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Volvo launches an EX30-based electric light commercial vehicle

Volvo launches an EX30-based electric light commercial vehicle

Volvo has decided to turn one of its small electric SUVs into an electric delivery van. Surprised?
Ford F-150 Lightning electric ute owners told to trickle charge as local distributor goes bust

Ford F-150 Lightning electric ute owners told to trickle charge as local distributor goes bust

The 150 Australian owners of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric ute told not to fast charge their car because of fire risk. The advice came amid news the parent company of the car distributor has gone bust.
“I don’t think she’ll be right this time:” Many in trucking industry say it’s electric or bust

“I don’t think she’ll be right this time:” Many in trucking industry say it’s electric or bust

One transport manager wants to replace her diesel freight trucks with electric models for greater security and lower pollution, but says it cannot be done without government support.
Faster, and a lot cheaper: First all-electric long haul delivery flags new era in Australia trucking

Faster, and a lot cheaper: First all-electric long haul delivery flags new era in Australia trucking

The first intercity delivery of freight with an electric truck and last mile delivery vans completed at a fraction of the energy cost, and also a lot quicker.
BYD launches new SUV with 1,500 kW Flash Charging, at under $A32,000

BYD launches new SUV with 1,500 kW Flash Charging, at under $A32,000

BYD’s next affordable electric SUV to feature new blade battery tech that can charge 10-70% in just 5 minutes.
Subaru to launch smaller electric AWD SUV in Australia, with more than 500km range

Subaru to launch smaller electric AWD SUV in Australia, with more than 500km range

Subaru announces third EV model to arrive in Australia by mid-2026, a smaller electric AWD SUV with more than 500 kms of range.
MG launches its cheapest EV in Australia – from just $31,990 drive-away – just in time for fuel crisis

MG launches its cheapest EV in Australia – from just $31,990 drive-away – just in time for fuel crisis

MG’s new MG4 EV Urban will be its lowest cost EV in Australia to date, and even undercuts the BYD Dolphin in price – just in time to cash in on the latest surge to electric vehicles.
“I bought two, and another for the parents-in-law:” Why everyone wants an EV

“I bought two, and another for the parents-in-law:” Why everyone wants an EV

Is this the breakthrough moment for EVs in Australia? The indications are that sales of new and used EVs are off the charts.