The Driven

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EV News

“Driving revolution:” Ford F150 Lightning electric utes launched in Australia, starting at $225,000

Pricing of the Ford F150 Lightning with 4.5 tonne of towing and vehicle to load has been announced, and will be double the cost of the petrol version.

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Portable battery storage system made from second-hand electric Range Rover batteries

Jaguar Land Rover has unveiled a new portable battery energy storage system that is made from second-life Range Rover and Range Rover Sport PHEV batteries.

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Australia contractor signs deal with Rivian to provide electric utes at mine sites

Mining transport company Mevco has signed a deal with US EV maker Rivian to bring its award-winning R1T ute to Australia for the first time.

Shanghai Port Tesla Production February 2023

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Tesla slashes prices in two biggest economies to sustain EV market share

Tesla cuts prices in some of its largest markets, making some models the cheapest they've ever been. Elon Musk says it is to ensure "production is met with demand".

3 min

EV News

Tesla adds speed camera alerts, adaptive highbeams and more new features

Tesla's major software update packed with features is on its way.

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BYD to double EV sales in Australia in 2024, and again in 2025 as it chases down Tesla

BYD announces ambitious plans to double sales in 2024 … and then double them again in 2025 as it chases down market leader Tesla.

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“Look at me:” The powerful, small and agile Fiat 500e Abarth

Just how much of a difference can "Abarthing" a Fiat 500e make? After a 10 days of test driving an 'acid green' machine, here's what we discovered.

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Electric utes are finally on their way to Australia

Utes account for more than one in every five new vehicles sold in Australia, but hardly any are electric. That is about to change with new electric and hybrid models on their way.

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The “Fusla”: The 5-tonne Fuso truck converted to electric, powered by Tesla motor and battery

A five-tonne Fuso truck is being converted to electric, with the help of a Tesla Model S motor, a Tesla EV battery, and a lot of innovation.

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EV News

Tesla is about to end referral benefits in Australia

Tesla's referral program has helped boost sales in 2024, but the current program is about to come to an end.