Tesla Model 3 scores top efficiency rating by Green NCAP
Tesla's Model 3 awarded top scores for efficiency, showing drivers that this EV gets you further on every charge.
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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
Porsche and Frauscher unveil electric sports boat – yours for nearly a million dollars
German sportscar manufacturer unveils electric speedboat backed by the power from the Porsche Macan drive unit and battery.
The Driven Podcast: How much will you pay for EV fast-charging?
A trial of EV charging tariffs, including a low priced "solar soak" produced some interesting results, and an insight into ICE-ing habits. Miles Menegon from Chargefox explains.
The best EV charging options for Kerbies, with no driveway or garage
Among EV owners there are "Driveways" and "Apartamentos". Their charging options are relatively simple, not so for those forced to be "Kerbies."
At this price, this EV is effectively a mobile battery with a free car thrown in
The GWM Ora extended range is being offered for $26,490 drive away with a 63kWh LFP battery - that’s $420/kWh for the battery with the rest of the car thrown in for free.
BP Pulse adds first chargers in ACT and Tasmania, plus two new hubs in Victoria
BP Pulse opens its first EV fast chargers in Tasmania and the ACT, and its first chargers operating up to 300kW.
Leading Australian holiday park operator to roll out expanded EV charging network
Holiday park operator rolls out expanded EV charging network, including towers and cabin facilities.
Ludicrous Feed: Gridserve to enter Australia EV charging via local retailer Flow Power
Tom discusses Gridserve's plan to partner with Australian energy retailer Flow Power to create the "Flow Power Highway," a national network of ultra-fast EV chargers in Australia.
Australian start-up launches first solar-powered battery swap station
Janus Electric has unveiled its first solar-powered battery swap station at the Moorebank Intermodal Precinct in Sydney.
We have been fooled into driving large, dangerous vehicles, and they are killing us
Australians are being fooled into driving bigger and more dangerous vehicles, and they are killing us in more than one way.