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Electric Work Vehicles

“Transformational:” New data reveals millions in savings for heavy vehicle fleet operators going electric

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Electric Transport

City’s rollout of electric ferries and electric buses is working, but the grid planning must catch up

Ray Wills and Peter Newman

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EVs take 21.7 pct of new car market in July, as BYD and Tesla lead continuing surge in electric car sales

Giles Parkinson

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Latest

The Driven Podcast: More small cars arrive as EV sales stay big

Australian BEV sales pass the 20% mark for the second month in a row as Geely’s best-selling hatchback arrives on Australian shores. Plus, news of the week.

The Driven Podcast

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Electric Work Vehicles

“Transformational:” New data reveals millions in savings for heavy vehicle fleet operators going electric

At current diesel prices, the fuel cost savings of switching a commercial fleet to electric are not marginal, they are transformational, new report finds.

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Red tape, signage, reliability: Government report lists 18 recommendations for EV charging support

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Red tape, signage, reliability: Government report lists 18 recommendations for EV charging support

Government report comes up with 18 recommendations to support EV charging, including removing red tape, more signage, reliability standards and apartment buildings.

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Electric Transport

City’s rollout of electric ferries and electric buses is working, but the grid planning must catch up

Perth’s electric bus rollout is finally moving at scale, but the real story is not the shiny new depots – it’s the details on planning the grid precincts. Ditto for its ferries.

Ray Wills and Peter Newman

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Motoring group says BYD and MG EVs are most searched cars as buyers seek shelter from rising fuel prices

EVs from Chinese car makers BYD and MG have been the most searched across motoring group’s web site since fuel prices starting surging earlier this year.

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Shorts

Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: More small cars arrive as EV sales stay big

The Driven Podcast: EVs hit record high as car lobby flags structural shift

The Driven Podcast: Subaru’s latest EV, Kia’s cargo van, and why range claims can be confusing

The Driven Podcast: EVs hit 20% as Tesla tops Australia

More News

End of the road for solar car pioneer

End of the road for solar car pioneer

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EVs take 21.7 pct of new car market in July, as BYD and Tesla lead continuing surge in electric car sales

EVs take 21.7 pct of new car market in July, as BYD and Tesla lead continuing surge in electric car sales

Giles Parkinson

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Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand

The Driven Staff

State government releases detailed guide on how to get EV charging in strata buildings

State government releases detailed guide on how to get EV charging in strata buildings

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Tesla adds new trade-in offer to boost sales of Model 3 and Model Y

Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla adds new trade-in offer to boost sales of Model 3 and Model Y

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Reviews

Video: Genesis GV60 Magma reviewed

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Video: Genesis GV60 Magma reviewed

We drive the first production model from Genesis’s new Magma performance division, to find out whether it is more than just another very fast electric crossover.

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Updated Genesis GV60: The sensible one and the 478kW one

Updated Genesis GV60: The sensible one and the 478kW one

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Toyota Hilux BEV first drive: “You can’t do that in a diesel ute”

Toyota Hilux BEV first drive: “You can’t do that in a diesel ute”

Giles Parkinson

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MGS6 review: A convincing electric SUV for less than $50,000

MGS6 review: A convincing electric SUV for less than $50,000

The MGS6 EV offers more than 500km of range, plenty of family space and a sub-$50,000 starting price. But is it enough to make it a genuine competitor in the electric SUV space?

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Toyota bZ4X Touring first drive: An electric Outback that’s better than my Model Y

Toyota bZ4X Touring first drive: An electric Outback that’s better than my Model Y

Toyota has finally released another EV model in Australia, an electric Outback that feels like an important moment in the transition from fossil fuels.

Giles Parkinson

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EV News

Motoring group says BYD and MG EVs are most searched cars as buyers seek shelter from rising fuel prices

EVs from Chinese car makers BYD and MG have been the most searched across motoring group’s web site since fuel prices starting surging earlier this year.

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End of the road for solar car pioneer

Company established a decade ago with a dream of making an affordable solar EV has finally closed its doors after being unable to raise new finance.

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Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand

Updated: A full breakdown of all electric vehicle sales by month in Australia in 2026. Latest data includes results from most car makers for July.

The Driven Staff

BYD announces cashback offer for another of its best-selling EVs

BYD announces new cash back offer on its second top-selling EV in a week as it seeks to get through excess stock and challenge Toyota for top car spot.

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Honda prices first its electric car, and Australia’s smallest EV, from $36,900 driveway as pre-orders open

Honda prices its first electric car in Australia at just $36,900 driveway, but has set a low sales target – at least for the rest of this year.

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Charging

Red tape, signage, reliability: Government report lists 18 recommendations for EV charging support

Red tape, signage, reliability: Government report lists 18 recommendations for EV charging support

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City’s rollout of electric ferries and electric buses is working, but the grid planning must catch up

Electric Transport

City’s rollout of electric ferries and electric buses is working, but the grid planning must catch up

Ray Wills and Peter Newman

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State government releases detailed guide on how to get EV charging in strata buildings

State government releases detailed guide on how to get EV charging in strata buildings

Installing EV chargers in apartment blocks faces a lot of headwinds, so one state government has issued a detailed guide to strata committees on how to get there.

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EV charging is a fairness test – not a tech problem

EV charging is a fairness test – not a tech problem

Do we want a patchwork of closed EV charging networks, multiple apps and location-based pricing power, or shared infrastructure, open access and genuine competition?

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Retail giant begins EV charger rollout at up to 30 store locations across Australia

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Retail giant begins EV charger rollout at up to 30 store locations across Australia

Supermarket giant roll out EV charging stations at up to 30 locations across Australia as part of a two-year initiative with Australia’s largest fast-charging network.

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Road Trips

Charge, tow, repeat: Long distance electric car touring with a pop-top camper trailer

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Charge, tow, repeat: Long distance electric car touring with a pop-top camper trailer

A Tesla Model 3 tows a 50-year-old camper nearly 5,700km, revealing the real impact on range, charging and cost.

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Always be charging! Electric campervan pioneers caught short and need a tow on first lap of Australia

Always be charging! Electric campervan pioneers caught short and need a tow on first lap of Australia

Giles Parkinson

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Around Australia in an electric campervan: “We want to show that it can be done”

Around Australia in an electric campervan: “We want to show that it can be done”

Giles Parkinson

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A 15-week electric road trip, retracing the honeymoon we took in a Holden V8 and looking for EV chargers

A 15-week electric road trip, retracing the honeymoon we took in a Holden V8 and looking for EV chargers

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Australia’s first full battery-electric camper vans are now available for hire

Australia’s first full battery-electric camper vans are now available for hire

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Renew Economy

EnergyAustralia looks to future of coal generator sites as results hit by low prices and customer losses
by Giles Parkinson on August 6, 2026 at 9:27 pm
Local utility seeks green light to replace remote town’s diesel and gas power with a solar-battery hybrid
by Rachel Williamson on August 6, 2026 at 8:38 am
Do 10pct of solar panels really arrive broken? Probably not, but best to double check
by Rachel Williamson on August 6, 2026 at 6:57 am
As Musk plans to send AI into orbit, Bowen positions Australia to be an Earth-based data superpower
by Giles Parkinson on August 6, 2026 at 5:20 am