3 min

EV News

Suspension issue behind electric ute recall “already rectified” in Australian imports

The problem behind a recall of almost 30,000 of Ford's electric F-150 pickups has nothing to do with it being an EV – and has been rectified for Australian imports.

The Tesla reaches outback Queensland. Image: Mark Tipping

3 min

Electric Work Vehicles

Queensland LNP axes zero-emission vehicle target for government car fleet

The Queensland government is axing a zero-emissions target for parts of the state fleet and moving to a tailpipe emissions standard for all vehicles used by public servants.

Zeekr X dash and steering wheel. Image: Tim Eden

4 min

EV News

Zeekr launches first over-the-air update, improving key features for owners

Zeekr releases its first OTA update for its premium small SUV Zeekr X, ahead of its highly anticipated 7X model launch.

3 min

EV News

BYD heralds launch of what could be Australia’s most affordable electric SUV

BYD announces it will be adding a new EV to its lineup later this year, potentially as Australia’s most affordable electric SUV.

2 min

EV News

China NEV sales jump 30 pct year-on-year, while Tesla sales head in opposite direction

Sales of new energy vehicles saw a year-on-year increase of 29.2%, while Tesla saw sales in China fall by 30.11% compared to May 2024, mostly from a Model Y slump.

2 min

EV News

BYD launches Seal 06 electric sedan at just $A23,500

Prices of the new Seal 06 EV confirm it as one of the most affordable full-featured sedan models on the market.

Man plugging in charger into an electric car at charge station

2 min

EV Explainers

Conspiracy theories and misinformation preventing drivers from going electric

One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.

2 min

EV News

Tesla produces its 8 millionth EV and it’s the new Tesla Model Y

Amid the chaos of Musk's feud with Trump, Tesla produces its 8 millionth car as the company aims to scale production with its upcoming affordable models.

2 min

EV News

Five key graphs that show the state of the EV market in Australia

Has the worm turned for Tesla in Australia? How are EVs comparing against hybrids and internal combustion engines? Five key graphs to provide the lay of the land.

3 min

EV News

German car giants push new government to lift ban on combustion engine cars

Germany’s car industry has demanded that emissions from new cars should not have to fall to zero by 2035, but instead only be reduced by 90 percent.