Electric Cars

Uber launches fully electric service, starting with free rides at Australian Open

Uber launches fully electric service, starting with free rides at Australian Open

Uber will test its fully electric service in Melbourne first, offering free rides at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Kia EVs.
The stinkbug infestation that deprived Model Y of the crown of best selling car in Australia

The stinkbug infestation that deprived Model Y of the crown of best selling car in Australia

Tesla Model Y could have been crowned Australia’s best-selling passenger car in 2023 were it not for a stinkbug infestation on a ship – but it could still claim that title in 2024.
New to the EV market? Here’s what you need to know, unlearn and debunk

New to the EV market? Here’s what you need to know, unlearn and debunk

Your new year’s goal is to buy an electric vehicle – but where do you begin?
Want to cut your summer road trip fuel bill by 75 per cent? Take an EV

Want to cut your summer road trip fuel bill by 75 per cent? Take an EV

New analysis shows how much more it costs to take a petrol or diesel car on a summer road trip compared to an EV. Now that really will ruin your weekend.
Renault to fit V2G tech to new R5 – but with a twist!

Renault to fit V2G tech to new R5 – but with a twist!

The upcoming Renault 5 will not only include V2G, it will do so using the car’s inbuilt bidirectional charger and provide AC (not DC) to the wall mounted box.
I drove an electric car from Geelong to Canberra. This is what I learned

I drove an electric car from Geelong to Canberra. This is what I learned

After 6 months of EV ownership, I take my most significant road trip, yet, and find that a bit of planning does wonders to get rid of range anxiety.
Electric vehicle sales: Final numbers on the EV models added to Australian roads in 2023

Electric vehicle sales: Final numbers on the EV models added to Australian roads in 2023

Australia’s 2023 EV sales tabled and what’s to come in 2024 as more drivers make the switch to electric cars.
New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle

New leader in the race for cheapest electric vehicle

The title of Australia’s cheapest electric car has been nabbed by a new vehicle after its maker launched a $4000 discount to boost sales.Â