Electric Cars

Plugged In: EV errors, fuel cells are go, and new Kona EV spotted

Plugged In: EV errors, fuel cells are go, and new Kona EV spotted

This week’s local EV news: Energy department admits EV errors, fuel cells are go, new Kona EV spotted, EQA pricing and Tritium expands US and Europe footprint.
Tesla gets ready to add new Model Y version after certifying Long Range RWD

Tesla gets ready to add new Model Y version after certifying Long Range RWD

Tesla could be adding the Long Range Model Y rear-wheel-drive to its electric offerings following certification with California air board.
Nio has now done two million electric car battery swaps

Nio has now done two million electric car battery swaps

Chinese EV maker Nio completes two millionth battery swap, powering almost 400 million kilometres of emissions-free driving from its battery swap stations.
VW’s Cupra brand coming to Australia despite “hostile” environment for EVs

VW’s Cupra brand coming to Australia despite “hostile” environment for EVs

VW announces premium brand Cupra will expand to the Australian market this year. But given Australia’s hostile attitude to EVs, will this include the all-electric Born or Tavascan?
Master of Coin: Tesla is now accepting Bitcoin as payment for electric cars

Master of Coin: Tesla is now accepting Bitcoin as payment for electric cars

Tesla will now accept Bitcoin as payment for electric cars, Elon Musk has announced.
“Putting handbrake on EV sales:” Federal Labor MP takes govt to task over poor policy

“Putting handbrake on EV sales:” Federal Labor MP takes govt to task over poor policy

Federal Labor MP Matt Thistlethwaite says government is “putting the handbrake” on EVs, becoming second federal MP in as many weeks to call for stronger policy to support a transition to electric vehicles,
Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing and details of new EQA electric compact SUV

Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing and details of new EQA electric compact SUV

Mercedes-Benz announces local pricing and specifications for EQA electric compact SUV, which joins the Australian market in April.
World’s first tidal energy powered EV charger launched in Shetland

World’s first tidal energy powered EV charger launched in Shetland

Electric vehicle drivers on the Scottish archipelago of Shetland can now plug directly into the power of the Atlantic Ocean to recharge their cars.