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Thursday, July 16, 2026

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

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EV industry calls on federal government to keep Electric Car Discount
EV industry launches new national campaign urging the federal government to keep the successful electric car discount.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 9, 2026

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Tesla confirms its biggest Model Y for Australia, longer and with 6 seats
Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L confirmed for Australia in 2026 with this longer-wheelbase variant to join the local line-up.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 9, 2026

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Nio launches its quirky Firefly hatchback in Thailand ahead of Australia
Nio’s electric hatchback Firefly launches in key right-hand-drive market ahead of Australia with company proposing a dedicated EV factory for the region.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 9, 2026

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VW Group hits 4 million BEVs delivered worldwide
VW Group has reached four million full battery electric vehicle sales worldwide, including EVs offered under the Audi, Porsche, Cupra and Skoda brands.
Bryce Gaton

Mar 9, 2026

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MG to launch its most affordable EV next month with the MG4 Urban
MG’s potentially most affordable electric vehicle to date, the MG4 Urban EV, to land in Australia next month.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 9, 2026

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Car makers clear first NVES hurdle as EV transition accelerates
Early results from Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard are in. Plus, Jaecoo J5, Hyundai Elexio, and electric trucks’ role in Australia’s energy security.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 9, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla to build world’s biggest supercharger site with 400 stalls
Plans uncovered show the world’s biggest supercharger site is about to begin construction with 400 stalls once completed.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 9, 2026

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“You smell it:” Fumes from idling SUVs queuing at school are killing our children
It’s as easy as disengaging a button or key but it’s taken a long time to spread the message that idling engines near schools is a danger to children’s health.
Poppy Johnston

Mar 8, 2026

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Charging & V2G

What the latest performance rankings tell us about Australia’s DC fast chargers
It is clear, though, from the wide variety of different apps available in Australia that there is a big variation in both quality and approach to initiating charging.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Mar 8, 2026

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BYD’s new Seal EV model to feature 1,500 kW Flash Charging, at under $A35,000
BYD’s next affordable Seal EV sedan to feature new blade battery tech that can charge 10-70% in just 5 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 8, 2026

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MG adds free charger to already discounted MG4 electric hatchback
MG extends price cuts on its MG4 electric hatchback and adds a charging hub to sweeten the offer.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 8, 2026

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Rebates and tax cuts urged for EVs as petrol prices hit $4 a litre
EV lobby says tax cuts for electric cars and reintroducing state-based rebates could help more Australians avoid rising petrol prices and should be treated as a national security issue.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 6, 2026

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