The Driven

2 min

Victoria’s EV hit means a sub $20,000 Nissan Leaf pays more tax than a Lexus

Victoria's new electric vehicle tax means the cost of running a second-hand Nissan Leaf is less than a luxury hybrid. This is not a tax on millionaires, it's an assault on good sense.

3 min

“Let’s not kill EVs”: Main car lobby slams Victoria’s electric vehicle tax

News that Victoria will join SA in introducing electric vehicle tax is met with strong opposition with industry stakeholders saying it is "backwards" and "will kill off" the fledgling EV industry.

Three EVs parked at the Esperance foreshore. Supplied

3 min

Don’t let the electric vehicle destroyers grind you down

The majority of EV drivers are disappointed this new EV tax has been brought in so early in a country with almost no incentives.

5 min

“Shameful”: Victoria follows South Australia and imposes electric car road tax

Victorian Labor government follows South Australia in imposing electric vehicle tax, hoorayed by road building lobbyists who celebrate a "tax on millionaires".

2 min

Plugged In: New EV incentives, a new V2G trial, and a scaleable charger

A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including zero interest loans and free rego for ACT EV drivers, and a range of vehicle-to-grid and charging developments.

3 min

Musk flags “new functionality” and improvements in next Tesla FSD beta update

Elon Musk says "fundamental improvements" and "entire new areas of functionality" will come with next FSD beta update, and Tesla will consider a wider release soon.

3 min

Evie Networks opens up Blue Mountains with latest fast charger

Evie Networks opens latest fast charger at Penrith's new Caddens Corner shopping centre and immediately sparks interest of locel EV drivers.

Could China become the world leader in electric vehicles? xujun/shutterstock

4 min

Nio: what China’s star electric car maker can learn from Tesla

Tesla about to make Elon Musk third richest man in world, but Tesla isn’t the only electric car company seeing its stocks surge dramatically this year.

6 min

From Sydney to Byron in an electric car: It’s faster and cheaper than you think

Critics say it takes forever to drive an EV long distances, and is more expensive to fuel. That's not what we found.

2 min

EV News

Zoomo says e-bike subscription cheaper and cleaner than taking public transport

Micromobility start-up Zoomo launches first e-bike subscription, promising a transport solution that's cheaper and cleaner than taking a train, bus, or tram.