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Richard Gould

EV News

Xpeng launches X9 luxury people mover in Australia, priced from $89,900
Chinese car maker Xpeng unveils price and specs of its second EV in Australia, the seven seat X9 people mover.
Bryce Gaton

Jul 21, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Australia Post to expand country’s largest electric delivery fleet with help of government grant
Australia Post, which already boasts the country’s largest electric delivery fleet, to use government funds to buy electric trucks and prime movers, and more charging stations.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 21, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Xpeng announces multiple new EVs for Australia, and an AI future of robotaxis, flying cars and humanoid robots
Xpeng takes a leaf out of Elon Musk’s playbook with massive expansion plans beyond just the new EV models arriving in Australia this year.
Bryce Gaton

Jul 21, 2026

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EV News

BYD seeks early interest in upgraded Atto 3, with more power and premium interior
BYD invites expressions of interest in upgraded version of Atto 3 electric SUV, with a more powerful motor and premium interior.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 21, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

New Chinese marque completes testing on “tough” Australian roads ahead of launch of its first EV
New Chinese marque tests out its electric prototypes in Australia – and some of the “toughest vehicle conditions anywhere in the world” ahead of its first EV launch.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 20, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Upgraded EV bus depot is city’s largest, with 56 chargers and 112 plugs
Local and federal politicians on hand to unveil upgrades at city bus depot, part of a $250m initiative to phase out diesel buses and replace them with an electric fleet.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 20, 2026

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Videos

Video: Toyota Hilux BEV – Never far from home on this range
Toyota has finally electrified the HiLux, but does the battery-powered ute have the range and capability Australian drivers expect?
Giles Parkinson

Jul 20, 2026

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Top News

Always be charging! Electric campervan pioneers caught short and need a tow on first lap of Australia
Electric campervan pioneers forget their own charging rules and are caught short on lap of Australia and need a tow. Green nomads take note.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 19, 2026

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EV News

Geely says first batch of its best-selling EX2 electric hatchbacks arrive in Australia
First batch of Geely’s low-cost and best-selling EX2 electric hatchbacks arrive in Australia, adding to the growing number of affordable EV in local market.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 19, 2026

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New Chinese EV brand owned by tech and battery giants gets ready to launch electric SUV in Australia
A premium Chinese EV brand created as a joint venture between three industry giants has been spotted testing a new electric SUV in Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Jul 18, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla opens first Megacharger station with 1.2 MW stalls for Semi electric trucks
Tesla has announced the opening of its first Semi Megacharger station, with up to 1.2 MW of charging power per stall,
Riz Akhtar

Jul 18, 2026

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Top News

Toyota Hilux BEV first drive: “You can’t do that in a diesel ute”
Toyota has done a good job with their first Hilux electric ute. It’s great on the road, capable off-road, but its limited range will put a cap on buyers.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 17, 2026

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