Nissan Leaf e+ obtains maximum 5-star Green NCAP rating
The fully electric Nissan Leaf e+ has been awarded near perfect Green NCAP assessment, securing maximum five-star rating.
EV News
6800 posts
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.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
MG to donate up to 1,000 EV chargers to regional hotels and motels
MG will donate 1,000 electric vehicle chargers to regional and rural motels and hotels, says MG Australia boss Peter Ciao.
MG Marvel R EV to launch in 2023, but no MG5 electric wagon
MG Marvel R to reach Australia in 2023, but there is no launch date pencilled in yet for an all-electric version of the MG5.
PM’s claim about Labor’s 2019 electric car policy is all gas
In 2019, the Coalition claimed Labor had a policy to raise the price of petrol to force people to switch to electric vehicles. Was this true?
Tesla Model Y Performance deliveries to start in China
Tesla to commence Shanghai-made Model Y Performance deliveries soon.
Electric cars aren’t enough to hit climate targets: We need better public transport too
Recent research from the US says electrification of cars alone not enough for transport sector to prevent more than 2°C of global warming.
Jet zero: Rolls-Royce smashes record for world’s fastest all-electric plane
Rolls-Royce's all-electric ‘Spirit of Innovation’ aircraft sets what it hopes will be a new speed record, making it the world’s fastest all-electric aircraft.
Porsche buys up Croatian electric bicycle maker Greyp
German automaker Porsche acquires majority stake in Croatian electric bicycle maker Greyp Bikes.
Climate concerns top reasons to buy an EV, but price and choice still roadblocks
Climate concerns top list for reasons to buy an EV but price and limited model choices are still proving a roadblock, a new survey has revealed.
Electric Vehicle Council appoints UQ EV researcher to advise on policy
Electric Vehicle Council appoints EV researcher Jake Whitehead to the position of Head of Policy for the organisation.