EV News

The most-read and trusted website tracking EV news Australia.

Read the latest in Australia’s shift towards electric mobility, here and globally.

As the world increasingly turns to electric vehicles, we will make sure you have access to all the biggest stories in EVs.

More importantly, read about topics like policy, charging infrastructure, and developments in EV technology – because you want to know.

Likewise, you’ll keep returning because you know that for up-to-date EV news – The Driven has it.


Diesel ute and SUV sales crunched as buyers look to go electric

Diesel ute and SUV sales crunched as buyers look to go electric

Demand for diesel utes and SUVs have plunged sharply, led by market leaders Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger. Will the 70,000 lost customers ever return?
State puts out call for heavy EV charging hubs as part of fuel security plan

State puts out call for heavy EV charging hubs as part of fuel security plan

State government seeking proposals for large EV charging hubs, targeting heavy trucks, as well as renewable fuels and other proposals to address fuel security.
EV sales hit record 20 pct share in May, as Tesla, BYD, Jaecoo and Geely surge and diesel utes slump

EV sales hit record 20 pct share in May, as Tesla, BYD, Jaecoo and Geely surge and diesel utes slump

EV sales rise sharply in May, hitting a record share of 20 per cent as the Tesla Model Y, the Jaecoo J5, the Geely EX5 and the BYD Sealion 7 led the way, and diesel utes fell sharply.
EV sales numbers surge across Europe in May, and their market share too

EV sales numbers surge across Europe in May, and their market share too

Registrations of new battery electric vehicles surged across Europe in May, and while some countries are showing slower passenger car growth overall, the same cannot be said for EVs.
Norway’s EV share at 97.8 pct in May, as Tesla leads Toyota and VW

Norway’s EV share at 97.8 pct in May, as Tesla leads Toyota and VW

The share of electric vehicles in Norway’s new passenger car market came in at 97.8 per cent in May, delivering a 98 per cent share for the first five months of the year.
BYD ship with more than 4,900 cars – mostly EVs – docks in Melbourne

BYD ship with more than 4,900 cars – mostly EVs – docks in Melbourne

In a first for the Australian EV market, BYD’s own ship arrives in Melbourne with thousands of cars to meet the surge in local demand.
Tesla hits record month of sales in May as Australia EV surge continues

Tesla hits record month of sales in May as Australia EV surge continues

Tesla posts best ever monthly sales in Australia, hitting a new peak of 6,443 sales in May, as interest in electric vehicles continued to surge in light of fossil fuel supply crisis.
Zeekr rolls out first OTA update for 7X electric SUV in Australia

Zeekr rolls out first OTA update for 7X electric SUV in Australia

Zeekr has rolled out the first over-the-air software update for its 7X electric SUV in Australia, adding remote parking, digital key access and improved Apple CarPlay functionality.