Charging

Most Australians think there are too few public charging stations to support EVs

Baby Boomers and Gen X are dissatisfied with the number of EV charging points available, while Millennial and Gen Z are likely to be happy with the options in their suburb.

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Charging

Australia plans “world-first” drive-by wireless charging for electric trucks

A world-first project will attempt to recharge heavy-duty electric trucks as they drive along roads in regional Australia, and could be used to wirelessly recharge passenger cars.

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Policy

Ruining the weekend: Ute drivers pay thousand dollars more for fuel in Australia

Talk about ruining the weekend ... Study finds Australian ute drivers pay up to $1250 more a year for fuel than their US and EU counterparts, for the same vehicle.

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EV News

First electric vehicle announced for Bathurst 500 race – as a safety car

Australia's Supercar race series has gone electric - but just for their safety cars.

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Coalition still not convinced of truth behind viral photo of “diesel-powered” EV charger

Government officials debunk talk of "diesel powered" EV chargers in remote areas after the idea was again pushed by Coalition Senators.

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Car lobby slammed for scare campaign over fuel standards

Warnings the price of utes and large SUVs will soar and cost Australians $2.21 billion in 2025 have been slammed as "scaremongering".

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Sporty to sensible, EVs charge ahead at Fully Charged Everything Electric show

Three new EVs unveiled at opening of Everything Electric, the largest electric vehicle show in Sydney where more than 6,000 test drives are expected.

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EV News

How to spot the most efficient electric vehicle, and the least efficient

Survey of most efficient EVs deliver surprising results in Australia, but they all deliver big savings over ICE cars.

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Charging

“Etiquette is better:” Summer charging queues down despite rise in EV sales

Electric cars experienced their "biggest week ever" for public charging this holiday season, but improved etiquette and more chargers meant a reduction in queues.

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EV News

More than 500 new Model 3 EVs “recalled” due to child seat safety issue

More than 500 new Model 3 electric cars have been recalled within weeks of their release in Australia after a change to an important safety feature.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson