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Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

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Charging & V2G

New “ultrafast” EV charging clusters that won’t break the grid
New EV charging clusters rolled out at Shell branded retailers that its providers say require minimal network connection upgrades leverage on-site solar and battery systems.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 3, 2025

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BYD sales growth stutter after price war kicks off in world’s biggest market
BYD reports only marginal growth in new energy vehicles sales in May, due to latest price war, but full battery EVs now account for more than half of sales.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 3, 2025

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MG jacks up Australia pricing for most variants of MG4 electric hatchback
MG announces price rises for Australia’s most popular electric hatchback, with the base model now $7,000 more expensive than its special price offered in 2024.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 3, 2025

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EV News

Tesla rebounds in May as Model Y records best month of sales in more than a year
Bumper month for Tesla Model Y in May as deliveries start for refreshed model, although Model 3 electric sedan remains in a deep slump.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 3, 2025

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Charging & V2G

BYD to roll out 15,000 super fast 1 MW electric vehicle chargers
BYD says it will build 15,000 of its super fast 1 MW EV chargers, helping deliver up to 400 km of range in just 5 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 2, 2025

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Smaller and lower cost Tesla EV spotted testing ahead of imminent launch
There has been another sighting of Tesla’s upcoming lower cost electric SUV, this time at the company’s test track in Fremont California.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 2, 2025

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MG’s next electric SUV – the MGS6 EV – approved for sale in Australia
MG’s upcoming bigger electric SUV – the MGS6 EV – obtains regulatory approval for sale in Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 2, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Tesla opens multiple new Supercharger sites in past month, including for non-Tesla EVs
Tesla opens new sites with over a dozen fast chargers showing continued growth of Australia’s most-reliable charging network.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 2, 2025

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Autonomous Vehicles

Elon Musk flags fully autonomous factory to door deliveries as driverless tests begin
Tesla Model Y vehicles have been testing in Texas, without anyone in the driver’s seat, and Elon Musk is flagging fully autonomous factory to customer door deliveries.
Riz Akhtar

May 31, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Getting a load off the grid: EV makers and utilities explore “vehicle to everything”
EV makers and utilities are finding ways to help bi-directional charging – or vehicle to everything – reduce costs for the car owner, and help out the grid.
Fereidoon Sioshansi

May 31, 2025

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Videos

Video: Hyundai Inster review – Australia’s latest low cost EV
Tim Eden reviews the Hyundai Inster, Australia’s latest low cost electric car, starting under $40,000. With up to 327 km of range, it could be the EV that makes electric driving truly mainstream.
Tim Eden

May 30, 2025

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Reviews

Hyundai Inster review: Good things come in small electric packages
The Inster is Hyundai’s smallest EV to date. My biggest disappointment is that Hyundai doesn’t think it will be a volume seller, because I’d love to see tons of these on the road instead of more giant utes and SUVs.
Tim Eden

May 30, 2025

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