Electric Cars

Solid state battery breakthrough could slash EV costs and recharging time

Solid state battery breakthrough could slash EV costs and recharging time

Scientists from Australia and Japan claim breakthrough in durable solid-state batteries that could “drastically reduce” electric vehicle costs and recharge times.
EV makers on notice as EU passes tough new laws on battery sustainability

EV makers on notice as EU passes tough new laws on battery sustainability

Europe’s new Batteries Regulation law will be a game changer for the sourcing, production and recycling of batteries for EVs.
Model Y and Model 3 orders skyrocket in Tesla’s new frontier market

Model Y and Model 3 orders skyrocket in Tesla’s new frontier market

Tesla’s newest right hand drive market has already experienced strong sales, and it offers a Model Y variant not yet available in Australia.
Tesla Cybertruck body spotted in Texas, gearing up for production

Tesla Cybertruck body spotted in Texas, gearing up for production

Spotting of Cybertruck body and advertising for many job positions indicates that Cybertruck production is only a few months away. 
1,000kms on single charge: Could solar EVs be the answer to long-distance driving?

1,000kms on single charge: Could solar EVs be the answer to long-distance driving?

A UNSW team is testing the range of a prototype solar EV to prove it can smash record for driving 1000km on a single charge.
“Bargain of the Year:” First MG 4 electric hatchback spotted on roads in Sydney

“Bargain of the Year:” First MG 4 electric hatchback spotted on roads in Sydney

The first MG 4 electric hatchback has been spotted in Australia on Sydney roads, ahead of its expected launch in first half of 2023.
Australian bound MG 4 gets five star safety rating in Europe

Australian bound MG 4 gets five star safety rating in Europe

The new MG 4 has scored an excellent overall safety score when tested by Euro NCAP under the stricter testing 2022 protocol.
New solar powered car can travel up to 60km on sunshine alone

New solar powered car can travel up to 60km on sunshine alone

Looking like a shark without the fin, the three-wheeled Aptera’s built-in solar cells provide enough energy to cover most people’s daily driving needs.