Electric Cars

Mini launches electric three door Cooper SE in revamp of old school design

Mini launches electric three door Cooper SE in revamp of old school design

The iconic Mini Cooper is debuted in first-ever electric special edition, in Rebel Green with sustainable bronze highlights.
The Driven Podcast: Let’s electrify everything, starting with cars

The Driven Podcast: Let’s electrify everything, starting with cars

Saul Griffith says Australia should lead world on electrifying everything, starting with cars and households. He plans to turn his old Monaro into an EV too.
Mercedes reveals high performance AMG electric sedans, with top-of-range slated for Australia

Mercedes reveals high performance AMG electric sedans, with top-of-range slated for Australia

Mercedes-Benz is expanding its electric range, revealing two high-performance versions of its EQE sedan: the EQE 43 4Matic and the EQE 53 4Matic+.
Netherlands targets 70% EVs on smart chargers by 2025

Netherlands targets 70% EVs on smart chargers by 2025

The Netherlands is targeting smart chargers for 70% of its EV drivers by 2025 as part of new national incentive program.
Volkswagen electric cars to power homes by end 2022: Diess

Volkswagen electric cars to power homes by end 2022: Diess

Volkswagen electric cars will be able to help power homes by the end of 2022 via a software update, VW boss Herbert Diess said today.
Polestar’s Australian roadshow brings test drives to Brisbane

Polestar’s Australian roadshow brings test drives to Brisbane

Swedish EV company moves its Polestar roadshow to the Brisbane showgrounds ahead of test-drives in Sydney and Melbourne.
Rent a Tesla in two minutes: Hertz invests in EV self-hire app

Rent a Tesla in two minutes: Hertz invests in EV self-hire app

Rental car giant Hertz invests in EV self-hire app Ufodrive, aiming to do away with the dreaded car hire desk experience for customers.
Hackers could “power-jack” EV chargers to cause blackouts and steal data, study finds

Hackers could “power-jack” EV chargers to cause blackouts and steal data, study finds

Researchers say hackers could exploit vulnerabilities to “power-jack” chargers made by 16 major manufacturers, accessing EV user data and leaving the electricity grid open to disruption.