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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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Riz Akhtar
Riz Akhtar

Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.

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Rivian R1T electric ute spotted on Australian roads

  • 2 September 2024
  • 25 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
A Rivian R1T ute has been spotted in Australia with its signature front light bar illuminating the street.
VW launches ID. Buzz in North Amercia
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  • 2 min
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VW reveals pricing of ID. Buzz due to land in Australia before Christmas

  • 2 September 2024
  • 9 comments
  • Joshua S. Hill
German automotive giant says the ID. Buzz will go on sale before Christmas, and below the threshold for Luxury Car Tax.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Prices cut for Polestar 2 and Polestar 4 as company prepares for Polestar 3 release

  • 2 September 2024
  • 5 comments
  • Giles Parkinson
Polestar cuts prices of its electric hatchback Polestar 2 and the new Polestar 3 SUV couple, as it prepares for first deliveries of the top end Polestar 3.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Zeekr launches Australian-bound 7X electric SUV with super fast battery charging

  • 2 September 2024
  • 9 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Zeekr officially launches its upcoming high-tech 7X, with the fastest charging speeds ever seen in an electric SUV.
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  • 3 min
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Can electric motor-bikes save postal workers from dog attacks?

  • 1 September 2024
  • 10 comments
  • Marion Rae
Australian Post hopes a new delivery of quiet electric motor-bikes will reduce the number of attacks on delivery people from dogs provoked by noisy machines.
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  • 2 min
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BYD launches Seal 06 GT: its first powerful electric hot hatch

  • 31 August 2024
  • 7 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
With the success of electric hot hatches like the MG4 X-Power, BYD enters the race, revealing its own Seal 06 GT.
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  • 3 min
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Broken chargers still a problem for EV adventurers in outback Australia

  • 30 August 2024
  • 13 comments
  • Chris Chatterton
The Variety sponsored Big EV Adventure highlights that remote areas still impacted by broken chargers, or insufficient numbers.
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  • 3 min
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EV forecasts slashed as new vehicle standards allow car makers room to push hybrids

  • 29 August 2024
  • 64 comments
  • Giles Parkinson
Forecasts for the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia slashed dramatically - and predictions for plug in hybrids increased - to the delight of the big Japanese car makers.
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  • 2 min
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Researchers develop new process for recycling EV lithium-ion batteries

  • 29 August 2024
  • 11 comments
  • Joshua S. Hill
Researchers say they have developed a compact system for recycling lithium-ion batteries used in EVs that they hope will enable cost-effective and environmentally friendly recycling.
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  • 2 min
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Mercedes-Benz updates three new electric vans for Australia and New Zealand markets

  • 29 August 2024
  • 4 comments
  • Joshua S. Hill
Mercedes-Benz has updated three electric vans for the Australian and New Zealand market including a refreshed eVito and eVito Tourer, and the EQV 300 people mover.

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