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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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BYD launches new SUV with 1,500 kW Flash Charging, at under $A32,000
BYD’s next affordable electric SUV to feature new blade battery tech that can charge 10-70% in just 5 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 28, 2026

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Subaru to launch smaller electric AWD SUV in Australia, with more than 500km range
Subaru announces third EV model to arrive in Australia by mid-2026, a smaller electric AWD SUV with more than 500 kms of range.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 28, 2026

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MG launches its cheapest EV in Australia – from just $31,990 drive-away – just in time for fuel crisis
MG’s new MG4 EV Urban will be its lowest cost EV in Australia to date, and even undercuts the BYD Dolphin in price – just in time to cash in on the latest surge to electric vehicles.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 28, 2026

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Batteries

Polestar boosts battery circularity with recycled materials and refurbished batteries
Polestar to use refurbished batteries as replacements for Polestar 2 and Polestar 3, and announces all new batteries now contain at least 50 per cent recycled cobalt.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 27, 2026

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Top News

Video: Renault Scenic E-Tech first impressions
In this review, Sam looks at the all-new Renault Scenic E-Tech, a mid-size SUV that aims to differentiate itself from competitors.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 27, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla introduces foldable supercharger for faster and cheaper rollout
Tesla launches foldable superchargers, lowering cost and time to deploy, helping rollout bigger sites sooner.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 27, 2026

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“I bought two, and another for the parents-in-law:” Why everyone wants an EV
Is this the breakthrough moment for EVs in Australia? The indications are that sales of new and used EVs are off the charts.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 27, 2026

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Reviews

Renault Scenic E-Tech review: Back again, with V2G and a very different market
Renault’s Scenic E-Tech arrives in Australia with 625km of range, V2G capability and competitive pricing, but will Australians take notice?
Sam Parkinson

Mar 26, 2026

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EVs did not wreck the great Australian weekend, and electric trucks may just save the farm
The war in Iran underlines how fossil fuel addiction makes Australian road freight vulnerable. As the truckies’ bumper sticker puts it, “When trucks stop, Australia stops”. There are electric options.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Mar 26, 2026

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Electric Transport

Tesla Semi saves massive amounts on running costs, new Jay Leno video reveals
Jay Leno gets behind the wheel of the upgraded Tesla Semi as the company shares huge savings in running costs.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 26, 2026

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“We didn’t see it coming:” Shock at the petrol pump sparks surge in interest in used EVs
Auctioneer says interest in second-hand EVs has more than doubled as a result of surging petrol and diesel prices, with a “hockey-stick” acceleration in EVs overall.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 26, 2026

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Top News

Video: Is Toyota’s only EV finally competitive?
In this review, Sam is joined by “Toyota Tanya,” a lifelong Toyota driver, to put the refreshed Toyota bZ4X through its paces. Is this updated iteration finally a serious contender in Australia’s crowded electric SUV market?
Sam Parkinson

Mar 26, 2026

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