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Australia’s dramatic electric U-turn: “Everyone knows someone with an EV”

Australia’s dramatic electric U-turn: “Everyone knows someone with an EV”

Uber driver Bruno Ricotta says his Chery E5 electric SUV will save up to $8000 a year in petrol and servicing costs, and has made him a go-to source of advice for other motorists. 
“Market is changing aggressively:” Car dealership boss says customers ditching legacy brands in “structural shift” to EVs

“Market is changing aggressively:” Car dealership boss says customers ditching legacy brands in “structural shift” to EVs

Head of one of Australia’s biggest car dealers talks of structural shift in market, as customers change brand loyalties and technologies as EV sales surge.
Fossil fuel hierarchy is collapsing as the EV fleet crocodile meets the renewable grid crocodile

Fossil fuel hierarchy is collapsing as the EV fleet crocodile meets the renewable grid crocodile

Fossil fuel hierarchy is collapsing as a tech once dismissed for ruining your weekend becomes the largest single drivetrain in Australia, and charges from a greening grid.
New Lepas L4 EV spotted testing in Sydney, one of two new electric models from a new Chinese brand

New Lepas L4 EV spotted testing in Sydney, one of two new electric models from a new Chinese brand

Chery sub-brand Lepas’s second model, the L4 electric SUV spotted testing ahead of upcoming launch.
Popular Zeekr 7X to get bigger and faster charging battery, with more than 500 km of range

Popular Zeekr 7X to get bigger and faster charging battery, with more than 500 km of range

Zeekr’s most popular model, the 7X, is about to get a bigger battery that will push the entry-level variant to more than 530 km of range.
Australian EV drivers, have your say! Global EV Survey goes live

Australian EV drivers, have your say! Global EV Survey goes live

If you’re an EV owner or driver, add your views in the latest global survey about the electric vehicle transition and what it means to you.
Chery releases early specs of upcoming Lepas L6 electric SUV

Chery releases early specs of upcoming Lepas L6 electric SUV

Chery reveals early specs of its upcoming Lepas L6 BEV, with the remainder to be announced at Everything Electric later this month.
Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand

Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand

A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes most car brands for August.