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New Zealand’s Evnex selected as Polestar’s Australian home-charging provider

New Zealand’s Evnex selected as Polestar’s Australian home-charging provider

Polestar selects Evnex to be its preferred supplier of home chargers in Australia.
“New benchmark:” BYD Seal electric sedan launches with stunning price and specs

“New benchmark:” BYD Seal electric sedan launches with stunning price and specs

BYD’s Seal pricing and specs have been announced, setting a stunning new benchmark for EVs in Australia.
Mercedes-Benz conducts “world’s first” public head on crash test between two EVs

Mercedes-Benz conducts “world’s first” public head on crash test between two EVs

German automaker says it has conducted a “world first” frontal offset crash between two EVs, to underline the safety of its electric vehicles.
Used Tesla Model 3 listings drop to lowest point in more than 12 months

Used Tesla Model 3 listings drop to lowest point in more than 12 months

Used Model 3 listings in October 2023 have dropped to their lowest levels since September 2022.
Toyota to unveil new electric sports car and SUV in potential step change for brand

Toyota to unveil new electric sports car and SUV in potential step change for brand

Toyota will show off two electric car concepts at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show in a move that could signal a step change for the brand.
Electrifying the farm: First came solar, then a battery, and then an EV

Electrifying the farm: First came solar, then a battery, and then an EV

Sally Hunter and her family decided to electrify their home and farm in north west NSW. The biggest saving came from trading in the Toyota Landcruiser for an EV.
Smart EV charging won’t hurt the grid – and could be vital in shift to renewables: study

Smart EV charging won’t hurt the grid – and could be vital in shift to renewables: study

A report from Melbourne University has looked into the potential benefits to the grid – as well as possible downsides – of the EV transition.
Will the EV battery recycling industry be ready for millions of end-of-life batteries?

Will the EV battery recycling industry be ready for millions of end-of-life batteries?

Collecting and ultimately recycling EV batteries as they leave the roads is imperative from both an environmental and health perspective. Is there enough capacity?