Tesla opens new, 16-bay EV charging station just in time for Xmas rush
Tesla opens a new 16-bay Supercharger on key highway just before the Xmas holiday rush.
“Major turning point”: Plug-in vehicles make up more than a quarter of new cars sold this year
Emerging markets across the globe are driving an important shift in the car market, with a quarter of new cars sold so far in 2025 being either a full battery EV or a plug-in hybrid.
Jaecoo makes pitch to pet owners with J5 EV, complete with pet carrier and accessories
Upcoming affordable Jaecoo J5 EV to feature pet accessories, targeting family SUV buyers.
Chip oil saves the day – yet again – for off-grid fast EV charging, and a new remote network
Unreliable off-grid chargers have plagued EV travel on key routes in regional Western Australia. Now eLumina is offering a very different solution to make remote highways viable - using battery-backed fast chargers and even waste cooking oil.
New Tesla Model Y Performance review: Better balance and more with upgrades galore
There is now a much bigger jump from the Long Range to the Performance than the old model, which more than justifies the larger price gap.
Fortescue debuts second battery electric locomotive in push to real zero
Fortescue takes delivery of its second 14.5 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery electric locomotive, part of plans to reach real zero emissions at its Pilbara iron ore operations by 2030.
GWM unveils Ora 5 EV for around $20,000, could be headed to Australia
GWM unveils a new EV, the Ora 5 pure electric SUV, with a starting price that would convert to around $A20,000, and which could be headed to Australia.
The Driven Podcast: Chip fat and charge cables
Lisa Marsh, CEO of eLumina joins us to help unpack how off-grid, battery-integrated charging is making EV travel possible on some of the most remote highways in Australia.
Volkswagen prepares launch for electric ID. Polo, with four power levels
Volkswagon unveils specs of its upcoming electric Polo, with a lot more interior space thanks to the EV platform.
BYD reveals initial details of new upcoming Ocean EVs
BYD holds Ocean Series day and teases two new models to hit the market in Q1 2026.