3 min

Press Releases

Taxes and technology: Supporting electric vehicle uptake in Australia

Researchers from Monash Business School and Griffith University are encouraging the Australian Government to review taxation law to support the affordability of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

The Tesla Semi electric truck. Source: Tesla

3 min

Charging

High speed induction charging could be a reality for Tesla Semi

New deal with inductive wireless charging technology hints at potentially rapid charging times for electric trucks like the Tesla Semi.

BMW iX3 has been updated ahead of its Australian arrival. SourcE: BMW

3 min

Electric Cars

BMW reveals Australia pricing for new electric SUV and November launch

BMW Australia announces pricing and specifications for iX3 electric SUV, which will launch in November. Buyers will need deep pockets.

The Audi skysphere concept. Source: Audi

2 min

Audi’s electric roadster concept is inspired by 1930s Luftwaffe favourite

Audi to go all out with new open electric roadster concept called Skysphere at the world's most exclusive car event.

2 min

Policy

India may slash EV import tariffs after Tesla lobbying

India may slash import duties on electric vehicles after Tesla lobbied the government and dangled possibility of a gigafactory.

2 min

Electric Transport

Global parcel delivery company goes all-electric in Oxford

DPD begins electric only delivery service in Oxford, with another 9 cities to follow this year and a total of 25 UK cities by 2025.

1 min

Electric Cars

Volkswagen readies to unveil all-electric ID.5 coupé

Volkswagen reveals early study of ID.5 GTX electric coupe which will appear at upcoming international motor show IAA in Munich.

3 min

Tesla says life cycle emissions of its EVs only a fraction of fossil fuel cars

Tesla says its EVs emit just a fraction of petrol and diesel cars over their lifetime, and even perform better than other EVs.

2 min

Policy

NSW minister says Victoria’s EV road tax “crazy and ridiculous”

Constance slams Victoria EV road tax as "crazy and ridiculous", a sentiment shared by many of that state's electric vehicle owners.

2 min

BYD’s budget electric hatch poised to beat Tesla low-cost rival to market

Budget electric hatch made by BYD is about to go on sale in China, bringing it a step closer to an Australian launch.