Electric Cars

Mercedes accelerates electric shift, gains on Tesla with 1000km range EV

Mercedes accelerates electric shift, gains on Tesla with 1000km range EV

German automaker targets BEVs in all segments by 2022 and will launch electric-only models from 2025.
Tesla inks deal with BHP for “sustainable” Australian nickel for EV batteries

Tesla inks deal with BHP for “sustainable” Australian nickel for EV batteries

Tesla inks deal with BHP to source Australian nickel from Nickel West operations to meet rising battery material demands.
Australian car lobby argues against call to phase out petrol and diesel cars

Australian car lobby argues against call to phase out petrol and diesel cars

FCAI chooses “technology neutral” stance in response to Grattan report laying out how Australia can decarbonise transport by 2050.
NT to offer rego discounts for EVs, stamp duty waivers and more chargers

NT to offer rego discounts for EVs, stamp duty waivers and more chargers

NT government to offer stamp duty waivers and discounted rego as part of a five-year plan to boost EV uptake in the territory.
Suzuki reportedly set to launch compact EVs by 2025, starting in India

Suzuki reportedly set to launch compact EVs by 2025, starting in India

Suzuki’s entry into electric vehicle market likely to accelerate an EV shift in compact car category.
BYD electric van due in Australia soon, with people mover, SUV and hatch to follow

BYD electric van due in Australia soon, with people mover, SUV and hatch to follow

Nexport’s first BYD EV import will be an electric van, with orders open soon. A people mover, an SUV and the cheaper hatch will follow.
Electric conversions: Iconic Ford GT40 racing car to get electric update

Electric conversions: Iconic Ford GT40 racing car to get electric update

Two makers of iconic cars team up to produce modern electric versions, starting with the Ford GT40
Our transition from a petrol vehicle to a 100% electric delivery van

Our transition from a petrol vehicle to a 100% electric delivery van

A baker and small business owner describes his experience of going from a “great, reliable” Renault petrol van to the Renault Kangoo Maxi ZE Electric.