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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.
Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar

Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar

Analysis by Australia’s biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version – as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar.
Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade

Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade

Without changes to Australia’s automotive industry, electric vehicles will make up just 13 pct of new car sales by 2026, 26 pct by 2030 and 51 pct by 2035.
“Hills don’t matter much:” An electric rev-head takes Ioniq 5N for a “hot lap”

“Hills don’t matter much:” An electric rev-head takes Ioniq 5N for a “hot lap”

David Sargent and his son, along with a bunch of others who have ordered the Ioniq 5N, took the high performance EV out for a “hot lap”. They were not disappointed.
Ford slashes Australia prices of Mustang Mach-E electric SUV before first deliveries

Ford slashes Australia prices of Mustang Mach-E electric SUV before first deliveries

Ford cuts prices on its first electric car in Australia, just weeks before first customer deliveries.
Tesla puts Cybertruck front and centre on Australian website with metric specs

Tesla puts Cybertruck front and centre on Australian website with metric specs

Tesla’s Cybertruck’s specs are now available on the Australian website, and in metric measurements. But still no indication of when it might arrive.