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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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Electric Boats

Made in Australia: World’s largest battery-electric ship completes trip from Tasmania factory to new home in South America
World’s largest battery-electric ship arrives at its South American destination, after being piggy-backed from Australia across the Pacific Ocean and around Cape Horn.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 15, 2026

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Top News

Mission efficiency: VW unveils ultra-efficient prototype EV with a “teardrop” shape, based on current electric platform
When it comes to producing cheaper, longer range EVs, the devil is in the detail. To do so you need to work on at least one of aerodynamics, weight and efficiency.
Bryce Gaton

Sep 15, 2026

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EV News

BYD’s Denza Z9GT, the longest range and fastest-charging EV, spotted on the road in Melbourne
BYD’s longest range and fastest charging model spotted testing in Melbourne ahead of Denza Z9GT’s local launch.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 14, 2026

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EV News

Omoda Jaecoo to launch multiple new EV models as brand doubles down on J5 EV success
Omoda Jaecoo will bring multiple new electric SUV models in 2027, doubling down on the much-loved success of J5 EV.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 14, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Australian insurer to recognise Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology in calculating premiums, only second in world to do so
Australian insurer becomes only the second in the world to take FSD Supervised as a rating factor, and to offer discounts.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 14, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla’s new Cybercab robo-taxi lands in Australia, spotted under wraps
Tesla’s robotaxi Cybercab has been spotted in Australia for the first time, and is about to go on show.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 14, 2026

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EV News

MG makes $2,000 cash-back offer on its cheapest and best-selling EV
MG4 Urban, the brand’s cheapest and best selling EV, sees $2,000 cashback, bringing driveaway price down to just $29,990.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 12, 2026

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EV News

Smart cuts prices on existing EVs as it gets ready for launch of #5 electric SUV
Smart cuts prices on its #1 and #3 SUVs, less than 2 years after launching, now starting at under $50,000, as it prepares to launch the bigger #5 electric SUV.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 12, 2026

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Charging & V2G

“We need more fast chargers”, scream people who don’t own an EV. But there are other options
Street pole chargers and “gully” charging for inner-city homeowners are just some of the solutions that all levels of government in Australia will hopefully embrace.
Sarah Aubrey

Sep 11, 2026

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Electric Transport

First Windrose electric trucks arrive in Australia to run freight between Sydney and national capital
First Windrose electric trucks arrive in Australia to carry freight between Sydney and Canberra. Their 600 km range will be bettered by next generation’s more than 900 km.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 11, 2026

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Readers' Questions

Matching EV charging, solar and 3 phase supplies. How hard can it be?
What are the relevant differences between 1 and 3 phase home EV chargers when trying to maximise your charging off your home solar when you have a 3 phase power?
Bryce Gaton

Sep 11, 2026

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Batteries

New study of more than 500,000 used EVs shows battery health is much better than most people think
Used EV battery health testing giant shares key state of health insights after testing 500,000 EVs around the world.
Riz Akhtar

Sep 11, 2026

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EV News

Audi slashes prices of Q6 e-tron as it relaunches A2 as a battery electric, and “most efficient” model it has ever built
Audi slashes prices of updated e-tron range, as it unveils the A2 battery electric, with V2L and V2H, and the most efficient motor it has ever built.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 11, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Surge in electric car sales puts added strain on Australia’s stretched EV charging network
Australia’s EV charging network is struggling to keep up with new car sales, a report has found, with an average of 24 electric cars for every public charger.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 10, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Logistics giant backs plans for state’s first electric freight network, possibly with Chinese trucks and battery swaps
Perth-based logistics giant backs plans to build state’s first electric heavy freight charging network, including an initial three 12-bay stations.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 10, 2026

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EV News

Polestar Australia confirms it has cut prices for 2027 Polestar 4 coupé, to match new electric SUV
Polestar confirms it has cut prices for the 2027 Polestar 4 coupé, aligning its price with the recently launched Polestar 4 electric SUV.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 10, 2026

2
Charging & V2G

Dealerships, mechanics and repair shops offered rebates for EV chargers and electric vehicle tools
New round of rebates announced to help install EV chargers at car dealerships, repairers, and mechanics, and to help with cost of tools and equipment.
Joshua S. Hill

Sep 9, 2026

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