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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.

Seven in 10 Tesla sales are Model Y, aftermarket data suggests

Elon Musk was right: As many as seven in every 10 cars sold by Tesla in the US are Model Y electric crossovers, independent data suggests.

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European Union drafts ambition for 30 million electric cars by 2030

EU plans target for 30 million electric cars on roads by 2030, and zero emissions ships and planes by 2035, as part of a broad strategy to cut emissions.

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Aptera unveils its “never charge” solar EV with a range of 1,600kms

Aptera Motors unveils “Never Charge” solar vehicle which boasts a mind-boggling range of up to 1,600 kilometres.

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Mitsubishi unveils Eclipse Cross plug-in hybrid to join Outlander PHEV

Mitsubishi unveils new Eclipse Cross PHEV, with an electric range of 57kms, to join the Outlander PHEV when it launches in Australia in 2021.

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Plugged In: The important Australian EV news of the past week

Weekly update of electric vehicle news in Australia: NSW to get 120 electric buses, Vic issues EV parking spot fines, WA announces charging network, and Queensland to trial five FCEVs and more.

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“Last days of the Ice Age:” Tesla dominates as EVs grab bigger share in US

Tesla dominates as EV sales in US jump 40 per cent and sales of petrol and diesel cars fall.

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Japan to ban fossil fuel car sales by 2035. Will Australia follow or become a Cuba?

Reports emerge that Japan may ban all new petrol and diesel sales by 2035, leaving Australia with nothing to do but fall in line, or bury its head in the petrol tank.