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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.

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Bridie Schmidt

Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y upgrades for Europe leaked

A test program in Europe has revealed a slew of new features and upgrades coming to the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.

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EV calendar 2022: Which electric vehicles are coming … and which are not

We highlight the expected calendar of new electric vehicle arrivals in Australia in 2022.

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Flying electric car factory slated for Australia space park

Alauda announces it will establish a factory at the new Australia space park in Adelaide, ahead of inaugural Airspeeder Exa Series planned for 2022.

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UK electric car sales surge, but competition for charging spots intensifies

Electric vehicle registrations continue to surge in the UK, but it's getting harder to find an available charging station.

Replacing carbon-emitting gas-powered cars with EVs requires whittling away EVs’ price premium, and that comes down to one thing: battery cost. Westend61 via Getty Images

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Researchers develop safer EV battery cell using water

Researchers have developed a safer lithium-ion battery that uses water-based electrolyte, opening door to high-energy, more durable and safer batteries.