Electric Cars

Lessons from an EV road trip: Headwinds, and that nagging range question

Lessons from an EV road trip: Headwinds, and that nagging range question

Your EV is an individual, and its projected battery range is best seen as a negotiation between you and your EV.
Video: Taking delivery of the Polestar 2

Video: Taking delivery of the Polestar 2

Mick O’Donnell picks up the Polestar 2. It’s a smooth ride, and the dog seems happy in the back. But what does the better half think?
Polestar 2 turns heads, but what about our EV chargers?

Polestar 2 turns heads, but what about our EV chargers?

I spent a couple of days in a Polestar 2. Here’s what it’s like road tripping between Sydney and Canberra. 
Mercedes-Benz releases EQA350 4matic pricing and specs

Mercedes-Benz releases EQA350 4matic pricing and specs

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz releases specs and pricing for the EQA 350 4matic compact SUV.
“Buying an EV in Australia is like winning the lottery”

“Buying an EV in Australia is like winning the lottery”

Electric Vehicle Council CEO Behyad Jafari says it is so hard to buy an electric vehicle in Australia that it is akin to winning the lottery.
Hyundai’s popular Ioniq 5 wins yet another car of the year award

Hyundai’s popular Ioniq 5 wins yet another car of the year award

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has won yet another award, for its combination of performance, range, charging speeds and price.
US utility to test electric Ford F-150 Lightning as grid resource

US utility to test electric Ford F-150 Lightning as grid resource

The Ford F-150 Lightning ute gets chance to prove the worth of its vehicle-to-grid capabilities.

Bank Australia sets date to cease petrol and diesel car loans

Bank Australia to stop loaning money for new cars fuelled by petrol or diesel within three years.