Fast charger prices hit new high of $1.20/kWh, and “renewable powered” low of just 12c
EV fast charger prices are jumping, with one asking 90c/kWh during the day, and another just 12c/kWh in the day, but up to $1.20 at peak times.
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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.
US spec VW Buzz is here – was it worth the wait?
Ricky takes a look around the eagerly awaited long wheelbase variant of VW's charming ID. Buzz. Does it have what it takes to tease Americans out of their pickups?
A shift in mindset: Why “Know Your EV” workshops are such a big success
Early-adopters were often deep into the fine details of EV ownership including DC charging and EV etiquette. AEVA's workshops are now helping teach the ropes to a second wave of EV enthusiasts.
“Nothing can compete:” Finkel concedes battery electric beats hydrogen cars
Alan Finkel, author of Australia's hydrogen strategy, says hydrogen cars can't compete with battery electric. He should know, as he owns both.
Ariya first drive: A decade after ground-breaking Leaf, Nissan quietly plays catch up
More than a decade after rolling out the landmark Leaf, the world's first mass market EV, Nissan has produced its first electric SUV. It's a quiet achiever.
The Driven Podcast: Tearing down electric vehicles
Cory Steuben from Munro & Associates on the epiphany on EVs. Plus: News of the week including MG’s budget MG4, and Tesla’s charging coup.
Electric ute trial gets thumbs up from network company’s petrol heads
Transgrid says trials of an LDV eT60 electric ute are even impressing the company's "petrol heads," including with more range than expected.
Time to go electric: Toyota faces shareholder revolt and calls for board shakeup
Shareholders demand Toyota accelerates its switch to electric and discloses its lobbying efforts – and how it is tracking on climate.
The Driven Podcast: NRMA to start charging for its chargers
NRMA Energy boss Carly Irving-Dolan on motoring groups plans to start billing for fast charging, reliability, and going off grid with new fast-chargers. Plus: News of the week.
Volvo EX30 small electric SUV coming to Australia – details revealed
Volvo releases details and pricing of its latest EV offering for Australia - the EX30 small luxury electric SUV.