5 min

EV News

Petrol prices too high? Here’s how quickly an EV could save you money

As petrol prices climb, the economics of going electric look increasingly compelling. New modelling reveals how quickly an EV can start saving drivers money - especially if most charging happens at home.

2 min

BYD launches “game-changing” new Blade battery with 5 minute charge time

BYD announces game-changing charging tech with next generation Blade Battery allowing 10-70% charge in 5 minutes.

6 min

Electric truck batteries: Bigger is always better …. or is it?

Bigger is not always better … at least when it comes to electric car batteries. But does the same hold true when it comes to electric trucks?

5 min

V2G is here, but Hyundai remains cautious due to safety and reliability concerns

The federal government boasted that EVs with V2G capability would be powering homes before the end of last year. The reality is a little different.

3 min

Electric Transport

Trailer technology: The stepping stone to long-distance truck electrification

Fully electric trucks may still be years away, but new trailer technologies are already helping cut diesel use in Australia’s freight sector, from solar-powered refrigeration to regenerative energy axles.

4 min

Policy

Car industry needs to rapidly boost EV uptake, despite meeting first fuel efficiency targets

The car industry has met the first NVES target, but the FCAI warns compliance will become much harder as emissions limits tighten in the coming years.

3 min

EV News

New Polestar 3 comes with improved charging architecture, priced from $116,700

New Polestar 3 pricing and specs announced, offering 500 kW of power and a 10-80% charge in 22 minutes for its big battery.

1 min

EV News

Chinese EV maker announces new novated leasing partnership in Australia

Chinese automotive brand strikes new novated leasing partnership with the listed financial services company Smart for the Australian market.

3 min

EV News

EV sales bounce back to nearly 12 pct of Australia market, led by Tesla, BYD and Zeekr

EV sales rebound in February and are nearly double their levels of a year ago in the first two months of 2026, driven by more affordable models and manufacturer incentives.

3 min

Licence to ride? Queensland families face lentil dinners under e-bike proposal

Queensland’s rumoured e-bike licensing plan may sound like a safety measure, but it risks discouraging cycling, hurting delivery workers and pushing more cars back onto already crowded streets.