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Batteries

World’s biggest battery maker says it has hit carbon neutrality across its operations, targets supply chain next
CATL says its battery plants are powered by zero carbon power, and it will now look to low carbon suppliers to reduce emissions in its supply chain.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 18, 2026

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EV News

Zeekr reveals key details of its next EV for Australian market, the 7GT electric wagon, as sales top 10,000
Zeekr’s electric wagon expected to be the next model to land in Australia with up to 500 kW of power and 0-100 km/h sprint time of 3.5 seconds.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 18, 2026

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Top News

UK pricing and specs hint at why the Hyundai Ioniq 3 would be a game-changer for Australian EV market
Based on the newly released UK specs of Hyundai’s Ioniq 3, it deserves a good hard look from what appears to be a multitude of frustrated buyers for this segment.
Bryce Gaton

Aug 18, 2026

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EV News

Ferrari’s first Luce electric vehicle sells to US billionaire for $A56 million, with funds going to charity
Ferrari’s first Luce EV sold at auction to a US billionaire for $A56 million, with the money to go to charity.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 18, 2026

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Reviews

Mini Aceman John Cooper Works review: The punchy small electric SUV with Go-Kart mode
We got behind the wheel of the Aceman’s top-spec variant, the even more sporty version that puts on the storied John Cooper Works (JCW) badge.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 18, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Construction starts on first charging hub for heavy electric trucks in Melbourne
The first of three electric truck charging hubs begins construction in Melbourne’s west, the start of Australia’s first shared-use electric truck charging network.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 17, 2026

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Electric Flight

World’s largest battery-electric aircraft completes first flight – for the price of a coffee
Flight of largest electric plane to date suggests potential to fundamentally reshape airline economics and, ultimately, lower the cost of air travel for passengers.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 17, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Curfews and weight limits: EV lobby hails heavy vehicle reform package to ease path for electric trucks
State and federal ministers agree on $400 million package to smooth path for electric trucks in Australia, including more charging and reduced curfews.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 17, 2026

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Tesla showcases new Cybercab, now with Starlink integrated
Tesla says Cybercab will be equipped with Starlink Mini and newer models will feature Starlink hardware for fast internet connectivity.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 17, 2026

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BYD’s Denza brand to launch new luxury EV to go against Range Rover
BYD’s luxury brand Denza is expected to launch a new fully electric model to compete with Range Rover and other luxury SUVs.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 16, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla launches vehicle-to-load on all Model Y premium models
Vehicle-to-load adapter now available in all Model Y premium models – at least in the US. Australia should follow.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 15, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Truck loads of new 2026 Xpeng G6 spotted at port ahead of first deliveries
Truck loads of the latest version of Xpeng’s mid-size family electric SUV, the tech-driven G6 have been spotted at the Port of Brisbane ahead of first customer deliveries.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 15, 2026

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Videos

Video: Is the Jaecoo J5 the best electric SUV under $40k?
We get behind the wheel of the Jaecoo J5 to see how a $36,990 electric SUV drives.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 13, 2026

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Reviews

Jaecoo J5 EV review: What’s the catch at $36,990 driveaway?
Jaecoo’s J5 has quickly become one of Australia’s more popular electric SUVs, with plenty of features and a $36,990 driveaway price. But is it as good as it looks on paper?
Sam Parkinson

Aug 13, 2026

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Videos

More small electric cars arrive as EV sales stay big | The Driven Podcast
Australian BEV sales pass the 20% mark for the second month in a row as Geely’s best-selling hatchback arrives on Australian shores.
The Driven Podcast

Aug 13, 2026

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Petrol station converted into flash charging hub as Chinese oil giant partners with EV and battery giant BYD
First BYD flash charging station in east China built at a former petrol station after oil giant gutted the facility to make room for batteries and chargers.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 13, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Angry elephants vandalise EV chargers after one gets leg caught in cable
Angry elephants knock over an EV fast-charger after one of them gets a leg caught in a cable and another seeks revenge.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 12, 2026

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EV News

BYD announces Australian pricing for revamped Atto 3, starting from $41,990
BYD reveals pricing of the upgraded Atto 3 Evo, which is now available for order in Australia and is expected to begin deliveries in September.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 12, 2026

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Multimedia

Video: How good is a $26,490 Electric Car?
The Geely EX2 has arrived in Australia with a starting price of just $26,490 before on-road costs, making it one of the country’s cheapest new electric cars.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 12, 2026

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EV News

The solar electric car designed to generate more energy than it consumes
The pursuit of a solar car that can generate more power than it consumers continues, this time with a new prototype from students in a US university.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 12, 2026

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