Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.

Mercedes-Benz adds all electric compact SUV to Australian line up

The Mercedes-Benz EQA 250. Source: Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz adds all-electric EQA compact SUV to Australian line-up to join EQS which was introduced in late 2019.

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BYD electric cars to be on sale in Australia from 2022

Major deal inked between Chinese auto giant BYD and Nexport to import BYD electric cars to Australia from 2022.

The Volkswagen ID.4. Source: Volkswagen America

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Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV “communicates with light”

Volkswagen talks up the features of the new ID.4 as it prepares to release the all-electric compact SUV in the US, with Australia to follow.

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Toyota to unveil two electric cars and autonomous mobility services

Toyota to unveil two all-electric cars for US sale by 2022, and aims to offer autonomous mobility services within two to three years.

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Tesla to sell Model 2 to global market, could be ready this year

Tesla may sell an electric "Model 2" hatchback on the global market this year, but first must face regulatory battles in China.

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More solar panels and a “frunk”: What solar vehicle customers want in a car

More solar panels, matte paint and charging cable storage in the "frunk" are just some of the features drivers would prefer on a solar car, survey results released by Sono Motors show.

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Audi unveils all-electric e-tron GT and top end electric coupé: More speed, more dollars

Audi unveils high-end e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT electric coupés, to be built using electric drivetrain technology designed originally for Porsche Taycan.