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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.

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Riz Akhtar
Riz Akhtar

Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.

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BYD Sealion 7 and plug in hybrid ute seen testing in Australia ahead of international launch

  • 29 July 2024
  • 6 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's next line of vehicles seen testing on Australian roads - a fully electric SUV and a plug in hybrid ute - hinting at what's to come from the brand.
Evie Networks charging a Tesla Model Y. Source: Evie Networks
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Tesla strikes deal with insurance provider to lower costs for electric vehicles

  • 29 July 2024
  • 10 comments
  • Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Tesla announces its partnership with Zurich Australia along with plans to make insurance coverage available inside its app as it has done in some US states since 2019. 
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Price of Australia’s first electric ute slashed by nearly half in key right hand drive market

  • 27 July 2024
  • 4 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
With limited options and lowering demand, LDV slashes prices on its electric ute to move remaining stock.
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Chinese EV brand Zeekr quietly launches Australian website ahead of electric arrivals

  • 26 July 2024
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
One of the newest EV brands in Australia quietly launches website with model specs ahead of imminent launch.
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Toyota now has more charging bays in its Australian dealerships than EVs on the road

  • 25 July 2024
  • 6 comments
  • Joshua S. Hill
Toyota is rolling out EV charging stations across its dealership network in Australia. It will mean that - for the moment - it will have more charging bays than actual EVs on the road.
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Chinese competitor to Tesla Semi plans US assembly facility for electric trucks

  • 25 July 2024
  • Joshua S. Hill
Chinese electric truck startup Windrose is reportedly planning to set up an assembly plant in the US for its electric semi-trucks, billed as a direct competitor to the Tesla Semi.
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Forget EVs, the Coalition has a plan for nuclear-fuelled hydrogen cars

  • 24 July 2024
  • Giles Parkinson
The Coalition used to say EVs will ruin the weekend and won't tow your boat. Now one of their Senators is very excited about nuclear-fuelled hydrogen cars.
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Cupra rolls out its first electric SUV in Australia, the Tavascan

  • 24 July 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
Cupra has announced plans to launch its second electric car into Australia, ahead of other key auto markets.
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Elon Musk promises “more affordable” EV as rival discounts take toll on Tesla profits

  • 24 July 2024
  • 2 comments
  • Giles Parkinson & Joshua S Hill
Elon Musk concedes discounts by rival EV makers is taking toll on profits, and promises a "more affordable" EV in early 2025 - but its main focus is on autonomy, and most growth will come from energy storage.
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BYD plans major upgrade of Seal electric sedan, with first test vehicle spotted on the road

  • 24 July 2024
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD's best-selling EV spotted with major upgrades to the upcoming 2025 model.

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