June 2025

Ed Lynch-Bell is Principal at Second Mouse, dedicated to building more sustainable energy tech and mobility products, services and businesses. Ed is also a co-host of the Melbourne and Sydney EV Meet-ups, bringing the e-mobility industry together.

BYD Dolphin and V2G offered in a bundle, as long as you plug in for 240 hours a month

BYD Dolphin and V2G offered in a bundle, subject to conditions on the number of hours they are plugged in. All the elements are in place for this to be rolled out in Australia.

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BYD debuts electric bus with 700 kms range in Europe

BYD has debuted its electric eBus B13.b in Europe at the UITP Summit in Hamburg, a 13-metre electric intercity bus with a range of up to 700 kilometres.

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla launches driverless Robotaxi service – at $US4.20 per ride

Tesla's Robotaxi service launched in Austin with rides starting at $4.20.

2 min

Hydrogen Fuel Cell

World’s biggest hydrogen taxi operator goes all electric, blames high costs

Hype, the Paris-based company that operates the world's biggest fleet of hydrogen taxis has reportedly dumped the technology and pivoted to all electric cars.

2 min

BYD tests solid state battery it says can deliver 1,500 km EV range

BYD is reported to be undertaking testing of its next generation solid-state battery tech with major improvements in range.

2 min

EV News

Nio Firefly electric hatchback spotted testing in Melbourne

Another new Chinese brand EV spotted testing in Melbourne, bringing with it unique looks and Australian-first charging tech.

2 min

EV News

BYD launches fully electric version of best-selling Sealion 6 SUV plug-in hybrid

BYD's next SUV model spotted with multiple powertrains, ahead of expected July launch in its home market.

2 min

Tesla sends Robotaxi test ride invites as significant milestone looms

Tesla hits a big milestone with official Robotaxi service using FSD software starting in the coming days.

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EV News

Zeekr offers up to $5,000 off as factory bonus to help boost sales

Zeekr models see a factory bonus, reducing prices of some variants by up to $5,000 until 30 June 2025.

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EV News

European EV sales are surging ahead, despite steep declines for Tesla

New data highlights changing dynamics of the European EV market, with Tesla slumping, German brands resurgent, and China focusing on tariff-dodging hybrids.