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Tesla abandons Cybertruck plans for Australia, nearly seven years after deposits taken
Tesla has abandoned plans to sell the controversial Cybertruck in Australia, and promised to return deposits taken, as Musk courts new controversy in the US.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 23, 2026

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Electric Boats

World’s largest battery electric ship starts ferrying passengers – and “it all started in Tasmania”
The world’s largest battery-electric ship, a 130-metre vessel made in Australian by Incat Tasmania, has officially started ferrying passengers between Argentina and Uruguay.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 23, 2026

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EV News

Power tool supplier signs deal for 130 Škoda EVs in one of the biggest electric fleet deals in Australia
Major supplier of power tools to the Australian construction industry to take delivery of 130 Škoda Enyaq Sportline SUVs over the next three years.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 22, 2026

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Transport giant buys Australia’s first solar-powered battery-electric refrigeration unit after 1,671 km freight trial
Freight transport giant says it was so impressed by trial of battery-electric refrigeration unit that it has already bought one, the first in Australia.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 21, 2026

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Charging & V2G

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.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 21, 2026

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Batteries

World’s biggest battery maker combines swappable batteries with range-extender for heavy-duty electric trucks
World’s biggest battery maker combines swappable battery with a small “range extender battery” to give drivers of heavy duty electric trucks peace of mind.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 21, 2026

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Charging & V2G

“We know V2G works:” Biggest commercial vehicle-to-grid trial to test revenue lines for government EV fleet
A multimillion-dollar trial of up to 130 electric vehicles will test whether their batteries can ease pressure on the grid and earn money while they are parked.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Oct 21, 2026

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EV News

Mercedes-Benz announces Australian price for its new C-Class electric, with range of up to 735 km
Mercedes-Benz has confirmed Australian pricing for its new C-Class electric, which will boast a range of up to 753 kilometres, with deliveries expected early next year.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 20, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

First electric wheel loaders, dozers, water carts and graders set sail for Fortescue mines and its real zero target
First of Fortescue’s first batch of electric water trucks, wheel loaders, dozers, and graders set sail for its Pilbara mines in its mission to eliminate diesel.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 20, 2026

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Batteries

Oil giant’s battery unit to begin manufacturing solid-state batteries for aviation and space sectors
Battery maker says solid-state batteries are among the most promising innovations for meeting future electrification needs.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 20, 2026

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Policy

“Historic mistake:” Critics say deal to weaken emission rules is worst possible move in face of China rivals
Critics say that while China is racing towards the future, Merz and Macron are causing chaos and uncertainty for the market and consumers.
Julian Wettengel

Oct 20, 2026

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EV News

Mercedes unveils high performance, long range and high priced AMG GT SUV, which is heading to Australia
Mercedes has unveiled a new high-performance electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV, which will come with two battery variants, and is expected in Australia next year.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 19, 2026

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Policy

Plug-in hybrids emit almost as much CO2 as petrol and diesel cars, report finds
The real-world emissions from plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) is only 14 per cent less than those of conventional internal combustion engine cars.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 19, 2026

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EV News

Chinese car maker Chery to launch new premium electric brand Exlantix in Australia in 2027
Chery Group will bring Exlantix premium brand to the Australian market in 2027, starting with a sleek electric shooting brake in both electric and PHEV variants.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 19, 2026

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Policy

Oil, debt and the coming reset in car values – and what it means for EVs
EVs offer protection from oil shocks and service-station prices. But falling values for existing vehicles could disadvantage owners who rely on finance – and monetary policy could compound the damage.
Ray Wills, Howard Buckley and Peter Newman

Oct 19, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Petrol retailer opens Australia’s biggest EV charging hub, but about to be trumped by a mega Tesla Supercharger site
Petrol giant opens 24-bay EV charging site, but its status as Australia’s biggest may soon be trumped by a 37-bay Supercharging proposal from Tesla.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 19, 2026

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EV News

Popular Jaecoo J5 electric SUV discounted for Uber ride-share drivers
Jaecoo J5 EV offered to Uber drivers with big discount to help rideshare operators save money on fuel and go electric.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 18, 2026

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EV News

Smart reveals micro EV with 290 km of range
Smart reveals its fully electric #2 with 35 kWh battery pack and price tage of €20,000.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 17, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla opens its most powerful Supercharger site to date in Australia
Tesla’s first EV charging site with its most powerful Supercharging tech goes live in Sydney.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 17, 2026

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Top News

Tesla equips Roadster with SpaceX rocket tech, says it may go into production 9 years after first unveiling
The car Tesla says will “test the limits of physics” literally takes off at demonstration event, capturing global headlines.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 17, 2026

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