Tesla’s biggest Model Y variant to feature V2L tech
Tesla to expand offering vehicle-to-load (V2L) feature, this time in its biggest Model Y variant via an OTA update - and an adapter.
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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.
BYD agrees warranty for battery-on-wheels trial, as 4,000 join queue for Amber V2G offer
BYD agrees to battery warranty for V2G trials, removing a major stumbling block for the major shift to use electric cars as big batteries on wheels.
Construction code delay risks pulling the plug on home charging for EVs
A three year delay to proposed updates to the National Construction Code will make it harder for many EV owners to get access to home charging.
New video of Zeekr 7X shows stunning 630 kW charging speed with 900 V Architecture
Zeekr's 7X shows massive charging speed improvements, peaking at a stunning 632 kW and helping the EV charge from 10-80% in under 10 minutes.
Tesla’s supercharger network grows 18 pct, packing in more capacity and faster charging
Tesla hits over 74,000 supercharger stalls with 3,500 added in Q3 2025, alone, helping with the EV transition globally.
RedEarth announces V2G charger price, paving way for batteries on wheels
RedEarth Energy Storage says pre-orders for its vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle charger will start in November, and reveals its recommended retail price.
“Just plug in:” Jolt launches automatic EV charging
Australian fast-charging network operator Jolt has announced the launch of a new automatic charging feature, enabling customers to simply plug in their vehicle and charge.
Blocked bays and failed handshakes: Many public EV chargers are unusable – despite being ‘online’
We found that while charger networks reported roughly 95–98% uptime, the chance of drivers successfully charging was substantially lower at 75–83%.
“Ideologically motivated:” Vandalism and theft a growing problem for EV charging stations
Vandalism and theft at EV charging stations have become a growing problem, with one operator recording more than 900 cases of cable theft at over 130 locations since the start of the year.
Cybersecurity and V2G: Consumers need a secure connection for their batteries on wheels
As I write this, I am riding in a Geely EX5 sent by Uber to take me to my Qantas flight, and I am reminded of the duty of care owed to consumers to keep us safe from theft, fraud, and worse.