4 min

EV News

“One of biggest cons:” Plug-in hybrids pollute almost as much as petrol cars, report finds

Plug in hybrids described as "one of the biggest cons in automotive history" because they pollute 8 times more than claimed and nearly as much as petrol and diesel cars.

1 min

Video: BYD’s most affordable EV, Kia’s new van, and what’s the buzz around VW’s GTX | The Driven Podcast

BYD’s cheapest EV lands in Australia, Kia teases its PV5 van, and VW’s ID. Buzz GTX debuts. Plus: is local car manufacturing just talk?

1 min

Video: Dan Caesar on growing Everything Electric and supercharging EV adoption | The Driven Podcast

Everything Electric CEO Dan Caesar joins The Driven Podcast to discuss the evolution from YouTube to international EV festivals, Europe’s tipping point for EVs, and his new mission to accelerate adoption through Electric Vehicles UK.

2 min

Tesla ramps up Cybercab road testing ahead of production

Tesla's two door Cybercab - with no steering wheel or pedals - has been spotted undergoing engineering testing ahead of its planned rollout in 2026.

6 min

EV News

NSW hits major vehicle milestones with 100,000 EVs on the road, Tesla share falls below 50 pct

NSW passes major milestone with more than 100,000 full battery EVs on the road. However, there are still more than 4.6 million fossil fuelled cars registered in the state.

2 min

Tesla launches FSD Supervised subscriptions in Australia

Tesla launches the FSD Supervised subscription offer in Australia and New Zealand, making the technology accessible to thousands, if they have the right hardware.

2 min

EV News

Tesla begins production of lower cost EV, with first customer deliveries imminent

Tesla's most affordable models are now being produced with dozens of finished vehicles spotted at factory, ready to head to customers.

2 min

Autonomous Vehicles

“I just want what I paid for:” Tesla’s first Australian customer not happy with FSD treatment

Tesla's first EV customer in Australia is not happy with treatment on FSD, amid reports one law firm has commenced a class action suit against the company.

2 min

Policy

Crisis? What crisis? The solution to our liquid fuel import problem comes from the sun

Every truck we electrify and every ICE car we replace with a bicycle reduces our demand for fossil fuels and stretches out our fuel reserves without adding to them.

2 min

EV News

Hyundai releases its first EV priced at less than $30,000

Hyundai's latest affordable electric SUV goes on sale in China with prices starting under $A30,000.