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Friday, July 31, 2026

Friday, July 31, 2026

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Pierre-Louis Ragon

Japan car giants still pushing anti-EV narrative even as China rivals close sales gap
How Japanese car giants are using their dominance of country car lobbies to push for hybrids and advocate for delay in making switch to full battery electrics.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 17, 2026

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UK reportedly set to weaken electric vehicle target
UK government reportedly planning to weaken its EV mandate, which currently requires 80 per cent of all new cars sold in the UK to be electric by 2030
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 16, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Windrose secures key regulatory approval for electric prime mover in Australia
Chinese electric truck company Windrose Electric secures approval for its electric prime mover, one of the last steps before the truck can go on sale in Australia.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 16, 2026

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Reviews

First drive of refreshed Xpeng G6, taking on Australia’s best selling EV
Xpeng unveils major refresh of its G6 electric SUV, taking the fight to Tesla’s Model Y with significant upgrades to its power train and sensing systems.
Bryce Gaton

Jun 15, 2026

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Iconic Morris JE van to get electric relaunch, with carbon fibre body and ute and camper options
The new Morris JE is a full-electric van built on an aluminium skateboard platform with a carbon-fibre body. And it could be coming to Australia.
Bryce Gaton

Jun 15, 2026

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Chery to launch first Lepas electric SUV model for Australia market
Chery’s next sub-brand, Lepas, confirms entry into Australia with first EV, the L6 electric family SUV.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 15, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Australian freight start-up plans 20 electric prime movers by end of year, and mobile chargers
Electric road freight company announces plans to fast-track rollout of 20 electric prime movers, to run between Sydney and regional centres, along with six “mobile” charging packs.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 15, 2026

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Mini updates electric Countryman models with more range
Mini has just announced a series of minor updates and changes to its Countryman range – in particular to the full battery-electric (BEV) version.
Bryce Gaton

Jun 14, 2026

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Porsche’s biggest electric car, with 3.5 tonne towing capacity, approved for sale in Australia
Porsche’s Cayenne electric and Turbo models now approved for sale in Australia, ahead of upcoming local landing.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 13, 2026

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Charging & V2G

BYD deploys first 1,500 kW Flash Charger outside of China
BYD unveils first flash charging site outside of China, as it plans to deploy thousands of 1,500 kW chargers globally.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 13, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla’s first foldable Superchargers head to Europe, for more rapid deployment
Tesla launches foldable superchargers in Europe, lowering cost and time to deploy, helping to roll out bigger sites, sooner.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 13, 2026

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Videos

EVs hit 20% as Tesla tops Australia | The Driven Podcast
Australia’s EV market has delivered its biggest month yet. Plus, first impressions of Cadillac’s new electric SUVs, and latest EV news.
The Driven Podcast

Jun 12, 2026

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