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Why we’ve updated The Driven website

We’ve updated The Driven website as part of an important security and platform upgrade.
Polestar releases latest version of Polestar 4 electric coupé, with lower carbon footprint

Polestar releases latest version of Polestar 4 electric coupé, with lower carbon footprint

Polestar says latest version of the Polestar 4 now available for order in Australia, with a lower carbon footprint, but it’s been denied permission to sell its EVs in the US.
“A major disincentive:” State urged to hit the brakes on proposed EV road tax

“A major disincentive:” State urged to hit the brakes on proposed EV road tax

State should hit brakes on proposed EV road tax to avoid slowing adoption, increasing pollution and confusing consumers, an inquiry has been told. 
Skoda announces first pricing and specifications for flagship Peaq large electric SUV

Skoda announces first pricing and specifications for flagship Peaq large electric SUV

Skoda launches its biggest and flagship electric SUV, destined to compete in Australia with the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9, as well as perhaps higher priced models like the Volve EX90.
Xpeng says its next EV will be one of the most efficient and important to date

Xpeng says its next EV will be one of the most efficient and important to date

Xpeng’s upcoming affordable EV under the Mona sub-brand promises to deliver one of the most aerodynamic electric SUVs.
ZenobÄ“ secures “landmark” $400m financing for heavy vehicle electric fleets in Australia and NZ

ZenobÄ“ secures “landmark” $400m financing for heavy vehicle electric fleets in Australia and NZ

Zenobē Energy says it has raised $A400 million to accelerate the transition to zero-emission public transport across Australia and New Zealand.
Renault updates Megane E-Tech with V2L, new battery and longer range

Renault updates Megane E-Tech with V2L, new battery and longer range

The Renault Megane E-tech has not sold well in Australia, but the latest update promises new battery chemistry, longer range, V2L and maybe even V2G.
State to spend $6.5 billion on new electric buses and depots

State to spend $6.5 billion on new electric buses and depots

State Labor government says it will spend $6.5 billion over ten years to buy new electric buses and build electric supported bus depots.