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Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

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Readers' Questions

Cupra Born: Can I buy one now and expect it do V2G later?
Cupra Born owners may soon tap into vehicle-to-grid capability already available in Europe, but VW remains silent on when, or if, the feature will be activated in Australia.
Bryce Gaton

Nov 13, 2025

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Tesla loses two key program managers in one day
The exit of two long-time Tesla leaders makes a clean sweep for the company’s vehicle program leadership in the last 12 months.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 13, 2025

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London Fire Brigade rolls out handful of electric cars and trucks
London Fire Brigade rolls out more electric trucks and cars. It must not be so concerned about the fire risk then.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 12, 2025

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Electric Work Vehicles

Toyota’s electric HiLux: Too little, too late, or just another car for Barry?
After years of stalling, Toyota has finally revealed a fully electric HiLux. But with rivals like BYD already gaining ground, questions remain over whether this signals real change or just another gesture.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Nov 12, 2025

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Mitsubishi increases battery capacity and range of Outlander PHEV
Mitsubishi says its updated Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle will include a bigger battery and a greater electric range of up to 86 kilometres.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 12, 2025

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EV News

Logistics giant delivers first two heavy electric vehicles to Coles in Perth
Toll Group says it has delivered two new Volvo FM battery electric prime movers to supermarket giant Coles in Perth.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 11, 2025

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Toyota to bring its second EV model to Australia – in two years’ time
Toyota, Australia’s most popular carmaker, is to finally bring its second fully electric model to the Australian market, with the C-HR due to arrive in the country in mid 2027.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 11, 2025

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Second-hand EVs holding more value, report finds, as Model 3 leads the market
New survey shows hybrids are popular on 2nd hand car market, but EVs are also holding their value with the Model 3 leading the market on sales numbers.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nov 11, 2025

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Tesla brings stalk retrofit for Model 3 owners to Australia – at a price
Tesla brings back more physical steering controls for the Model 3, including a retrofit stalk for $850.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 11, 2025

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Videos

Everything Electric: Meet the smallest, cheapest EV from Renault
Jack from Everything Electric takes a closer look at what the French brand’s smallest electric model means for the mass market.
Everything Electric Show

Nov 11, 2025

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Market

The new, new EV buyer in Australia is emerging, and sub $30,000 electric cars are on their way
Australia is late to the Early Majority EV party, so in the next 12 months expect to see a slew of new cars under $30k with marketing strategies aimed at making BEVs cool.
Bryce Gaton

Nov 11, 2025

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Ford mulls scrapping production of F-150 Lightning electric ute
Ford is reportedly considering scrapping the F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, or ute as it is known in Australia.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 11, 2025

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