Greens cut deal to lower costs of battery electrics, but not fossil hybrids
Greens declare win in push to focus Electric Car Discount Bill on battery EVs, delivering savings of up to $9,000 a year.
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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Nio flicks the switch on first battery swap station in Sweden
Nio opens its first EV battery swap station in Sweden as it prepares to launch in various European markets before the end of the year.
BYD gets 5-star safety rating for ATTO 3 after fixing child seat safety issues
The ATTO 3 quickly became one of Australia's most popular cars, due partly to the fact that it's the cheapest new entrant on the market.
First Fisker Ocean electric SUV rolls off the production line
Fisker produces the first of its eagerly awaited - and already sold out - Ocean electric SUVs.
How quickly are major car manufacturers going all electric? Not fast enough
We compare the electric vehicle strategies of 23 major manufacturers in six major markets, and it shows that not all targets are created equal.
New EVs for under $45,000? They’re finally coming to Australia – but the battle isn’t over
Clearly, Australia needs more affordable mid- and low-end electric vehicles. Here's a run down of what's available and what's coming.
BYD delivers its 3 millionth new energy vehicle
BYD reaches three million new energy vehicles, with the last million produced in just the last six months.
The downsides to road tripping with a certain Tesla charging adaptor
If you use the correct equipment your electric vehicle journey will be smooth. If you try and save a few dollars, you'll soon regret it.
Polestar confirms launch of Polestar 4 in 2023 as EV sales double in current year
Polestar will meet its delivery target for the second year running with final deliveries en route to customers in the fourth quarter.
Planning a long-distance EV trip? Key tips for the Land of the Slow Transition
In the first days of the internal combustion engine, drivers had to carry two-gallon tins of fuel. Now, EV road trippers need to have both a Plan A and Plan B in place.