The Driven

2 min

Plugged In: MG launches cheapest EV, states push EV taxes, and more charging locations

A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including MG ZS EV launch and review, SA and NSW push EV taxes, Tasmania announces 100% EV target and WA gets first Chargefox fast charger.

3 min

Ford expands EV production team and factories for electric F-150 and eTransit

Ford to hire additional employees and invest $US100 million to expand production capacity of its all-electric F-150 and all-new E-Transit.

3 min

Tasmania sets 100 per cent electric vehicle target for government fleet

Tasmania’s Liberal government pledges to transition vehicle fleet to 100% electric vehicles by 2030, to boost uptake in the state and cut dependence on liquid fuels.

4 min

“Madness”: EV advocates take aim at NSW move to copy electric vehicle tax

News that NSW will consider an EV tax labelled "madness", following news similar tax in South Australia will likely face defeat in parliament.

The 2021 Kona Electric (LHD model shown). Source: Hyundai

2 min

Hyundai Kona Electric gets a Model 3 style smooth nose in design refresh

Hyundai Kona Electric to enter 2021 with a fresh face to set it aside from its combustion stablemates.

6 min

MG electric ZS test drive: Great value at lowest EV price point seen to date

The new all electric MG ZS EV is truly impressive, and possibly the best value non-Tesla electric car in Australia, and at the lowest price point to date.