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Toyota talks up battery performance as it prepares to launch first EV in Australia

Toyota talks up battery performance as it prepares to launch first EV in Australia

Toyota shares some key specifications of its first full-electric offering in Australia, but the price will not be revealed until its arrival in February.
I drove 6,000 miles across the US in an EV. Here’s what I learned

I drove 6,000 miles across the US in an EV. Here’s what I learned

It takes some planning, but a cross-country trip in an electric vehicle is completely doable. Here’s how.
Nio ET7 drives 1,044 km on single charge with semi solid state battery

Nio ET7 drives 1,044 km on single charge with semi solid state battery

Nio’s electric sedan lays claim to being the EV with the longest range after driving over 1,000 km on a single charge using a new mass-produced swappable semi solid state battery.
No more trickle charging? DC fast charging network crosses halfway mark, but still a gap or two

No more trickle charging? DC fast charging network crosses halfway mark, but still a gap or two

With the WA EV Network marking it’s halfway milestone, I couldn’t resist recreating the Perth to Hyden road trip that christened the family’s Model 3 four years ago.
Polestar and Volvo partner Zeekr reveals new ultra-rapid charging LFP battery

Polestar and Volvo partner Zeekr reveals new ultra-rapid charging LFP battery

Zeekr unveils a new battery with an ultra-rapid charge, adding 500 km of range in just 15 minutes.
Record broken as EV enthusiast charges around Australia in just 10 days

Record broken as EV enthusiast charges around Australia in just 10 days

Electric road tripper Harald Murphy has broken the record for the fastest ‘Big Lap’ around the country in an EV. The 13,554 kms trip in his Tesla Model Y took just 10 days.
Another win for EVs as Australia tightens efficiency rules for luxury car tax exemptions

Another win for EVs as Australia tightens efficiency rules for luxury car tax exemptions

Federal government tightens efficiency standard for luxury car tax exemptions in a significant win for EVs, particularly in fleet purchases, as it will exclude many hybrid cars.
Tesla opens Australia’s largest fast-charging site, just in time for Christmas rush

Tesla opens Australia’s largest fast-charging site, just in time for Christmas rush

Australia’s largest fast-charging site – a 16-bay facility in NSW – has gone live ahead of the summer break.