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Mitsubishi confirms its first new EV in Australia for more than a decade, with VR-e electric SUV arriving this year
Mitsubishi is returning to the Australian EV market with the ASX VR-e electric SUV, due to arrive in four variants before the end of 2026.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 10, 2026

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Videos

Video: Subaru calls the Uncharted a sport electric vehicle. Is it?
Sam and Sarah unpack the latest electric vehicle from Subaru to hit Australian shores.
Sam Parkinson

Aug 10, 2026

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Electric Boats

World’s largest battery-electric ship leaves Tasmania piggy-backed aboard a giant heavy lift vessel
The world’s largest battery-electric ship departed Tasmania last week, beginning its long journey to South America aboard mammoth heavy lift vessel
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 10, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Groundbreaking battery-backed ultra-fast EV charger goes live in an Australian-first installation
A landmark privately-funded ultra-fast EV charger goes live, and raises questions why government authorities can’t achieve the same success.
Chris Johnson

Aug 10, 2026

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EV News

New larger BYD premium Seal 07 electric sedan spotted in filings ahead of launch
BYD appears to be on the verge of releasing a range of new and updated models, with a new version of the Seal EV spotted in regulatory filings.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 8, 2026

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EV News

Smart makes electric return with small #2 city car
Smart is bringing back a 2.75-metre, 2-seater EV, with 300 km of range, coming with the new name of #2.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 8, 2026

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Batteries

Nio reaches 120 million battery swaps as latest generation station unveiled, may be headed for Australia
Chinese specialist Nio reaches 120 million battery swaps as it still considers a move into Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 8, 2026

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EV Sales

EV numbers hit 650,000 in Australia, Volvo says electric cars were two thirds of its sales in July
Australia’s EV fleet has reached 650,000, or 3 per cent of total car fleets, as legacy makers like Volvo say two thirds of sales in latest month were full battery electric.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 7, 2026

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Podcasts

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

Aug 7, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

“Transformational:” New data reveals millions in savings for heavy vehicle fleet operators going electric
At current diesel prices, the fuel cost savings of switching a commercial fleet to electric are not marginal, they are transformational, new report finds.
Bryce Gaton

Aug 6, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Red tape, signage, reliability: Government report lists 18 recommendations for EV charging support
Government report comes up with 18 recommendations to support EV charging, including removing red tape, more signage, reliability standards and apartment buildings.
Bryce Gaton

Aug 6, 2026

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Electric Transport

City’s rollout of electric ferries and electric buses is working, but the grid planning must catch up
Perth’s electric bus rollout is finally moving at scale, but the real story is not the shiny new depots – it’s the details on planning the grid precincts. Ditto for its ferries.
Ray Wills and Peter Newman

Aug 6, 2026

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EV News

Motoring group says BYD and MG EVs are most searched cars as buyers seek shelter from rising fuel prices
EVs from Chinese car makers BYD and MG have been the most searched across motoring group’s web site since fuel prices starting surging earlier this year.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 6, 2026

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EV News

End of the road for solar car pioneer
Company established a decade ago with a dream of making an affordable solar EV has finally closed its doors after being unable to raise new finance.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 6, 2026

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EV Sales

EVs take 21.7 pct of new car market in July, as BYD and Tesla lead continuing surge in electric car sales
EVs take 21.7 pct share of record new car sales in July, the second month in a row that electric cars have taken more than 20 pct of the market.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 5, 2026

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EV News

Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand
Updated: A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results from most car makers for July.
The Driven Staff

Aug 5, 2026

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Charging & V2G

State government releases detailed guide on how to get EV charging in strata buildings
Installing EV chargers in apartment blocks faces a lot of headwinds, so one state government has issued a detailed guide to strata committees on how to get there.
Bryce Gaton

Aug 4, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla adds new trade-in offer to boost sales of Model 3 and Model Y
Tesla makes new cash back offer for Model 3 and Model Y electric cars.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 4, 2026

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EV News

BYD announces cashback offer for another of its best-selling EVs
BYD announces new cash back offer on its second top-selling EV in a week as it seeks to get through excess stock and challenge Toyota for top car spot.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 4, 2026

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EV Sales

“Not just a one-off:” Model Y L electric six-seater leads as Tesla continues EV momentum with record sales for July
Model Y L six-seater drives record July sales for Tesla as EV sales momentum continues into new financial year.
Giles Parkinson & Joshua S Hill

Aug 4, 2026

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