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.


Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs

Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs

Despite the common fear campaigns around EVs catching fire, the data says that petrol and diesel cars are far more likely to catch fire than EVs.
“Radical change:” How EV transition and new critical minerals will reshape the world

“Radical change:” How EV transition and new critical minerals will reshape the world

The global shift to EVs will transform some of the largest supply chains in the world with huge geopolitical ramifications.
BYD Seal spotted in Australia, this time without camouflage

BYD Seal spotted in Australia, this time without camouflage

BYD’s highly anticipated Seal sedan spotted testing – without camouflage – in Australia.
Jaguar to invest £15 billion on electric transition, to open orders for Range Rover EV

Jaguar to invest £15 billion on electric transition, to open orders for Range Rover EV

Jaguar Land Rover says it is investing £15 billion in the electric transition, with orders to open for an electric Range Rover and three new Jaguar EV models on their way.
Volkswagen teases first look at ID.7 GTX electric limousine

Volkswagen teases first look at ID.7 GTX electric limousine

VW teases first images of the ID.7 GTX, its upcoming electric limousine.
Euro car industry could be smashed by China’s growing EV dominance

Euro car industry could be smashed by China’s growing EV dominance

A new report from Allianz lays out the massive challenges facing Europe’s automotive industry as Chinese EV makers take market share away from the European incumbents.
The right hand drive Tesla Model X and Model S are cancelled: It’s time to move on

The right hand drive Tesla Model X and Model S are cancelled: It’s time to move on

Many reservation holders are upset by Tesla’s decision to cancel the RHD versions of the Model S and Model X. But it’s not all bad.
Weight of electric vehicles will not crush bridges, car parks, or the planet

Weight of electric vehicles will not crush bridges, car parks, or the planet

The latest whacky disinformation campaign trying to slow the electric vehicle revolution is around the weight of EVs. We set the record straight.