EV sales double, but lack of policy puts Australia at back of global queue
Australians "now know the future of driving is electric," but potential buyers were still being held back by a small range and less stock.
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Sparks fly in debate over electric car charger demand
How many public EV chargers does Australia need? And where should they be located? Not everyone agrees.
Slow start for second-hand electric vehicle market
It may take three years for the second hand electric vehicle market to develop as fleet owner turn over the first big orders.
Petrol giant invests in Australian start-up with a “smart” home EV charger
Australia's biggest petrol retailer to become the exclusive distributor of EVOS' first Australian-made home charger when it is released later in 2023.
Electric vehicle demand revs up as company fleets eye rapid switch to EVs
More than half of Australian businesses plan to replace petrol with electric cars in next two years as they look to accelerate transport emission cuts.
“Don’t be scared:” Australian lands Guinness record for highest ride on electric motorbike
Electric motorcycles have hit a new peak in Australia, with a local rider claiming a world record for the highest climb on one of the zero-emission vehicles.
Surge in EV uptake leaves fast-charging networks struggling to keep up
Charging networks are struggling to keep up with EV demand as official forecasts misread the accelerating pace of the transition.
Why electric cars are already almost cheaper than petrol peers
Fuel and maintenance savings means some electric vehicle owners are already cutting their transport costs "from day one".
GWM slashes price of Ora electric car below $40,000 as battery costs fall
Australian EV buyers now have the choice of three EVs under $40,000 as GWM slashes price of Ora electric car, and strong sales reported for BYD Dolphin
Australian start-up to use $5 million to combat ‘biggest’ EV issue – home charging
An Australian start-up founded by three former Tritium executives raises $5 million ahead of the launch of its first EV charger designed for consumers.