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Charging & V2G

Tesla opens almost 50 new supercharger stalls ahead of the summer rush
Tesla opens up almost 50 new Supercharger stalls ahead of the holiday rush, meaning EV drivers can now drive from Adelaide to Cairns using just the Supercharger network.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 20, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous EVs: Tesla’s new Cybercab hits public roads for first time
First sighting of Tesla’s upcoming new Cybercab testing on public roads comes to surface as the company pushes ahead on autonomy ambitions.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 20, 2025

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Road Trips

New Tesla Model 3 Long Range unlocks ICE-like travel times
Over 600 km of real world range at highway speeds unlocks the capability of EV road trips that do not take any longer than travelling in an ICE car.
Tim Eden

Dec 20, 2025

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BYD’s next small electric hatchback model spotted testing
BYD’s next affordable electric hatchback spotted testing ahead of 2026 launch with early spy shots revealing key details
Riz Akhtar

Dec 20, 2025

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Videos

Video: Chip fat and charge cables | The Driven Podcast
Lisa Marsh, CEO of eLumina joins us to help unpack how off-grid, battery-integrated charging is making EV travel possible on some of the most remote highways in Australia.
Sam Parkinson

Dec 19, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Tesla opens new, 16-bay EV charging station just in time for Xmas rush
Tesla opens a new 16-bay Supercharger on key highway just before the Xmas holiday rush.
Staff Reporter

Dec 19, 2025

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“Major turning point”: Plug-in vehicles make up more than a quarter of new cars sold this year
Emerging markets across the globe are driving an important shift in the car market, with a quarter of new cars sold so far in 2025 being either a full battery EV or a plug-in hybrid.
Joshua S. Hill

Dec 19, 2025

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Jaecoo makes pitch to pet owners with J5 EV, complete with pet carrier and accessories
Upcoming affordable Jaecoo J5 EV to feature pet accessories, targeting family SUV buyers.
Riz Akhtar

Dec 19, 2025

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EV News

Chip oil saves the day – yet again – for off-grid fast EV charging, and a new remote network
Unreliable off-grid chargers have plagued EV travel on key routes in regional Western Australia. Now eLumina is offering a very different solution to make remote highways viable – using battery-backed fast chargers and even waste cooking oil.
Chris Johnson

Dec 17, 2025

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Reviews

New Tesla Model Y Performance review: Better balance and more with upgrades galore
There is now a much bigger jump from the Long Range to the Performance than the old model, which more than justifies the larger price gap.
Tim Eden

Dec 17, 2025

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Electric Transport

Fortescue debuts second battery electric locomotive in push to real zero
Fortescue takes delivery of its second 14.5 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery electric locomotive, part of plans to reach real zero emissions at its Pilbara iron ore operations by 2030.
Joshua S. Hill

Dec 17, 2025

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GWM unveils Ora 5 EV for around $20,000, could be headed to Australia
GWM unveils a new EV, the Ora 5 pure electric SUV, with a starting price that would convert to around $A20,000, and which could be headed to Australia.
Joshua S. Hill

Dec 17, 2025

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