EV News

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.

Likewise, you’ll keep returning because you know that for up-to-date EV news – The Driven has it.


Victoria begins refunds of “world’s worst” EV road tax

Victoria begins refunds of “world’s worst” EV road tax

As refunds for Victoria’s much maligned road user tax start to arrive, it seems the government is bending over backwards to mollify its EV community.
New generation Kona Electric: An EV-led design with a spare wheel!

New generation Kona Electric: An EV-led design with a spare wheel!

After starting out as an electric version of a petrol car, the new generation Kona Electric feels much more functional thanks to Hyundai’s EV-led approach. 
Submissions open for EV transition inquiry, as efficiency standards remain in limbo

Submissions open for EV transition inquiry, as efficiency standards remain in limbo

Still lacking a national vehicle efficiency standard, Australia gets a new Parliamentary inquiry into the impacts and opportunities of the transition to EVs.
ChargePoint officially quits Australia as national charger growth tipped to double

ChargePoint officially quits Australia as national charger growth tipped to double

US charging network provider confirms it will “no longer maintain a presence in Australia” from February, shuttering its chargers and app.
Electric ski slope rescue: Nissan unveils X-Trail e-4ORCE

Electric ski slope rescue: Nissan unveils X-Trail e-4ORCE

Nissan’s twin-motor “e-4ORCE” technology is on display as part of a broader “safety on the slopes” campaign in Europe.
BYD offers Atto 3 cashback deal to celebrate record year

BYD offers Atto 3 cashback deal to celebrate record year

BYD announces a cashback offer to get more people into one of Australia’s favourite EVs.
Another four, publicly funded EV fast charging bays added in Canberra

Another four, publicly funded EV fast charging bays added in Canberra

Two Evie Networks DC fast chargers installed at a shopping centre have added another four public charge points to the ACT’s total.
“This is our North Star:” Auto giant backs sodium-ion EV battery technology

“This is our North Star:” Auto giant backs sodium-ion EV battery technology

Dutch automotive giant Stellantis among several companies to invest in French company Tiamat which is commercialising sodium-ion battery technology.