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Volvo introduces portable battery system with built-in DC fast charger
Volvo Energy unveils portable battery that can be connected to the grid or used in island mode, and which comes with an integrated 240kW DC fast charger.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 7, 2025

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Deepal unveils pricing of its unique ute-like E07 electric SUV
Deepal announces pricing and specifications of its second electric offering in Australia, the very unique E07 ute-like SUV crossover model.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 6, 2025

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MG unveils specs of upcoming premium IM5 and IM6 models
MG reveals details and specs and opens registrations of interest for two new premium EVs at the Melbourne Motor Show.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 6, 2025

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JAC shows off Australia-bound plug-in ute, teases first images of fully electric ute
JAC Motors premiers a powerful plug in Ute at the Melbourne Motor Show with 100kms of electric range, and teases images of a forthcoming fully electric ute.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 6, 2025

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Zeekr slashes prices of its first Australian electric SUV by up to $7,000
Zeekr slashes prices of its Zeekr X electric SUV as the brand gears up for the release of new EV models. Existing owners will be offered free servicing.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 6, 2025

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“We’re over it:” Will Tesla’s problems crash Australia’s electric dream?
When her daughter needed a vehicle to commute to university, Michelle Bong immediately considered buying an electric car. Just not a Tesla.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 6, 2025

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MG reveals key upgrades to charging and battery in new MGS5 EV
Details of MG’s newest affordable EV specs revealed, showing updates in charging, space and battery technology.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 4, 2025

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“Passion for Tesla has suffered:” Germany sees opportunity for its own EV makers
German economic minister says passion for Tesla EVs has suffered, as Elon Musk’s brand suffers another big fall, and goes backwards in the UK despite record EV sales there.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 4, 2025

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Reviews

Polestar 4 review: Never mind the rear camera, it is what’s out front that pleases
We drive Polestar’s latest EV for a week. We don’t mind the lack of a rear window, because it is what’s inside and ahead that pleases, particularly on country roads.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 4, 2025

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Electric Boats

World’s biggest all electric ferry to begin ocean trials in Australian waters in May
The world’s biggest all electric ferry – being built in Australia – will conduct its first ocean trials next month before being shipped to South America atop another vessel at the end of this year.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 4, 2025

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EV News

Economists want focus on battery trucks, say hydrogen freight “makes little sense”
Economists in Europe have called on governments to focus on battery electric trucks to decarbonise freight because hydrogen trucks are not efficient and supporting them “makes little sense.”
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 4, 2025

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EV News

Australian EV sales bounce back in March to end quarter on high, despite Tesla struggles
Updated: EV sales see a resurgence as new models make an impact on overall sales, with BYD chasing down Tesla and plug-in hybrid sales jumping sharply in the last month of FBT exemptions.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 3, 2025

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