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MG adds free charger to already discounted MG4 electric hatchback
MG extends price cuts on its MG4 electric hatchback and adds a charging hub to sweeten the offer.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 8, 2026

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Rebates and tax cuts urged for EVs as petrol prices hit $4 a litre
EV lobby says tax cuts for electric cars and reintroducing state-based rebates could help more Australians avoid rising petrol prices and should be treated as a national security issue.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 6, 2026

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Petrol prices too high? Here’s how quickly an EV could save you money
As petrol prices climb, the economics of going electric look increasingly compelling. New modelling reveals how quickly an EV can start saving drivers money – especially if most charging happens at home.
Hussein Dia

Mar 6, 2026

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EV News

BYD launches “game-changing” new Blade battery with 5 minute charge time
BYD announces game-changing charging tech with next generation Blade Battery allowing 10-70% charge in 5 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 6, 2026

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Batteries

Electric truck batteries: Bigger is always better …. or is it?
Bigger is not always better … at least when it comes to electric car batteries. But does the same hold true when it comes to electric trucks?
Pierre-Louis Ragon

Mar 5, 2026

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Charging & V2G

V2G is here, but Hyundai remains cautious due to safety and reliability concerns
The federal government boasted that EVs with V2G capability would be powering homes before the end of last year. The reality is a little different.
Tim Eden

Mar 5, 2026

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Electric Transport

Trailer technology: The stepping stone to long-distance truck electrification
Fully electric trucks may still be years away, but new trailer technologies are already helping cut diesel use in Australia’s freight sector, from solar-powered refrigeration to regenerative energy axles.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Mar 5, 2026

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Policy

Car industry needs to rapidly boost EV uptake, despite meeting first fuel efficiency targets
The car industry has met the first NVES target, but the FCAI warns compliance will become much harder as emissions limits tighten in the coming years.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 5, 2026

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New Polestar 3 comes with improved charging architecture, priced from $116,700
New Polestar 3 pricing and specs announced, offering 500 kW of power and a 10-80% charge in 22 minutes for its big battery.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 5, 2026

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Chinese EV maker announces new novated leasing partnership in Australia
Chinese automotive brand strikes new novated leasing partnership with the listed financial services company Smart for the Australian market.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 5, 2026

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EV sales bounce back to nearly 12 pct of Australia market, led by Tesla, BYD and Zeekr
EV sales rebound in February and are nearly double their levels of a year ago in the first two months of 2026, driven by more affordable models and manufacturer incentives.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 4, 2026

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Electric Bikes

Licence to ride? Queensland families face lentil dinners under e-bike proposal
Queensland’s rumoured e-bike licensing plan may sound like a safety measure, but it risks discouraging cycling, hurting delivery workers and pushing more cars back onto already crowded streets.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Mar 4, 2026

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