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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Australia Post expands electric fleet as parcel boom continues
Australia Post plans to expand what is already Australia’s largest electric vehicle fleet, adding more electric trucks and delivery bikes as part of new 2030 sustainability targets.
Fossil cars all but phased out in Norway as EV sales hit 98 pct, and just 12 petrol cars sold
EVs take 98 pct share of Norway market, leaving petrol cars with just 12 sales for the past month and as Tesla leads Toyota and VW.
Tesla sales rebound in Australia in February, led by Model Y
EV sales bounce up with early data revealing Tesla Model Y rebounded strongly from a slow January
Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand
A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results for February from the EVC and FCAI.
Why electrifying road freight is key to Australia’s energy security
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have once again exposed Australia’s heavy reliance on imported diesel for road freight. Rather than stockpiling fuel, the smarter path to energy security is electrifying the nation’s trucking fleet.