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Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Tesla sales dip in October, but Model Y remains well ahead of last year

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Beyond the early adopters: The next wave of battery electric passenger car adoption is going global

Sandra Wappelhorst, Ilma Fadhil, Sophie Ehmsen, & D’Errah Scott

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Readers’ questions: Are electric cars useful? Is Tesla still the market leader?

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BYD signs Hawthorn AFL sponsorship deal, replacing Tasmania on guernsey

BYD will replace Tasmania on Hawthorn’s men’s guernsey from 2027, signing a multi-year sponsorship deal covering the club’s AFL and AFLW teams.

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Autonomous Vehicles

Volkswagen and Stellantis advance self-driving car plans in China and France

Volkswagen gains approval to test Level 3 autonomous driving in China, while Stellantis advances plans to trial driverless vehicles in Greater Paris from 2028.

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Major EV charging rollout underway at 254-apartment building in Canberra

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Major EV charging rollout underway at 254-apartment building in Canberra

More than 90 residents have signed up for EV charging at a Canberra apartment complex, where new infrastructure will make all 254 apartments EV-ready.

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Tesla sales dip in October, but Model Y remains well ahead of last year

Tesla sales dipped in October as the EV giant’s familiar quarterly delivery cycle continued. Meanwhile, Polestar also recorded a quieter month as its Australian sales continue to lag behind 2025.

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Video: Is the Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 worth the money?

With a claimed 663km WLTP range and 800V fast charging, has Mercedes finally built an EV that justifies its luxury price tag?

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Shorts

Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: New EVs, old arguments and missing chargers

The Driven Podcast: EVs outsell petrol again as Hyundai scraps Ioniq 3 Australian launch

The Driven Podcast: Australia’s cheapest new car is electric, as Four Corners takes aim at Chinese EVs

The Driven Podcast: Is Australia finally ready for V2G? | Live from Everything Electric Sydney

More News

European Car of the Year 2027: All seven finalists are electric cars

European Car of the Year 2027: All seven finalists are electric cars

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Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire warns electric motorcycle business may not survive

Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire warns electric motorcycle business may not survive

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Chery’s tiny electric kei car spotted, with Japan a likely target

Chery’s tiny electric kei car spotted, with Japan a likely target

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Volkswagen pauses electric Golf development as cost pressures mount

Volkswagen pauses electric Golf development as cost pressures mount

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Zeekr 7X gets more power and range, with prices held from $57,900

Zeekr 7X gets more power and range, with prices held from $57,900

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Reviews

Chery Q test drive: A low cost, spacious and fun electric hatch to add to growing number of small, affordable EVs

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Chery Q test drive: A low cost, spacious and fun electric hatch to add to growing number of small, affordable EVs

We drove Chery’s affordable electric hatch in China and were surprised at the fun factor and space on offer for what is expected to be a low price.

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Mitsubishi ASX VR-e previewed – Japanese car giant returns to EV market with its fastest ever passenger car

Mitsubishi ASX VR-e previewed – Japanese car giant returns to EV market with its fastest ever passenger car

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Electric hatch reviews: How the new Geely EX2 shapes up to the MG4 Urban

Electric hatch reviews: How the new Geely EX2 shapes up to the MG4 Urban

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Mazda launches CX-6e electric SUV in Australian market: But is it a real Mazda?

Mazda launches CX-6e electric SUV in Australian market: But is it a real Mazda?

Japanese car giant Mazda has launched a new made-in-China electric SUV. With a big screen, and some bling, is it a real Mazda?

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Honda Super-One review: Is this tiny $36,900 electric car worth it?

Honda Super-One review: Is this tiny $36,900 electric car worth it?

Honda’s first electric car for Australia is tiny, full of character and comes with a pretend gearbox. But with just 202km of claimed range, can the Super-One’s personality justify its $36,900 price tag?

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EV News

BYD signs Hawthorn AFL sponsorship deal, replacing Tasmania on guernsey

BYD will replace Tasmania on Hawthorn’s men’s guernsey from 2027, signing a multi-year sponsorship deal covering the club’s AFL and AFLW teams.

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European Car of the Year 2027: All seven finalists are electric cars

All seven finalists for Europe’s 2027 Car of the Year award are fully electric, but several of the small cars making the shortlist may never reach Australia.

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Chery’s tiny electric kei car spotted, with Japan a likely target

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Chery’s tiny electric kei car spotted, with Japan a likely target

A spyshot of Chery’s small, affordable electric model has surfaced, revealing the brand’s intentions in a popular car segment.

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Volkswagen pauses electric Golf development as cost pressures mount

Volkswagen has paused development of its electric Golf, admitting it “simply can’t afford” the work as rising cost pressures force a rethink of spending priorities.

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Zeekr 7X gets more power and range, with prices held from $57,900

Zeekr’s 7X gets more power, a little extra range and a built-in dashcam, with prices holding from $57,900. First arrivals are due in December.

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Charging

Major EV charging rollout underway at 254-apartment building in Canberra

Major EV charging rollout underway at 254-apartment building in Canberra

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EV truck solutions provider helps operators deploy electric trucks quicker with portable charging skids

EV truck solutions provider helps operators deploy electric trucks quicker with portable charging skids

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ARENA backs local pay-per-use EV charging platform for apartments and car parks

ARENA backs local pay-per-use EV charging platform for apartments and car parks

Australian start-up that has developed a pay-per-use power outlet for EV and e-mobility charging for strata buildings, short-term rentals, and car parks gets federal funding.

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“Right to charge” strata legislation paves way for EV chargers to be installed in apartment buildings

“Right to charge” strata legislation paves way for EV chargers to be installed in apartment buildings

New strata title legislation effectively adds the “right to charge” for electric car owners in apartment buildings.

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Suburban bus depot to be upgraded to support charging for up to 85 electric buses

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Suburban bus depot to be upgraded to support charging for up to 85 electric buses

EnergyAustralia has been selected to deliver the charging backbone that will enable it to support up to 85 electric buses at its peak.

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Road Trips

Australian Tesla driver clocks up 600,000 miles in Model S, with just one battery change and one change of brake pads

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Australian Tesla driver clocks up 600,000 miles in Model S, with just one battery change and one change of brake pads

Australian Tesla driver says it is the best car he has ever owned after clocking up 600,000 miles, with just one battery change and one change of brake pads.

Giles Parkinson

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Driving an EV isn’t harder, it’s just different – and education is the missing piece of the puzzle

Driving an EV isn’t harder, it’s just different – and education is the missing piece of the puzzle

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You’ve heard from the experts, now an EV novice puts the Hyundai Elexio to the test on 1,000 km road trip, with two young children

You’ve heard from the experts, now an EV novice puts the Hyundai Elexio to the test on 1,000 km road trip, with two young children

Rachel Williamson

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Charge, tow, repeat: Long distance electric car touring with a pop-top camper trailer

Charge, tow, repeat: Long distance electric car touring with a pop-top camper trailer

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Always be charging! Electric campervan pioneers caught short and need a tow on first lap of Australia

Always be charging! Electric campervan pioneers caught short and need a tow on first lap of Australia

Giles Parkinson

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Readers' Questions

Readers’ questions: Are electric cars useful? Is Tesla still the market leader?

Readers’ questions: Are electric cars useful? Is Tesla still the market leader?

Reader’s Question: Holsters for the type-2 to type-2 cable and fitting them into the house

Readers' Questions

Reader’s Question: Holsters for the type-2 to type-2 cable and fitting them into the house

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Reader’s question: Are two phases better than one for EV charging?

Reader’s question: Are two phases better than one for EV charging?

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Reader’s Question: Should I choose the unfashionable tyre option for my EV?

Readers' Questions

Reader’s Question: Should I choose the unfashionable tyre option for my EV?

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Renew Economy

Chart of the Day: “Reality keeps surprising the IEA” when it comes to global solar growth
by Peter Hannam on November 4, 2026 at 12:21 am
No scare campaigns or blanket assurances: Albany offers chance to lead on home electrification
by Ray Wills, Howard Buckley & Peter Newman on November 4, 2026 at 12:04 am
Construction “ramps up” at state’s biggest solar-battery hybrid as deal puts financial close within reach
by Joshua S Hill on November 3, 2026 at 10:47 pm
In search of green capital | Energy Insiders
by Energy Insiders Podcast on November 3, 2026 at 7:29 pm