Jinjian Li, Author at The Driven IO

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Monday, July 20, 2026

Monday, July 20, 2026

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Jinjian Li

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Electric Work Vehicles

Kia announces Australian pricing for its PV5 Cargo electric van, undercuts rivals
Kia has announced pricing for its first electric van in Australia, coming in below competitor offerings from the likes of Renault, Ford, VW, Mercedes, Farizon and LDV.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 8, 2026

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Electric vehicle road fee would hit outer suburbs hardest, and could throttle record adoption
An annual fee for driving electric vehicles could put the brakes on their record sales in Australia, with almost one in three households saying it would change their purchase intentions.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 8, 2026

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Videos

Video: Mazda CX-6E first look & walkthrough
Mazda is finally stepping properly into the EV space, and we got an early look at the new fully electric SUV in Melbourne.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 8, 2026

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Is Australia’s EV sales surge a one-off or a structural shift? The clue is in the order backlog
Australia enjoyed record EV sales in March, but how long will it last? The answer may lie in the growing backlog of electric car orders, and the federal government’s policy choices.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 8, 2026

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EV fast charging queues are back. Could a kerbside charger network help?
More expensive DC chargers may be the most economic option for kerbside charging. Their higher throughput also means fewer EV parking spaces are required.
Bjorn Sturmberg

Apr 8, 2026

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The electric van that offers “nostalgia mode,” including diesel smells and noise
Electric van maker says it has introduced an innovative new feature aimed at those who miss the odour and feel of traditional diesel-powered alternatives.
Bryce Gaton

Apr 8, 2026

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Kia unveils initial pricing for its smallest EV, with two-way charging
Kia unveils pricing for its smallest EV to date, with bidirectional charging, but it is still not clear if it is coming to Australia.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 8, 2026

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Suzuki gets four-star ANCAP safety rating for its first EV in Australia
ANCAP Safety has handed a four-star safety rating to the all-electric Suzuki e Vitara, which is scheduled to launch in Australia in June.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 8, 2026

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Charging & V2G

What if networks dropped kerbside charging access fees, and actually switched them on?
Energy networks argue the competitive market cannot provide kerbside charging. But this argument is based on a cost regime that is designed and imposed by energy networks.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Apr 8, 2026

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Videos

Video: MG4 Urban review – Australia’s $31,990 EV – Worth It?
The new MG4 Urban has landed in Australia with a sharp price tag of $31,990 driveaway, putting it right at the centre of the country’s growing battle for the cheapest EV.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 7, 2026

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EV sales hit record high in March amid fuel price hikes, BYD overtakes Tesla again
EV sales reach an all-time high in March, off the back of elevated fuel prices and surging demand, with BYD overtaking Tesla but other brands also performing well.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 7, 2026

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Reviews

MG4 EV Urban first drive: Hard to fault electric hatch at $31,990 drive-away
We got behind the wheel of MG’s new $31,990 EV to find out what it’s like on local roads. It is a big step up in the affordable EV space.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 7, 2026

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