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Autonomous Vehicles

BMW i3 preview: Australia’s first EV with over 900 km of range
We preview BMW’s i3 sedan in Melbourne with a whopping 912 km of WLTP range.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 29, 2026

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EV News

Low-cost used EVs have doubled in number over past year, and have driven a lot less than you think
Cars under $35,000 now account for a quarter of all used EV sales, double the share a year ago, and almost half are dealer demonstrators, and have little on the odometer.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 29, 2026

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Sponsored Post

Anker Solix showcases XE dual-cycle battery and balcony solar at All Energy Australia 2026
From home battery and portable power to balcony solar, the full range goes on show at MCEC, Melbourne, 28–29 October.
Sponsored Content

Oct 29, 2026

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Charging & V2G

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.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 28, 2026

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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
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.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 28, 2026

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Batteries

GM has another go at EVs with a new generation platform and world’s first production LMR battery
GM says new battery chemistry has more energy density than LFP units, and can deliver 20 per cent more range for every kilowatt hour of energy.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 28, 2026

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Policy

Federal Coalition vows to scrap national EV subsidy, along with home battery rebates and other green stuff
A Coalition government would scrap the government’s EV subsidy if it were elected to government in 2028, claiming it would deliver a $2.1 billion saving.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 28, 2026

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EV News

Renault prices upgraded Megane E-Tech Esprit Alpine from $56k with a facelift, bigger battery and V2L
Renault opens order books for the Megane E-Tech Esprit Alpine, an electric hatchback with a range of up to 480 km which will start from $55,990 before on-road.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 28, 2026

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Policy

Australia is paying more than twice as much as any other country for imported diesel, and needs to go electric
Electrifying more vehicles – and particularly heavy trucks – and removing diesel fuel tax credits could help to protect Australia from future fuel shocks, study finds.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Oct 28, 2026

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EV News

Avatr’s sleek electric wagon – with 2.78 second acceleration – spotted testing in the wild in Australia
Another electric sportswagon spotted testing in Sydney, hinting at possible launch in 2027.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 27, 2026

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EV News

Xpeng expands dealer and service network across Australia and New Zealand ahead of new electric models
Xpeng is expanding its dealership and service network to 66 locations across Australia and 7 in New Zealand, following the collapse of its Australian distributor
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 27, 2026

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EV gap from Broken Hill to South Australia bridged with new off-grid fast-charging station
There are now enough DC chargers to take the central western NSW route via Broken Hill to Adelaide using only DC chargers.
Bryce Gaton

Oct 27, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Look, no cabin! Chinese truck maker XCMG unveils autonomous electric logistics truck for industrial parks
Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG unveils a fully autonomous, cab-less, and electric truck tractor designed specifically for industrial park logistics.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 26, 2026

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EV News

BYD delivers 150,000 cars in Australia in just 4 years, plans more expansion in regional areas
BYD delivers its 150,000th car in Australia in just 4 years, making it the fastest ever brand to enter top 5 best-selling car rankings..
Riz Akhtar

Oct 26, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Volvo promises a new “lower priced” EV after huge loss and job cuts prompt strategy review
Volvo has promised a new EV that will target “a large, lower priced market segment”, one of 13 new models to be released after its huge loss and job cuts.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 26, 2026

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Charging & V2G

“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.
Bryce Gaton

Oct 26, 2026

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EV News

Another luxury EV brand to enter Australia in 2027, with Chery’s Luxeed to bring high-end performance electric SUV
Luxeed luxury electric SUV, the Stormax, heading to Australia in 2027 after global expansion announcement in China.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 26, 2026

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Reviews

Mitsubishi ASX VR-e previewed – Japanese car giant returns to EV market with its fastest ever passenger car
We preview the fastest car ever to be released by Mitsubishi in Australia, the all-electric ASX VR-e SUV. It is nothing like the i-MiEV, apart from being electric.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 25, 2026

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EV News

Australia’s second-hand EV market is starting to hit its straps
Australia’s cumulative EV sales have reached around 525,000 – almost all of which have hit the road since 2021. It’s a strong base for a second hand EV market.
Bryce Gaton

Oct 25, 2026

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EV News

Omoda reveals futuristic-looking electric SUV called the X
Omoda reveals a futuristic adventurous electric SUV, with a thermal imaging camera and what the company calls a “rugged design”.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 24, 2026

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