Electric Cars

Porsche road-tests electric Macan, promises “sportiest model in its segment”

Porsche road-tests electric Macan, promises “sportiest model in its segment”

“Well camouflaged” prototypes of Porsche’s all-electric Macan have been put to the roads outside the company’s Weissach development centre.
Tritium fast-charging tech powers UK’s largest charging site

Tritium fast-charging tech powers UK’s largest charging site

UK’s largest highway EV charging site opens featuring 12 ultra-rapid charging units made by Australia’s Tritium.
Senate dumps on Victoria EV tax plan, but opposes move to cancel revenues

Senate dumps on Victoria EV tax plan, but opposes move to cancel revenues

A federal senate committee criticises state government proposals slug EVs with new fees, while rejecting a Greens plan to nullify the taxes.
Tesla hits new heights, installs supercharger within sight of Mt Everest

Tesla hits new heights, installs supercharger within sight of Mt Everest

Tesla supercharger station installed within sight of Mt Everest as one of 11 recently installed around China, charting a “picturesque route from Chengdu to Tingri.”
Battery giant Sonnen launches electric vehicle subscription service in Australia

Battery giant Sonnen launches electric vehicle subscription service in Australia

Sonnen jumps into Australia’s EV subscription market, offering sonnenBatterie customers the choice of six vehicles, including Tesla Model 3.
Nio to expand battery swap to Europe, deliveries in late Q3

Nio to expand battery swap to Europe, deliveries in late Q3

Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio will expand its battery swap stations and start delivering its ES8 to Europe in September.
Australian electric car-sharing company reports increased demand

Australian electric car-sharing company reports increased demand

Electric car rental firm Evee taps into the growing interest in EVs, even if many consumers still can’t find a new electric they can afford.
The sobering truth about April’s record auto sales

The sobering truth about April’s record auto sales

EV sales in Australia increased five-fold from April 2020, but digging into the numbers reveals a sobering truth.