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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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Smart unveils its biggest EV yet, the #5 with tech for electric “glamping”

  • 29 August 2024
  • 10 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Smart unveils the #5 - its biggest EV to date pitched as a "contemporary adventurer" that even comes with a projector for a drive-in entertainment experience for the modern day "glamper."
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

Smart hits the road with first German-designed, China made electric cars in Australia

  • 28 August 2024
  • 23 comments
  • Giles Parkinson
Smart, known for the quirky micro car launched more than two decades ago, has formally launched its first two EVs in Australia, the #1 and the even bigger #3.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

New electric SUV from Chinese brand Leapmotor spotted testing in Australia

  • 28 August 2024
  • 16 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
First Australian sightings of Leapmotor C10 electric SUV captured in Melbourne, hinting at expected launch in 2024.
Shanghai Gigafactory 3 paint shop. Source: Tesla
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  • 3 min
  • EV News

Canada slaps 100 pct tariff on Chinese-made EVs, including BYD and Tesla

  • 28 August 2024
  • 20 comments
  • Joshua S. Hill
Canada imposes 100% tariff on EVs made in China, including from Tesla and BYD, citing deliberate attempts to overproduce and poor environmental and labour standards.
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  • 2 min
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US kicks off program to repair faulty EV chargers and boost bay numbers

  • 27 August 2024
  • 3 comments
  • Joshua S. Hill
US begins massive repair and upgrade program for the country’s electric vehicle (EV) chargers, with the first project kicking off in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C.
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  • 2 min
  • Charging
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BYD says its Sealion 07 has a faster charging rate than the electric Seal

  • 27 August 2024
  • 12 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
BYD showcases upcoming Sealion 07 SUV's impressive charging speeds as it overtakes the charging crown from the Seal sedan.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Brisbane hydrogen fleet project lands funding from Mitsubishi and Samsung

  • 26 August 2024
  • 15 comments
  • Marion Rae
Lion Energy unveils $10 million partnership with Mitsubishi subsidiary DGA Energy and Samsung C&T to help fund a green hydrogen project for a future city bus fleet.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

First look at the Cupra Tavascan electric SUV in Australia

  • 25 August 2024
  • 15 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Here is what to expect from Cupra's first electric SUV, the Tavascan, after seeing it in person at an Australian Cupra garage.
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Tesla Cybertruck makes it way out west for first time

  • 25 August 2024
  • 19 comments
  • Riz Akhtar
Tesla Cybertruck spotted in Western Australia on route to the state's capital as part of the national road show.
The Ford F-150 Lightning powering a home. Source: Ford
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  • 2 min
  • EV News

Ford scraps big EV plans, hopes to produce lower cost electric ute

  • 23 August 2024
  • 11 comments
  • Giles Parkinson
Ford's electric plans have been blown away by customer preference for lower cost EVs, and the ability of Chinese rivals to actually build them.

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