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Mini to launch two new variants of Cooper electric, with lower prices

Mini to launch two new variants of Cooper electric, with lower prices

A new model of the iconic Mini Cooper hatchback is announced, set to arrive locally later in 2024.
Will we make it? Canberra to the coast and back in a very short range Nissan Leaf EV

Will we make it? Canberra to the coast and back in a very short range Nissan Leaf EV

A new fast charger in Braidwood makes it possible to go from Canberra to the coast and back in a Nissan Leaf, despite having a maximum range of just 110 km.
BYD launches Yuan Up, its most affordable electric SUV at price of $A20,500

BYD launches Yuan Up, its most affordable electric SUV at price of $A20,500

BYD unveils Yuan Up compact electric SUV, adding another low cost ground-up EV to its lineup with a price of around $A20,500.
Kia EV6 GT review: One of the best performance cars on the road

Kia EV6 GT review: One of the best performance cars on the road

The EV6 GT lives up to these expectations and raised the bar for the best performance electric vehicle on the road.
EV culture war: Ford Ranger driver arrested for vandalising four Tesla Superchargers

EV culture war: Ford Ranger driver arrested for vandalising four Tesla Superchargers

A man has been arrested for allegedly vandalising four Tesla Superchargers in Taupō New Zealand in what appears to be an escalation of the EV culture wars.
“Bollocks:” Toyota ignored EVs because it expected a lithium shortfall. Instead, there is a glut

“Bollocks:” Toyota ignored EVs because it expected a lithium shortfall. Instead, there is a glut

A year on from his presentation suggesting lithium supply constraints justify the production of hybrids over pure electric vehicles, lithium prices have collapsed 75% and supply is expected to outstrip demand threefold for the next decade.
Volkswagen unveils new “sporty” models for electric range, including Buzz

Volkswagen unveils new “sporty” models for electric range, including Buzz

Volkswagen takes covers off two new sporty GTX variants for its electric ID.3 family car and ID.7 fastback saloon, while also teasing what could be the ID.Buzz GTX.
MG becomes latest big car maker to back vehicle efficiency standard

MG becomes latest big car maker to back vehicle efficiency standard

MG has become the latest car maker to announce its support for the government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard after a tumultuous few weeks of misinformation and scare campaigns from the fossil car lobby.