The Driven

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EV News

Tesla hikes prices in Canada thanks to Trump’s trade war, as prices slashed in Australia

Tesla has been forced to increase its car prices in Canada - by between $C10,000 and $C30,000 - thanks to the tariff war triggered by Donald Trump. But in Australia, Model Y prices are being slashed.

RedEarth DC based V2G charger connected to Ford F-150 Lightning. Image: Tim Eden

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Charging

These are the vehicle-to-grid chargers that will be available in Australia in 2025

There are five V2G-enabled chargers that are aiming at the Australian market in 2025. More will come, but the wait continues for EV makers to commit to the technology.

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Ford unveils pricing for electric and plug in Ford Transit vans, due in Australia this year

Ford Australia unveils pricing and specifications for new E-Transit Custom electric and plug in hybrid (PHEV) vans, ahead of the first deliveries expected to start next quarter.

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Electric Work Vehicles

Sandvik lands largest ever electric vehicle order from Australian miner South32

Sandvik says its largest-ever battery electric vehicle (BEV) fleet order from Australian miner South32 includes trucks, loaders, bolters, development drills and longhole drills.

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Would Peter Dutton cut my taxes to take into account the roads I don’t use?

The Liberal party is right, or at least Bridget McKenzie is, and possibly Peter Dutton agrees with her; EV drivers should pay their fair share to use the roads.

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Autonomous Vehicles

Volkswagen and Uber to deploy “thousands” of autonomous ID. Buzz EVs

VW and Uber to deploy “a fleet of thousands” of fully autonomous ID. Buzz EVs across the country after success of an initial trial with 10 Buzz electric vans.

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EV News

Nissan cancels plans for two US-made electric sedans

Nissan has reportedly cancelled plans to produce two electric sedans at its American factories and is also reconsidering the “development schedule” of two battery electric crossovers.

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EV News

BYD starts deliveries of its first electric off-roader with a roof-mounted drone

BYD's off-roading brand has begun deliveries of its first fully electric model, the Tai 3, and reports strong demand.

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EV News

MG launches more affordable version of two-door Cyberster, and with more range

MG launches a RWD variant of the two door, scissor door equipped electric drop-top Cyberster, its most affordable variant yet.

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EV News

Tesla offers thousands off cost of new Model Y for owners of original MY

Tesla offers thousands off the price of a new Model Y to original electric SUV owners as the company looks to boost sales.