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Mercedes-Benz lays claim to longest range EV with upgraded EQS and vehicle to grid

Mercedes-Benz lays claim to longest range EV with upgraded EQS and vehicle to grid

Mercedes-Benz guns hard to offer the EV with the longest range, unveiling the updated EQS with a claimed WLTP driving range of 925 km, including V2G.
EV charging network sees 54 per cent leap in customer numbers as electric interest surges

EV charging network sees 54 per cent leap in customer numbers as electric interest surges

Australian EV charging network says electric vehicle market is maturing faster than expected, with a 54 per cent lift in customer registrations in the last month.
“Cheaper to run:” NSW targets charging gap and electric trucks in new EV strategy

“Cheaper to run:” NSW targets charging gap and electric trucks in new EV strategy

Electric truck development and building more charging stations will be core pillars of state’s revamped electric vehicle strategy designed to ease the pressure of rising fuel costs.
Key Toyota supplier commissions a 2 megawatt solar carport to slash electricity costs

Key Toyota supplier commissions a 2 megawatt solar carport to slash electricity costs

A core component supplier for Japanese car giant Toyota commissions 2 MW solar carport, which is expected to save nearly 40 per cent on electricity costs.
Mazda’s third EV set to land in Australia starting from $53,990, special deal for first buyers

Mazda’s third EV set to land in Australia starting from $53,990, special deal for first buyers

Mazda announces pricing and specs of upcoming CX-6e electric SUV as the brand aims to sell more EVs in 2026.
MG unveils multiple new EV models for 2026, including an electric ute

MG unveils multiple new EV models for 2026, including an electric ute

MG expands its EV line up, as it adds larger electric SUV and and an electric ute to its upcoming models list in 2026.
Subaru reveals pricing and specs for Trailseeker, its second EV in Australia

Subaru reveals pricing and specs for Trailseeker, its second EV in Australia

Subaru reveals specs and pricing of its second EV in Australia, and its fastest SUV of any type.
Almost 5,000 Hyundai electric vehicles recalled in Australia due to charging fire risk

Almost 5,000 Hyundai electric vehicles recalled in Australia due to charging fire risk

South Korea car giant Hyundai will recall thousands of its most popular electric vehicles after discovering a fault that could lead to a fire while charging.