. —Dr Markham.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

RACV annual survey says cheapest to own EV in Australia costs little more than the average monthly cost of a small petrol SUV, and also ranks cheapest to charge. The post The cheapest EV to own and run in Australia, and cheapest to charge appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JANUARY 22, 2024

There has been blistering growth in Australia's EV fast charging network in the last three months, with Tesla leading the charge but new players also emerging. The post Tesla Superchargers dominate spectacular growth in Australia’s EV charging network appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 1, 2024

With more EVs with towing capabilities coming onto local roads, Tesla opens Australia's first multi-charger trailer-friendly supercharger site. The post Tesla ruins weekend with first Australia Supercharger site designed for towing caravans, boats appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Carrying on from their founders’ vision, the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia is empowering a new generation of road adventurers by building an electric vehicle charging network. The original members of RAA were disruptors in 1900. RAA’s founders approached local hotels […].

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Public EV charging installations so far have been a rather ad-hoc affair in Australia. The post Accessibility for EV charging: When will it be addressed in Australia? More planning is required to make the transition smooth and inclusive. appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 19, 2023

Australia's largest ever EV show says it will return next year but under a new name and at a bigger location. The post Fully Charged Live confirms return to Australia in 2024, but at bigger venue appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Although MG, BYD, and Polestar are supplying electric vehicles in much smaller numbers than Tesla in Australia, those numbers are growing and these EVs are becoming more visible. So much so, in fact, that there are times when there are no Teslas at public charging stations but there might be 4 BYD Atto 3s or […]

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Tesla is continuing its rollout of V4 Superchargers, with the first of the upgraded hardware set to hit Australia in the coming weeks while deployment continues across Europe. Tesla’s V4 Superchargers have a charging capacity of up to 350 kW for faster charging speeds than its more-common V3 chargers, which offer up to 250 kW.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

August sales data shows an increase in the number of motor vehicles sold in Australia, but a decrease in the number of electric vehicle sales. In the first six months of 2023, EVs managed a penetration rate of approximately 8% of new vehicles sold, with the Tesla Model Y leading the charge. So far this […]

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The Driven EV News

MARCH 1, 2023

South Australia's first "border-to-border" electric vehicle charging network is opening up, with the first 12 of 140 new stations launched this week. The post First “border-to-border” EV charging network for South Australia launches first 12 sites appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

APRIL 24, 2024

Mini has unveiled its new Aceman electric-only wagon at the Beijing auto show and immediately confirmed it will go on-sale in Australia before the end of 2024. The Aceman E can be fast-charged at up to 75kW and the SE up to 95kW. An all-new model added to the Mini range between the larger Countryman and smaller Cooper , the 4.07

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

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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EV Obssesion

JANUARY 14, 2022

The post ReGenEV — Bringing Charging to Apartment Dwellers in Australia appeared first on EV Obsession. We rang all the established EV companies to build relationships, with not much success. We were lucky enough to obtain a few wall connector installs. Reza […].

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Tesla's next-generation superchargers are being installed at a second site in Australia. The post Tesla second V4 supercharger site in Australia under construction appeared first on The Driven.

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Noodoe

MARCH 12, 2023

Noodoe EV charging solutions provider announces the launch of the "Powered by Noodoe" technology partnership in Australia. The post “Powered By Noodoe” Partnership: Australia appeared first on Noodoe - Smart Electric Vehicle Charging Solutions.

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EV Central

JULY 17, 2023

The electric van segment is lighting up in Australia and the French brand Peugeot is throwing accelerant on the fire. No pricing or spec details for the e-Expert have been released as yet by Peugeot Australia, but if the e-Partner is any guide then it’s going to be the priciest model by some margin.

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Teslarati

APRIL 11, 2023

Tesla dropped the price of its Powerwall in Australia–for the second time this year– making it more affordable than ever. An email to Tesla Powerwall installers in Australia revealed that the company reduced the price of its home battery storage option by $1,699. In Australia, Tesla Powerall has a 13.5

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EV Central

JUNE 29, 2023

Ampol is the first petrol station-based charging supplier to leave the fuel forecourt, with the brand to install its high-speed charging stations at shopping centres across the country, meaning that charging an electric vehicle in Australia is about to get easier.

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The Driven EV News

AUGUST 31, 2023

RAA opens the first of its 200kW ultra rapid EV charging sites in South Australia as the roll out of the state network gathers pace. The post Motoring club rolls out first ‘ultra-rapid’ 200 kW EV charger in South Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 22, 2022

NSW co-funds another 86 fast and ultra fast charging stations, some with up to 15 charging bays. The post Biggest charging stations in Australia – up to 15 bays – to be rolled out in NSW appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

JANUARY 23, 2024

Australia’s network of public DC fast chargers for electric vehicles saw a significant boost in Q4 2023. Leading the charge was Tesla, whose Supercharger V3 Network accounted for over half of the country’s electric vehicle charging ramp. Tesla’s average of 5.9 Tesla’s average of 5.9

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

EV fast-charging network operator Evie Networks is to trial a “tap and go” payment option at five charging locations amid push for standardised payment systems. The post Evie begins tap and go pilot for EV fast chargers around Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 17, 2023

“The Caravan Industry Association of Australia has issued a call for commercial and government assistance to install fast-chargers for electric cars on its sites as a way to address rising demand for the technology,” Perth Now notes. I couldn’t agree more.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

NewVolt launches its plan to electrify Australia's major trucking freight routes with a network of electric truck charging stations that it says will slash transport costs. The post Revolutionising the truck stop: NewVolt unveils plans for charging network to electrify Australia’s road freight appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Australian petroleum giant teams with BYD to provide an integrated offering for electric vehicle charging both at home and on the road. The post Ampol partners with BYD to charge EV uptake across Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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