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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.

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Ketan Joshi

Ketan Joshi has been at the forefront of clean energy for eight years, starting out as a data analyst working in wind energy, and expanding that knowledge base to community engagement, climate science and new energy technology. He writes for The Driven’s parent site, RenewEconomy, and has also written for the Guardian, The Monthly, ABC News and has penned several hundred blog posts digging into climate and energy issues, building a position as a respected and analytical energy commentator in Australia. He’s spoken at the Ethics Centre IQ2 debates on the need for urgent decarbonisation, he’s served as an subject matter expert on national television, and has a wide following on social media around energy and climate.

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Australia is more reliant on imported oil than ever before. It needs more EVs

  • April 22, 2025
  • 6 comments
  • Ketan Joshi
ANTHONY ALBANESE REAL WORLD VEHICLE EFFICIENCY TESTING
New data shows Australia imported more petroleum products than it ever has in the last quarter of 2024. Now is not the time to slow down the transition to electric transport.
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  • 3 min
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Nio launches low cost Firefly hatchback with swappable battery

  • April 21, 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Nio's smallest electric car under the Firefly brand is destined for international markets, marking the start of an era of fun electric affordable hatchbacks.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Tesla cuts Cybertruck prices by more than $A16,000 to clear inventory

  • April 21, 2025
  • One comment
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla cuts prices on Cybertruck inventory by up over $A16,000 ahead of cheapest variant production in the coming weeks.
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  • 3 min
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Zeekr launches its slick performance 7 GT wagon, starts under $A44,000

  • April 18, 2025
  • 7 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Zeekr launches a new slick electric performance wagon to outdo Porsche and BMW at unbelievable prices.
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  • 2 min
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Thousands of new Tesla Model Y customer vehicles head to Australia

  • April 17, 2025
  • 7 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Thousands of Australian-bound Tesla Model Ys are now on the way to Australia as early order holders receive delivery dates, starting in May.
Polestar 4 in motion. Source: Polestar
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  • 2 min
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Polestar slashes its carbon footprint per EV sold by a quarter in just four years

  • April 16, 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Joshua S. Hill
Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Polestar says it has managed to reduce its carbon footprint per electric car sold by a quarter.
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  • 2 min
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Jolt unveils new “flagpole” 50kW EV charging stations

  • April 16, 2025
  • 6 comments
  • Joshua S. Hill
Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging innovator Jolt has unveiled the next generation of its 50kW fast chargers, which debut a new “flagpole” design and longer charging cables.
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  • 3 min
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Xpeng launches new Australian-bound X9 MPV with 12 minutes charging

  • April 16, 2025
  • 3 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Xpeng launches new AI tech-driven people mover that's heading to Australia as the company aims to ramp up its global expansion efforts.
Hyundai Inster exterior. Source: Hyundai
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  • 5 min
  • EV News

Hyundai unveils its smallest, most affordable EV yet, starting at $39,000

  • April 16, 2025
  • 13 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Hyundai launches its smallest, most affordable EV, revealing key pricing and specs. This could be the city electric car many had been waiting for.
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  • 1 min
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Half of all EVs sold in Germany made by VW, as Tesla tumbles from 1st to 8th

  • April 16, 2025
  • 8 comments
  • Jennifer Collins
Every second electric car sold in Germany in the first quarter of 2025 was made by Volkswagen, while Tesla plunged from 1st to 8th.

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