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The most-read and trusted website tracking EV news Australia.

Read the latest in Australia’s shift towards electric mobility, here and globally.

As the world increasingly turns to electric vehicles, we will make sure you have access to all the biggest stories in EVs.

More importantly, read about topics like policy, charging infrastructure, and developments in EV technology – because you want to know.

Likewise, you’ll keep returning because you know that for up-to-date EV news – The Driven has it.


Riz Akhtar
Riz Akhtar

Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.

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EV sales bounce back to nearly 12 pct of Australia market, led by Tesla, BYD and Zeekr

  • 4 March 2026
  • 5 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
EV sales rebound in February and are nearly double their levels of a year ago in the first two months of 2026, driven by more affordable models and manufacturer incentives.
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Fossil cars all but phased out in Norway as EV sales hit 98 pct, and just 12 petrol cars sold

  • 4 March 2026
  • 4 comments
  • Joshua S. Hill
EVs take 98 pct share of Norway market, leaving petrol cars with just 12 sales for the past month and as Tesla leads Toyota and VW.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla sales rebound in Australia in February, led by Model Y

  • 4 March 2026
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
EV sales bounce up with early data revealing Tesla Model Y rebounded strongly from a slow January
Various EV models on display at Everything Electric Sydney 2025. Image: Tim Eden
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Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand

  • 4 March 2026
  • 6 comments
  • Tim Eden
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results for February from the EVC and FCAI.
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BYD to roll out 1 MW EV chargers across Europe

  • 3 March 2026
  • 2 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD is taking its 1,000 kW ultra-fast charging technology to Europe, with plans to deploy 3,000 stations by the end of 2026.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla’s 7-seat Model Y arrives in Europe, but attention may centre on Model Y L

  • 2 March 2026
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla’s seven-seat Model Y arrives in Europe as part of its sales push, but is it the version buyers actually want?
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Geely boosts EX5 range, adds low-rate finance and free charger

  • 2 March 2026
  • 8 comments
  • Riz Akhtar & Joshua S. Hill
The Geely EX5 Extended gains special finance and a free home charger offer as competition intensifies in the mid-size electric SUV segment.
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  • 2 min
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Tesla to raise Cybertruck price days after launching cheapest variant

  • 27 February 2026
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla is set to lift Cybertruck pricing just days after unveiling its new sub-$A85,000 entry variant, as early demand builds.
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Jaecoo J5 EV hits 1,000 orders within weeks of Australian debut

  • 27 February 2026
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Jaecoo’s sharp $36,990 driveaway launch price has helped the J5 EV surpass 1,000 orders within weeks of arriving in Australian showrooms.
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  • 2 min
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Tour operator places order for “world’s most efficient” battery-powered ferries

  • 26 February 2026
  • 2 comments
  • Joshua S. Hill
Tourism company signs contracts to build two fully electric trimarans that will combine zero emissions, high speed and long range.

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