2 min

EV News

Germany agrees €3 billion support scheme to make EVs affordable for lower income groups

German government has agreed to spend three billion euros ($A5.3 billion) on a new scheme to support electric mobility adoption among low- and middle-income groups.

2 min

EV News

Xpeng offers up to $5,000 cashback on G6 electric SUV to clear 2025 stock

Xpeng announces new incentives on servicing, cashback offers and low cost finance to help move stock ahead of imminent upgrade arrival.

2 min

Tesla to offer free 30 day FSD Supervisded trial in key markets

Tesla offers free 30 day FSD Supervised trial to help entice an estimated 1.5 million owners to try and buy the software.

Kia EV3 Earth in Ivory Silver charging at Evie Wodonga. Source: Tim Eden

8 min

EV3 Earth review: Long range and a big boot in Kia’s most compact EV

Despite some minor quirks, the Kia EV3 is a compelling overall package, offering category leading range and a practical, easy to use interior.

2 min

Batteries

Sinopec and LG Chem to develop sodium-ion battery materials for low-speed EVs and grid

Chinese and Korean industrial giants to work together on development of sodium-ion batteries, particularly for low-speed city EV, and grid storage.

5 min

EV News

Record EV sales underline American demand – but will US car makers deliver or retreat?

This is the exact wrong moment for automakers to lose their nerve in the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

3 min

Charging

Australian-made bidirectional (V2X) EV charger hits the market

Australian company gets certification for first of its kind V2X home EV charger that promises to turn electric cars into batteries on wheels.

2 min

New Greenpeace flagship vessel to feature 3 MWh battery, solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells

The new flagship vessel for environmental campaign group Greenpeace will feature a 3 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery, as well as solar, sails, and hydrogen fuel cells.

5 min

Fun and easy: Our lap around Australia with a family of four in a small electric Dolphin

Our electric lap around Australia in our BYD Dolphin turned out to be fun and easy, even if we did have to jettison the roof pod. The NT turned out to be the biggest charging challenge.

3 min

EV News

Tesla set to offer 7-seater Model Y in key markets

Tesla reportedly to launch a 7-seater Model Y in Europe.