6 min

Tesla new Model Y review: Stunning efficiency, lots of space, but still no V2L

Tesla have made their best selling vehicle even more compelling - superb ride and handling, a quiet and comfortable cabin, a goosebump level sound system, and unbelievable efficiency.

2 min

EV News

Tesla expected to launch lower cost, no frills Model Y in coming months

Details of Tesla's lower cost Model Y launch and early specs have been shared on social media, hinting the car's release is just months away.

2 min

EV News

Tesla’s new 7-seater Model Y rumoured to go into production in coming weeks

New reports have surfaced, revealing a new bigger Model Y with more seats and space to go into production in coming weeks.

B2U stationary storage using recycled EV batteries

4 min

Batteries

Used EV batteries could power vehicles, houses or even towns – if their manufacturers share vital data

Second-life EV batteries could reshape energy storage — if automakers release critical data.

2 min

EV News

Tesla hikes prices in Canada thanks to Trump’s trade war, as prices slashed in Australia

Tesla has been forced to increase its car prices in Canada - by between $C10,000 and $C30,000 - thanks to the tariff war triggered by Donald Trump. But in Australia, Model Y prices are being slashed.

RedEarth DC based V2G charger connected to Ford F-150 Lightning. Image: Tim Eden

3 min

Charging

These are the vehicle-to-grid chargers that will be available in Australia in 2025

There are five V2G-enabled chargers that are aiming at the Australian market in 2025. More will come, but the wait continues for EV makers to commit to the technology.

2 min

Ford unveils pricing for electric and plug in Ford Transit vans, due in Australia this year

Ford Australia unveils pricing and specifications for new E-Transit Custom electric and plug in hybrid (PHEV) vans, ahead of the first deliveries expected to start next quarter.

2 min

Electric Work Vehicles

Sandvik lands largest ever electric vehicle order from Australian miner South32

Sandvik says its largest-ever battery electric vehicle (BEV) fleet order from Australian miner South32 includes trucks, loaders, bolters, development drills and longhole drills.

3 min

Would Peter Dutton cut my taxes to take into account the roads I don’t use?

The Liberal party is right, or at least Bridget McKenzie is, and possibly Peter Dutton agrees with her; EV drivers should pay their fair share to use the roads.

2 min

Autonomous Vehicles

Volkswagen and Uber to deploy “thousands” of autonomous ID. Buzz EVs

VW and Uber to deploy “a fleet of thousands” of fully autonomous ID. Buzz EVs across the country after success of an initial trial with 10 Buzz electric vans.