BMW unveils i3 electric sedan, with 900 km of range
BMW’s i3 sedan has made its world premiere, delivering a whopping 900 km of WLTP range and charging speeds of up to 400 kW.
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Batteries, steel, aluminium: Polestar breaks down full carbon footprint of Polestar 5
Polestar breaks down the cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of its Polestar 5 four-door GT - taking into account materials, manufacturing, batteries and logistics.
Global EV fleet avoided oil consumption equivalent to 70 pct of Iran’s exports in 2025
Iran war highlights how oil has become the Achilles Heel of the global economy. EVs have already avoided equivalent of 70 pct of Iran's exports, and could do more.
“We’ve listened”: Audi teases entry-level electric A2 e-tron
Audi flags release of a new A2 e-tron, a compact electric vehicles (EVs) that the company hopes will “open up access to premium electric mobility”.
Aussie drivers accelerating into electric future, but could hit brakes if tax break removed
Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.
Rivian targets “broader audience” with new, lower cost mid-size electric SUV
US EV maker Rivian is targeting a "significantly broader audience" with a lower priced new mid-range SUV that includes some sub-$US50,000 variants.
Honda abandons plans for three new EVs, flags $22.5 billion loss on failed electric strategy
Honda abandons plans for three new EV models, partly due to changes in the US and its inability to compete with Chinese EV makers. It will focus on hybrids and take a massive write-down.
Lucid promises three new electric SUVs as it focuses on more affordable EV platform
Lucid is switching focus to more affordable EVs, featuring smaller, more efficient batteries that can deliver more range at a lower price.
Mazda gains approval to sell its second EV model in Australia
Mazda's first long range electric sedan now approved for sale ahead of imminent Australian launch.
Ruin your weekend? How Scott Morrison’s silly EV scare campaign backfired on Australia
Australia could have had three times as many EVs on the road, powered by renewables. Instead, we are pumping dirty fuel into our tanks because of a ridiculous scare campaign.