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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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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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

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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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

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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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

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

JUNE 10, 2024

MG opens pre-orders for its Cyberster electric convertible roadster that is due in Australia later this year, with prices starting from at least $100,000. The post MG opens pre-orders for Cyberster electric roadster due in Australia later this year appeared first on The Driven.

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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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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

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

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

JUNE 5, 2024

Brendan Manzie, Origin’s general manager of future energy, noted that the newly-launched service could be a game-changer for Tesla drivers in Australia. “EV EV Power Up will change the game for EV charging in Australia and provide incredible value for money and convenience for our Origin customers.

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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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Baua Electric

JUNE 17, 2024

Australia extracts 52% of the world’s lithium, the vast majority of it exported as an ore to China for eventual refining and use in batteries, notably in China’s world-dominant electric vehicle industry. Australia has only recently begun refining lithium rather than exporting the ore.

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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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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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The Driven EV News

APRIL 18, 2024

The post Tesla is about to end referral benefits in Australia appeared first on The Driven. Tesla's referral program has helped boost sales in 2024, but the current program is about to come to an end.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 9, 2024

The post Tesla opens its first in-house collision repair centre in Australia appeared first on The Driven. Tesla has opened its first in-house collision and body repair shop in the country with more to follow.

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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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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

APRIL 29, 2024

Tesla Megapacks will help expand the Collie Battery into a 560 MW/2,240 kWh system–the biggest in Australia. This is intended to address the risks AEMO has identified related to the retirement of coal power plants, high penetration of rooftop solar, and increasing energy demand in Western Australia,” said Neoen.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 1, 2024

BMW launches new X2 range in Australia, including its first electric options that are priced around the same as the petrol variants. The post BMW launches electric iX2 in Australia, at around same price as petrol variants 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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Teslarati

MARCH 5, 2024

The upgraded Tesla Model 3 seems to be proving its mettle in Australia. With these results, Tesla’s market share in Australia rose to 5.4%, a notable improvement from its 4% share last year, as noted in a techAU report. Outside Tesla, Australia’s electric vehicle sector is a bit of a mixed bag.

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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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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 legacy automaker already reduced the price of the Mach-E before starting deliveries in Australia.

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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

MAY 25, 2024

The post Will Australia dare follow Paris and support bikes and electric trucks instead of fossil SUVs? The Australian admits that growing SUV sales threaten to undermine progress on EVs. It hints at following Paris and other parts of Europe in encouraging bikes and electric trucks. appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

APRIL 8, 2024

Climate Council urges ban on new petrol and diesel cars in Australia by 2035 at the latest, more electric trucks and incentives for households to get rid of one of their cars. The post Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest appeared first on The Driven.

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