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.


BYD slashes drive-away prices on its best-selling EV in Australia

BYD slashes drive-away prices on its best-selling EV in Australia

BYD brings new driveaway offer on it’s most popular EV, cutting over $3,700 off the price in some states.
Kia launches EV4 – its first electric sedan – in Australia with 612km range

Kia launches EV4 – its first electric sedan – in Australia with 612km range

Kia launches its first electric sedan in Australia, the EV4, featuring the lowest drag co-efficient of any of its EVs to date and range of up to more than 600kms.
New 2026 MG4 EV launched, and prices slashed in right hand drive market

New 2026 MG4 EV launched, and prices slashed in right hand drive market

Popular MG4 electric hatch refreshed with a cheaper rounded variant also lands in key right-hand-drive market.
Geely extends $2,500 factory bonus on popular EX5 SUV

Geely extends $2,500 factory bonus on popular EX5 SUV

Geely EX5 factory bonus offer of $2,500 off the driveaway price sees extension as market heats up.
Tesla offers $2,000 trade-in bonus on best-selling Model Y

Tesla offers $2,000 trade-in bonus on best-selling Model Y

Tesla adds the Model Y to it’s trade-in incentive along with discounts on FSD equipped inventory stock to push for sales growth.
New electric Mini Countryman gets range boost to 500 kilometres

New electric Mini Countryman gets range boost to 500 kilometres

Mini has unveiled what it describes as an “extensive” technical update for its all-electric Countryman electric SUV which boosts the car’s range to 500 kilometres.
Xpeng opens first two dealerships in New Zealand

Xpeng opens first two dealerships in New Zealand

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng has officially opened its first dealerships in the country, located in Auckland and Christchurch.
EV total cost of ownership in Australia: The economics have turned

EV total cost of ownership in Australia: The economics have turned

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modelling now shows EVs increasingly winning on pure economics, driven by falling vehicle prices, policy reform and better understanding of real-world operating costs.