The Driven

2 min

EV News

Industry wants tax cuts extended for plug in hybrids, but Senator says no

Tax concessions for plug-in hybrid cars are due to end in April. The car lobby wants it extended but independent Senator David Pocock says fossil cars should not be subsidised.

3 min

EV News

Zeekr launches game-changer EV with super-fast charging, long range and swivel seats

Zeekr launches a new EV with swivelling seats and mind-boggling charging speeds.

2 min

Charging

Batteries on wheels: Germany to slash grid fees to encourage bi-directional charging for EVs

Germany to slash grid fees and force utilities to offer variable pricing to encourage uptake of bi-directional charging, which it expects will play key role in stabilising the grid.

1 min

EV News

Everything Electric adds second Australia show to tap into growing EV interest

Everything Electric has confirmed the popular home energy and EV show will host two events in Australia next year.

2 min

European car giant partners with Kaluza for EV managed charging services

Energy software company Kaluza, partly owned by AGL Energy, strikes deal with European car giant Stellantis to provide smart charging services for its brands.

Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Investor Deck Q3 2023

2 min

EV News

Tesla says cost of making EVs at lowest point ever, still flags more affordable car

Tesla's latest report reveals that its cost to produce each car is at an all time low as Cybertruck losses are behind the company.

1 min

EV News

BMW to install huge solar arrays on two manufacturing plants

BMW says it will install a total of 14 megawatts of rooftop solar on two of its automotive plants in Germany, with first electricity to be supplied early next year.

Kia EV5 Earth in Tide Blue. Source: Kia Australia

9 min

Kia EV5 test drive: A quality, smaller electric SUV for half the price of its people mover

Kia's new EV5 is not as sporty as the EV6, nor as big as the EV9, but it provides a compelling lower cost option for customers looking for a quality mid-sized electric SUV.

3 min

EV News

Leapmotor announces aggressive pricing of C10, its first electric SUV

New brand Leapmotor announces aggressive pricing with features found in EVs that cost thousands more.

2 min

EV News

First Rivian electric utes get ready for Australian mining customers

The first imported Rivian R1T electric utes in Australia are destined for mining customers as resource groups start to think about zero emissions.