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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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BYD, Tesla and Geely lead as EVs outsell petrol cars again in Australia

Giles Parkinson

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Mazda says success of new EVs, and the imminent arrival of new electric cars, means it will meet emissions targets

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It’s time to revisit the cash for clunkers idea – but in a way that makes it fair on households

Ray Wills, Howard Buckley and Peter Newman

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BYD, Tesla and Geely lead as EVs outsell petrol cars again in Australia

EVs capture 24.2 per cent of new car market in September, beating petrol cars for the second month in a row – led by BYD, Tesla and Geely.

Giles Parkinson

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Tesla hits global milestone of 85,000 supercharger stalls, new 24-stall site planned for Australia

Tesla supercharger count hits over 85,000 stalls with 9,000 sites and is expected to increase to 100,000 stalls by 2027.

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One state opens new tender for hundreds of electric buses, as another state decides to go diesel

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Electric Transport

One state opens new tender for hundreds of electric buses, as another state decides to go diesel

Victoria opens tender for hundreds of new electric buses, less than a month after Queensland ripped up its own plans and decided to buy 630 diesel buses instead.

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Mazda says success of new EVs, and the imminent arrival of new electric cars, means it will meet emissions targets

Mazda says it is now more comfortable with the current NVES settings, in part due to big uptick in Australian EV sales and significant interest in new electric models.

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Tesla offers almost $3,000 off Model Y inventory, in yet another price cut to attract new sales

Tesla cuts $2,950 off the prices of Australia’s best-selling EV, the Model Y, for in-stock cars, following another price cut last week and the entry of a no-frills Model 3.

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Australia’s cheapest new car is electric, as Four Corners takes aim at Chinese EVs

The Driven Podcast: Is Australia finally ready for V2G? | Live from Everything Electric Sydney

The Driven Podcast: EVs outsell petrol and diesel cars in Australia

The Driven Podcast: Robert Llewellyn on the EV boom, China and what’s next for Everything Electric

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It’s time to revisit the cash for clunkers idea – but in a way that makes it fair on households

It’s time to revisit the cash for clunkers idea – but in a way that makes it fair on households

Ray Wills, Howard Buckley and Peter Newman

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BYD’s most popular model gets first major upgrade, now longer and with a frunk and interior upgrades

BYD’s most popular model gets first major upgrade, now longer and with a frunk and interior upgrades

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Geely offers new EV incentive on its EX5 and EX2 models as competition heats up

Geely offers new EV incentive on its EX5 and EX2 models as competition heats up

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BYD kickstarts new quarter with $4,000 cash back offer for its best-selling Sealion 7 electric SUV

BYD kickstarts new quarter with $4,000 cash back offer for its best-selling Sealion 7 electric SUV

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Mitsubishi says its first new EV in 15 years will be the fastest model it has ever sold in Australia

Mitsubishi says its first new EV in 15 years will be the fastest model it has ever sold in Australia

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Reviews

Honda Super-One review: Is this tiny $36,900 electric car worth it?

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Honda Super-One review: Is this tiny $36,900 electric car worth it?

Honda’s first electric car for Australia is tiny, full of character and comes with a pretend gearbox. But with just 202km of claimed range, can the Super-One’s personality justify its $36,900 price tag?

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Video: Is Chery’s $37,990 driveaway E5 electric SUV still good?

Video: Is Chery’s $37,990 driveaway E5 electric SUV still good?

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Forthing EV: First Drive of Australia’s next affordable electric SUV

Forthing EV: First Drive of Australia’s next affordable electric SUV

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You’ve heard from the experts, now an EV novice puts the Hyundai Elexio to the test on 1,000 km road trip, with two young children

You’ve heard from the experts, now an EV novice puts the Hyundai Elexio to the test on 1,000 km road trip, with two young children

I was expecting to be transported 20 years into the future. What I got was a machine that is still mostly car with some Chinese tech characteristics.

Rachel Williamson

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Video: Cadillac Lyriq-V – Everything you need to know

Video: Cadillac Lyriq-V – Everything you need to know

With a near-2.7 tonne kerb weight and a $99,000 starting price, does the fastest production Cadillac ever actually make sense on Australian roads?

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EV News

Tesla offers almost $3,000 off Model Y inventory, in yet another price cut to attract new sales

Tesla cuts $2,950 off the prices of Australia’s best-selling EV, the Model Y, for in-stock cars, following another price cut last week and the entry of a no-frills Model 3.

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BYD’s most popular model gets first major upgrade, now longer and with a frunk and interior upgrades

BYD’s updated small electric hatchback showcased ahead of official launch, with frunk, a new interior and much more.

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Geely offers new EV incentive on its EX5 and EX2 models as competition heats up

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Geely offers new EV incentive on its EX5 and EX2 models as competition heats up

Geely offers ultra-low finance rate offer to EX5 and EX2 models.

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BYD kickstarts new quarter with $4,000 cash back offer for its best-selling Sealion 7 electric SUV

BYD has announced a new $4,000 cashback offer on its best-selling EV in Australia.

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Mitsubishi says its first new EV in 15 years will be the fastest model it has ever sold in Australia

Mitsubishi reveals Australian specs for its new electric ASX VR-e, including a dual-motor variant that will be the fastest-accelerating Mitsubishi ever officially sold here.

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Charging

Tesla hits global milestone of 85,000 supercharger stalls, new 24-stall site planned for Australia

Tesla hits global milestone of 85,000 supercharger stalls, new 24-stall site planned for Australia

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Grid agency allows electric cars to send power back to the grid, but industry says the rules are still too complicated

Grid agency allows electric cars to send power back to the grid, but industry says the rules are still too complicated

Carolina Kyllmann

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Petrol retailing giant Ampol buys one of Australia’s biggest EV charging networks for $225 million

Petrol retailing giant Ampol buys one of Australia’s biggest EV charging networks for $225 million

Petrol giant Ampol has announced a major strategic shift, buying one of the biggest EV charging network operators as electric car sales surge across the country.

Giles Parkinson

Electric truck maker looks to petrol giant’s EV charging network to boost operating range of vehicles

Electric truck maker looks to petrol giant’s EV charging network to boost operating range of vehicles

Truck maker looks to tap into petrol retailing giant’s EV charging network to boost the operating range of its vehicles.

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State government to fund 50 new EV charging points at tourism destinations

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State government to fund 50 new EV charging points at tourism destinations

State government has announced funding support for 24 tourism businesses across the state to install 50 electric vehicle (EV) charging points.

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Road Trips

Australian Tesla driver clocks up 600,000 miles in Model S, with just one battery change and one change of brake pads

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Australian Tesla driver clocks up 600,000 miles in Model S, with just one battery change and one change of brake pads

Australian Tesla driver says it is the best car he has ever owned after clocking up 600,000 miles, with just one battery change and one change of brake pads.

Giles Parkinson

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Driving an EV isn’t harder, it’s just different – and education is the missing piece of the puzzle

Driving an EV isn’t harder, it’s just different – and education is the missing piece of the puzzle

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You’ve heard from the experts, now an EV novice puts the Hyundai Elexio to the test on 1,000 km road trip, with two young children

You’ve heard from the experts, now an EV novice puts the Hyundai Elexio to the test on 1,000 km road trip, with two young children

Rachel Williamson

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Charge, tow, repeat: Long distance electric car touring with a pop-top camper trailer

Charge, tow, repeat: Long distance electric car touring with a pop-top camper trailer

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Always be charging! Electric campervan pioneers caught short and need a tow on first lap of Australia

Always be charging! Electric campervan pioneers caught short and need a tow on first lap of Australia

Giles Parkinson

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Readers' Questions

Matching EV charging, solar and 3 phase supplies. How hard can it be?

Readers' Questions

Matching EV charging, solar and 3 phase supplies. How hard can it be?

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The market for used EVs is booming: Here are some options for near-new electric cars in the $20k to 30k range

The market for used EVs is booming: Here are some options for near-new electric cars in the $20k to 30k range

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What options do I have for buying second-hand electric cars?

What options do I have for buying second-hand electric cars?

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How do I use a public AC charger when it doesn’t have a lead?

Readers' Questions

How do I use a public AC charger when it doesn’t have a lead?

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Renew Economy

Rooftop PV system sizes feel the battery effect, but it’s still a bumper year for home solar
by Sophie Vorrath on October 6, 2026 at 3:58 am
Taiwanese wind farm suffers second turbine blade failure in two months
by Joshua S Hill on October 6, 2026 at 3:54 am
Australia’s first offshore wind auction takes shape with longer contracts and special payments
by Sophie Vorrath on October 6, 2026 at 3:27 am
“Every project is controversial in some form:” Ceremonial sod turn marks Marinus Link construction ramp up
by Joshua S Hill on October 6, 2026 at 3:09 am