I drove an electric car from Geelong to Canberra. This is what I learned
After 6 months of EV ownership, I take my most significant road trip, yet, and find that a bit of planning does wonders to get rid of range anxiety.
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End of New Zealand “ute tax” pushes EV penetration over 50% in December
For the first time, electric vehicles accounted for over 50% of the new car market share in New Zealand in December.
US tips another $1 billion into electric school buses, to cut “toxic air pollution”
US EPA announces nearly $US1 billion in grant funding expected to help purchase over 2,700 mostly electric buses for schools across 37 states.
Hyundai unveils 2024 Kona Electric specs – and price cuts
Three new Kona Electrics are now available, with price cuts for the entry-level and mid-level models.
Electric vehicle sales: Final numbers on the EV models added to Australian roads in 2023
Australia's 2023 EV sales tabled and what's to come in 2024 as more drivers make the switch to electric cars.
New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle
The title of Australia's cheapest electric car has been nabbed by a new vehicle after its maker launched a $4000 discount to boost sales.
WA EV network reaches halfway mark with launch of two new charging sites
The opening of electric vehicle fast charge sites in two new regional WA locations takes the state's EV Network to total of 26 charging locations.
Subaru reveals drive-away pricing for electric Solterra SUV
Subaru dealer reveals drive-away pricing and specifications of the Solterra EV hinting the first customer cars are not too far away.
Does Australia have a viable second-hand EV market yet?
What does Australia's current second-hand market look like? Where is it headed – and what does this mean for the ICE used car market?
Living off-grid with our Polestar 2, cheaper and more efficient than our diesel hatch
My wife and I recently drove 2,000 km in our EV from our off-grid home in Western Victoria to the central Queensland coast, and it was so much more efficient than our previous diesel hatch.