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Electric Work Vehicles

Hyundai launches and prices fully electric version of Staria Load 1 tonne van
The onslaught of new fully-electric light commercial vehicles isn’t going to end any time soon. Hyundai have just announced an all-electric version of their popular Staria van.
Bryce Gaton

Sep 19, 2026

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EV News

Zeekr 7GT confirmed for 2026 launch Australia with 670km range and 3.1 second sprint
Zeekr’s new electric shooting brake is coming to Australia with up to 670km of range, and a 500kW Performance version capable of hitting 100km/h in just 3.1 seconds.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 19, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Councils and businesses get $16.5 million funding boost to install kerbside EV chargers, and in council and commercial carparks
State government to invest $16.5 million to boost kerbside electric vehicle charging to enable more organisations and people to make the switch from petrol and diesel.
Peter Hannam

Sep 19, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

BHP hits the brakes on electric trucks as it frets about charging times, but rival Fortescue says it’s missing the point
Many car buyers held back on EVs because they fretted about charging times, now Australia’s biggest miner is doing the same as it considers giant electric haul trucks.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 18, 2026

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Charging & V2G

BYD adds its best selling EV to Australia’s biggest vehicle-to-grid trial
BYD adds its most popular EV to the country’s biggest vehicle-to-grid trial which aims to plug in 1,000 electric car owners.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 18, 2026

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Electric Cars

Mining giant Fortescue to enter team in world’s biggest electric racing series as it aims to eliminate fossil fuels
Fortescue looks to join the world’s biggest electric racing series, with the company behind its rapid-charging technology preparing to step onto the grid.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 18, 2026

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Videos

Video: Cadillac Lyriq-V – Everything you need to know
With a near-2.7 tonne kerb weight and a $99,000 starting price, does the fastest production Cadillac ever actually make sense on Australian roads?
Sam Parkinson

Sep 18, 2026

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Electric Cars

MG announces $78,990 price for electric U9 ute, with 430 km range and 3.5 tonne towing
MG has confirmed pricing for its first electric ute, which boasts 430 km of range, 3.5 tonne towing and a big 102.2 kWh battery.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 18, 2026

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Electric Cars

Six months into the war, regional areas are leading the growth in the uptake of electric cars
It’s time to do a deep-dive on where the growth in BEV uptake has been the most spectacular – and the results are eye-opening.
Brendan Jones

Sep 18, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

“Turning technology into reality:” Volvo unveils 80-tonne electric truck and begins series production of 700 km model
Swedish truck manufacturer makes two big announcements: start of series production of FH Aero Electric, and unveiling of new battery electric truck.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 17, 2026

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Batteries

CATL unveils new generation of truck battery with up to 1,000 km of range
CATL unveils new generation vehicle battery, the Tectrans II, which it says supports up to 1,000 km of range for heavy-duty trucks and battery swapping.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 17, 2026

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Policy

The PHEV emissions problem is not the plug-in hybrid. It is the “plug-in maybes”
Plug-in hybrids can work, but only if we design them, and manage them, for how people actually travel. The experience in Australia is more promising than Europe.
Ray Wills, Howard Buckley and Peter Newman

Sep 16, 2026

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Electric Transport

BYD unveils flagship electric heavy truck with 600 km range, and 1.5 MW Blade battery charging rate
BYD unveils its flagship electric heavy truck, with a range of around 600 km, along with smaller electric trucks and a new electric van.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 16, 2026

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Top News

Australia’s cheapest new car is fully electric, and BYD’s move will change the conversation about EVs
BYD’s stunning low price for the Atto 1 is not just changing conversations about the transition to EVs, it is attacking one of the last bastions of the ICE market – the petrol hatch.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 16, 2026

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Sponsored Post

MSI Eco Series EV charger review: A smart home charger with some properly useful hardware
Home EV charging should be simple enough to forget about. MSI’s new Eco Series aims to do just that, combining practical installation features with smart charging, solar integration and up to 22kW AC capability.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 16, 2026

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Electric Transport

Kia unveils new and larger PV7 electric van, in cargo and 9-seat passenger modes
Kia debuted this week a new electric van which will be available in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2027.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 16, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Scania adds more batteries to boost range of electric long-haul trucks to up to 720 km
Scania hopes to improve the ability of electric trucks to complete long-haul operations by adding two batteries behind the cab, enabling up to 720 km of range.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 16, 2026

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EV News

BYD stuns market as it slashes price of Australia’s cheapest EV to less than $20,000 driveaway
BYD gives another boost to EV affordability, cutting driveaway price of Atto 1 to less than $20,000, competing with low-cost petrol cars.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 15, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

MG to debut new MGU9 electric ute in Australia, promising not to ruin the weekend
MG says its new MGU9 electric ute will have its global launch in Australia, and is designed for work and weekends, and it will tow your boat.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 15, 2026

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EV News

New Chery-backed EV brand Lepas reveals 440km L6 electric SUV for Australia
Another new electric vehicle brand is preparing to enter the Australian market, with Chery Group-owned Lepas confirming the first specifications for its debut model, the L6 EV.
Sam Parkinson

Sep 15, 2026

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