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EVs hit record high as car lobby flags structural shift | The Driven Podcast
We unpack another record month for EVs in Australia. Plus, we talk to ex-pilot Mike Atkinson about those noisy bings and bongs.The seven best-selling EVs from Australia’s record breaking month of electric car sales
For the first time, Australia saw 7 EVs reach 1,000 sales in a single month, as China took centre stage and just three Japanese EVs made it into the top 50 electrics.
China’s electric revolutions is extending beyond EVs and trucks to ferries and cargo ships
China is testing the feasibility of electrification for increasingly larger ships, and electric cargo ships with a range of up to 500 km are already operating in China.Podcasts
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Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand
Updated: A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results for June, now with more manufacturer data.Reservations open in Australia for Xpeng G6 electric SUV, with ultra-fast charging
Xpeng says reservations are now open for the new G6 mid-size electric SUV, starting from just over $50,000 and an electric range of around 500 kilometres.
Australians bought an EV every 77 seconds in June, as even car lobby admits “structural shift” to electric cars
Australians bought an EV or a plug in every 77 seconds in June. Once they start buying an EV every 30 seconds, then electrics will outsell cars with combustion engines.Reviews
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The new GWM Ora 5 electric SUV is an improvement on its previous Ora hatch, both inside and on the road.
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