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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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BYD and Tesla smash EV sales records as electric cars reach 23.4 pct share in landmark month for Australian electric transition
Updated: BYD and Tesla smash their EV sales records in Australia for second successive month, shipping more than 19,000 electric cars between them in month of June.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 3, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Nissan leads charge to boost range and cut EV charging costs with integrated solar and AI
Nissan leads research project that aims to integrate efficient technologies, including solar, into EVs that it hopes will change how they are charged and experienced.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 3, 2026

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Reviews

Xpeng LO3 first impressions: A new low-cost electric SUV that could take brand into mainstream
We get first glimpse of the new Xpeng LO3 electric SUV, which is expected to be launched soon at an attractive price that could launch company into mainstream.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 3, 2026

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EV News

A momentous and historic turning point: The beginning of the end of the ICE age in Australia
For the first time new EVs are not only covering all growth in the vehicle fleet, but are causing the permanent exit of fossil fuel vehicles from the fleet.
Brendan Jones

Jul 3, 2026

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Electric Cars

Popular BYD Atto 2 to be upgraded with RWD powertrain and better suspension
Popular BYD Atto 2 may soon feature a RWD set up and LiDAR technology in an upgrade that has been spotted in its home market after record sales in June.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 3, 2026

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Top News

EV surge continues in Australia, with Tesla Model Y leading the way and beating 8,000 mark for first time
Tesla records another record month, with the Model Y likely to be the best selling vehicle in the country of any type with a stunning total of more than 8,000 in June.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 2, 2026

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Multimedia

Video: BMW iX5 walkaround
In this first walkaround, Riz takes a close look at the fully electric iX5 60 xDrive.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 2, 2026

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Electric Transport

Australian retail giant signs 148-truck EV deal as electric freight moves beyond pilot stage
Retail giant will lease 148 electric delivery trucks in what backers say is Australia’s biggest electric truck rollout to date.
Sam Parkinson

Jul 2, 2026

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Toyota’s global EV sales surge, even as overall sale numbers fall
The world’s top-selling automaker, saw overall global sales drop in May for fourth consecutive month, even as EV sales continued to accelerate.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 2, 2026

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EV News

New Leapmotor B05 electric hatchback to land in Australia from $35,990 driveway
New Leapmotor B05 electric hatchback will arrive in Australian dealerships in late August and will be priced from $35,990 drive-away in a special introductory offer.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 2, 2026

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Reviews

BMW says iX5 electric SUV, with massive 845 km range from huge battery, to arrive in Australia in 2027
BMW unveils the iX5, which will offer 845 km of WLTP range thanks to a massive 141 kWh battery pack, and is due to arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2027.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 1, 2026

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Why we’ve updated The Driven website
We’ve updated The Driven website as part of an important security and platform upgrade.
Sam Parkinson

Jun 30, 2026

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