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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Sophie Vorrath & James Fernyhough

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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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Indonesia’s growing EV fleet is saving billions from the oil price shock
EVs saved more than $US5.8 billion in public spending in Indonesia in 2025 alone by substituting millions of litres of imported liquid fuels with domestically produced electricity.
Jeanly Syahputri and Ray Minjares

Jun 12, 2026

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EV News

Motoring group to trial mobile DC fast charger for stranded EV drivers
Motoring group says it will begin trialling a mobile DC fast charger as part of its Emergency Roadside Assistance patrol fleet, and will also trial an EV as a patrol car.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 11, 2026

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GWM Ora 5 small electric SUV arrives in Australia with near 3,000 interested buyers
GWM’s big electric seller reaches Australia as the brand receives almost 3,000 expressions of interest for the new small electric SUV.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 11, 2026

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Zeekr reaches major milestone in the premium EV market
Zeekr sees sustained growth in local market as the popular 7X electric SUV reaches 5,000 deliveries to date in under 9 months.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 11, 2026

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