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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Aaron Isenstadt and Kelli Pennington

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Charging & V2G

“Best EV charger on Nullarbor” out of action after truck reportedly smashes into solar canopy
An EV fast charging station rated as the “best on the Nullarbor” is out of action after its solar canopy was damaged, reportedly by a truck, frustrating EV drivers making the crossing.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 24, 2026

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BYD’s next electric sports car spotted ahead of imminent launch
BYDs performance sports car under the Denza brand spotted without cammouflage, ahead of imminent launch.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 24, 2026

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EV Sales

Australia could already be on track to reach 80 per cent EV sales by 2030
An analysis of Australian battery electric vehicle sales each year since 2010 indicates that we are already on track to reach 80 per cent market penetration by 2030.
Tim Eden

Apr 23, 2026

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The best thing about driving 2,200 km on this EV holiday: Not having to worry where to charge
The best thing about having an EV on a driving holiday in New Zealand is not having to worry about where to charge. Maybe this might one day be the case in Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 23, 2026

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Hybrids, petrol cars and BYD EVs caught short on range and fuel efficiency claims
Drivers have been warned to be “deeply sceptical” of automakers’ claims after several popular hybrid and petrol cars were caught using significantly more fuel than advertised.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 23, 2026

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EV News

Musk delays release of Roadster, Optimus and unsupervised FSD, as Tesla margins jump
Musk announces delay on release of Roadster, Optimus robot and FSD, and says that new “micro-factories” will be needed to upgrade older Tesla EVs for full self driving.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 23, 2026

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Polestar hopes four new EV models will help reverse multi-billion dollar loss in 2025
Polestar hopes release of four new EV models in coming years will help reverse its massive financial losses, which reached $US.236 billion in 2025 despite a one third lift in EV sales.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 23, 2026

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European EV sales jump 51 pct in March as fuel prices surge due to Gulf war
New electric vehicle (EV) registrations grew by 51 per cent in March across Europe, accounting for 22 per cent of all new car sales across 15 key markets.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 23, 2026

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New Tesla Model Y variant with more range specs spotted in approval documentation
Tesla’s new variant with range boost spotted in Approval documentation, paving path for sale.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 22, 2026

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Batteries

CATL debuts six stunning battery innovations, including 1,500km EV option and 6-minute charge
Chinese battery giant CATL unveiled host of new technology developments, including a 1,500 km EV battery, 6-minute charging, a sodium-ion option and integrated charge-swap stations.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 22, 2026

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Videos

Video: 2026 Geely EX5 ER – What’s actually new?
A closer look at the top-spec Inspire model, unpacking what’s new, including a larger battery and added standard features.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 22, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla opens two new Supercharger stations, as fast charging costs hit new low of 27c/kWh
Tesla opens two new superchargers as the number of fast-charging stalls reaches 1,000 across Australia, some of them offering charging at super low prices of 27c/kWh.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 22, 2026

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