Toyota to add new “flagship” option for its only EV in Australia
Toyota is expanding the lineup of its only fully electric car in Australia, the bZ4X SUV, with the addition of the bZ4X Touring flagship grade which will hit showrooms in May.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Mercedes-Benz lays claim to longest range EV with upgraded EQS and vehicle to grid
Mercedes-Benz guns hard to offer the EV with the longest range, unveiling the updated EQS with a claimed WLTP driving range of 925 km, including V2G.
EV charging network sees 54 per cent leap in customer numbers as electric interest surges
Australian EV charging network says electric vehicle market is maturing faster than expected, with a 54 per cent lift in customer registrations in the last month.
Key Toyota supplier commissions a 2 megawatt solar carport to slash electricity costs
A core component supplier for Japanese car giant Toyota commissions 2 MW solar carport, which is expected to save nearly 40 per cent on electricity costs.
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.
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.
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.
State’s fastest EV charging station opens on major highway, backed by a battery
Backed by solar and a battery, the two fastest EV charging stations in W.A. have opened on a major highway.
Chery unveils next-gen “Rhino” battery with target range of 1,500km
Chinese automotive group Chery unveils its next generation ‘Rhino’ battery which boasts ultra-fast charging and a targeted total driving range of more than 1,500 km.
Copenhagen completes transition to an entirely electric bus fleet
The roll out of electric buses to two additional routes - including the busiest in the city - means that Copenhagen's bus system is entirely electric.