Electric Cars

At this price, this EV is effectively a mobile battery with a free car thrown in

At this price, this EV is effectively a mobile battery with a free car thrown in

The GWM Ora extended range is being offered for $26,490 drive away with a 63kWh LFP battery – that’s $420/kWh for the battery with the rest of the car thrown in for free.
Australia’s ride share firm says $300m cash injection will help expand electric fleet

Australia’s ride share firm says $300m cash injection will help expand electric fleet

Ride share company Splend has been talking of reaching 10,000 cars for almost a decade, and hopes the latest round of financing will help it achieve that goal.
Subsidies for fossil fuel company cars are costing taxpayers tens of billions

Subsidies for fossil fuel company cars are costing taxpayers tens of billions

Government subsidies for fossil fuel company cars are costing European taxpayers billions each year, with such subsidies in the five biggest EU countries alone costing €42 billion every year.
Do electric cars greatly increase the average mass of cars on the road? Not in Australia

Do electric cars greatly increase the average mass of cars on the road? Not in Australia

New report finds claims that EVs are heavier don’t stack up in Australia, where sales of fossil-fuelled vehicles skew towards large and heavy utes and SUVs.
MG unveils lower than expected price for its first electric roadster

MG unveils lower than expected price for its first electric roadster

The price point for the electric convertible is at the lower end of the range MG suggested in June, as EV sales slump and manufacturers cut prices.
India is in the midst of an electric vehicle revolution – and Australia should tap in

India is in the midst of an electric vehicle revolution – and Australia should tap in

India is an incredibly responsive and innovative electric vehicle market – and it could be vital to help Australia avoid over-reliance on China and attendant strategic risks.
More than 1,400 electric Mini Coopers recalled over major fire risk

More than 1,400 electric Mini Coopers recalled over major fire risk

More than 1400 electric vehicles have been recalled in Australia due to a serious issue with their batteries that could cause fires.
Surviving blackouts: As trees fell on power lines, I turned to the EV sitting in my driveway

Surviving blackouts: As trees fell on power lines, I turned to the EV sitting in my driveway

The 40kWh battery in the Nissan Leaf sitting in the driveway is more than capable of running my household’s electrical needs, and that of the neighbours as well.