CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 10, 2023

Greg McGarvie gave me an update last week about the project he has been passionate about for the past seven years — establishing an electric vehicle industry in Australia. He has assembled an impressive international team to bring a range of vehicles to market.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Japanese car giant Toyota has finally launched its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Australia, and used the occasion to complain about the federal government’s proposed vehicle emissions standards, saying… The post Toyota finally launches first electric vehicle in Australia, then says EV transition “too quick” appeared (..)

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

We summarise what we think are the best and most interesting new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia during 2023, and helped push the EV market past the "tipping point". The post The game-changing new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia in 2023 appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Out of the 110,000 vehicles sold in Australia in September 2023, 10.6% Approximately 8% of these (8,821 units sold) were battery electric and 2% (1,264 units sold) were plugin hybrid EVs. came with a plug. The Tesla Model Y was once again the highest selling BEV and SUV, and third overall, coming in just behind […]

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Japanese car giant Toyota has finally launched its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Australia and revealed the price of its bZ4X SUV, which will start from $66,000 before on-roads.… … The post Toyota finally launches and prices its first electric vehicle in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 4, 2024

EV sales see a rise with over 8,000 electric cars sold in Australia in May, but with BYD and other Chinese car makers eating into Tesla's dominant market share. The post Price war helps electric vehicle sales rebound in May, as BYD eats into Tesla market share appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 13, 2024

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — TrueEV, an advocate for electric vehicle (EV) adoption, is proud to announce its exclusive partnership with leading smart electric vehicle company XPENG (NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868).

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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

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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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 9, 2023

The June figures have been released and Australia is nudging 10% EV penetration. We are now where I was expecting us to be at the end of last year. The Tesla Model Y and the refreshed MG ZS EV arrived in November and boosted the figures, but the 10% bar seemed elusive. The first 5 […]

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Australia is expected to see more electric vehicle offerings in 2023 as demand grows. The post The new electric vehicle models to look forward to in Australia in 2023 appeared first on The Driven. Here's a look at the most interesting of them.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 15, 2024

Will 2024 be the year of the electric ute in Australia? 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. continued] The post 2024 Year of the Electric Ute? Australia March Sales Update appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 6, 2021

Hydrogen is produced on site by a 200kW electrolyzer that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen components and has the capacity to produce up to 80kg of hydrogen per day. Sustainably produced hydrogen is the core element to fuel vehicles like the Toyota Mirai FCEV.

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Setec Powerr

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Australia has long been among the less developed countries in the world in terms of electric vehicles, and now the country is finally going to make a push in this area. The new regulations will go some way to addressing Australia’s lagging position in electric vehicle development.

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EV Central

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Hyundai Australia says it has electric vehicles in its pipeline that will help lower the price gap between it and models like the MG4, BYD Dolphin and GWM Ora as it vows to retake its leadership position in the EV space. But we expect the brand to electrify more of its mainstream model line-up, giving it cheaper EV options.

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Teslarati

MAY 31, 2024

Ford recently slashed its electric vehicle (EV) prices in Australia by up to AUD$15,000 for some units. Ford EV price cuts follow a trend in Australia right now , where automakers are reducing EV prices left and right. The car manufacturer reduced the price of its all-electric van by $15,000.

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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. They pushed their primitive vehicles long distances along rough roads and uneven terrain.

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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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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. As with the other countries the Cybertruck visited, Tesla’s all-electric pickup truck is sure to attract crowds.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 18, 2023

Electric cars have for the longest time been significantly more expensive than their ICE equivalents. Consumers have been patiently waiting for the day more electric vehicles become competitive from an upfront purchase price point of view.

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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

MAY 3, 2023

We publish the full list of electric vehicle sales in Australia for 2023, model by model and month by month. The post Australia electric vehicles sales – from best to worst – in 2023 appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The drive towards electrifying Australia’s trucking industry has led to changes in federal regulations and trials in various states, including accommodating and testing wider and heavier electric class 8 vehicles.

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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.

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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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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 8, 2024

Things are looking up for those who want to charge their electric vehicle in new strata title builds. The Australian Building Codes Board has issued this note: “To support Australians making the switch to electric vehicles (EV), the National Construction Code (NCC) is requiring new buildings to be ready for.

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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

JANUARY 1, 2024

Australia's biggest electric vehicle show is poised to double in size after moving to a significantly larger venue and promising to deliver "several thousand" test drives. The post EV show returning to Australia, twice as big – and with Everything Electric appeared first on The Driven.

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Teslarati

MARCH 5, 2024

The upgraded Tesla Model 3 seems to be proving its mettle in Australia. This was highlighted by the all-electric sedan’s performance in the Australian auto market in February 2024. The upgraded Tesla Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover’s strong sales contributed to a landmark month for electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

People with neighbours who drive electric vehicles are more likely to adopt the technology themselves, according to research that could be mirrored in Australia. The post How the “neighbour” effect charges up electric vehicle sales appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In Australia, EV uptake is one eighth the rate of California. The post Australia is failing on electric vehicles. Here's why local concerns about the EV transition are outdated. California shows it’s possible to pick up the pace appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

continued] The post Volvo Makes Longest Ever All-Electric Truck Journey In Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica. As previously reported on CleanTechnica, Australian states and territories are reviewing trucking regulations around the width and weight of prime.

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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

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

New BNEF report highlights how Australia trails the world in EV adoption, and consumers have access to just a fraction of the model choices available overseas. The post “Locked out of market:” Why Australia trails the world in electric vehicle uptake appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Australia's Supercar race series has gone electric - but just for their safety cars. The post First electric vehicle announced for Bathurst 500 race – as a safety car appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 23, 2024

London based electric vehicle (EV) charging company Ohme has brought its award-winning ePod residential EV charging technology to Australia. The post UK-based Ohme launches residential EV chargers in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

JULY 8, 2023

Hyundai says deliveries of its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 will at last pick up pace this year, with the trickle of supply to improve as the brand plans to get “aggressive” in the electric vehicle space in Australia. READ MORE: This is big!

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