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Sandra Wappelhorst & Sonsoles Díaz

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KGM launches its second EV in Australia, just weeks after electric ute reveal
KGM launches its second EV within weeks of the first one, priced to compete with other popular mid-size SUVs.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 25, 2025

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EV News

Logistics heavyweight rolls out new electric rigid truck, to help with LPG deliveries
Freight company adds another battery electric truck to its fleet, this time to support the LPG deliveries for Australia’s biggest energy retailer.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 24, 2025

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Charging & V2G

What makes the best EV charging station of the year?
An EV charging station featuring shade from a solar canopy, and close to amenities, food and an easy payment system voted best of the year.
Joshua S. Hill

Nov 24, 2025

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Videos

Video: What V2G means for you (Live from Everything Electric) | The Driven Podcast
In this special live edition of The Driven Podcast, we explore how Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology could turn every EV into part of Australia’s clean-energy network. Recorded live at the Everything Electric Show Melbourne.
Sam Parkinson

Nov 24, 2025

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BYD Shark 6 – Australia’s most enjoyable ute is undone by inept customer service
The BYD Shark ute took us around Australia, including off-road through Hell’s Gate. But the company can’t get its act together to replace a simple but important part.
Rob Dean

Nov 24, 2025

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Xpeng produces its one millionth electric car, as affordable EV model drives growth
Xpeng delivers its one millionth car as the brand’s sales surge in China, amid global expansion plans under way.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 24, 2025

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Leapmotor A10 debuts as a new city electric SUV, prices expected under $A22,000
Leapmotor’s next affordable EV model debuts in China, with its aim for international markets in 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 24, 2025

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BYD offers $3,000 cashback on EVs as it seeks to cement lead over Tesla
BYD offers $3,000 cash back incentives on some of its top-selling EV models, as the brand aims for 50,000 sales in 2025 and tries to cement lead over Tesla.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 24, 2025

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Electric Work Vehicles

Kia’s electric PV5 wins world van of the year award
Kia’s all-electric PV5 has been crowned International Van of the Year, highlighting its strong global impact ahead of its expected Australian arrival in late 2026.
Bryce Gaton

Nov 21, 2025

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Nio Firefly heads closer to Australia as right-hand-drive production begins
Nio’s Firefly electric hatch goes into right-hand-drive production ahead of arrival in Australia in 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Nov 21, 2025

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Charging & V2G

Google Maps now predicts EV charger availability – just in time for Christmas
Google has just launched a new feature to make life a little simpler for EV drivers – an estimate of how many stalls will be free when you arrive at a charger on your route.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Nov 21, 2025

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Top News

Video: Going electric and managing the hybrid hype
Outgoing AEVA president Chris Jones on some of the major challenges for the EV industry, and managing the hybrid hype.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 20, 2025

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