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Everything Electric opens on Friday: How to get discount tickets to Australia’s biggest EV show

Everything Electric opens on Friday: How to get discount tickets to Australia’s biggest EV show

Everything Electric will be the biggest EV and home energy show in Australia. The Driven is the media partner and is offering discount tickets to the event. See you there!
More than 500 new Model 3 EVs “recalled” due to child seat safety issue

More than 500 new Model 3 EVs “recalled” due to child seat safety issue

More than 500 new Model 3 electric cars have been recalled within weeks of their release in Australia after a change to an important safety feature.
BYD electric ute spotted in the wild, looking more finished

BYD electric ute spotted in the wild, looking more finished

A BYD electric ute has been spotted testing in China, and could be launched in Australia in 2024.
Shock report finds legacy car companies are bigger polluters than Big Oil

Shock report finds legacy car companies are bigger polluters than Big Oil

Investments into legacy car makers are actually more carbon intense than investments in oil companies, and major firms such as Toyota, VW and Stellantis are way offline, according to new report.
New EV models in 2024: What we will see, and what we likely won’t see

New EV models in 2024: What we will see, and what we likely won’t see

Which new EVs are we likely to see launched in 2024? And which of those promised for launch are looking unlikely? Any electric utes?
Tesla confirms new Model 3 Performance variant as Top Gear host takes delivery

Tesla confirms new Model 3 Performance variant as Top Gear host takes delivery

Top Gear’s James May takes delivery of new Model 3 as Tesla confirms upcoming top-spec Performance variant.
Australian Tesla clocks 700,000 km, still saving $20,000 a year in service and fuel costs

Australian Tesla clocks 700,000 km, still saving $20,000 a year in service and fuel costs

An Australian electric vehicle driver is redefining vehicle longevity passing 700,000 km and saving his business $20,000 per year.
Polestar offers $2,500 of free public charging with Evie for new Polestar 2 models

Polestar offers $2,500 of free public charging with Evie for new Polestar 2 models

Swedish EV maker Polestar is offering a free home smart charger installation or $2,500 worth of public fast charging with every new Polestar 2 Model.