Electric Cars

How will the EV market evolve in the next three to five years?

How will the EV market evolve in the next three to five years?

Australia’s EV market is moving from “early adopters” to “early majority.” It’s now time to get our minds around smart charging, vehicle to grid and other big changes.
I drove 6,000 miles across the US in an EV. Here’s what I learned

I drove 6,000 miles across the US in an EV. Here’s what I learned

It takes some planning, but a cross-country trip in an electric vehicle is completely doable. Here’s how.
The game-changing new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia in 2023

The game-changing new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia in 2023

We summarise what we think are the best and most interesting new electric vehicles that arrived in Australia during 2023, and helped push the EV market past the “tipping point”.
“Nippiness and agility:” GWM Ora Funky Cat wins best buy awards

“Nippiness and agility:” GWM Ora Funky Cat wins best buy awards

New awards suggest the Ora/Funky Cat/Good Cat/Ora 03 … or whatever they call it next year, might give other popular budget EVs a run for their money.
Renault teases R5 electric ahead of February launch

Renault teases R5 electric ahead of February launch

Renault will soon relaunch the Renault 5 nameplate as an all-electric model – and there are some promising signs that it might come to Australia.
How your electric car could help power your neighbourhood and green your grid

How your electric car could help power your neighbourhood and green your grid

New research examines the key role of electric vehicles in the “grid of grids” concept – not just extracting power but actively participating in a reciprocal energy exchange.
Queensland targets 3,000 EVs for government fleet, with 500 already plugged in

Queensland targets 3,000 EVs for government fleet, with 500 already plugged in

Queensland Labor says it will have 3,000 EVs in its car fleet by 2026 and install another 2,500 chargers at government buildings over coming three years.
Toyota carbon emissions soar, now more than Australia, as it seeks to slow EV uptake

Toyota carbon emissions soar, now more than Australia, as it seeks to slow EV uptake

Toyota’s reported carbon emissions soar after being forced to account for the use of the fossil fuel cars it makes.