Another sorry tale of broken EV chargers and unrealistic range expectations
Headwinds, inclines, an extra passenger and busted fast-chargers. Why we had to rely on a diesel powered tilt-truck to get our BYD Atto 3 extended range back home.
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ID.4 and ID.5: VW flags price parity with fossil fuel cars for its first EVs in Australia
Volkswagen Australia says its first electric offerings - the ID.4 and ID.5 - will be priced broadly in line with their fossil fuel equivalents.
Panasonic to begin building 30GWh US EV battery facility
Japanese electronics giant readies to begin construction of its second EV battery production facility in northern America.
Porsche-inspired Ora Lightning Cat EV coupe launched at under $41,000
Ora Lighting Cat, a Porsche design-inspired EV that promises to have the performance to match its design, is officially launched in China.
Tesla continues expansion of Gigafactory Berlin by clearing local pine forest
Tesla has reportedly continued work preparing to expand its Berlin gigafactory, beginning to clear 70 hectares of local pine forest.
Transit lane concessions extended for EV drivers in NSW
NSW extends transit lane exemptions for EV drivers for another 12 months.
Jaunt bulks up for more classic EV conversions of Land Rovers, Porsches, and Minis
Jaunt and UK-based Zero EV merge to create world's leading EV classic conversion company, with plans to move beyond Land Rovers, Porsches and Minis.
Cupra Born to be first electric RWD in Australia to deliver 500kms range
Cupra born is addressing range anxiety with impressive range and a big battery as it unveils Australia specifications for first time.
This aspiring and persistent EV owner has installed the first kerb-side pop up charger
In the leafy (but largely off-street parking deficient) suburb of Albert Park in Melbourne, there is now the very first operational Kerbcharge unit.
One million EVs: 100 Australian companies urge rapid uptake of electric vehicles
Australian business wants to see the country transition faster to EVs and says it knows the way to do it.