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Hannah Budnitz

Research Associate in Urban Mobility, Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford.

Aussie drivers accelerating into electric future, but could hit brakes if tax break removed
Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 17, 2026

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Multimedia

Video: Leapmotor B10 Review – A lot of electric car from $38,990
The Leapmotor B10 has arrived in Australia as one of the most affordable electric SUVs in the market. Does it live up to its promise of a premium SUV experience for around $40k? Sam and Tanya take it for a drive to find out.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 17, 2026

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Reviews

Leapmotor B10: A practical electric SUV at a practical price
Leapmotor’s second EV arrives in Australia with strong range, generous equipment and a price that significantly undercuts much of the electric SUV market. On paper, at least, it looks like a compelling package.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 16, 2026

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Rivian targets “broader audience” with new, lower cost mid-size electric SUV
US EV maker Rivian is targeting a “significantly broader audience” with a lower priced new mid-range SUV that includes some sub-$US50,000 variants.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 16, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Tesla Semi trial by logistics giant achieves 1 kWh per km consumption
A 7,500 km Tesla Semi trial shows efficiency of just over 1 kWh/km for transport group, as the company heads towards mass production.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 16, 2026

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Honda abandons plans for three new EVs, flags $22.5 billion loss on failed electric strategy
Honda abandons plans for three new EV models, partly due to changes in the US and its inability to compete with Chinese EV makers. It will focus on hybrids and take a massive write-down.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 16, 2026

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Lucid promises three new electric SUVs as it focuses on more affordable EV platform
Lucid is switching focus to more affordable EVs, featuring smaller, more efficient batteries that can deliver more range at a lower price.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 16, 2026

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Mazda gains approval to sell its second EV model in Australia
Mazda’s first long range electric sedan now approved for sale ahead of imminent Australian launch.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 15, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla plans Australia’s biggest EV charging site, with more than 25 bays
Plans for Australia’s biggest EV charging site spotted, featuring more than two dozen ultra-fast charging bays in a regional city.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 15, 2026

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Ruin your weekend? How Scott Morrison’s silly EV scare campaign backfired on Australia
Australia could have had three times as many EVs on the road, powered by renewables. Instead, we are pumping dirty fuel into our tanks because of a ridiculous scare campaign.
Ray Wills

Mar 15, 2026

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Postcode data shows hotspots for EV discount are mostly in outer suburbs
Almost all of the vehicle hotspots for the take up of EV discounts are in the outer suburban areas of NSW, Victoria, and Queensland, with some more than an hour’s drive from the nearest city.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 14, 2026

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GAC opens orders for Aion UT electric hatchback, with initial drive-away price under $31,000
GAC opens orders the Aion UT compact hatchback, with a special drive-away price for first customers and offering 430km of range.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 13, 2026

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