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Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

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Mazda confirms its second EV for Australia, this time with a lot more range
Japanese brand Mazda confirms that it will bring a new EV to the Australian market in 2026, with up to 500 km of range.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 24, 2025

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Charging & V2G

RedEarth announces V2G charger price, paving way for batteries on wheels
RedEarth Energy Storage says pre-orders for its vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle charger will start in November, and reveals its recommended retail price.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 24, 2025

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Multimedia

Everything Electric: Polestar’s parent company brings big value
Jack, from Everything Electric, gets behind the wheel of the brand-new Geely EX5 — the first model to carry Geely’s own name.
Everything Electric Show

Oct 24, 2025

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Ioniq 9 review: Is Hyundai’s biggest and most expensive EV its best?
Hyundai’s flagship Ioniq 9 arrived in Australia a few months ago, sitting atop their range of EVs as the biggest and the most expensive. Is it the best? It is certainly the roomiest.
Tim Eden

Oct 24, 2025

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BYD teases its smallest EV yet, with a 20 kWh battery and 180kms of range
BYD’s smallest EV teased again, with a tiny battery and limited range.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 24, 2025

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Electric Boats

First of four enormous battery “rooms” energised aboard world’s largest e-ferry
The Tasmania-built electric ferry will have a 40 MWh, 250 tonne battery, housed across four “battery rooms” deep inside the ship.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 24, 2025

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EV News

How long can Tesla fend off BYD as Australia’s most popular EV brand?
Tesla has long been Australia’s most popular EV brand, but with steadily growing choice and fierce competition from BYD, Tesla’s tight grip on the top spot appears to be weakening. (With graphs).
Tim Eden

Oct 23, 2025

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Tesla’s next big bet, the Cybercab, to go into production next year
Tesla’s next big bet with no steering wheel or pedals, the Cybercab, to go into production in Q2 2026, as the company hones in on autonomy.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 23, 2025

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Reviews

Hyundai’s fun little Inster EV: We don’t always need the biggest and the longest range
The Hyundai Inster is small, shapely and fun to drive. It underlines why we don’t always need the biggest or the longest range. If only the price was lower.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 23, 2025

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Tesla drivers most likely to be caught speeding, police data shows
One in six Tesla drivers caught speeding in last year, police data shows, more than any other car model, with Audi and Ram close behind.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 22, 2025

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BYD reveals key details of Atto 1, expected to be lowest cost EV in Australia
BYD details specs of Atto 1, expected to be Australia’s lowest cost EV, as The Driven takes it on its first drive in Australia ahead of imminent launch.
Riz Akhtar

Oct 22, 2025

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell

First Australian hydrogen-powered tilt tray truck up for auction
“We’ve never sold anything like this before.” Pickles to auction first hydrogen-powered til tray truck.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 22, 2025

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